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Water Scenes in Watercolors

Water Scenes in Watercolors

Saturday 24 May
Beverly - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Leila Bruce
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of water scenes through the delicate strokes of watercolor. Join us for a unique and inspiring event, where we'll explore the art of capturing the fluid beauty of water in all its forms. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the nuances of watercolor painting, helping you master the techniques needed to create stunning water-themed artworks. No prior watercolor experience is needed!
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$47      
Urban Sketching with Watercolours

Urban Sketching with Watercolours

Saturday 07 June
Beverly - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Leila Bruce
Join us for an exciting Urban Sketching with Watercolours meetup. Get ready to explore the cityscape with your sketchbook and watercolours in hand. Unleash your creativity and capture the vibrant energy of urban life on paper. All skill levels are welcome. Limited spots available, so secure your place now!
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$47      
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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$47      

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.

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PHOTOS
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My wife suggested I should do a painting with bluebonnets in it. I used a composite of pictorial reference but decided to keep it loose and expressive.
Credit: Tom Little
Facebook: Tlittleart
Instagram: Tlittleart
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Title or Location: Magnolia?s Embrace
I have several Magnolia trees in my yard and this is one of the flowers from this years blooms. The mockingbird is straight out of my imagination, and the combination of it with the flower gives the viewer a taste of spring in the South.
Credit: Sunny Carrel
Facebook: Sunny Carrel
Instagram: Sunnycarrelart
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Credit: Steve Kaiser

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Title or Location: Glow of the Soul
I am very new to painting and took this up as a way to unwind and take my mind off the day to day stresses of life (it is my form of therapy!). Things were getting tough for me and I was struggling I started practicing meditation and found it helped me so much that it inspired me to paint this picture.The painting is me (my inner self) looking out to the world, the mountains are in muted colours and I am surrounded by so many lovely colours. The lovely colours represent the strengths, love, fa
Credit: Sue Rawlinson
Facebook: Sue Rawlinson
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Title or Location: Canada
The photo was taken by my nephew. It is a place he and his fianc? go rock climbing together. The painting was to celebrate his 30th birthday and the purchase of their first house. The work is A3 using Windsor & Newton cotman pans.
Credit: Janette Nicoll
Instagram: JanetteMaree_ArtisticDesigns
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Title or Location: Sooty
Sooty was one of my feathered friends, a Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo. I have done many paintings of him, in both watercolour and acrylics. Most are small. I love painting in B&W. This painting is one of a pair, and is A4 size.
Credit: Karen Studd
Facebook: Karen Studd Art

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