Rae Andrews 3-Day Workshop
Watercolor with New Directions
January 8, 9 & 10
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Non-Members $445
WAS-H Members $395
9 am - 4 pm
Join Rae Andrews for a dynamic three-day workshop exploring expressive watercolor techniques, playful design, and bold use of color. Each day offers a different focus, giving students the chance to experiment, stretch their creativity, and develop stronger compositions.
Day 1: Semi-Abstract Florals
Rae will guide students through creating vibrant, close-focus florals using her Wet-into-Wet approach. Lessons will highlight balance and imbalance, design, composition, and the role of light—all enhanced by Rae’s signature use of dramatic color and value contrasts.
Day 2: Landscape Studies
The focus shifts to landscapes, where Rae will demonstrate how to create depth and atmosphere while preserving the white of the paper—one of her hallmark techniques. Students will work on close-focus, dramatic scenes such as a garden gate, a bridge over a creek, or a sunlit veranda. Rae’s “painting in sections” method helps maintain light and freshness throughout the work.
Tip: Avoid distant or panoramic references; choose images that bring the viewer into the scene. Please bring your own reference photos if you’d like—Rae will also provide options.
Day 3: Creative Design
The final session encourages imaginative exploration, using subjects such as shells, birds, florals, or landscapes reimagined through bold design choices. The emphasis will be on drama, subject isolation, and geometric frameworks to create strong, compelling compositions.
To see the student supply list, click HERE.
Instructor Bio
Rae Andrews is a multi-award-winning artist known for her dramatic style and bold use of color. A teacher of watercolor and other mediums for over 50 years, Rae’s work is infused with energy and her love of expressive design.
Born in Australia, she holds two art degrees from the University of Sydney. Rae founded and ran a 400-student art school in Sydney, later owned two art galleries in Maui, Hawaii, and now lives in Austin, Texas. She teaches online and leads workshops internationally.
Cancellation Policy for Major Workshops:
Refunds must be requested in writing at least 3 weeks prior to the start of Workshop. A $100 administrative fee will be charged and reduced from the refund amount. If a refund is requested in writing later than 3 weeks prior to the start of Workshop, no ref
und will be given. However, if the seat is filled with another enrollment, the late refund request may be considered for refund, less the $100 administrative fee.
