Creative Watercolor Textures class – April 26, 2025

Creative Watercolor Textures class

with Artist, Susan Palys
Saturday, April 26th from 1:00pm – 4:00pm

The Roycroft Campus – 21 South Grove St. East Aurora, NY

Join artist Susan Palys for an immersive workshop exploring creative watercolor textures! Whether you’re an experienced painter or just starting out, this class is for you. Discover the secrets of dry paper and wet paper brush techniques, masking techniques and different textures you can make using brushes, plastic, sponges and spatters.

Since painting is such a personal activity and there is such a large variety of materials available, no supplies will be provided. Instead, students are asked to purchase or bring materials that meet their individual tastes. Click to view the Supply List. Please feel free to bring a beverage and/or something to snack on.

Growing up in Western New York, Susan Palys trained as an Art Educator at SUNY Buffalo College. She taught art in many venues while working in the public sector. Upon retiring, she dedicated herself to pursuing her studio practice full time, focusing on creating evocative, intuitive landscapes and floral paintings in watercolor and mixed media that offer moments of renewal and inspiration.

Pursuing continual artistic growth, Susan participates in & exhibits with many Buffalo art organizations and has achieved Juried Artist status in the Arts & Craftsmen Guild of the historic Roycroft Campus, Exhibiting Member status in the Buffalo Society of Artists and Signature Member status in the Niagara Frontier Watercolor Society. She is honored to have a solo exhibition of her art, “Blooming Colors” at the Archangel Gallery of the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens in May of 2025.

Class Tuition: $60 + $0 Supplies = Total $60
Registration is required and seating is limited. (Max. of 10 students)

This workshop is open to those ages 18 – adult

Class will take place at the Castiglia Art Center in the Print Shop on The Roycroft Campus – 21 South Grove St. East Aurora, NY 14052

If you have any questions please call the Roycroft Campus at 716-655-0261 or email us.