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Botanical Watercolor Class

Botanical Watercolor Class

Sunday 15 June
Balboa Park - 11am - 2 Hours
Zachary McInnis
Paint delicate flowers and plants using soft layering techniques.
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Exploring Succulents in Watercolor for Beginners

Exploring Succulents in Watercolor for Beginners

Saturday 21 June
Balboa Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Diana Kennedy
Are you curious to learn more about Watercolor painting while enjoying the natural world? Then come join this beginners class focused on painting unique desert plants! We will explore colors and techniques to create vibrant succulents.
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$47      

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Acrylics/Watercolor Class Summer Painting

Acrylics/Watercolor Class Summer Painting

Saturday 19 July
Mission Beach - 10am - 2 Hours
San Diego Art Group
Preet Srivastava
Celebrate the warmth and vibrancy of summer with a painting session full of sun-soaked inspiration! In this class, you'll create a cheerful seasonal piece using either acrylics or watercolorsthink bright skies, blooming gardens, beach scenes, or anything that captures the feeling of summer. Whether you're going for bold and colorful or light and breezy, this is a great opportunity to experiment with technique and express your seasonal style.
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$49      

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Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Sunday 22 June
Golf Course Dr. - 10am - 2 Hours
San Diego Photography Group
Andre Bick
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
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$49       5 places left
Acrylics/Watercolor Class Summer Painting

Acrylics/Watercolor Class Summer Painting

Saturday 19 July
Mission Beach - 10am - 2 Hours
San Diego Art Group
Preet Srivastava
Celebrate the warmth and vibrancy of summer with a painting session full of sun-soaked inspiration! In this class, you'll create a cheerful seasonal piece using either acrylics or watercolorsthink bright skies, blooming gardens, beach scenes, or anything that captures the feeling of summer. Whether you're going for bold and colorful or light and breezy, this is a great opportunity to experiment with technique and express your seasonal style.
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$49      
ABOUT SAN
DIEGO
WATERCOLOR
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials. If you are a complete beginner all you need to start is a set of watercolour paints, brushes, and water container.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

Join the San Diego Watercolor Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
REVIEWS
I made a great sea watercolor painting
5/5
Rosemarie
2025-06-09
Fun
5/5
Sandy
2025-05-04
Loved the casual setting of the class. Time was plenty to work on painting.
4/5
Poornima
2024-11-11

The teacher was encouraging and helpful. She kept us informed by text on the day of the class.
4/5
Kathi
2023-08-13
Dia our instructor was thoughtful, informative and generous with he knowledge. Enjoyed the class.
5/5
Tammy
2023-04-16
I had a wonderful time! Dia was very helpful and supportive while creating a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. It was like sitting down with an old friend, but with watercolors. I was a little nervous since this was my first very public outing since COVID, but she's very sweet and put me at ease. I learned a lot about my technique and she provided informative feedback. I left feeling a lot better about my abilities.
5/5
Pamela
2023-04-11

Great class. I learned a lot. The instructor was friendly and fun.
5/5
Susan
2023-03-19
ARTISTS
Cydne Palmer
Cydne is a watercolor artist and experienced art educator with a passion for helping others unlock their creativity. Known for her loose, whimsical landscapes and playful greeting cards, Cydne brings warmth and encouragement to every class. With years of experience teaching both children and adults, she creates a welcoming space where students of all levels can explore watercolor techniques, build confidence, and enjoy the process of painting - especially in relaxed group settings like outdoor weekend sessions.

Cydne Palmer is available for private bookings

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Diana Kennedy
Hello!
I'm Diana, and I have been an artist for most of my life. I have worked in a variety of mediums, but I began to work exclusively in watercolor about 6 years ago. Watercolor appealed to me because I have limited space to work (as an artist) and have always been drawn to fine papers and bright colors! Watercolor is a challenging but inspiring medium with endless possibilities for expression. Please join me as we explore the versatility and unpredictability of watercolor. I look forward to learning and growing with you as fellow artists.

