Painting Experience at the Water's Edge ~ Clearwater Florida

A casual, fun guided watercolor/acrylic class for students and beginners, held outdoors on the beach.

A Gulf Coast Watercolor & / or Acrylic Painting Experience with Artist Dana Childs

Spend a relaxing, creative day immersed in the beauty of the Gulf Coast! Join professional watercolor and acrylic artist Dana Childs for a fun, hands-on painting class where you'll learn new techniques while creating your own interpretation of the coastal scenery.

What to Expect:

• A Warm Welcome & Introduction: Get acquainted with your inner artist, materials, and the painting experience.
• Learn & Explore: Enjoy step-by-step instruction, helpful demonstrations, and practical tips for working with watercolor and acrylics.
• Find Your Creative Style: Use the beautiful beach environment as inspiration to create your own unique interpretation of the Gulf Coast.
• Relax & Create: Enjoy a laid-back, encouraging atmosphere where creativity takes center stage. No two paintings need to be alike!
• Take Home Your Artwork: Leave with an original piece of art, new skills, and the confidence to keep creating.

No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to have fun!

Come for the coastal inspiration, stay for the creative adventure, and leave with a little piece of the Gulf Coast made by you!

To learn more about the instructor, best known for her outdoor art experiences near Lake Tahoe, go to www.dlauren.org

• Date: Saturday, November 22, 2026
• Location: Clearwater Beach, Florida
• Meeting point: The entrance to the actual physical Pier 60—not just the park.

• Your desired medium: watercolor or acrylics
• A painting board (clipboard) or plein air box
• Brushes, water buckets, paper, canvas or wood painting surfaces, and rags
• Paper towels; sponges if desired
• Personal-care items as desired, such as a camp chair, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, shade umbrella, snacks, and water to drink and paint with