Watercolor Classes With Valerie Toliver

Watercolor Classes With Valerie Toliver

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About

Valerie loves to teach watercolor painting and works with each student at their level of ability beginning to experienced. Her sense of humor makes classes fun. She is flexible, helping each student with their own individual projects.

She has been teaching watercolor painting since 2004 at art stores and her studio in Phoenix, AZ. Before she was teaching watercolor, she was a designer of printed circuit boards to architectural plans. Teaching drafting and writing drafting courses at trade schools gave Valerie the background for developing a plethora of painting projects that students can follow step by step.

Recently Ms. Toliver retired to Dewey, AZ (near Prescott), where she teaches one class a week at Orchard Ranch Resort. Her paintings are on display and for sale in the Arts and Crafts rooms at North and South Orchard Ranch and at Larson Family Chiropractic.


Highlights

Hired 1 time
1 employee
20 years in business
Serves Prescott Valley , AZ

Payment methods

Cash

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Specialties

Experience level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Painting type

Watercolor

Painting medium

Watercolor art

Number of students

A group of 3 – 5 people, A group of 6 – 10+ people

Student age(s)

46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

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    Nancy S.

    I took classes with Valerie, for many years. I had forgotten how to paint after 2 TIAs. With patience, she worked with me and brought my ability to paint back. She also taught me many new methods in watercolor painting. We had fun while I was re-learning and making new friends. Youll Love taking classes with her.
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    April 27, 2022

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    Ellen B.

    I have been taking lessons with Valerie Toliver for a little over a year. I do not feel that I am an artist but I have always enjoyed anything to do with art. Valerie works with each student at their own level and teaches fun techniques to help you with your projects. She teaches about the watercolor paper, paints and brushes and has watercolor paint that can be rented for a nominal fee if you do not have your own paint. She also offers inexpensive projects that can be purchased to do, at home, on your own. Valerie is a very talented and caring teacher who wants to see each of her students succeed with their watercolor projects. She helps with, and explains, adding depth to the painting with shadows and lighting. I enjoy each of her classes and my friends and family are always amazed at what I have accomplished. I would highly recommend taking a class with Valerie to see what you can create and enjoy some me time along with a bit of art therapy at the same time.
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    January 31, 2019

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    Jane J.

    She is extremely talented and brings a common sense approach to watercolor techniques that allow you to paint with confidence. I have come home from a few lessons feeling amazed at what you have created! I will continue to work with Valerie!
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    January 24, 2019

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    Mary

    Valerie is a top notch teacher. She teaches several methods, introduces new colors, keeps projects interesting and is patient and helpful.
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    January 24, 2019

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    Becky W.

    Valerie works with students at all levels in her classes, giving individual instruction to each one. Everyone could be working on a different project at the same time. Valerie supplies projects and lessons or lets students bring in their own to work on. She is humorous and fun to be around but puts 100% into her classes. If you are brand new Valerie starts you off with an exercise to teach you technique. She constantly has valuable tips to share from her years of experience. No matter what level youre at you can gain value from Valeries classes and experience.
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    January 23, 2019

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    Linda R.

    I have been taking classes from Valerie for about 7 months. Having recently relocated from Seattle, I was in dire need of reviving my long-lost passion of painting and also finding new friends. Valerie has helped me accomplish both. Her style of teaching is very casual, relaxed & supportive. She provides her students the individual attention needed in efforts to express ourselves through our work. I have been extremely pleased with all of my completed projects and look forward to the weekly comradery of my newfound friends.
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    January 23, 2019

    Frequently asked questions

    I demonstrate how to paint a shape. Then I have them paint a few shapes while I help other students. Then I demonstrate how to paint the shape again. I ask the student what they are seeing in my second demonstration that is different than their work. This helps the student understand the technique! After a few paintings of shapes, they can select a project they feel comfortable with and start painting!

    See website www.watercolorclassesaz.com

    Yes.

    $41 for one class (3 hours)

    $103 for three classes 

    $5 to rent supplies


    Services offered

    Painting