for watercolor tips, tricks, paint-alongs & more art related content!
What is Substack? It's an online platform that allows creators to upload and publish content directly to subscribers' email. It's a blog-like format, and creators often focus on a specific niche, offering high quality, in depth content and information.
Why do I call my Substack newsletter Small Moments . . . Noted?
Often all we have are little bits of time to create. So, let’s start small. Every time you paint, no matter how long, is an opportunity to learn and create. This is a place to practice, learn, and offer support and accountability. In keeping with ‘small,’ I will slowly add tips, tricks, supplies, worksheets and other useful tidbits of information (it could be anything from book recommendations, to museum exhibits, to art history information). Also, I will offer a small weekly-ish watercolor sketch video for us to create artwork together. Thank you for joining me here. If you think someone else would enjoy this space, please recommend Small Moments . . . Noted.
Watercolor Workshop • Weekly Series
Learn the relaxing and magical world of watercolor in this weekly Watercolor Series. Each class day focuses on a different watercolor technique through demonstration and practice, followed by creating a final painting for the day using the techique learned. Each class builds on techniques. Attendees also learn about materials, color theory, and light/shadow. If someone wishes they could sign up for both sessions. Techniques are repeated, but projects are different, so people can continue learning and practicing with new project content.
*No experience necessary. Beginners are welcome.
Summer 2026: July 1, 2026 to August 12, 2026
Fall 2026 sign-ups available late summer.
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Introduction to Watercolor Painting • 4 Week Series
Begin learning the relaxing and magical world of watercolor painting in this 4 class series. We will discuss watercolor basics, including supplies and how to use and store them, fundamental watercolor techniques, introduce color theory, discuss value, three dimensional form, depth, and additional elements of art and how they apply to watercolor painting. Each week focuses on a technique or element with practice worksheets, followed with an introductory painting project. Classes build on one another week after week.*No experience necessary. Beginners are welcome. A $60 materials fee applies to all new students.
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Intermediate Watercolor Painting • 4 Week Series
This is a slightly more advanced watercolor painting course. We will continue to discuss and use fundamental watercolor techniques, but it is helpful to already have a basic understanding of color theory, value, and three dimensional form. Each week we will continue to focus on a technique or element with practice worksheets, followed with a painting project. Classes build on one another week after week. It is recommended that you have already taken Introduction to Watercolor prior to enrollment in this intermediate class. A $60 materials fee applies to all new students. Returning students pay only a paper materials fee.
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Watercolor Workshop
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of creativity, painting, and wine sipping. Learn the basics of watercolor painting while sipping on Azur Rose. You will delve into the intricacies of color blending to create your very own with direction and guidance from Erin Gennow.
The workshop includes:
• A glass of Azur Rose
• Step-by-step guidance through 4 essential watercolor techniques
• An Intro to Color Guide to enhance your creative process
• Color mixing and layering practice
• Introduction to creating form with light and shadow
• Hands-on experience and direction in creating a finished painting
• A professional matte and sleeve to display your finished artwork
• An exclusive folio to safely store all your artwork.
• Plus, a special stationery item from Erin E. Gennow Arts product line
*No experience is necessary. All materials are provided.
**Paints and brushes remain with the workshop host for future workshops.
September 19 & 20, 2026 • 10am - 5pm
September 26 & 27, 2026 • 10am - 5pm
Take a drive through the Napa Valley and explore local artists in their studios.
I will be showing and demonstrating at:
Kasten Family Wines
4179 Big Ranch Road
Napa, CA 94558
Check back soon for a sneak peak at my new collection premiering at Open Studios 2026.
Stay tuned for Holiday Market events for the 2026 season.