Watercolor Texture Techniques Workshop

Discover how playful watercolor painting can be in this beginner-friendly workshop all about creating rich, interesting texture in unexpected ways.

You’ll explore a variety of brush techniques along with creative methods that use everyday items—like toothbrushes, straws, and even sandpaper—to make unique marks, patterns, and effects on your paper. This class is all about experimenting, letting go of perfection, and seeing what happens when you try something new.

No experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to play. All supplies provided.

Teaching Artist:

Mary Diesel is an experienced watercolor artist who honed her skills over 25 years, and attended several extended workshops to enhance her techniques. She taught watercolor classes and workshops in her home and with art and education organizations. She participated in and served in several roles in the arts community here and in west Texas, from artist to instructor to steering committees and boards. Though the myth about watercolor being difficult persists, Mary likes to show how fun learning and practicing the artform can be!