My philosophy on  teaching is to encourage personal growth in my students. Encouragement and support enables you to grow and follow your journey.   Joy, is seeing the changes in you and watching you grow and transform, no matter the level you are at now. I provide a relaxed, friendly atmosphere for you to get the most out of the lessons, providing technical information in a practical application.

I have in-person Studio group workshops available. Please check below for details or email me from the contact page to find out more.

Private one on one  lesson.  Minimum 2- hour session is $190 + GST

Semi Private, sometimes it is more fun with a friend,  $70 per hour per person 2 hour minimum – $280 + GST

Private Consultations are $95 + GST per hour.  I charge a fee for travel in the lower mainland of $50+GST. If travel is outside of the lower mainland please contact me for more information.

I offer two downloadable  watercolour workshops, sponsored by The View Academy.  These can be purchased by clicking the buttons below the current workshops.

The View Academy is part of French Escapades LLC, and is a leading watercolour school based in California.

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Please click the link  Mentorship Programs or select in the pull down menu.

3 month Mentorship program.  My most popular  program providing one on one time with you twice a month in the studio and twice a month on facetime or zoom.  It is specifically designed for your growth and goals. All mediums welcome. For more information  or select on the  the pull down menu.

Or for more information please contact me.

I accept, etransfer, credit cards, cash, or cheque.

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WORKSHOPS for 2026

June 27-30   2026

4 Days – Backlit Florals

This is a opportunity to immerse yourself in learning  and creating beauty at the same time.  Painting light is something so special and back lighting is so beautiful for creating shadows on the flowers with a myirad of colours that brings the painting to life.

Paint large with a half sheet or challenge yourself with a full sheet size. (15×22 or 22x 30″) We will be discussing backgrounds too.

Join us and take the plunge and be captivated by light.

Space is very limited  – Only 1 spot available.

Supplies not included. A supply list will be provided

Reference can be yours or borrow mine

July 13 – 16 2026

Capturing the light and Loosening Up Florals and Still Life.

1 SPOT AVAILABLE

This 4 day workshop is held in Gibsons BC and operated by the Gibsons School of Art

Supply list can be downloaded plus for more information and registration details please click HERE

 Registrations

Experienced Beginner, Intermediate to Advanced

Supplies not included. A supply list will be provided

DOWNLOADABLE WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOPS   –

Sponsored by The View Academy, California USA

USD $178 for 6 hours 

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BLUE POPPY

We have exciting news!  A rare Blue Poppy has been sighted near you.  These elusive magical poppies will take your breath away.  Imagine capturing them in a painting so you can enjoy their beauty always.

Learn How To:

      • Follow along step by step
      • How to paint a dramatic dark background
      • How to mix colours easily
      • How to recreate the gentle bend of a petal
      • How to translate the photo into a painting
      • How to connect the flower to the backgroound using a variety of edges

 Join us and create your own expression of this rare beauty.

 

Pre requisite: some experience in watercolour required.

The class was recorded from the live workshop and you can paint along with Marney-Rose  step by step.  Personal attention is a very important part of our live classes. It’s almost as good as being together in person!

To Purchase:   USD $178 for 6 hours 

 USD $178 for 6 hours 

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A DELICATE ROSE

“There is something about a rose that takes your breath away.  No matter how many you see they still touch your heart.  So to be able to reproduce this beauty is a magical experience. We are painting step by step from the background to the roses.  This painting will be 8×11” .

What you will learn:

      • How painting the illusion of light creates drama
      • Adding colour to shadows
      • Dramatic dark background
      • Bring dimension to the flower by bending the petals
      • How to paint water droplets

The class was recorded form the live workshop and you can paint along with Marney-Rose  step by step.  Personal attention is a very important part of our live classes. It’s almost as good as being together in person!

To Purchase:  USD $178 for 6 hours