Weekend Workshop: Nocturnes in Watercolor Workshop with James Toogood

Name: Weekend Workshop: Nocturnes in Watercolor Workshop with James Toogood
Start: 2026-07-25T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-26T17:00:00-04:00
Location: 128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19102

Schedule

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19102 | Philadelphia, PA

This workshop explores the evocative world of nocturne painting through the delicate and expressive medium of watercolor. Focusing on landscape scenes at the edge of day—sunset, twilight, and night—students will learn to capture the silvery light and subtle atmospheric effects that define these transitional hours. Learn how to work with restrained hues and layered washes to create a sense of depth and unity, to suggest rather than describe subject matter. Instruction will emphasize tonalist concerns of working with muted color palettes, gentle value shifts, and harmonious compositions. Through individualized guidance, participants will hone their sensitivity to tonal relationships and the expressive potential of nocturne painting.
Weekend Workshop
Instructor: James Toogood
Date & Time: July 25 & July 26, Saturday & Sunday, 9 AM - 5 PM
PAFA members at the Dual Plus or Friend level and above receive 10% off. Discount applies to CE regular adult Summer Session 1 and 2 classes and workshops only. Spring 2026 courses, Summer Studio-Critique/studio rental programs, gift certificates, membership purchases, and lockers are ineligible.