Oh My Gouache! (Painting)
Oh My Gouache! (Painting)
Date and Time: Five consecutive Saturdays: November 14, November 21, December 5, December 12, and December 19, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Teaching Artist: Jem Atwater
Cost: $185 for all five sessions
Dive into the bold, beautiful world of gouache painting in this exciting four-part class at the Santa Paula Art Museum’s Cole Creativity Center! Guided by artist Jem Atwater, you’ll explore the art of seascapes while mastering techniques in composition, color, light, and texture. Through fun, hands-on exercises and lively group discussions, you’ll build confidence and creativity one brushstroke at a time. Whether you're new to gouache or looking to refine your skills, this class will inspire you to create your own gallery-worthy masterpiece.
This five-part course will be taught on five consecutive Saturdays: November 14, November 21, December 5, December 12, and December 19, 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:00 p.m.
This course is for ages 16 and over. The cost of the five-part course is $185 per person. All skill levels are welcome and all materials are provided. Preregistration is required and space is limited. The course will be held inside the Cole Creativity Center located at 123 N 10th St, Santa Paula, CA. Free parking is available directly behind the building and students may enter through the front or back door.
Questions? Please call the Museum at (805) 525-5554 ext. 104 or email creativity@santapaulaartmuseum.org.
About Our Teaching Artist:
An LA native, Jem Atwater completed her BFA at Academy of Art University in San Francisco in 2019. She has explored many styles including surrealism, abstraction, landscape, figurative painting, and pet portraits in the traditional mediums of oil, acrylic, watercolor, graphite, charcoal, and gouache. Jem has been teaching painting and sculpting for both kids and adults across Ventura County for the past 5 years. Her current work could be found on her Instagram account: @jemfarts
Student Testimonials:
““Jem definitely lives up to her name! She is an absolute gem and a wonderful teacher. I’m so happy to have taken this class. I learned so much. I could see the progression in my skills from the beginning to the end of the classes. Thank you for the amazing course offerings and superb teachers!””
““Jem has a great presentation style, is receptive to questions.
She has clearly spent a lot of time preparing for each class.””