Artist Elizabeth Manning, a smiling woman with glasses and a bandana around her neck sitting at a wooden table in an art studio, surrounded by various watercolor paintings of nature scenes, plants, animals, and landscapes.

Upcoming Classes

Classes at Breweries and Vineyards include a complementary beverage and a two hour class. These are fun and social events where you will learn some core skills and have lots of opportunity for creative play.

October 27

Watercolor Workshop
Art & Connection
Elk Rapids, MI

SOLD OUT

More Classes Coming soon!

I am working to add classes for winter and spring. In the meantime, scroll down for information about booking small group or private lessons.

 

Private art lessons

Are you interested in custom art lessons? My lessons are tailored to your needs and can include one-on-one art lessons, gals’ night paint and sips, project mentoring, and even kids’ lessons. If you have an idea that you think we can help with, send us an email and we will do our best to to create an event that is just right for you!

One-on-one lessons - starting at $85/hour
Two hour group class - $375 for up to 6 people / $725 up to 12 people

Additional fees may apply for travel and lesson planning

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About the Instructor

Elizabeth Manning lives in Bellaire, MI where she draws inspiration for her art from the woods and natural places around her home. Her mixed media style embraces techniques from watercolor, pen and ink, calligraphy, and printmaking to tell a story through her art. As a trained and experienced teacher, she fosters students’ confidence and creative potential as they grow as artists.

Student Testimonials

“I truly enjoyed taking this watercolor class! It was the best opportunity to learn some new skills while spending time around good people and playing with paint. Beth’s teaching style is so natural and considerate of many types of learners, and her knowledge and excitement about watercolor study is contagious! I would highly recommend.”

Kelly

Four women sit at a table with a bottle of wine and glasses, smiling and engaging in conversation in a warmly lit indoor setting.

“Do it! I needed a creative outlet and this was great. It helped me to do something just for myself. Biggest thing I learned is to walk away. Often when returning the thing I wanted to crumple up and throw away looked pretty darn good.”

~Michelle

A woman with gray hair tied in a ponytail sitting at a table, working on watercolor painting supplies, surrounded by notebooks, watercolor palettes, jars, and brushes.

“Beth is an incredible teacher. Her positive and encouraging approach is an asset to artists of any ability level. The class offers structure but also plenty of time to practice skills and play.”

~Laura

A woman with dark hair, wearing a navy blue shirt, sitting at a wooden table, drawing in a sketchbook with a yellow pencil. The table has various items, including a salt and pepper shaker, a plush blue and yellow bird, two glasses of water, a smartphone, a colorful tumbler, a white cloth, and a small picture book. The background shows a restaurant or café interior with chairs and tables.