Adult Classes
I teach adult beginner, intermediate and advanced classes throughout the greater Orlando, Florida area. Students in beginner classes do not need to have prior experience - just the willingness to learn! Stay tuned for the latest class schedules and locations.
Saturday - Nov 15, 2025
10:00 - 12:00
Children’s Blue Crab
Location: The Trout Lake Nature Center,
520 East CR44, Eustis, FL
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Skill level: This class is geared for children 6 to 14 years old to stretch their creativity and learn to paint a blue crab under the expert guidance.
Child/Youth beginner watercolor project painting the Blue Crab. You will learn how to apply a pattern, draw a little and produce a beautiful crab. Class fee is $35 and it includes all supplies, brushes and paints. You must register in advance on the TLNC website or by calling 352-357-7536.
Registration at: https://troutlakenaturecenter.com/news-events/upcoming-events.html/calendar/2025/11#
Class Fee: $35
Thursday - Dec 4, 2025
6-8PM
Sip and Paint Christmas Cards
Location: The Trout Lake Nature Center,
520 East CR44, Eustis, FL
Time: 6-8 pm
This Adult beginner watercolor project painting will feature your own Christmas cards while you sip your favorite beverage (remember to bring your own drinks). Use them for decorations, send them to a loved one or attach them to that special gift. You will be able to paint up to 3 cards (cards and envelopes included). In class, you will learn how to apply a pattern, add details and color and much more! Class fee is $50 and it includes all supplies, brushes and paints. You must register in advance on the TLNC website or by calling 352-357-7536.
Registration at: https://troutlakenaturecenter.com/news-events/sip-and-paint.html
Class Fee: $50
Wednesday - Jan 21, 2026
1:oo - 3:00 PM
Flamingo
Location: The Trout Lake Nature Center,
520 East CR44, Eustis, FL
Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
This Adult beginner watercolor project painting will feature the flamingo. At one time, flamingos in Florida were found only at zoos or decorating people’s lawns. Now, wild flamingos have been counted in Florida, believed to have been swept here from Hurrican Idalia. In this class you will learn how to apply a pattern, add details and color and much more! Class fee is $50 and it includes all supplies, brushes and paints. You must register in advance on the TLNC website or by calling 352-357-7536.
Registration at: https://troutlakenaturecenter.com/news-events/upcoming-events.html/event-form/registration-form/109387/tickets
Class Fee: $50
Saturday - February 7, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Painted Bunting
Location: The Trout Lake Nature Center,
520 East CR44, Eustis, FL
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
This Adult beginner watercolor project painting will feature the beautiful Painted Bunting. Truly a “snow bird” the eastern buntings relocate to Florida toward the beginning of October sometimes as early as August. In this class you will learn how to apply a pattern, add details, paint with multiple colors and much more! Class fee is $50 and it includes all supplies, brushes and paints. You must register in advance on the TLNC website or by calling 352-357-7536.
Registration at: https://troutlakenaturecenter.com/news-events/upcoming-events.html/event-form/inspired-by-nature-painted-bunting-registration-form/109388/tickets
Class Fee: $50
Wednesday - Feb 18, 2026
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Mushroom
Location: The Trout Lake Nature Center,
520 East CR44, Eustis, FL
Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm
This Adult beginner watercolor project painting a mushroom (there will be more than one pattern). Mushrooms abound in the wet conditions at TLNC during our warmer months. You find them springing up in our lawns, wooded area and even flower pots. For this class you will learn how to apply a pattern, add details and color and much more! Class fee is $50 and it includes all supplies, brushes and paints. You must register in advance on the TLNC website or by calling 352-357-7536.
Registration at: https://troutlakenaturecenter.com/news-events/upcoming-events.html/event-form/registration-form/109389/tickets
Class Fee: $50
Saturday - March 7, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 PM
Wood Duck
Location: The Trout Lake Nature Center,
520 East CR44, Eustis, FL
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
This Adult beginner watercolor project painting will feature the beautiful male wood duck, one of the most colorful ducks found in Florida. You will learn how to apply a pattern, add background and color and much more. Class fee is $50 and it includes all supplies, brushes and paints. You must register in advance on the TLNC website or by calling 352-357-7536.
Registration at: https://troutlakenaturecenter.com/news-events/upcoming-events.html/event-form/registration-form/109395/tickets
Class Fee: $50
Wednesday - Mar18, 2026
1:00- 4:00PM
Spotted Fawn
Location: The Trout Lake Nature Center,
520 East CR44, Eustis, FL
Time: 1:00 - 4 pm
This Adult beginner watercolor project painting will feature the classic and cute spotted fawn. You will learn how to apply a pattern and add the unique background and color to highlight the fawn. Because of the details required, this class is 3 hours instead of the normal 2 hours. Cost is $60/person and it includes all supplies, brushes and paints. You must register in advance on the TLNC website or by calling 352-357-7536.
Registration at: https://troutlakenaturecenter.com/news-events/upcoming-events.html/event-form/registration-form/109390/tickets
Class Fee: $60
Saturday, April 11, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Barred Owl
Location: The Trout Lake Nature Center
520 East CR44, Eustis, FL
Time: 10:00 am - 4 pm
This Adult beginner watercolor project painting will feature a barred owl, a common resident in Florida, known for its distinctive calls and preference for large forests near water. You will learn how to apply a pattern and add the unique background and color to highlight this beautiful predator! Class fee is $50 and it includes all supplies, brushes and paints. You must register in advance on the TLNC website or by calling 352-357-7536.
Registration at: https://troutlakenaturecenter.com/news-events/upcoming-events.html/event-form/registration-form/109391/tickets
Class Fee: $50
Wednesday - Apr 29, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00pm
Swamp
Location: The Trout Lake Nature Center,
520 East CR44, Eustis, FL
Time: 1:00 - 4 pm
This Adult beginner watercolor project painting will feature a swamp scene. You will learn how to apply a pattern and add the unique background and color to this scene. Because of the topic and details required to complete this painting, class will be 3 hours long instead of the normal 2 hours. Cost is $60/person and it includes all supplies, brushes and paints. You must register in advance on the TLNC website or by calling 352-357-7536.
Registration at: https://troutlakenaturecenter.com/news-events/upcoming-events.html/event-form/april-29-swamp-registration-form/109392/tickets
Class Fee: $60
Look for Additional Classes coming in and later in Summer and Fall 2026!
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Kid’s Classes
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I also teach a limited number of children’s classes at Trout Lake Nature Center as part of their education program. Students do not need to have prior experience - just the willingness to learn!
Please check the TLNC website for registration, dates and times.
Classes are most appropriate for 6 to 12 year olds and everyone must register to attend. Cost is $35/child and all supplies with be included.
Blue Crab is Saturday Nov 15, 10-12
See TLNC for additional children’s classes in 2026
