Weekend Workshop | Water, Water, Everywhere: Painting Water in Watercolor Workshop

This two-day watercolor workshop explores how artists create convincing depictions of water, from streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans to reflections and atmospheric effects. Participants will study water movement, weather and lighting conditions, and techniques for incorporating different water effects into their own paintings.

Led by James Toogood, the workshop includes demonstrations, discussion of how master artists have portrayed water throughout art history, and instruction suitable for participants at all experience levels.

When: Saturday–Sunday, November 14–15, 2026

Showtimes: 9 AM–5 PM each day

Venue: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)

Instructor: James Toogood

Tickets: $225

Registration: Advance registration is required by November 13.

Ages: Open to all levels.

Contact: PAFA Continuing Education at 215-972-7632 or continuinged@pafa.edu.