Workshops

Greenville Center for Creative Arts

Mary Whyte Portrait & Figure Master Style Watercolor Workshop 
10/2/2026 - 10/3/2026 
9 am - 4 pm, with provided lunch from 12:30 - 1:15.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL.  Contact Kara Tyndall, (864) 274-0352 or kara@artcentergreenville.org  to be placed on the waitlist. 

Explore the magic of portrait and figure watercolor with Charleston-based artist Mary Whyte in an inspiring two-day workshop for her first time teaching in Greenville, SC. Mary will cover the fundamentals of mixing clean colors, planning dynamic compositions, achieving likeness, balancing value, and creating paintings with emotion. Mary's daily painting demonstrations from three live model stations and one-on-one assistance will guide you toward making your best paintings ever. All skill levels are welcome! Space is limited to 20 students. 

Lunch is included at GCCA each day, along with a light breakfast of scones, coffee, and tea.

Supplies: Students are responsible for their own supplies. The Mary Whyte Workshop Supply List and an Information Sheet with details will be provided upon registration. Please bring your travel easel.

Optional Events: Book talk with Mary on Friday from 4:30-5 pm. Afterwards, stay and enjoy SC Water Media Juried Show Opening at GCCA’s Nighshifts from 5-8 pm.

Traveling to Greenville, SC: A list of hotels close to the workshop location will be provided upon request.

$950.00  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND FOR MORE INFORMATION. 
QUESTIONS? Contact Kara Tyndall, (864) 274-0352 or kara@artcentergreenville.org 

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

THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL. Contact Piero to be placed on the waitlist. 
$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
Or, 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 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.