UPCOMING IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

Sign up for a 2-HOUR PRIVATE watercolor painting lesson in my studio in Connecticut. Contact me to schedule your lesson after you sign up online.

I make trips to the North Fork periodically and can schedule time with you accordingly. See fees in the listing.

I will tailor the time to the artist's specific skill level and needs.

Often, the first project I explore with a new student is painting a coastal landscape. You’ll learn my tricks and techniques for this project as we paint a 5”x 7” piece together. I also focus on any watercolor-related questions or needs you may have.

Color Mixing is another popular one-on-one class.

Book one as a gift for a friend or for yourself! Treat yourself to exploring your creativity. We all have a creative side, and it’s important to embrace that by trying new things!

Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced painter, all levels are welcome.

Book yours today!

Please email me with any questions! melissa@melissahyatt.com

After purchase an email with the class Link will be sent to you.

Location- in your own home

Painting is a great way to relieve stress and lower your blood pressure, among other health benefits.

Gather your own watercolor supplies and join me online!

Join me and paint along with me! We will use my “Sunset Glow” art as inspiration. We will sketch the piece, mix the colors, use layering and wet on wet techniques to create the piece. I’ll show you how I interpret sunsets, landscapes and clouds in watercolor.

Disclaimer- This class is for your personal enjoyment and learning process. This piece may not be reproduced for sale or distribution of any sort. If you share photos kindly tag @melissajanehyatt

Enjoy discovering more about painting landscapes in watercolor and have fun!

Read what my student’s are saying-

Thanks! That was a nice way to spend the afternoon. Judith

It was a great activity to break up the day !!! Getting cabin fever Jenna

Thank you so much for the beautiful class. I enjoyed it so much. Tanja

Grab your watercolor paints and supplies! Or what ever you are comfortable using.

Here’s my list of supply recommendations-

Watercolor palette and paints- a scarlet red and permanent rose will come in handy here! But don’t go crazy buying supplies!

Round watercolor brushes sizes 4,6,8,10 or whatever you have

paper towels

watercolor block or watercolor paper taped to a board recommended size approximately 8” x 10”

pencil and eraser

small spray bottle of water or eyedropper

and a water jar

I have supply reccomendations and affiliate links in my Blog.

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Special pricing for this video $20

Invite a friend or family member to join you it’s so fun to connect with students all over the country and world.

(My workshops Typically cost $50 and Up) enjoy the savings….and start the New year off right! Get creative with me…

Relax and enjoy the process with me!

No refunds.

Share your work with my hashtag #watercolorwithmelissa

Sign up for a 45 minute to 1 HOUR PRIVATE watercolor painting lesson in my Southold studio. Contact me to schedule the lesson after you sign up online. I will tailor the time to your little artist's specific skill level and needs.

Book one as a gift for a grandchild, daughter, son, niece or nephew!

All levels are welcome!

Ages 6-12

Video of the Zoom class.

This is the unedited version of the class for your enjoyment, it’s imperfect like all of us!

Painting is a great way to relieve stress and lower your blood pressure, among other health benefits.

Gather your own watercolor supplies and join me online!

Join me and paint along with me! We will use my “Oysterponds” art as inspirtaion. I will share my step by step process. We will sketch the piece, mix the colors, use layering and wet on wet techniques to create the piece. I’ll show you how I paint this iconic crab shack in Orient NY and the coastal landscape.

Disclaimer- This class is for your personal enjoyment and learning process. This piece may not be reproduced for sale or distribution of any sort. If you share photos kindly tag @melissajanehyatt

Enjoy discovering more about painting in watercolor and have fun!

Read what my student’s are saying-

Thanks! That was a nice way to spend the afternoon. Judith

It was a great activity to break up the day !!! Getting cabin fever Jenna

Thank you so much for today. A memory I hold close is going to your painting lighthouses class at Peconic cellar over the summer with my mom. I was worried that it would be too much emotionally for me, but it was perfect. I loved the setup and the warm up was so perfect for understanding how navigate painting the scene.Thanks so much. I can’t wait until your next one ! Kristin

Thank you so much for the beautiful class. I enjoyed it so much. Tanja

Grab your watercolor paints and supplies! Or what ever you are comfortable using.

Here’s my list of supply recommendations-

Watercolor palette and paints- a scarlet red and permanent rose will come in handy here! But don’t go crazy buying supplies!

