Discover the expressive beauty of abstract watercolor with Worcester artist and art educator Patti Kelly in a hands-on workshop that celebrates intuition, movement and the unexpected. Through playful techniques, layering and color exploration, participants of all skill levels will learn to let go of perfection and create vibrant, emotionally resonant paintings with confidence.
Patti Kelly is an accomplished Worcester-based watercolorist whose work has been exhibited throughout New England and recognized for its sophisticated use of color, abstraction and expressive technique. Drawing on decades of artistic practice, exhibition experience and her deep understanding of the medium of watercolor as both a traditional and contemporary, Patti brings a thoughtful, technically grounded approach to teaching, empowering students to expand their visual language while developing their process.
Explore the expressive possibilities of abstract watercolor with expert, Patti Kelly
Develop confidence in working intuitively and embracing the unexpected—have fun!
Use movement, layering and playful techniques to create dynamic compositions
Experiment with color relationships, blending, and expressive mark-making
Learn ways to let go of perfection and work more freely
Build paintings through layers, shapes, texture and transparent washes
Discover how to translate emotion and personal expression into abstract imagery
Expand your visual language through experimentation and abstraction
Develop a more confident, personal watercolor process
Gain practical techniques that can be adapted to both traditional and contemporary watercolor practice
Learn how to approach watercolor as a medium for discovery, spontaneity and creative risk-taking
Leave with new tools and approaches to continue developing an individual abstract watercolor practice
Patti Kelly
Artist and Art Educator
JR Workshops to Strengthen Artists Behind the Art—
Unlike traditional art instruction, these workshops focus on strengthening the artist behind the artwork for all levels of mediums. By combining the expertise of our professionally led workshops and Juniper Rag's artist-centered philosophy, participants gain practical skills and transferable tools, greater creative awareness, stronger confidence and a deeper appreciation for the remarkable ways artistic practice supports mental health, resilience, and personal growth.
These experiences are designed not only to help introduce people to creativity, but to help experienced artists make better work—but to help them build healthier, more fulfilling creative lives.
Max attendance for Patti’s workshop is set to 12 artists for an intimate and personal experience.
Artists, please feel free to bring your favorite materials or new experimental media. Anything goes. Water is available.
*This workshop is professional development. Remember to record it to your books and organize your investment for your taxes.
Location: Juniper Rag Contemporary, Worcester
Material List for Watercolor Flow Workshop
Paints: a set of tubes or pan watercolors featuring warm & cool, red, yellow & blue and burnt sienna
Paper: 140 lb cold press paper, block or loose sheets
Brushes: 1 large round, size: 10 or 12 or larger. 1 medium round size 6
Palette: a mixing tray or palette
A light weight plastic or wooden board to tape paper down.
Artist masking or painters tape
Pencil 2B or whatever you have.
We will provide water vessels and paper towels.
Register here (if the class is cost prohibitive, please shoot us a message at info@juniperrag.com):
Join us in our Worcester location for an in-person session Abstract Flow Watercolor with Patti Kelly.