Americana: A Watercolor Workshop with Erinn Carty

Americana: A Watercolor Workshop with Erinn Carty

Join us for Part Two of our America 250 series and capture the spirit of the America we live in through watercolor. In this session, we’ll paint a nostalgic coastal harbor scene—complete with the American flag, shimmering reflections, and expressive water.

Erinn will guide you step by step as you learn how to simplify bold shapes, work with a limited palette, and create confident, fluid brushstrokes. Yes, you can paint the flag, and yes, you can paint water. She’ll show you how.

No drawing required, just jump in and let color and water do the work. Whether you’re brand new to painting or have experience, all skill levels are welcome.

Leave with a piece that feels timeless, coastal, and unmistakably Americana.

Choose Your Experience:

Join the workshop for $75 and bring your own materials, or upgrade to $85 to use Erinn’s curated supplies. Perfect for a ready-to-paint, stress-free experience.

What's included for both options:

• 9x12 cold press watercolor paper, pre-drawn subject. (optional if you want to draw your own)

• drawing board/clipboard

• reference photo

• live demo

• one-on-one guidance

Supply List:

Whether you decide to bring your own supplies or purchase them from us is up to you! To purchase supplies, simply click the linked products below and add them to your cart. We’ll have your order ready for pickup the day before the workshop.

Please note: Our website processes workshop registration and store purchases separately, so supplies will require a second checkout. This is all easier to do from a computer. We appreciate your patience with the extra step!

• Spray bottle 

• 1” masking tape 

• Palette with wells for mixing

• Paper (Watercolor paper, 9x12 cold press - for warm-up and practice.)

• Pigments

  • Ultramarine Blue

  • Cerulean Blue

  • Phthalo Blue 

  • Alizarin Crimson

  • Cad Red or Pyrrol Red

  • Hookers Green or Sap Green

  • Yellow Ochre or Naples Yellow

  • Burnt Umber

  • Chinese White

• Brushes

  • Flat 1/2"

  • Round (6 or 8 or 10 or even 12 as long as it has a nice point)

  • Liner brush 

  • Large round optional (such as round 10 or 12 or 16 or a mop brush)