Upcoming Classes & Workshops
Dive Into Watercolor - Basic Watercolor Painting Class
FOR BEGINNERS AND ANYONE STRUGGLING WITH WATERCOLOR
ONLINE CLASS : 4 weeks - Mondays, June 16 - July 7, 2025.
TWO SESSIONS EACH WEEK : 9:00 - 11:00AM AND 6:00 - 8:00 PM US EASTERN TIME. ATTEND ONE OR THE OTHER
ONLY 4 SEATS REMAIN!
LEARN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITH WATERCOLOR!
CLASS INCLUDES WRITTEN REFERENCE MATERIAL, PRE-CLASS WORK, RECORDED CRITIQUES, RECORDED CLASS SESSIONS
How To Paint Watercolors From Photos
FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS
ONLINE CLASS : 4 weeks, - Mondays, July 21 - August 11, 2025.
TWO SESSIONS EACH WEEK : 9:00 - 11:00AM AND 6:00 - 8:00 PM US EASTERN TIME. ATTEND ONE OR THE OTHER
CLASS IS HALF FULL - ONLY 4 SEATS REMAIN
DON’T COPY - CREATE!
Learn how to make the best of your photo references
Turn your photos into valuable helpers instead of slavishly copying. This is biggest mistake most people make when painting from a photo.
This class will show how to take inspiration from the photo and turn it into a personal expression of the subject.
Explore The Vignette
LEARN TO CREATE VIGNETTES AND STRENGTHEN YOUR TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
ONLINE CLASS : 4 weeks, - Mondays, October 13 - November 3, 2025
Two Live Sessions Each Monday- MorningAnd Evening - Attend One Or the Other
The vignette is an interesting and useful way of composing a painting emphasizing design and focusing on subject.
Vignette compositions were once held in esteem and were seen in many prestigious exhibits. Although they have lost favor as exhibition subjects, the underlying principles of their design make them challenging and will expand and develop your composition skills.
The class will show you how create vignettes and strengthen your approach to two-dimensional design.
Paint The Winter Landscape In Watercolor
TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO THE IDEAS THAT MAKE MASTERWORKS SUCCESSFUL
ONLINE CLASS : 12 weeks, - Mondays, January 5 - March 23, 2026
Our subjects will be various snow-covered landscape scenes. Most will include both natural and man-made elements.
The class has a special emphasis on the quality and character of winter light and shadows on snow.
CLASS INFO, TUTORIALS AND RECORDINGS REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE LAST SESSION.
Composing With The Masters
TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO THE IDEAS THAT MAKE MASTERWORKS SUCCESSFUL
ONLINE CLASS : 12 weeks, - Mondays, January 5 - March 23, 2026
Two Live Sessions Each Monday- MorningAnd Evening - Attend One Or the Other
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
Did you ever look at a great painting and wonder how they did that?
This class will show you how they did it and how you can apply composition ideas from the masters to your own work. We’ll look at the work of artists from earlier eras right up to watercolor masters working today.
Watercolor Mastery Class
ONGOING CLASS - JOIN ANYTIME! EVERY MONTH HAS A NEW SUBJECT, A LIVE CLASS, AND A LIVE CRITIQUE
ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME - The only pre-requisite is the desire to become the watercolorist you want to be!
REALLY LEARN TO PAINT WATERCOLOR
JOIN A FRIENDLY GROUP OF ARTISTS ON A JOURNEY TO MASTER WATERCOLOR PAINTING.
THIS IS A PREMIUM COURSE AT A BUDGET PRICE!
LEARN IDEAS, SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES THAT WILL TRANSFORM YOUR WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS
Watercolor Painting Video Library
Watercolor Painting Video Library
Self-Paced Video Lessons
Check out my library of self-paced, online watercolor painting lessons
Learn at your own pace - Learn on your own schedule - Full-Length, In-depth, Step-by-Step Instruction
Lessons include info download with drawing layout, materials info and more
About My Classes
Above all, you’ll experience a class that is both fun and informative. It is my earnest desire to help every student to grow and learn quickly.
Classes include demonstrations, one-on-one instruction and objective advice to help increase understanding and proficiency.
Fundamental skills are important, particularly for a tricky medium like watercolor. So every class and workshop has a focus on the fundamentals, presented in a way that makes them simple and understandable.
BASIC WATERCOLOR INFO INCLUDING SUGGESTED WATERCOLOR PAINTING SUPPLIES - NEWLY UPDATED!
What Other Students Say
“I’ve taken several watercolor workshops, some taught by prominent and well known artists. Tony’s workshop was by far the best in its quality, approach, and teaching style. The small class format facilitated learning.”
— Jane C. Setauket, NY
“I have learned more in this two-day workshop, than in all other watercolor classes I’ve taken.”
— Rita S. Northampton, MA
“Overall, the three days were amazing. I find myself looking at everything in terms of value.”
— Anne C. Bloomfield, NJ
“Thought there was a perfect balance between theory & practice. The points you wanted to stress were given clearly & concisely. You are so passionate about your work. I have come home energized & enthusiastic – which is exactly what I wanted from the workshop.”
— Susan. H. Saline, MI
“It was an informative, fun and well presented class. The group was lovely and staying onsite made it so relaxing.”
— Mary S. Glens Falls, NY
“Tony is a wonderful, knowledgeable teacher who shares with warmth and humor.”