Diana Kennedy is available for private bookings

I am occasionally available on some weekends for one on one private painting instruction, or for a group.

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PHOTOS
San Diego Watercolor Group
2025-06-09
San Diego Watercolor Group
2025-03-10
Title or Location: The photo of the watercolor painting was taken in my home in Aurora, Colorado
This is a phalenopsis orchid. I do not know the scientific name.
Credit: Marsha Bradley
San Diego Watercolor Group
2024-12-27

San Diego Watercolor Group
2025-02-17
Title or Location: In my home.
I was interested in trying Gansai Tambi granulating water colors on Mineral paper and wanted to explore various brush strokes and palette knife applications.I only used one color from the GT granulation color, Aurora Blue. The entire piece was painted using just that one color.
Credit: Jill Spriggs
San Diego Watercolor Group
2024-12-27
San Diego Watercolor Group
2025-02-12
Title or Location: On my dining room table
I painted this to commemorate an amazing mentor. - my college philosophy professor. This is actually Nietzsche, someone he deeply admired. Since I admired my professor, it seemed fitting to paint this in his memory. He passed away after I graduated, but his impact on my college education stayed with me forever.
Credit: Amy Mellor
Instagram: @amellor74

San Diego Watercolor Group
2024-11-12
San Diego Watercolor Group
2025-01-04
Title or Location: Paris, France
Recently, Notre Dame Cathedral has been refurbished after the horrible fire, and it is the subject of my painting.
Credit: Ann Miller
Instagram: @anndmiller
San Diego Watercolor Group
2024-04-16

San Diego Watercolor Group
2024-10-27
Title or Location: Crest Ecological Reserve
I am intrigued by rustic, abandoned objects & buildings. I came across this rusted wagon while hiking a trail in Crest, just outside of El Cajon.
Credit: Amy Mellor
Instagram: @amellor74
San Diego Watercolor Group
2024-04-16
San Diego Watercolor Group
2024-08-19
Title or Location:
Having trained as an architect and planner where logic generally rules, I spent 20 years thinking I wasn?t doing art right because it didn?t look perfect! Since inks and watercolors lend themselves to messiness, I have embraced imperfect painting and I push myself to try dramatic colors and backgrounds. This painting required patience, but was also fun to create and rewarding to complete.
Credit: Elizabeth Hammack
Instagram: Snapdragonartstudio

San Diego Watercolor Group
2024-04-16
Brisbane Watercolour Group
2025-06-11
Title or Location: Brisbane, Australia
I painted this one for a watercolour weekly challenge on FB where the subject was fish. My goldfish is looking up towards daylight. I spattered clean water on damp paint to give the impression of light dispersion in shallow water. I like the effect of clean water pushing paint away to add interest and light.
Credit: Brenda OSullivan
San Diego Watercolor Group
2024-03-18

Melbourne Watercolour Group
2025-06-10
Title or Location: "Loving Lessons"
This A3 watercolor was done as a commission for a Texas based charity called Leave it for the Pooch. They approached me in 2021 and asked if I would like to donate some of my work for their yearly raffle that raises money for animal rescue. I was very happy to be a part of this and for the last 4 years have done a special piece just for this auction and send to Texas as my contribution for this cause. "Loving Lessons" is this years painting. My daughter has always had a special bond with
Credit: Carey Carey
Facebook: careycareyart
Instagram: @careycareyart
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
2025-06-03
Memphis Watercolor Group
2025-06-09
Title or Location: Venice Canal
I painted this picture from my photo when I traveled to Italy last year.
Credit: Diane Graves
Facebook: Diane Schwartz Graves
Instagram: Dianegraveslife

San Gabriel Watercolor Group
2025-06-03
Memphis Watercolor Group
2025-06-09
Title or Location: Burano Italy
I traveled to italy last year. I am now painting my photographs.
Credit: Diane Graves
Facebook: Diane Schwartz Graves
Instagram: dianegraveslife
Brisbane Watercolour Group
2025-05-26

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