Circe Society Artists
Watercolor painting class in madison, in
​Ever wanted to try watercolor but felt overwhelmed by the rows of brushes and tubes at the art store? Let me handle the shopping for you.
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Join artist and Circe Society owner Sara Wines for an intro to watercolor!
In this 4-week intro course, we’re stripping away the "technical" fear and focusing on the magic of the medium.
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What’s included?
✅ 4 guided sessions (Beginner-friendly!)
✅ High-quality 140lb paper, quality pigments, and brushes (including a take-home mini kit to keep)
✅ A finished landscape you’ll actually want to frame.
✅ Zero "artistic talent" required.
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When: Wednesdays, April 29 - May 20th.
Where: 103 E Main St, Madison IN
Cost: $210 (All materials included!)
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Limited to 12 students to keep things cozy.
Need to Know
Format: In-person, 1 night per week (Wednesday), 2 hours each session (7 - 9pm)
Duration: 4 weeks (8 hours total)
Class size: 12 maximum
Instructor: Sara Wines
Price: $210 (includes materials & take-home mini kit)
course Goals
Watercolor can be intimidating because it’s hard to "fix" mistakes, so the goal here is to teach students to embrace the chaos (with a little bit of control).
Calendar (Spring 2026):
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April 29
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May 6
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May 13
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May 20
Weekly Breakdown
Week 1 – Introduction to Technique
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Introduce history & show examples of contemporary and traditional watercolors
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Discuss positive vs. negative space
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Practice painting techniques on scrap paper
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Week 2 – Texture & Special Effects
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​Lifting paint (erasing), using salt for crystallization, dry brushing, and masking fluid (or white crayon) for highlights.
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Project: Work on "galaxy" painting. A nebula of color and texture!
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Week 3 – The Color Lab
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Basic color theory using a limited palette. Understanding "Glazing" (layering thin transparent colors over dry ones).
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Project: Painting a simple botanical (like a eucalyptus branch or a succulent) using layers to build depth.
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Week 4 – The Masterpiece (The Landscape)
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Composition, foreground vs. background, and knowing when to stop (the hardest part of watercolor!).
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Project: A 3-layer landscape (Mountains or Forest). Students will use a wash for the sky, glazing for the hills, and detail brushes for the trees.
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