Early Release: Wednesday, May 6: Expressive Watercolor Painting: Paint Your Mood

Wednesday - May 6 - Expressive Watercolor Painting: Paint Your Mood

Time: 12:15pm - 3pm

Age: Grades 3-5

Cost: $45.00 members / $50.00 non-members 

Location: Sea Road School Art Room

Instructor: Emily Bider

This relaxed and engaging early release art workshop invites students to unwind and explore painting in a bold, expressive way. We begin with time to decompress from the school day—students will enjoy lunch, connect with friends, and settle in through gentle movement and creative warm-ups. Our main project, Paint Your Mood, encourages students to use watercolor as a tool for self-expression, relaxation and confidence! Inspired by expressionist approaches to art, students will explore how color, shape, and movement can communicate feelings rather than realistic images. Through guided prompts, students will experiment with vibrant color, loose brushwork, and abstract forms to create a painting that reflects their mood, energy, or imagination. This workshop emphasizes creativity, confidence, and process over perfection—supporting students in trusting their instincts and enjoying the act of making. Students who finish early will have the option to create beaded bracelets, offering a playful and tactile way to continue expressing their personal style. All materials are included.

NOTE: Please read River Tree Arts Policies before registering. By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the terms stated on our policy page.

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