Classes & Workshops
As an art educator, my mission is to ignite your creative spark and dispel the myth that only the “naturally talented” can make art. I believe art is for everyone. It's an empowering tool for joy, self-discovery, and personal transformation.
Join my watercolor and drawing classes to master foundational techniques in a supportive, step-by-step format. Whether you’re just starting out or returning to art, these classes help you build confidence and develop realistic drawing and painting skills.
Explore my mixed media art classes, where we blend meditation, creative intuition, storytelling, and self-expression. Together, we’ll create soulful mixed-media art that reflects your true self and supports your personal growth journey.
Register for Upcoming
Classes and Workshop Events
Mindful Pattern Drawing and Watercolors
At Artist and Craftsman Supply
5603 Hobart Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
When: Saturday, November 7th
Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Cost: $40 per person
Age: Adults (Over 18)
Participant Limit: 12
In this relaxing, playful workshop, we'll use vibrant watercolor powders and other media to create a loose, abstract background. Once it dries, we'll draw flowing, repetitive patterns on top, one simple stroke at a time.
Our focus is on mindfulness and being present: enjoying the process of intuitive painting and pattern-making rather than worrying about the result. This is a chance to play and create something just for the joy of it!
No experience needed. All materials provided.
Ink and Watercolors
At Artist and Craftsman Supply
5603 Hobart Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
When: Sundays, November 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd
Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Cost: $140 per person
Age: Adults (Over 18)
Participant Limit: 12
Explore the expressive combination of ink and watercolor in this beginner-friendly four-week course.
Over four sessions, you'll get to know your ink and watercolor materials, learn the foundations of each medium, and discover how to combine them to create beautiful artwork.
We'll start with an introduction to the materials we'll use throughout the course. Then you'll practice ink strokes and values, along with foundational watercolor techniques such as wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, lifting, and layering.
In our final sessions, we'll bring it all together, applying these techniques to studies of various subjects.
I'll provide sketches, so no prior drawing or painting skills are needed! I'll provide you with sketches. I'll email a supply list before the course starts.
Private Art Instruction and Classes
Join my adult art classes in the Pittsburgh area and discover a supportive, creative community.
Flexible art instruction options and bundle packages fit your schedule and interests.
Private one-on-one lessons - $70 - 90-minute session
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In person or online
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Add $10 travel fee if you are over 10 miles away
4 Session Bundle Option - $250
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90 minutes per session
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In person or online
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Add $10 travel fee if you are over 10 miles away
The classes below that indicate COURSE in the title are designed for 4 sessions. Each session builds on the prior.
Please contact me at 412-613-3145 or connect@StellarisCreativeStudio.com to schedule a call to discuss your goals. I can design a program based on your needs and budget!
Group Classes & Workshops
Private small-group sessions for special events or in-person group classes and workshops are held at various studios or venues around the city or at a location of your choice. These are perfect for expanding your art experience, having a fun social gathering with friends, and meeting your community.
Classes & Workshops
Introduction to Watercolors
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No prior experience required
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All materials are included
This class introduces you to watercolor painting. You’ll learn essential watercolor materials, how watercolors behave, and foundational techniques such as wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, lifting, and layering. Through guided instruction and a step-by-step class project, you’ll build confidence using watercolor.
Introduction to Botanical Watercolors Course
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4 Sessions
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No prior experience required
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A list of materials will be provided
This four-session series builds on foundational watercolor skills, focusing on botanical painting. You’ll learn techniques such as wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, lifting, and layering, brushwork, and basic color mixing, while developing stronger observation and watercolor control. By the end of the series, you’ll complete an 8 x 10 botanical study and gain the skills to continue practicing botanical watercolors independently.
Ink and Wash Foundations
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No prior experience required
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All materials are included
This beginner-friendly class introduces the basics of combining ink and watercolor. You’ll learn essential materials, linework, and shading techniques, and how to apply watercolor washes to support ink drawings. Through guided instruction and a class project, you’ll leave with a finished ink-and-wash piece and a solid foundation to continue practicing on your own.
Ink Drawing Foundations
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No prior experience required
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All materials are included
This beginner-friendly class introduces the fundamentals of ink drawing. You'll learn essential materials, basic ink strokes, and how to build volume and value, along with techniques for adding ink washes to your work. Through guided instruction and small class studies, you'll leave with at least one finished ink drawing piece and a solid foundation to continue practicing on your own.
Foundations for Realistic Drawing Course
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4 Sessions
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No prior experience required
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A list of materials will be provided
This beginner-friendly, constructive drawing course focuses on building strong observation and drawing fundamentals by learning sight-measuring. Students will learn how to see basic shapes, understand proportion, and use light and shading to create form and depth. Through guided practice, participants will improve drawing accuracy and confidence when working from observation.
Ink, Watercolor, and Mixed Media Course
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4 Sessions
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No prior experience required
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A list of materials will be provided
This four-session series introduces the fundamentals of working with ink, watercolor, and gouache together. You’ll learn essential techniques, explore the characteristics of each medium, and practice combining them for realistic results.
Neurographics-inspired Lines and Watercolor Meditative Drawing Workshop
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No prior experience required
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All materials included
This workshop introduces neurographics, a meditative drawing practice developed by psychologist Pavel Piskarev, combined with watercolor painting. The process uses flowing lines and rounded intersections to create layered, abstract compositions that resemble neural pathways and encourage mindful focus.
Students begin by creating an abstract watercolor background using traditional or powdered watercolors (or both), learning simple techniques to allow color to flow naturally. Once the background is dry, participants are guided through a gentle neurographic drawing approach using continuous lines and rounded connections to build their composition.
The emphasis of this class is on slowing down, releasing perfection, and enjoying the creative process. The combination of watercolor and intuitive linework offers a calming, grounding experience while resulting in a unique abstract artwork to take home.
Zentangle-Inspired Patterns and Watercolors
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No prior experience required
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All materials included
This beginner-friendly workshop combines zentangle patterns with watercolor painting in a relaxing, creative setting. Students will learn simple zentangle designs, basic watercolor control, and color harmony, then apply these skills to create a personalized artwork.
No prior experience is needed, and all participants leave with a finished piece to take home. All materials are included.