SACRAMENTO
WATERCOLOR
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Colors of Spring in Watercolors

Colors of Spring in Watercolors

Saturday 26 April
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Laura Laughlin
Capture the fresh, vibrant energy of spring using watercolor resist techniques! In this meetup, we'll create a lively spring scene featuring blooming flowers and soft clouds by applying resist materials to preserve highlights and add texture. Perfect for all skill levels, this session will guide you through layering colors and exploring the magic of contrast in watercolor. Bring your supplies and get ready to welcome the season with creativity!
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$47       0 places left
 Negative Space in Watercolor

Negative Space in Watercolor

Saturday 31 May
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Laura Laughlin
Discover the art of painting with water-based pigments while exploring negative space techniques using plants! In this hands-on meetup, we'll create beautiful relief-style prints by placing leaves and other natural elements onto paper, allowing their shapes to emerge through color washes. Perfect for all skill levels, this session will help you experiment with composition, contrast, and the expressive potential of negative space in watercolor. Bring your supplies and enjoy a creative exploration of nature-inspired painting!
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$47      
Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 14 June
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Laura Laughlin
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.

You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
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$47       0 places left

Watercolour Techniques Class

Watercolour Techniques Class

Saturday 28 June
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Laura Laughlin
In this immersive workshop, we will explore three essential watercolour techniques 'Wet on Dry,' 'Wet on Wet,' and watercolour washes. Our talented instructor will guide you through each technique step by step, providing demonstrations and personalized feedback to help you master the art of watercolour painting. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class is designed to enhance your skills and unleash your creativity.
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$47      
Mixed Media Water Based Painting

Mixed Media Water Based Painting

Saturday 26 July
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Laura Laughlin
Free your creativity with exploration of conventional and unconventional painting tools!
Do you have a painting tool you have wanted to try or master?
Bring it!
Do you have a great set of water based paint like gouache or water color pencils?
Bring them!
Let's explore our creativity and make something fun and beautiful!
This will be a self led explorative painting and will not be a follow-along, copying class.
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$49      
Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 30 August
Gloria Dr, Sacramento - 10am - 2 Hours
Laura Laughlin
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.

You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
book now
$49      

Nearby Watercolour Groups

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Sunday 04 May
Fair Oaks Blvd - 10am - 2 Hours
Sacramento Art Group
Emma Brown
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.Perfect for complete beginners.
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$47      
Acrylic Painting for Beginners

Acrylic Painting for Beginners

Sunday 18 May
Land Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Sacramento Art Group
Emma Brown
This beginner acrylic painting class will introduce you to the fundamentals of acrylic paints, including color mixing, brush techniques, and basic composition, all while encouraging creative exploration and fun.
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$47      
Oil Painting for Beginners

Oil Painting for Beginners

Sunday 01 June
Land Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Sacramento Art Group
Emma Brown
This beginner oil painting painting class will introduce you to the fundamentals of oil paints, including color mixing, brush techniques, and basic composition, all while encouraging creative exploration and fun.
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$47      

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Sunday 15 June
Land Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Sacramento Art Group
Emma Brown
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
$47      
Portrait Sketching

Portrait Sketching

Sunday 29 June
Fair Oaks Blvd - 10am - 2 Hours
Sacramento Art Group
Emma Brown
This class will equip students with fundamental drawing skills and techniques to confidently create portraits, focusing on observation, basic facial anatomy, and capturing likeness through simple, approachable methods.
book now
$47      
Birds with Watercolor

Birds with Watercolor

Sunday 13 July
Land Park - 1pm - 2 Hours
Sacramento Art Group
Emma Brown
This watercolor painting class focuses on learning to depict birds with various techniques, including sketching, color mixing, and brushwork, while exploring the unique qualities of watercolor for capturing light and texture.
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$49      

Other Nearby Groups

 Historical Cemetery Walk

Historical Cemetery Walk

Saturday 26 April
Colfax, CA - 9am - 2 Hours
Sacramento Photography Group
Laurie Gallant
Join us for a guided Historical Cemetery Walk, where you'll capture stunning photographs of timeless gravestones, intricate sculptures, and serene landscapes. Learn about the rich history and hidden stories of the past while honing your photography skills in this unique and atmospheric setting.
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$47      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Sunday 04 May
Fair Oaks Blvd - 10am - 2 Hours
Sacramento Art Group
Emma Brown
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
$47      
Landscapes in Nature

Landscapes in Nature

Saturday 10 May
Winters, Ca - 9am - 2 Hours
Sacramento Photography Group
Laurie Gallant
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
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$47      

