Bird Watercolor Workshop - In Person

June 20th, 2026 — 10am

A watercolor painting of a bird, possibly a hawk or falcon, perched on a surface, with a signature 'Robbie Ruez 26' at the bottom right corner.
Watercolor painting of a barn owl sitting on a branch with a soft background of greenery and faint trees.
A watercolor painting of a heron with a dark blue background and light-colored feathers, with a focus on the heron's head and beak.

*Photos of original artwork used for example. Actual composition will be presented at the class.

⚠️ Only 12 Seats

Join me for an intimate 3-and-a-half-hour watercolor workshop limited to just 12 participants. This is an IN PERSON workshop.

We will be painting a barn owl*

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What makes this different from my casual sip & paint classes?

This isn't a quick paint night - it's a 3.5-hour intensive where we slow down and go deep, painting on a larger (11×15) piece of Arches Watercolor Paper versus my normal, smaller (8×11) sheet for my more casual classes and events.

You'll learn techniques that take real time to practice and master, with personalized feedback and hands-on troubleshooting. The kind of instruction I can't fit into my 2-hour class.

Plus, you have the add-on option to get the complete professionally edited workshop video to reinforce everything you learned. In this hands-on session, you'll learn wet-on-wet, lifting out pigment, layering pigment, splattering, how to create texture, and much more in a relaxed, supportive environment.

VIDEO OPTION

With your workshop purchase, you’ll have the option to include a professionally edited video tutorial that will walk you through each step of the painting we do in the workshop. It will also include student questions, so you will get real-life troubleshooting. Once you have access to the video (after the workshop is complete), you can stream/download the video and watch it over and over again at your leisure.

Location
BellinghamART
1701 Ellis Street
Bellingham, WA 98225

Ages
Best for 18+

Date
June 20, 2026

Time
10am-1:30pm
There will be a short break halfway through

Three Ways to Join

Person painting an eagle watercolor on paper, with a reference image of the same eagle nearby, using a fine brush and watercolor paints.

Option 1:

In-Person (no video)
Starting at $85

A person painting a watercolor of a bird resembling a hawk or falcon, with watercolor paints and a paintbrush.

Option 2:

In-Person + Video ($30 add on)
Starting at $115

Group of people sitting at tables in a classroom or workshop setting, with one woman standing and demonstrating a project to the class, some using laptops and some looking at papers.

Option 3:

Video Only
Starting at $35

A person with short platinum blonde hair and dark clothing speaks at a workshop or class in a room with exposed brick walls, while seated at a table with notes and a laptop. The image overlay says 'VIDEO TUTORIAL'.
Watercolor Workshop - Video Only
Sale Price: $35.00 Original Price: $45.00

Pre-Order PRICING - Until Workshop Date.

Can't attend in person? Get the video only. Pre-Order Early Bird: $35 (Regular price $45 after Workshop date). Get the complete watercolor workshop video delivered digitally. This is the same in-depth instruction from the live workshop - not a condensed YouTube version. Watch at your own pace, unlimited times.

**This video will NOT BE available on my YouTube Channel. It will only be available for purchase. Video link will be emailed directly to you within 7-10 days of live workshop completion.

Person painting a portrait of a bird, possibly a heron or egret, using watercolors on paper. The painting features a bird with a long yellow beak and white and gray feathers, set against a blue background with a red border.

Workshop FAQ

Questions?