Joan’s Workshop Two Saturdays Per Month

Watercolor workshops with Joan E. Archer!

Find an available time spot for our workshop or classes in our Edmonds Art Studio located minutes away from Seattle. Bring a friend or give a workshop/class as a gift!

Group workshop seminars are held on two Saturdays per month from 11am-4pm.

For workshops – Aria Studio will provide all materials and supplies needed to learn! A yummy Lunch is also included with each workshop!

 $148 per workshop – limit 6 people

Private classes available at $80 per hour












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SOLD OUT *Sat. November 11 2023: ‘Christmas Card Class 11am-4pm’*

Private classes are also available, please contact Joan E. Archer for further information.

If you are unable to make it to your Reserved Workshop Spot, we have a 5 day cancellation policy. Those cancelling prior to 5 days will receive a full-refund. Failure to give proper cancellation notice will result in a refund of 50%.

Located at 535 Main Street Edmonds, WA 98020

Joan offers group and private classes in watercolor and oil. Classes take place in the sunny, from-room of Aria Studio Gallery. The atmosphere is relaxed, and supportive, giving each student the best environment for learning.

Joan has been an instructor in watercolor painting for over 30 years. “Teaching painting to others has been a life-long privilege. It’s rewarding to share with others, and I, also, learn a great deal from my students”.

Events from the past…

Register for October 2018 Workshop with Joan E. Archer

Joan is a signature member of Women Painters of Washington, a well-known instructor, and paints and teaches in her Edmonds gallery, Aria Studio Gallery Tuesday through Saturday.  Joan also exhibits her work in Main Street Gallery, in Chelan, WA. “Looking forward to working with all the wonderful artists from the Chelan area!  Sign up now while space is available. You can send a check to me, if you prefer, to: Joan Archer 535 Main Street, Edmonds, Wa  98020. This is going to be a very, enjoyable experience for me! I always look forward to seeing all of you and sharing knowledge; you are all such a talented group of artists!”  Joan Archer

Hope to see you at the workshop.  Call Joan if you have any questions. 

Visit Aria Studio Gallery on September 16th & 17th for the Edmonds Studio Tour…

Join Joan for the annual Edmond’s Studio Tour, at her gallery on Saturday, September 16th and 17th! Save 15% off all matted work and special prices on specific framed paintings in oil and watercolor! Saturday, September 16th, 2017 and Sunday, September 17th, 2017 from 10am to 5pm at 535 Main Street, Edmonds, WA 98020.

Don’t miss this event! Doors open @ 10:00am.  Call Aria Studio Gallery, 425 774 5811, for a “sneak preview” of all works!

Watercolor Workshop at Chelan Fire Station on September 23rd…

Join popular painter Joan E Archer on Saturday, September 23rd, for a special watercolor workshop at the Chelan Fire Station.  Joan will bring pictures to work from, and paint two demos for students. Joan owns her own gallery, Aria Studio Gallery, in Edmonds, Wa., and has taught painting for over 35 years.  Joan teaches at her studio gallery in Edmonds, and has been teaching in Chelan for over eleven years.  You’ll find this a rewarding experience!  Joan creates a relaxed atmosphere conducive to learning.  Supply lists are available through Joan.

Hope to see you at the workshop.  Call Joan if you have any questions.