Welcome to the Studio.
We offer weekly watercolor classes and intermittent workshops with Betsy Jacaruso. Develop your personal style and gain the tools and techniques to paint with ease, all in a relaxed and supportive environment. In our classes we focus on painting luminous landscapes, vibrant botanicals, and more.
Make Art Class the Best Part of Your Week.
Mixed-Level Classes: Translating the Light
Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Weekly | $50
Open to all levels of experience. However, if you're a complete beginner, we recommend taking a beginner class first.
In this 3-hour class, instructor Betsy Jacaruso will guide you in interpreting the landscape from photo reference to a successful composition. We will explore various watercolor techniques, color mixing, and value, while encouraging each artist’s individual style and sensibility. We’ll finish with a share and discussion of our work.
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Reach out if you have questions or would like us to provide supplies for your first class. After your first class, all students should bring their own supplies.
Please review our cancellation policy. Supplies can be rented for an additional fee at registration.
Beginner Watercolor I Workshop
WAITLIST ONLY: January 18th, 2025 10 am - 3 pm | $175
This five-hour workshop will cover basic washes, supplies, color mixing, and painting a landscape. The objective is to jump start your basic knowledge of watercolor, and give you the tools to confidently integrate into our ongoing Mixed Level classes.
Please review our cancellation policy. Supplies can be rented for an additional fee at registration.
Beginner Watercolor II Workshop
Upcoming Date: February 8th, 2025 10 am - 2 pm | $140
This workshop is a continuation of Beginner 1, where we will build on our understanding of color mixing and painting light through a still life exercise. In the second half, we’ll work on a local river scene, applying what we learned from the Beginner 1 moonscape while incorporating more colors, elements, and textures.
Please review our cancellation policy. Supplies can be rented for an additional fee at registration.
Other Workshops
If you would like supplies provided for a workshop, you can add them as an option when signing up for an additional fee. For mixed-level classes, supplies can be provided for your first class upon request, also for a fee.
Cancellation & Refund Policies
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In any circumstance, please let us know as soon as possible if you need to cancel your workshop as they are in high demand, with limited spots.
Cancellation Policy:
More than 2 weeks before the class: Cancellations made more than 14 days prior to the workshop date will be eligible for either a full credit towards a future workshop or class. No monetary refunds.
Within 2 weeks of the class (but before the week of the class): If you cancel within 14 days but before 7 days of the workshop, you are eligible for 50% credit towards a future workshop or class. No monetary refunds.
During the week of the class: Cancellations made within 7 days of the workshop are non-refundable and not eligible for credit.
Event Cancellation (by the Studio): In the event that the workshop rescheduled due to inclement weather, sickness, or other unforeseen circumstances, and the student cannot make the new date, they will receive a full credit to use towards a future workshop or class.
Explanation of Policy:
Our workshops, limited to 11 participants, are taught exclusively by Betsy Jacaruso, who also leads regular weekly classes. As these workshops require extra effort, we enforce a strict cancellation policy to prevent financial loss.
With limited spots and a waiting list, a no-show prevents others from attending and makes it hard to fill the spot last-minute. Early cancellations help us fill spots and allow participants time to prepare.
Last-minute cancellations cannot receive full credit, as it results in occupying two spots (in different workshops) for the price of one, which impacts our small business's sustainability.
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Cancellation Policy for Weekly Studio Classes:
Rescheduling (Up to 48 Hours Before Class): You may reschedule for free up to 48 hours before the class. No monetary refunds will be issued.
Cancellations (Within 48 Hours of Class): Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the class will incur a $25 charge.
No Shows or Same-Day Cancellations: If you do not show up or cancel on the day of the class, the full class fee will be charged.
Studio Cancellations: If the studio cancels the class, due to low sign-ups, schedule changes, or unforeseen circumstances, a full credit will be issued. If necessary a monetary refund can be issued.
Please understand that these policies are in place to ensure fairness and sustainability for our small business. Thank you for your understanding!
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Return Policy for Artwork Sales:
All sales of artwork are final. As such, we do not accept returns, exchanges, or refunds on any artwork sold. If you have any questions about a specific piece or need further information before purchasing, please feel free to contact us.
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Gift Certificate Policy:
Non-Returnable: Gift certificates are non-returnable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other form of payment.
No Cash Value: Gift certificates hold no cash value and cannot be redeemed for cash.
Expiration: Gift certificates are expected to be used within one year of purchase, but if you need more time, please contact us before the expiration date to discuss options.
