Watercolors Of Winter

Watercolors Of Winter

Adult | Available

286 Whisconier Rd, PO Box 122 Brookfield, CT 06804 United States
River Room
Beginner/All Levels, Returning Students
Friday, January 23, 2026-Friday, February 27, 2026
9:00 AM-12:00 PM on Fri
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$345.00
Member Discount Available

Watercolors Of Winter

Adult | Available


From bright berries and pine branches of winter to the emerging snowdrops, and crocuses of spring, students will explore the joys of watercolor painting while filling their souls with the colors of our world. Students will be led through techniques and provided with inspiration to reinforce learned skills. Brief demonstrations provided.


Recommended materials:

· Watercolor paper - at least 3 pieces for each class, 9x12" or 11x15" are good sizes - Can be found at Michaels or any art supply store. Choose Utrechts 100% cotton, Strathmore, Fabriano, New York Central etc. Many students have had good results with Artist’s Loft 140lb paper.
· Assortment of brushes - various sizes and types. Bring what you’ve got to our first class!
· Watercolor paints - Tube or solid - if you bring tube paints you will benefit from a palette such as a MEEDEN Airtight Leakproof Watercolor Palette or similar.
· "H" or 2B graphite pencil and Kneaded eraser
· Paper Towels
· Gather: pinch of salt, some crayons, and natural sponges.

  • There is a $4 registration fee included in tuition.
    Members will have the $4 deducted from tuition.
    There is a Studio Consumable fee of $4 included in tuition.

    This class is held in the River Room Studio which is beneath the Gallery.

    There will be a set of steps to walk down.

    Please note that classes at Brookfield Craft Center must meet a minimum number of  2  registrations for the class to run. Students will be notified within a week's notice whether their class will be held. If the class is canceled due to low enrollment, students may request to be transferred to another class or be refunded in full.

  • · Watercolor paper - at least 3 pieces for each class, 9x12" or 11x15" are good sizes - Can be found at Michaels or any art supply store. Choose Utrechts 100% cotton, Strathmore, Fabriano, New York Central etc. Many students have had good results with Artist’s Loft 140lb paper.
    · Assortment of brushes - various sizes and types. Bring what you’ve got to our first class!
    · Watercolor paints - Tube or solid - if you bring tube paints you will benefit from a palette such as a MEEDEN Airtight Leakproof Watercolor Palette or similar.
    · "H" or 2B graphite pencil and Kneaded eraser
    · Paper Towels
    · Gather: pinch of salt, some crayons, and natural sponges.
Kwashnak, ShawnaLee
ShawnaLee Kwashnak

Award winning New England artist, ShawnaLee W. Kwashnak, loves animals, a warm cup of coffee, and bringing joy to others by creating Portraits of pets and people. With attention to detail, ShawnaLee strives to capture the spirit of her subjects in every work. Each piece is created entirely by hand in the time honored way using authentic artist materials and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. ShawnaLee is a Cum Laude graduate from Western Connecticut State University with a BA in Studio Art and Graphic design/Illustration and has been instructing art for over 28 years. She has served as Youth Art Director and program developer for the Ridgefield Guild of Artists, and taught at many venues as well as privately. She is a current board member of the CT Society of Portrait Artists, a member of SCAN, WAA and also the Richter Association for the arts. Her work has garnered numerous awards including An Award of Excellence from the Richter, Newtown Savings Bank Award from SCAN, recent feature articles in Northeast Equestrian Magazine & Middlebury Magazine as well as the Susan Wakeen Studio Art Award 2019. She is a mother of three, former leader of two active Girl Scout Troops and shares her studio space with four cats, a turtle, and if horses could come inside, the horse too!