Round watercolor brushes sizes 4,6,8,10 or whatever you have

paper towels

watercolor block or watercolor paper taped to a board recommended size approximately 8” x 10”

pencil and eraser

small spray bottle of water or eyedropper

and a water jar

I have supply reccomendations and affiliate links in my Blog.

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Special pricing for these classes $25

(My workshops Typically cost $75 and Up) enjoy the savings….and start the New year off right! Get creative with me…

Registration is online and an email with the link will be sent to you

Relax and enjoy the process with me!

You can receive input live on Zoom during the question and answer session. It will be very interactive!

No refunds.

Share your work with my hashtag #watercolorwithmelissa

Video of Forsythis Zoom class

The class is hosted by Zoom

Location- in your own home

Painting is a great way to relieve stress and lower your blood pressure, among other health benefits.

Gather your own watercolor supplies and join me at any time!

Join me and paint along with me! We will use my “Forsythia” art as inspirtation. I will share my step by step process. We will sketch the piece, mix the colors, use layering and wet on wet techniques to create the piece. I’ll show you how I paint these sunny yellow blooms! A sign of Spring here in the Northeast.

Disclaimer- This class is for your personal enjoyment and learning process. This piece may not be reproduced for sale or distribution of any sort. If you share photos kindly tag @melissajanehyatt

Enjoy discovering more about painting in watercolor and have fun!

Read what my student’s are saying-

Thanks! That was a nice way to spend the afternoon. Judith

It was a great activity to break up the day !!! Getting cabin fever Jenna

Thank you so much for today. A memory I hold close is going to your painting lighthouses class at Peconic cellar over the summer with my mom. I was worried that it would be too much emotionally for me, but it was perfect. I loved the setup and the warm up was so perfect for understanding how navigate painting the scene.Thanks so much. I can’t wait until your next one ! Kristin

Thank you so much for the beautiful class. I enjoyed it so much. Tanja

Grab your watercolor paints and supplies! Or what ever you are comfortable using.

Here’s my list of supply recommendations-

Watercolor palette and paints- A vibrant yellow such as Gamboge Nova will come in handy here! But don’t go crazy buying supplies!

Round watercolor brushes sizes 4,6,8,10 or whatever you have

paper towels

watercolor block or watercolor paper taped to a board recommended size approximately 8” x 10”

pencil and eraser

small spray bottle of water or eyedropper

and a water jar

I have supply reccomendations and affiliate links in my Blog.

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Zoom video link will be emailed to you

Relax and enjoy the process with me!

No refunds.

Share your work with my hashtag #watercolorwithmelissa

Sign up for 30 minute One on One creative coaching. These sessions are customized to your specific needs.

Are you just starting on a creative path ? I can help you make a plan.

Do you need a portfolio review? This is a perfect opportunity for me to help you with that!

Do you need to reignite your creativity? I went through this process and have a path to share with you to unleash your creativity.

Do you need advise in starting a creative business? I can help!

These sessions are hosted via Zoom.

I will contact you to schedule your lesson after you sign up and pay for the sessions online. I will tailor the coaching to your specific skill level and needs.

Great as a gift for a loved one that desires to be creative!

I went through a difficult time in my marriage and finding my creative side again brought me focus, clarity and peace. Art is healing and great for your health. It has ben proven to lower blood pressure and ease stress. Join me today !

email melissa@melissahyatt.com with any questions.

Coaching Client reviews-

"I'm beyond blessed to have you in my life. To learn and be coached by you. Not only with painting , but with life lessons. You are truly and inspiration and I can't thank you enough."

"I really enjoyed this reminder to re-focus positive intentions...Thank you"

Sign up for a 1.5 HOUR or 2 hour PRIVATE watercolor painting lesson virtually via Zoom. Contact me to schedule your lesson after you sign up online. I will tailor the time to the artist's specific skill level and needs.

Book one as a gift for a friend or for yourself! Whether you are a beginner or more advanced painter , all levels are welcome.

Kids and Adults welcome. I will prepare lessons for your skill level, share my screen as we paint, offer live critiques of your process and work, set up a path to sucess. Painting is a great stress reliever and perfect for the times we are all facing together.

Ask me questions! I’m here for you….

A great way to still work together no matter where you live!

Register online first, get a link to the video

Topics will be as follows-

1. Color mixing- create a color wheel and learn my watercolor mixing techniques

2. Paint a Serene Sunset with me!

As a additional bonus for the color class I will provide a sketch ffor the color wheel. It will be sent to you with the link. Use it to follow and transfer it to your watercolor paper for class.

