Art Workshops and Instruction

Learn to draw or paint with Katherine McDermott!

"I teach drawing in an unconventional method.  I teach you to use your eyes as your primary tool. I don't work with blocking in shapes, but rather by following a shape with your eyes while pulling the pencil along the paper.  I call this Shape Memory Method™ It's a very effective way to accurately draw what you see."  (Katherine McDermott) 

Katherine offers private lessons in drawing, watercolor and pastel.  She also teaches a group watercolor class on Monday evenings throughout most of the year.  The class is a "drop in" style, with few projects spanning more than one lesson.  The class must have at least 3 students in order to "make".  To RSVP for a class, contact Katherine.

Here's what some of my students have said.

"Our watercolor class was great fun and so informative that I believe I could continue to do watercolor paintings for quite a while myself!" Kathy Robinson

" I enjoyed your lesson on paint watercolor poppies. Using more colors and less detail was new to me. I think I might like to try more watercolor painting, and I definitely want to try more flowers. Thank you for your inspiration!" Pat Medina

If you can't make it to a class, check out Katherine's DVD, "How to Paint a Poppy That Pops!" 

 

“I've been painting for years and I learned some new techniques from this DVD. Detailed and fast paced. Good for the advanced painter or beginner level. Weeks of art classes jammed into an hour or so, just what I wanted!” Painter Man

“This video was very helpful, my painting has never been better. This video is extremely helpful for anyone- beginner or expert. This should be in every painter's library!” Rochelle Hennie

“Wanted to learn to paint with water colors and this DVD made it easier than I thought. Very informative and helpful.” M. Turri

"What a wonderful DVD. She's an amazing artist. The DVD is for all, beginners to professional. Money well spent. You will love her technique!” Donna Geist

“Being a beginner to watercolors, this DVD made ALL the difference in the world. Not only is Miss Katherine an amazing artist herself, she takes you step-by-step to create this gorgeous Poppy...and it really DOES "pop" if you follow her instructions. I would highly recommend this to anyone yearning to learn the art of watercolor. You will amaze yourself, truly, following Katherine's instructions, that you can create something this beautiful!!” Rebecca Orr Campbell, Charlotte, NC

Here is an intro to drawing lesson pulled from the DVD.  Check it out!