Acrylic Painting for Beginners

Acrylic Painting for Beginners

Sunday 18 May
Land Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Sacramento Art Group
Emma Brown
This beginner acrylic painting class will introduce you to the fundamentals of acrylic paints, including color mixing, brush techniques, and basic composition, all while encouraging creative exploration and fun.
book now
$47      
Walk with Camera

Walk with Camera

Saturday 24 May
Pilot Hill, Ca 95664 - 9am - 2 Hours
Sacramento Photography Group
Laurie Gallant
Join us for a walk-with-camera event focused on exposure bracketing in landscape photography, where you'll capture multiple shots at different exposures to enhance detail. Explore scenic locations and learn how to balance highlights and shadows for stunning compositions.
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$47      
Oil Painting for Beginners

Oil Painting for Beginners

Sunday 01 June
Land Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Sacramento Art Group
Emma Brown
This beginner oil painting painting class will introduce you to the fundamentals of oil paints, including color mixing, brush techniques, and basic composition, all while encouraging creative exploration and fun.
book now
$47      

River Views

River Views

Saturday 07 June
Folsom, Ca - 9am - 2 Hours
Sacramento Photography Group
Laurie Gallant
Join us for an event along the North Fork of the American River, capturing its stunning landscapes and natural beauty. Learn techniques to compose breathtaking shots while exploring this scenic waterway.
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$47      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Sunday 15 June
Land Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Sacramento Art Group
Emma Brown
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
$47      
Macro Photography Meetup

Macro Photography Meetup

Saturday 21 June
Woodland, Ca - 8am - 2 Hours
Sacramento Photography Group
Laurie Gallant
Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye.The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.
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$47      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 28 June
Vernon St, Roseville - 10am - 3 Hours
Sacramento Photography Group
Laurie Gallant
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$92       4 places left
Portrait Sketching

Portrait Sketching

Sunday 29 June
Fair Oaks Blvd - 10am - 2 Hours
Sacramento Art Group
Emma Brown
This class will equip students with fundamental drawing skills and techniques to confidently create portraits, focusing on observation, basic facial anatomy, and capturing likeness through simple, approachable methods.
book now
$47      
Birds with Watercolor

Birds with Watercolor

Sunday 13 July
Land Park - 1pm - 2 Hours
Sacramento Art Group
Emma Brown
This watercolor painting class focuses on learning to depict birds with various techniques, including sketching, color mixing, and brushwork, while exploring the unique qualities of watercolor for capturing light and texture.
book now
$49      

ABOUT SACRAMENTO
WATERCOLOR
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials. If you are a complete beginner all you need to start is a set of watercolour paints, brushes, and water container.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

Join the Sacramento Watercolor Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
REVIEWS
I was very pleased with the class. Laura got us going right away with basic instructions and answered all questions that came up. It was good having it outdoors. It was my first time painting . I left feeling enthused and like I can do it!
5/5
cindy
2025-03-30
Very pleasant instructor, environment, weather , and nice folks to share the experience.
5/5
JUANITA
2025-03-30
My friend and I enjoyed the class. We learned some interesting techniques and became more confident in putting paint to paper. Laura is a great instructor who encourages everyone to be creative no matter their experience level.
5/5
Veronica
2025-02-23

Laura is very knowledgeable and encouraging. The location was not great.
5/5
Julie
2024-10-27
5 stars ✨ I really enjoyed painting with the group in beautiful McKinley Park. Amaryllis had some great tips. Fun time!
5/5
Joan
2024-07-01
This was a fantastic class. Amaryllis gave me some personalized suggestions and guidance. She taught me a new technique I'd never heard of before, and it really improved the look of my project. The group was friendly and relaxed. I will recommend any class with Amaryllis Graybill to my friends.
5/5
Suzanne
2024-06-30

Instructor was very welcoming and enthusiastic. She was also very prepared. I enjoyed painting outdoors.
5/5
Shirley
2024-06-17
I enjoyed the class and appreciated the individual help. Thanks for offering it!
5/5
Barbara
2024-04-28
We had a lot of fun. Amaryllis was a great instructor!
5/5
Elizabeth
2024-04-28

I had a great time! I loved Amaryllis' teaching style and enjoyed talking as we painted. I will definitely come to another class, especially if she is teaching!
5/5
Paloma
2024-03-24
Lots of fun,Amaryllis is a wonderful teacher :)
5/5
David
2024-03-12
Great for first time artisits.
5/5
Doug
2024-03-11

ARTISTS
Laura Laughlin
Welcome, fellow Artists!

My name is Laura.
I am a teacher of 30+ years who has taught and trained people in the Fine Arts from ages 2 years old through 82 years old.

I am an allumna of Massachusetts College of Art and Design as well as the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

My focus of college study was water based fine art painting but I also have a passion for sculpture and other forms of visual arts, including origami.
I have studied and taught various art forms.

