Capture the beauty of an ocean sunset in one expressive session using water-soluble oils.
In this alla prima (wet-on-wet) workshop, you’ll learn how to paint light, color, and atmosphere in real time—blending soft skies, glowing horizons, and reflective water in a single sitting.
We’ll cover essential techniques like color mixing for luminous sunsets, creating depth and movement in the ocean, and using confident, loose brushwork to keep your painting fresh and vibrant. Water-soluble oils make the process approachable and low-mess, perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike.
Leave with a completed seascape and the skills to confidently capture fleeting moments of light and color.
What You'll Learn
How to paint luminous skies and glowing sunset light using wet-on-wet (alla prima) techniques
How to mix and layer color to create atmospheric depth and natural transitions in sky and water
How to depict movement and reflection in the ocean with simple, expressive brushwork
How to use value and temperature shifts to create realism and mood
How to work confidently and intuitively in a single painting session without overworking the surface
How to use water-soluble oils for a flexible, approachable, and low-mess painting experience
How to develop a loose, expressive style that captures fleeting light and emotion
The Details
Two and a half hours of time to learn & create
All materials for the project are included
Beginner-friendly (no experience necessary!)
Rescheduling & Refund Policies
If you need to cancel your spot at a class for whatever reason, these are our studio policies. Please note that due to material purchases and necessary preparation time, we have limitations around rescheduling and refunds. If you wish to cancel your spot at any time, please go to your confirmation email, hit the “cancel appointment” button, and follow the instructions. What happens next depends on how far out from the class you are cancelling. *Phone calls, emails, and text-based cancellations will not be honored. You are responsible for cancelling via the confirmation email.*
If you cancel your spot more than two weeks before the class, we will offer a full refund for your reservation. If you cancel your spot 1-2 weeks before the class, you will be offered class credit to a pre-existing future class. Please email us with the class you want to attend instead (Additional costs will incur if switching to a higher-priced class. Lower-cost classes will not be reimbursed). If you cancel your spot 7 days or less before the class, you are not eligible for class credit or a refund. You are welcome to find someone else to fill your spot and email us with their name and information.
Additional Policies
Each workshop spot includes materials and instruction for one person only. Sharing projects is not allowed. Only registered participants are allowed in the class. Unregistered guests may not "sit in" or observe. We cannot set aside materials for cancelled or missed classes.