Another new update to my virtual classes, they will now be 2 hours! Allowing more time for painting Painting is a great way to relieve stress and lower your blood pressure, among other health benefits. A great help for the stress of the pandemic.

PLEASE NOTE_ these videos are not edited for the Zoom format so you may need to FF in the beginnings! we hope to have them all edited they Summer ! Thanks so much for your interest

Gather your own watercolor supplies and join me online!

1- Color mixing is an art form in itself. It can be frustrating if you can’t mix the color you need. So join me and I’ll show you color theory basics, and you will create your own color wheel. We will also spend time mixing browns, blacks and greys. These are Some really hard colors to get right. Practice will improve your skills and this is a great supplement. Many of my students have been asking for a color class, here you go! Great for all levels.

2- Join me while I share my step by step process for the Serene Sunset art. We will do a quick sketch for this piece, mix the colors, use wet on wet techniques, use layering to create the piece. I’ll share my tips and tricks for painting a landscape. You will finish the piece on your own. Landscapes take time to paint, patience is key! Great for all levels.

Disclaimer- This class is for your personal enjoyment and learning process. This piece may not be reproduced for sale or distribution of any sort.

**Another Bonus! win prizes! If you share photo of your work on Instagram or Facebook, tag @melissajanehyatt and #watercolorwithmelissa and be entered to win a raffle prize! It’s something different each month…

Read what my students are saying-

Thank you Melissa, I thoroughly enjoyed your class! Leeza :)

Thanks! That was a nice way to spend the afternoon. Judith

Thank you so much for today. A memory I hold close is going to your painting lighthouses class at Peconic cellar over the summer with my mom. I was worried that it would be too much emotionally for me, but it was perfect. I loved the setup and the warm up was so perfect for understanding how navigate painting the scene.Thanks so much. I can’t wait until your next one ! Kristin

Grab your watercolor paints and supplies! Or what ever you are comfortable using.

Here’s my list of supply recommendations-

Watercolor palette and paints- I love paints in tubes and a big palette to work on!

Round watercolor brushes sizes 4,6,8,10 or whatever you have

paper towels

watercolor block or watercolor paper taped to a board recommended size approximately 8” x 10”

pencil and eraser

small spray bottle of water or eyedropper

and a water jar or 2

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No refunds.

Share your work with my hashtag #watercolorwithmelissa

Video will be emailed to you

Location- in your own home

Gather your own watercolor supplies

Watch this recording of my Virtual Class on painting birch trees and little birds.

I will guide you through painting this piece in watercolor. I show you my techniques then you execute them!

Disclaimer- This class is for your personal enjoyment and learning process. This piece may not be reproduced for sale or distribution of any sort. If you share photos kindly tag @melissajanehyatt

Student reviews-

Thank you Melissa, I thoroughly enjoyed your class! Leeza :)

Thanks! That was a nice way to spend the afternoon. Judith

It was a great activity to break up the day !!! Getting cabin fever Jenna

Thank you so much for today. A memory I hold close is going to your painting lighthouses class at Peconic cellar over the summer with my mom. I was worried that it would be too much emotionally for me, but it was perfect. I loved the setup and the warm up was so perfect for understanding how navigate painting the scene.Thanks so much. I can’t wait until your next one ! kristin

Thank you so much for the beautiful class. I enjoyed it so much. Tanja

Grab your watercolor paints and supplies! Or what ever you are comfortable using.

Here’s my list of supply reccomendations-

Watercolor palette and paints

Round watercolor brushes sizes 4,6,8,10 or whatever you have

paper towels

watercolor block or watercolor paper taped to a board reccomended size approximately 8” x 10”

pencil and eraser

small spray bottle of water or eyedropper

and a water jar

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Purchase of the recording is done online and a link to watch the class, at your leisure, will be emailed within 24 hours.

First we will do some warm up excersizes including mixing colors on the color wheel, I’ll demo wet on wet and wet on dry to create depth.

We will create a pencil sketch, mix paints, add color in layers to the piece, Relax and enjoy the process with me!

No refunds.

Thanks for painting with me.

Share your work with my hashtag #watercolorwithmelissa

Sign up for a 2 HOUR PRIVATE watercolor painting lesson in my CT studio or your home. Travel fee may apply email me for details. Contact me to schedule your lesson after you sign up online.

I will tailor the time to the artist's specific skill level and needs. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced painter , all levels are welcome.

We will paint together. After we choose a subject i will guide both of you through my watercolor process. Step by step we will sketch, mix colors, and paint your own piece.

Hope to see you soon!