LOUISVILLE
WATERCOLOR
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Summer Nature Series for Beginners

Summer Nature Series for Beginners

Saturday 13 June
New Albany waterfront - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Susan Goke
Join the first session of our Summer Nature Series for Beginners. We'll paint inspiring nature scenes along the waterfront with step-by-step guidance from the instructor. Perfect for newcomers.
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$49       2 places left
Summer Nature Series for Beginners

Summer Nature Series for Beginners

Saturday 27 June
New Albany waterfront - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Susan Goke
Join the second session of our Summer Nature Series for Beginners. We'll paint inspiring nature scenes along the waterfront with step-by-step guidance from the instructor. Perfect for newcomers.
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$49      
Painting Sky Techniques

Painting Sky Techniques

Saturday 25 July
Clarksville riverside area - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Susan Goke
Learn essential watercolor techniques for painting skies, including washes, gradients, and atmospheric effects. Perfect for beginners at the scenic Falls of the Ohio River.
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$49      

Painting Water Techniques

Painting Water Techniques

Saturday 08 August
Clarksville riverside area - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Susan Goke
Learn essential watercolor techniques for painting water, including reflections, movement, and transparency. Perfect for beginners at the scenic Falls of the Ohio River.
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$49      
Creating Form and Interest in Rocks

Creating Form and Interest in Rocks

Saturday 12 September
Clarksville riverside area - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Susan Goke
Learn watercolor techniques for creating form and interest in rocks, including texture, shadows, and composition. Perfect for beginners at the scenic Falls of the Ohio River.
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$49      
Autumn Leaves in Watercolor

Autumn Leaves in Watercolor

Saturday 26 September
Clarksville riverside area - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Susan Goke
Celebrate the warm tones of autumn in this watercolor class focused on painting autumn leaves. Learn techniques for layering, blending, and creating texture to capture the beauty of the season. Suitable for beginners and intermediate painters. Bring your own watercolor supplies.
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$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 06 June
East Market District - 10am - 2 Hours
Louisville Photography Group
Sarah Smith
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
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$49       1 places left
Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Saturday 20 June
Belvedere - 8:15pm - 2 Hours
Louisville Photography Group
Sarah Smith
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.

Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 27 June
Louisville area - 9am - 3 Hours
Louisville Photography Group
Sarah Smith
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$98       4 places left

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 25 July
Waverly Park Rd - 9am - 3 Hours
Louisville Photography Group
Sarah Smith
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$98       5 places left
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 29 August
East Market District - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Louisville Photography Group
Sarah Smith
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
book now
$49      
Beginner's Photography

Beginner's Photography

Saturday 26 September
Louisville area - 1pm - 3.0 Hours
Louisville Photography Group
Sarah Smith
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance. Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure. We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$98      

Fine Art Photography - Spooky Edition

Fine Art Photography - Spooky Edition

Saturday 24 October
Barret Ave - 1pm - 3 Hours
Louisville Photography Group
Sarah Smith
I'm calling it "Fine Art" because I'd like to focus more on conveying emotions grief, sadness , isolation, being creeped out, devistation, etc. through a photograph. And it's "Spooky" because it'll be October and we're going to be at a cemetery.We will be discussing techniques, composition, and emotional storytelling.I will have some props available. But feel free to bring your own flowers, candles, religious items, trinkets.ALL levels welcome! ANY type of camera! And let's remember, we're in a cemetery, we must be respectful and leave no trace we were ever there. I'm positive we'll find lots of stories and emotions to convey!Bring your camera, charged batteries, tripod, water, all terrain shoes, and sense of wonder!Bring your camera, charged batteries, tripod, water, all terrain shoes, and sense of wonder!Bring your camera, charged batteries, tripod, water, all terrain shoes, and sense of wonder!Bring your camera, charged batteries, tripod, water, all terrain shoes, and sense of wonder!

