A new set of watercolor classes will start Tuesday, April 16 in my downtown studio. Class is geared toward beginner and intermediate students and the size is limited to six people. The morning class is full, but there is still space in the afternoon class, from 1 to 3pm.

You’ll learn a lot, laugh a lot, and discover the artist within you. There’s lots of individual instruction and  lessons make each class a learning experience.

Cost of the six week class is $60, with a $35 materials fee for new students. That includes a palette loaded with paint, one brush, a support and top quality watercolor paper. Please call me to sign up, 360-887-2160, before Monday, as I need to buy the palette.

Good afternoon Ridgefield community, 

 The RHS Performing Arts Department is currently preparing for “Chicago”, our annual spring musical production.  Kaitlyn Etter (RHS Theater) and I are in search of instrumentalists in the Ridgefiled School District and Ridgefield community to volunteer their time and talent to serve as musicians for the pit orchestra.  

As is the precedent, we always offer the opportunity to RHS students first.  Currently, most spots are occupied by student-musicians.  Due to the large breadth and depth of the instrumentation required for the production, we are seeking adult volunteer musicians to play the following instruments:  

 – Soprano Saxophone 

– Alto Saxophone 

– Trombone (First and Second Parts – Two musicians required) 

– Banjo 

– Piano 

 If you are interested or know of someone who would be interested in volunteering for the show, please let us know at your earliest convenience.  

Thank you!

 Charlie Greggerson   / Kaitlyn Etter 

RHS Band Director   / RHS Theater Director 

charlie.greggerson@ridgefieldsd.org  /  kaitlyn.etter@ridgefieldsd.org

Sample of student’s work

Unleash your creativity in a relaxed, positive atmosphere and watch your amazement grow as you create an original water color painting.

Our next series of watercolor classes start Tuesday, October 30 from 9 to 11 am at my home studio in downtown Ridgefield. Lots of individual instruction for a small group of students.

Cost is $60 for a series of six lessons. Call today to register – this class fills up quickly and is limited in size. 360-887-2160 or kathywinters179@gmail.com.

Unleash your creativity! Come to my watercolor class, starting next week, Tuesday, Mardh 13. We’ll have fun and you’ll learn simple ways to make beautiful paintings. This class is for beginner and intermediate painters, even those who have never picked up a brush or say they can’t draw a straight line.

There’s a lesson planned for each day, and it’s fun to paint with others and get ideas from them.

The class is held in my home studio right here in downtown Ridgefield, and will be from 9 to 11 am for six weeks. Cost is $99 and includes materials. Class size is limited, so call today to reserve a spot. 360-887-2160

Lava Java coffee shop (2 South 56th Place suite 102) will  host a Paint and Sip event on Sunday, January 28th from 2-4pm . No experience needed, open to 12 years and older.  Taught by local watercolor artist, Maureen O’Reilly, the session includes all necessary supplies plus a signature cup of coffee. Cost is $40. Please call to reserve your seat: 360-887-3980.

Local artist Maureen O’Reilly will be at Koi Pond Cellars new tasting room teaching how to paint this winter scene. The session is on Sunday, January 21, from 3-6. All materials are provided plus one glass of wine. Cost is $40. No experience needed.

Please call Michelle at the winery, 360-281-2716, to reserve your place and get the new address for Koi Pond.  21 and over, seats are limited.

It’s not too late to register for my water color class that starts Tuesday, January 9, from 9 to 11 am and runs for six weeks. Beginners and intermediates will enjoy this fun-filled class, and come away with a couple of great paintings. Bring a reference photo that you’d like to paint, and we’ll go from there.

Class is held in my bright and cheery downtown studio. Beat the winter blues! Learn how to paint in watercolor. You’ll love it!

Cost for the series is $99, and you need to register at 360-887-2160.

Myrtle’s Tea House, an original watercolor painting by Kathy Winters

Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to think about how you’ll get through these dark dreary days of winter.

Unleash your creativity by taking my watercolor class! It starts next Tuesday, January 9, from 9 to 11 am, and runs for six weeks.

This class is for beginners through intermediate. We’ll start each day with a short lesson and a chance for you to practice the technique you’ve learned. The rest of the session will be spent painting. You’ll have individual instruction as well as learn from the others in the class.

We’ve had success with folks who have never picked up a brush before, so don’t be shy – call today. The class is held in my bright and cheery studio in downtown Ridgefield and costs $99 – a real bargain. Call me at 360-887-2160 to reserve your spot – space is limited.

​Ridgefield’s newest home décor store will host an art exhibit and sale by many members of the Ridgefield Art Association December 29th through January 19th. Stop by and say “Hi” to our gracious host and owner of Vintage Revival, Dee Gaudet, who has been a wonderful addition to our community.

Vintage Revival is located at 418 Pioneer in Ridgefield and is open 10-6 Tuesday through Saturday, 12-4 Sunday and Monday.

Dee also has a small collection of my hand painted greeting cards for sale.

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