Water Media Art Workshops

Get ready to experience a different type of art workshop. Pack your enthusiasm and sense of adventure as Susan and Lee lead you through their wonderful adventures in art workshops around the world.

E-mail Lee and Susan with your mailing address at artadventures@aol.com or call 503-283-6089 or 360-573-5447 to receive more information on any of these workshops and for availability of space.

*Trip costs don't reflect air fare, but Lee and Susan will be happy to coordinate flight arrangements for you from the Portland, OR area.

Click on the year below for the workshop schedule that works for you:

2008 schedule    2009 schedule

2008 Workshops

  • Village Gallery of the Arts | 12505 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR
    503-644-8001
    Beginning January 9, 2008 - Ongoing Wed. 9:30-12:30 - monthly sign up (call for details)
    Aqueous Media Classes with Susan
  • Town Center Plaza | Vancouver, WA
    360-992-2742 or James@clark.edu
    Ongoing Monday nights through Clark College - Community Ed
    Independent Watercolor Study with Lee. Refer to Clark College schedule for specifics.
  • Town Center Plaza | Vancouver, WA
    360-992-2742 or James@clark.edu
    Ongoing Monday/Tuesday through Clark College - Mature Learning
    Watercolor and Aqueous Media Classes with Susan. Refer to Clark College schedule for specifics.
  • Hale Luana | Kauai, Hawaii
    March 26 - April 5, 2008
    Painting Get-Away & Accommodations: $850 ($300 deposit reserves spot)
    Space is going fast for this self directed artist's retreat on beautiful Kauai! After the fabulous experience of painting at Hale Luana the past 3 years, Lee and Susan have booked another getaway at Hale Luana!
    E-mail artadventures@aol.com or Lee @ 360-573-5447 or Susan @ 503-283-6089. Be sure to include your contact information to receive a flyer about this art-adventure.
  • Hilton Hotel | 301 W. 6th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660
    April 13, 2008
    Senior Expo: Susan Cowan is curating the Art Exhibition that will be featured at this year's "Senior Expo" April 13, at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Vancouver, WA. Cowan and painting partner, Lee Baughman, will also be exhibiting along with 23 fabulous Northwest Painters at this one day event from 11am - 4pm. Come meet the artists and pick up a unique piece of art from one of the award winning, creative geniuses Susan has chosen to exhibit together.
  • Friday Harbor | San Juan Island, WA
    May 27-31, 2008
    Painting Get-away: $185
    It's not too early to reserve your spot for this popular Artist's Getaway! The Grange, with it's view of the ferry and harbor, is reserved for this 5 day, self directed painting retreat, with cabins and lodge rooms reserved at the beautiful Lakedale Resort, 10 minutes drive from downtown Friday Harbor. Space is limited to 14 participants so all have plenty of elbow room...it's a trip not to be missed!
  • MARC | 111 East 100 North | Moab, UT
    August 12 - 16, 2008
    Creativity with Acrylics Workshop with Lee and Susan: $595 ($200 dep. reserves spot)
    * Just added! Creativity with Acrylics Workshop with Susan & Lee at the Moab Arts & Recreation Center (MARC). This 5 day experimental acrylics Workshop will focus on exciting new ways of interpreting the incredible landscape, flora, and fauna of Arches, Canyonlands and beyond. Class will be held in the comfort of the air-conditioned MARC, and will be working from photos and sketches of the surrounding beauty of Utah. Local artist, Carolyn Webb, is working with Susan & Lee to help participants find accommodations in Moab and share her insights into what to do and where to go in the Moab area!

    To receive your flyer about this art-adventure right now just click here.
    E-mail artadventures@aol.com or Lee @ 360-573-5447 or Susan @ 503-283-6089. Be sure to include your contact information to receive a flyer about this art-adventure.

  • Krakow & Krapkowice, Poland
    September 8-20, 2008
    On Location Watercolor Workshop & Accommodations: $2,495 ($495 deposit reserves spot)
    Susan Cowan and Lee Baughman are teaming up with the city of Camas, Washington to bring you one of the most exciting Art-Adventures ever! Camas City Administrator Lloyd Halverson has worked with his Polish counterparts to arrange ground transportation, housing and support for our group. Participants will explore and paint the 13th Century medieval city of Krakow, Poland, which escaped the ravages of two World Wars. We will also experience the Polish countryside near Krapkowice and stay in the restored palace of Sebatianeum Silesiacum, adjacent to the incredibly affordable spa of Sanatorium Kamienslaski.

    To receive your flyer about this art-adventure right now just click here.
    E-mail artadventures@aol.com or Lee @ 360-573-5447 or Susan @ 503-283-6089. Be sure to include your contact information to receive a flyer about this art-adventure.

  • Friday Harbor | San Juan Island, WA
    October 21-25, 2008
    Painting Get-away: $185
    It's not too early to reserve your spot for this popular Artist's Getaway! The Grange, with it's view of the ferry and harbor, is reserved for this 5 day, self directed painting retreat, with cabins and lodge rooms reserved at the beautiful Lakedale Resort, 10 minutes drive from downtown Friday Harbor. Space is limited to 14 participants so all have plenty of elbow room...it's a trip not to be missed!

2009 Workshops

  • Limoux, France
    September 5-19, 2009
    On Location Watercolor Workshop & Accommodations, Ground Transportation, Most Breakfast & Dinners.
    Join Susan and Lee for an unforgettable watercolor workshop at the intimate luxury hotel of Montfaucon in Limoux, France to celebrate the wine harvest. Participants will enjoy the five star comforts of this restored 8th century hotel on the banks of the river Aude and travel to historic landmarks that include castles, vineyards and the unique geography of the Cathar Region. The cuisine alone will make this trip memorable, whether prepared at Montfaucon by our private chef or at any number of fabulous restaurants that we will encounter on our painting outings. Space is limited at Montfaucon to eight (8) participants (double occupancy). Early registration is encouraged.
    E-mail artadventures@aol.com or Lee @ 360-573-5447 or Susan @ 503-283-6089. Be sure to include your contact information to receive a flyer about this art-adventure.

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