Workshops

St. Johannes Lutheran Church, Gatch Hall

2-Day Portrait and Figure in Watercolor Workshop 
Plus a Private Tour with Mary Whyte at the Gibbes Museum of Art:
SALT OF THE EARTH Exhibition
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. Call or email Sharon to be placed on the waitlist.  Please include your telephone number if emailing a request to be placed on the waitlist. 
(843) 870-0430 EMAIL SHARON HERE 

*June 23, 24, 25, 2026 
All levels welcome
Hosted by Mary Whyte & Sharon Crawford 

*June 23, 2:30 PM:  Gibbes Museum of Art, Private Tour with Mary, including her 26 painting solo-exhibition in celebration of America's 250th: SALT OF THE EARTH
*June 24, 25, 9AM - 4PM:  Two Day Workshop 
                         
Explore the magic of watercolor portrait and figure with an inspirational two-day workshop on the peninsula of Charleston, in South Carolina.  Mary will cover the fundamentals of mixing clean colors, planning dynamic compositions, getting a likeness, achieving value balance and creating paintings with emotion.  Mary's daily painting demonstrations from life and one-on-one assistance will guide you on your way to making your best paintings ever.   

$950 per person includes:

• Private Tour with Mary Whyte at the Gibbes Museum of Art
• Lunch is included at the workshop site each day, with light breakfasts & snacks
• Model fees are included, with three live model stations.    

REGISTRATION:  
This workshop is full.  Call or email sharon to be placed on the wait list. 
CALL SHARON CRAWFORD:  (843) 870-0430 EMAIL SHARON HERE 
A $350 deposit is required for reservation.  

The Mary Whyte Workshop Supply List and an Information Sheet with details will be provided upon registration.  A list of hotels close to the workshop location provided upon request.  Or, search zip code 29401 for hotels and short-term rentals.
Please bring your travel easel.  

A portion of your workshop fee will benefit the Mary Whyte Art Educator Award

Mark your calendar! 
October 18-24, 2026
Portrait, Figure & Landscape Watercolor Workshop
All levels of painters are welcome.
Hosted by Italiana Tours 

$4899 per person, ($800 deposit)
Returning artists discount of $300.00. 
A Bonus Companion Package is available for non-paiters with Piero as your guide!*
Non-painter discount of $200.00.  
QUESTIONS?  Email or call the Host, Piero Pagliardini, EMAIL PIERO HERE
Call +39 380 895 3025 or WhatsApp  (972) 400-8329

Six Nights, Seaside Comfort
6-night stay with breakfast at the 4-star Grand Hotel Faraglioni in Aci Trezza. All bedrooms ensuite; suites & upgrades available at extra cost. 

Picture yourself painting and touring the Italian landscape and painting side-by-side with internationally acclaimed watercolorist, Mary Whyte.  Mary will guide you through the techniques of painting the best portrait, figure and landscape paintings, along with planning your compositions, drawing, mixing color and creating great backgrounds.  Enjoy lots of painting action, one-on-one instruction, wonderful meals, wine, and Italian activities!  Come explore, visit the local markets, and more.  Take advantage of this workshop of a lifetime for travel enthusiasts and all levels of artists. *Non-painters will love exploring nearby historical villages, a visit to the honey and ceramic factory, and wine tasting on Etna volcano - or, just eat and drink with the locals! 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER
QUESTIONS?  Email or call the Host, Piero Pagliardini  EMAIL PIERO HERE
Call +39 380 895 3025 or WhatsApp  (972) 400-8329

Virtual Workshop! 
Hosted by TERRACOTTA 
All levels welcome

If you have been wanting to learn how to paint portraits in watercolor, here is your perfect opportunity.   For the first time, Terracotta is offering a comprehensive, step-by-step online Mary Whyte Master Class for artists of all levels. Follow Mary Whyte as she explains how she mixes color, applies the paint, plans her dynamic compositions, and generates the ideas for her internationally recognized  paintings.  Working at your own pace from home, join hundreds of artists world wide who are taking their work to the next level!

$215.00

WATCH A VIDEO HERE, LEARN MORE AND REGISTER!  

EMAIL TERRACOTTA 

Upon completion of the Terracotta online course, students may register for the Small Group Mentorship with Mary Whyte. Visit the Terracotta website for information about the Small Group Mentorship Program.

Free, online watercolor classes are available to veterans through the Patriot Art Foundation. For more information about Watercolor Bootcamp, visit the Patriot Art Foundation website.