Bring your camera, charged batteries, tripod, water, all terrain shoes, and sense of wonder!
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$98      
ABOUT LOUISVILLE
WATERCOLOR
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials. If you are a complete beginner all you need to start is a set of watercolour paints, brushes, and water container.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

Join the Louisville Watercolor Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
REVIEWS
I really enjoyed the class. I?m getting much better at all the watercolor techniques I am receiving.
5/5
Gayliene
2026-03-02
Relaxed, pleasant environment with a patient and knowledgeable instructor. As a complete beginner I felt like I learned some valuable tips & concepts from our class!
5/5
Camille
2026-03-01
We had a nice time socializing, learned more, experimented with watercolor, and look forward to next time! We ended up using our paintings as Valentine cards for our grandkids and son!
5/5
Rebecca
2026-02-16

This was a great beginner class, she gave a great mix of information to keep it simple but informative. The atmosphere was supportive and pleasant.
5/5
Angela
2026-02-15
Susan does a great job in techniques and encouraging you to explore your creativity!
5/5
Jean
2026-01-26
Susan created a relaxed, engaging time, yet was professional and helpful. I learned some things and was inspired. I went and bought more paint right afterward. Looking forward to practicing. It is giving my husband and I a fun time together at the class and when we paint in between classes.
5/5
Rebecca
2026-01-26

I loved the class. I'm coming back to painting after 20 years and it was a good mix of basic/foundational knowledge and intermediate techniques. Susan worked with everyone in the class and answered all of our questions. I was proud of my painting and can't wait to come back!
5/5
Jes
2026-01-25
It was a nice introduction to watercolors (my first time being exposed to watercoloring painting) Susan was very personable and did a great job. I will be at the next one! Thanks
5/5
Jean
2026-01-12
I learned a lot from this class about blending and shadows. This is helping me skill up.
5/5
Gayliene
2025-12-17

I really enjoyed the event. Great spot. Wonderful and helpful instruction. I learned so much
5/5
Gayliene
2025-11-10
Loved the event. Not intimidating. Class was casual. I was expecting some basic instructions to begin but the instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful. Would definitely do another course.
5/5
Julia
2025-08-18
I enjoyed the instruction given. Great tips and practice in drawing. I will apply what I learned often. I really enjoyed meeting the other participants and learning from them as well.
5/5
Gayliene
2025-07-27

ARTISTS
Susan Goke
My name is Susan Goke. I have enjoyed art and painting on and off my whole life. I have 3 years formal training at Alverno College in Milwaukee WI. My emphasis was art Education/ Art Therapy.
I enjoy acrylics and watercolor. You can look me up on Instagram to see some samples.
I hope to share with you the enjoyment of painting. l have 4 adult children and a husband of 30 years. I am a nursing Tech at Baptist Health.

Susan Goke is available for private bookings

Private tutoring, portraits.
Available most Monday thru Friday before 5 pm

PHOTOS
Liverpool Watercolour Group
2026-06-03
Title or Location: Bromborough, Wirral, UK
A morning with the Wirral Urban Sketchers. A quick 2hr sketch of Victorian School building in pen and watercolour, in A3 sketch book.
Credit: Richard Oldfield
Facebook: richard.oldfield.752
Instagram: @richardmo55

Newcastle Watercolour Group
2026-06-02
Title or Location: Newcastle Thunder
This painting was created for a charity rugby event in Newcastle and will be featured on their warm up kit, it features landmarks of Newcastle/Northumberland and includes a stormy sky with lightning as a nod to the clubs name. It will be auctioned to raise funds for the Royal British Legion on the day of the charity match.
Credit: Shelley Johnson
Houston Watercolor Group
2026-06-01
Title or Location: Early Summer Sunset - Houston
Beautiful early summer sunset. Particular love the dark cityscape as the backdrop. The sharp contrast made it a perfect inspiration for painting.
Credit: Claire Zhang

Auckland Watercolour Group
2026-06-01
Title or Location: NZ
Christmas plein air study at Collins Memorial Reserve, South Island.A quiet rural morning ,soft light, distant hills and a few simple shapes dissolved into the atmosphere.Watercolour on paper half sheet
Credit: Xin Yi

Atlanta Watercolor Group
2026-06-01
Title or Location: Island Sunset
This 9x12 watercolor was inspired by a photograph of the Turks and Caicos Islands at sunset where she was recently visiting. Plam trees dominate tge scene overlaying the bushes with a peek of the cabanas and calm ocean in the background. You see the sky at sunset with dark rainclouds on the horizon. I painted this piece to exemplify atmospheric landscapes with both energy and tranquility,
Credit: John Neal
Instagram: @artbyjohnniesart
Houston Watercolor Group
2026-06-01
Title or Location: Early Summer Sunset
Beautiful sunset in an early summer evening. I particularly like the dark cityscape as the backdrop. The sharp contrast made it a perfect image to paint after.
Credit: Claire Zhang

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