In 1995, at the age of 16, I created and co-ran two successful school vacation Arts camps for my local Community Education Program which are still running!

Bringing creative exploration to people's lives is a passion and a goal for me.

In Sacramento, I am a 10+ year volunteer with the Crocker Art Museum and a volunteer and showing artist with the former Kennedy Gallery.

As a teacher, I strive to free the true artistic genius, deep in all of us.
True artists who become celebrated in museums, galleries and history never are and never were merely traditional. They all fearlessly express their individual vision. They also follow tricks of the trade which many people may not be aware of.

If you are open to freeing yourself from formal expectations or "perfectionism" that can sidetrack true artistry, I am the teacher for you.

If you want to practice applicable techniques such as camera obscura, these formal techniques are also within my training and knowledge.

I embrace community engagement so I love teaching in public spaces such as local parks and libraries.

Bring your fun, free spirit and positive expectations!

I know you will share amazing creativity with everyone, no matter what your experience or style.


" Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up."
Pablo Picasso

Laura Laughlin is available for private bookings

Weekends available

PHOTOS
Sacramento Watercolor Group
2025-04-21
Title or Location: In The Curl
I started painting during Covid, mostly flowers, and YouTube tutorials. Raised in Southern California, I have always loved the ocean and have, From the start tried, to tackle painting water and its reflections. Initially with no success. Persistence is the name of the game. I am quite pleased with this one!
Credit: Laura DeKloe
Instagram: @laurajwde

Sacramento Watercolor Group
2025-03-24
Title or Location: Snorlax Siesta
Hi, my name is Jessi. I grew up in the Sacramento area, and have moved around to other states and back a few times. I took up watercolors about a year and a half ago or so after my mother-in-law gifted me a set of watercolor paints. At first I was intimidated by the medium, because I had never been successful with watercolor in the past, but chose to give them a go again since I had them, and found that this time was much different than before. I found a new passion for the medium, and am always
Credit: Jessi Primiterre Rocha
Facebook: Precarious Painter
Instagram: precarious_painter
Sacramento Watercolor Group
2024-03-13
Title or Location: Poppies in the sun

Credit: Tim Murphy

Sacramento Watercolor Group
2024-02-26
Title or Location:
Inspired by the beautiful sunny shores of San Diego, CA. I love hiking the trails to easy my mind and rejuvenate. May one find a place to R&R. Watercolor, cold press paper 18 x 24.
Credit: Diana Kim

Sacramento Watercolor Group
2024-02-20
Title or Location: Hummingbird on Bleeding Hearts
I painted this hummingbird for my mother for Mother's Day at my apartment in Redding California. I love how the hummingbird looks up in a searching hopeful way towards the bleeding hearts.
Credit: Crystal Dawn Williams
Sacramento Watercolor Group
2024-02-19
Title or Location: My first born
In this portrait, I wanted to depict the confidence and kindness I see in my daughter. A loose watercolor on 150 . I've been painting all my life and have illustrated several children's books. This is my first submission.
Credit: Joy Allen

Nottingham Watercolour Group
2025-04-22
Title or Location: At home Derbyshire
I had been painting for about 3 months, watching tutorials on uou tube, practicing different techniques. I was feeling confident. I had a blank sheet and some inspirational pictures around me and started to build a picture. Once the flow came it was like a wave, not stopping until I wad happy, finishing it off with the bee in the flower. I love bees. Felt overjoyed at my achievement in this piece.
Credit: Felicity Butler
Facebook: Felicity's watercolour paintings
Instagram: Watercolourfelis

Adelaide Watercolour Group
2025-04-21
Title or Location: Late Mornings Cafe
A Duplex owner decided to run a cafe in the CBD. It became very successful with people gathering all hours of the morning. I had an hour to wait for an appointment in town, so I sketched this on location. DS watercolour on 300gsm cotton.
Credit: Peter Hancock
Dallas Watercolor Group
2025-04-18
Title or Location: View From Dugout Wells
Located in Big Bend Nat'l Park, TX., Dugout Wells has a working windmill, providing water to the small parcel of desert surrounding it. The view of the Chisos Mountain Range was spectacular on this cool windy morning. I have painted at this spot on several occasions. 10 x 14 watercolor.
Credit: Tom Brown
Facebook: @teebrown7
Instagram: @tombrown.art

Albuquerque Watercolor Group
2025-04-18
Title or Location: Lunch Counter/ Madrid Spain
Went to Spain for 2 weeks a year ago. While thrilled to see the work of Velasquez, Goya, Microsoft and Picasso, it was a treat to be part of everyday life there. This was a scene I photographed at an enormous Farmers Market. The color of the bread caught my eye. Madrilenos have wine with lunch. So civilized.
Credit: Kristel Peale

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