The following NFWS members teach classes and workshops at various locations and times.
Dennis Andrukat teaches Intermediate Watercolor classes at Hamburg High School, 4111 Legion Dr., Hamburg, NY 14075, Mondays 6:30-8:30 (register through Continuing Education on hamburgschools.org website.), and at Centennial Art Center, 3185 Amsdell Rd., Hamburg, NY 14075, Tuesdays 6 – 8 pm. Contact Dennis at dandrukat@gmail.com or call 315-569-6785.
Patricia Dilcher will be teaching drawing at the Carnegie Art Center, 240 Goundry in North Tonawanda beginning October 1, 2024 for 5 weeks, 3-5 pm. Total beginners to intermediates.
David Gardner is teaching four classes at the Rochester Memorial Art Gallery’s Creative Workshop, Spring, Summer and Fall Sessions. The Spring Session begins the week of April 15th. Each is an 8 week class. They classes are:
1. Drawing into Watercolor
2. Color and Composition – Pre-planning Your Painting
3. Advanced Watercolor Studio
4. Intermediate Drawing
Kathleen Giles teaches Zoom classes and workshops nationally. Her schedule is listed on her website where you can also register for her newsletters. She sells prerecorded videos on her website, “a great way to learn.” Phone 716-795-9368 or email kathleen@kgilesstudio.com. Check out her website at https://kgilesstudio.com
Lynn Jay teaches watercolor classes through the Orchard Park Community Education Department. These weekly classes are held on Thursday evenings 6:30 – 8:30 at the Orchard Park High School. Lynn also teaches watercolor classes at the Centennial Art Center, 3185 Amsdell Road, Hamburg, on Wednesday mornings 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. can contact Lynn at lynnjayart@yahoo.com.
Gord Jones, CSPWC SCA teaches beginner and intermediate watercolour online from Haliburton Ontario. Contact Gord at gordonjones44@gmail.com ph. 905966-7193. https://www.watercoloursbygordjones.com
Jennifer Koury teaches watercolor classes Thursdays at the Historic Roycroft Castiglia Art Center: Studio Landscape – Design and Composition beginning 10/23/25, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. https://shop.roycroftcampuscorporation.com/SelectEvent.aspx?eventid=1000024, and Exploring Impressionistic Watercolor Approaches at the Castiglia Art Center beginning Thursday 11/13/25 from 9:30 – 1 pm. https://shop.roycroftcampuscorporation.com/SelectEvent.aspx?eventid=1000024
At the Burchfield Penney: Picture of this: Turning Children’s Stories into Visual Wonder Watercolor Workshop. Nov 2 and 9, 2025, 12 noon – 3 pm. https://shop.burchfieldpenney.org/products/picture-this-turning-childrens-stories-into-visual-wonder-a-watercolor-workshop?variant=49400015716545
At the Burchfield Penney: Picture of this: Turning Children’s Stories into Visual Wonder Watercolor Workshop. Nov 2 and 9, 2025, 12 noon – 3 pm. https://shop.burchfieldpenney.org/products/picture-this-turning-childrens-stories-into-visual-wonder-a-watercolor-workshop?variant=49400015716545
At Springville Center for the Arts: Enchanted Winter Watercolors: Saturday, December 13, 10 am – 1 pm. 716-592-9038. https://springvillearts.ludus.com/select.php
Ronnie Lafferty will be teaching a 6 week series for beginner and intermediate watercolor artists on perspective, Friday mornings 9 – 11:30 starting October 3, 2025. To register or for more information contact Ronnie Lafferty 716-640-8199.
Deb Meier teaches Adult Watercolor Classes at the JCC Benderson Family Bldg, 2640 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY 14068. Advanced Watercolor is on Wednesdays from 10am until noon; Beginning Watercolor is on Wednesdays from noon until 2pm. For info: Deb at (716) 316-1029. Deb also facilitates the Studio Art sessions on Thursdays, noon until 2pm, at JCC Benderson Family Bldg, 2640 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY 14068.
Dan Meyer teaches Beginner and Intermediate classes in Williamsville Continuing Education, Amherst, Clarence, Akron and Orchard Park Senior Centers. Phone 716-633-6282, cell 716-380-3554 or email meyer537@gmail.com. View class schedule at danmeyerwatercolors.com
Sue Murphy will lead a Plein Air Workshop, October 10, 2023 at Stone Quarry Art Park, Cazenovia, NY, 10 to 12 noon. This workshop is offered by NYS Art Teachers Association., Region 3, and is open to members and non members. Contact NYSATA Region 3 to sign up and for details.
Sherryl Perez Watercolor classes Wednesdays, 12:30 am -3:00 pm in Wheatfield. Interested students may contact Sherryl at 716-807-8227 and sherryl@sherrylperez.com.
Shelley Prior teaches Live Zoom workshops, in-person adult classes, recorded workshops, weekly live YouTube demos, videos available. Burlington, Ontario region and travel workshops available. Complete list/calendar of upcoming classes and workshops on my website – Shelley Prior Classes & Workshops (shelleypriorart.com) . Email shelleypriorfineart@gmail.com
Sheila Reigh teaches beginner/intermediate watercolor (Tuesdays 1-4 pm) and advanced watercolor (Thursdays 1-4 pm) at the Town of Tonawanda Senior Center for those 60 years and older. You do not have to be a Tonawanda resident to attend. Contact Sheila for details at 716-692-6966, cell 716-930-3305 or email sreigh@verizon.net.
Sally Treanor teaches Zoom watercolor classes to all levels. Mondays, 9:30-noon. Contact Sally by text 716-912-1451 or email at treanorsally@gmail.com. Free instructional videos: YouTube @sallytreanor54
Sandra Tyler teaches beginning and intermediate watercolor classes in Perry and Wyoming, NY. Phone 585-689-3931.
Janet Nye Vedder teaches a variety of classes both in-person and through Zoom. Classes include: Intro to Watercolor, Sumi-e and Chinese Brush Painting, Color Theory and Color Mixing, and more. In-person classes are held on the Roycroft Campus, East Aurora, New York and View Arts Center, Old Forge, New York. Detailed information at janetnyevedder.com. Contact: jvedder831@gmail.com or 716-807-8319.
Deanna Weinholtz offers Zoom Online, Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor and Experimental Watermedia Classes. Color Theory, Composition and Perspective for all levels. Classes are listed on www.deannaweinholtz.com. Contact Deanna: deaweinholtz@gmail.com or 716-863-6191
Becky Wilson teaches watercolor classes for beginning and intermediate level artists, for adults and children 7 yrs and older. Classes are taught in her studio at My New Studio @8409 East Ave., Gasport, NY 14067. She also does Paint Nights for adults and Paint Parties for children. Contact Becky at 716-998-9052 or email rbrlbmw56@aol.com. www.watercolorsbybecky.net.
Jody Ziehm teaches watercolor classes at the Carnegie Art Center, 240 Goundry St in North Tonawanda. Late Spring Sessions: Monday afternoon 1 – 4 pm, April 22, 29, May 6, 13 & 20. 5 weeks $150; Monday evening 6:30-9:15, April 29, May 6, 13 &20, 4 weeks $120. Tuesday midday 11 – 2 pm, April 23, 30, May 7, 14 &21, 5 classes $150.
716-940-3442
Jodyziehm@yahoo.com