TOLEDO
WATERCOLOR
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Nature Painting with Watercolors

Nature Painting with Watercolors

Saturday 21 June
Beverly - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Leila Bruce
In this class we will focus on nature painting. We will learn tips and tricks on how to paint trees, clouds, flowers, mountains, and other objects found in nature. Note: This is not a Landscape painting class, we will not be creating completed landscape paintings. Our focus will be on the individual objects that make up those landscapes.
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Foliage and Nature Painting

Foliage and Nature Painting

Saturday 28 June
Beverly - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Leila Bruce
Join us for our Foliage and Nature Painting workshop, where you will learn how to create stunning watercolor paintings inspired by the beauty of nature. Discover the secrets of capturing the colors and textures of foliage and plants, and learn how to use watercolor techniques to create stunning effects. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and create your own beautiful works of art! Book now.
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$47      
Understanding Abstract Shapes Meetup

Understanding Abstract Shapes Meetup

Saturday 12 July
Beverly - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Leila Bruce
Ever looked at an abstract painting and thought, How do they make it work? In this class, we'll break down the mystery behind abstract shapes, learning how to see, simplify, and arrange forms in a way that creates balance and flow.
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$49      

Portraits in nature

Portraits in nature

Saturday 19 July
Walbridge park second parking lot by the Gazebo - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Leila Bruce
Learn to skillfully paint portraits in a minimalist effort with nature elements guiding the vision.
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$49      
ABOUT TOLEDO
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 Toledo Watercolor Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
REVIEWS
I enjoyed my time with Leila ! We stuck it out in the cold and I learned to try some different techniques that I hadn't used. I will be taking more classes with her !
5/5
CINNIA
2025-04-08
ARTISTS
Leila Bruce
Hello and welcome to my beginner water color class I'll be your instructor Leila Bruce. I am a first year graphic design major at the University. I'd like to be a character designer in the future. I currently work three jobs including this one. These being a lead teacher with the before and after school program at the DeVeaux Elementary ymca, and am at home nurse on occasional weekends. I love children, art of all forms my favorites being sculpting and watercolor painting, and animals specifically cats.

Leila Bruce is available for private bookings

Available most weekends best on Saturday-Sunday all day but Fridays only after 6pm.
Available for private tutoring, character designs, portraits.

PHOTOS
Austin Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Fantasy Landscape
This was one of those "out of the box" paintings. it was fun and helped loosen me up and detour from my normal processes.
Credit: Tom Little
Facebook: Tlittleart
Instagram: Tlittleart

Albany Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Acrylic color Artwork

Credit: Shweta Shubha
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shweta_shubha7?igsh=MWwyaHZ0NXQzMDU2aA==
Albany Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Beauty of nature

Credit: Shweta Shubha
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shweta_shubha7?igsh=MWwyaHZ0NXQzMDU2aA==

Albany Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Abstract flower Bunch

Credit: Shweta Shubha
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shweta_shubha7?igsh=MWwyaHZ0NXQzMDU2aA==

Albany Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Grafite pencil art

Credit: Shweta Shubha
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shweta_shubha7?igsh=MWwyaHZ0NXQzMDU2aA==
Raleigh Watercolor Group
2025-06-17
Title or Location: Cycle of the Seasons: Summer
Cycle of the Seasons: Summer is part of a four piece set/series highlighting the best parts of each season. For this piece, I pulled in precious memories of NC beach days gone-by and I've packed the bike baskets with everything needed for a glorious summer adventure. Let's go!
Credit: Erin Burroughs
Facebook: Erin DeHart Burroughs

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