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Wine & Watercolors: Embrace Fall’s Blossoming Beauty
October 20, 2023 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Wine & Watercolor Workshop
Fall is in the air…pumpkin spice is everywhere…lol. Come and join us for an evening of fall colors with our Fall Flower Watercolor Workshop. Come for an engaging and skillful session, capturing the beauty of autumn blooms in watercolor. Explore unique methods of painting with watercolor amidst a warm and inviting atmosphere. Celebrate the season’s rich palette as we create and connect through the art of watercolor. Reserve your spot today!
Cost: $55
What you’ll Learn:
Come join me for a hands-on learning experience while enjoying a fun night out. Learn basic watercolor skills and take-home beautiful art and meet new friends–bring a Friend or treat yourself. Watercolor is so much fun to experience and is easier than you think. I will teach you simple techniques to create a beautiful piece and help you along your creative journey. Come enjoy a relaxing and stress-free experience with a patient and compassionate instructor. You and your friends will enjoy a fun evening of painting and socializing.
Meet the Teacher:
Martha Mabe is a practicing artist and teacher working in Watercolor and Oil. Along with creating her own pieces, she shares her love of art with others through workshops and community programs.
While growing up in South Carolina, she fell in love with painting and drawing, but it took her many years before making it a priority in her life. She has dedicated countless hours honing her skills in her mediums of choice– watercolors and oil. She holds a Bachelors degree from Wingate University in Business but art was always in her vision, while mostly self-taught she has some formal training from the Holt School of Art and continuing training with other like-minded artist.
Her goal as an artist and teacher is to continue inspiring others through compassionate and nurturing hands-on instruction. She believes in lifelong learning and continues to develop her skills as an artist and to inspire others. It is never too late to create.
Notable Achievements:
- Bachelor’s degree Wingate University
- Holt School Fine Arts
- Memberships
- Member Gaston Art Guild
- Member York County Art Council
- Guild of Charlotte Artist
- Gallery showing Gaston County Public Library
- Gallery Showing Members show, Rock Hill Art Council
- Gallery Showing members show, Rock Hill Art Council
- Gallery showing Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens
- Commissioned work in both Hilton Head South Carolina and Georgia
- Workshops, Chester Art Council-LOOM-Fort Mill SC-, Mercantile, Rock Hill
- Private events throughout Charlotte, Fort Mill, Rock Hill
- Commissioned and original works in private collections in South Carolina and Georgia
About this Experience
You and your friends will enjoy a fun evening of crafting and socializing. Workshops at The Mercantile are hosted by local artisans with a passion for sharing their craft and creating an enjoyable group dynamic. All participants will have the opportunity to browse all the incredible products in our retail space. Each workshop is about 1 and a half hours long. Prices vary per class. Participants over the age of 21 will be offered one glass of wine. If you have additional questions regarding ticket pricing or the class structure, reach out to the workshop host directly.
Things to Keep in Mind
Great news! Our workshop hosts typically include snacks & wine for you during the class. Additional drinks and food options are available for purchase. We can’t wait to meet you and your group!
Classes start promptly at their scheduled time. Please be sure to arrive about 10 minutes before your class time. In order to create a fantastic experience for all scheduled guests, late attendees will have to pick up where the group is.