Creative Aging Watercolor: Introduction and Explorations

  • General Creative Arts
2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA
Jan 15 2026
Mar 19 2026
10-Week Tuition (Reduced Thanks to the Utah Division of Arts and Museums!)
$75.00 USD
  1. Thu10:00 am - 12:15 pm

Description

Come learn the basics of watercolor painting in this "never held a brush before" beginner level class.

 

Join us for 10-weeks as students learn different painting techniques, create multiple pieces, learn how to frame and display work, and ultimately participate in an exhibition in our gallery space.

 

This class is primarily for students over the age of 55+ and promotes Creative Aging in our community.

 

Thanks to a generous grant from the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, we are thrilled to offer our Creative Aging Watercolor: Introduction and Exploration class at a significant discount!

 

We will provide all the supplies for the class, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.

 

This class is taught in English.

 

 

LOCATION:

Visual Art Institute 2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, Utah

 

INSTRUCTOR:
This class is taught by Lyra Zoe Smith. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty

 

DROP-INS:

This class is NOT open for drop-in students. Due to the grant requirements, students must register for the entire course and attend as often as possible.

 

REFUND POLICY:

We are only able to offer refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of class. We do not offer refunds or credits or make-up classes to students who miss class.

 

TRANSFER POLICY:

We may be able to transfer you to a different class depending on space availability.

 

CLASS CANCELLATION:

We find that students learn better in larger groups. If we feel the number of registrations is too low to promote a good learning environment, we may cancel the class. In the event we cancel a class, we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

We try to make our classes as accessible to everyone as possible. We are able to offer a limited number of tuition assistance scholarships each term. You can complete an application on our website or call our office for assistance applying. Applications are available in Spanish and English.

 

MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT:

When you register for more than one class, you can receive a discount up to 10% per class!

 

ADA ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS:

Our classrooms are ADA accessible. Some courses may involve tasks or activities that may be difficult for individuals with limited strength, difficulty bending over, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. We are happy to work with students to find solutions to make their experience positive and doable. For example, wheel throwing takes arm strength and bending over the wheel. Students may work on hand-building projects instead of throwing. Please reach out to our office to discuss your needs.

 

DIFFICULTY REGISTERING?

Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796

Additional services and fees

OPTIONAL: DONATION TUITION ASSISTANCE $25.00
DONATION: VISUAL ART INSTITUTE $25.00

Restrictions

Participants must be 55 years to 100 years old when the program starts.

Registration period

Registration starts on 11/04/2025 and ends on 01/15/2026.

In-person location

2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA