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 Fall 2026.
Magnificent Magnolia
There is something magical about the magnolia, when light shines through their petals. An elegant simplicity stands out as they welcome spring into our garden.
Spend a day capturing their majestic beauty.
What you will learn:
- How to paint back lighting
- Creating a white flower using a myriad of colours
- How to create a background that supports a white flower
- When to leave the white of your paper to enhance your painting
Join us for a fun day of painting.
Space is limited
Experienced beginner to intermediate.
Reference can be yours or borrow mine
Special pricing $175 +gst with regular pricing $195 +gst returning Oct 14th
Nov 28-29 2026
Glorious Rose
There is something about a rose that takes your breath away. No matter how many you see, they still touch your heart. It is truly a magical experience to paint this beauty.
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
- Connect the flower to the background
Join us and take time to stop and smell the roses.
Space is limited.
Level: Experienced beginner and Intermediate
Reference can be yours or borrow mine
DOWNLOADABLE WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOPS –
Sponsored by The View Academy, California USA
USD $178 for 6 hours
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:
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- 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
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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
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:
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- 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
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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
