What to expect - Online classes and Workshops
Online Mentoring Classes
I registered for this class, now what happens?
You will receive order confirmation once you have been added to the class roster, see “How do I attend class?” below for more details.
What materials do I need?
Once you register for this class, please click on this link to view a materials list so you can ensure you have everything you need before the class begins.
Where can I get the materials I need?
All materials recommended by Eric can be purchased at the gallery or on our website. If you need a specific item not listed on the website (for example, a large sheet of arches rough watercolor paper), please email gallery@ericwiegardt.com to make those arrangements; we will accommodate your requests to the best of our ability.
What does this class consist of?
Monthly mentoring takes place on 4 Saturdays each month. If there is a month that has 5 Saturdays, Eric will notify you which Saturday the class will not meet. The month of instruction typically includes 2 technique/demonstration sessions, in which Eric will focus on a specific aspect of watercolor painting. The other two sessions of the month will then be critiquing the paintings that students submit. Emailing the paintings for a critique session is entirely voluntary, you are not required to do so. If you choose not to submit a painting, you can still attend the class and learn from the tips and suggestions he gives to the other students. Paintings can be emailed to: ann@ericwiegardt.com.
How do I attend the class?
Shortly before the month begins, Eric’s wife, Ann, will email all students a zoom link they will use to participate in that month’s sessions. If you have not received a link by the evening before the 1st class of the month, please email Ann to let her know: ann@ericwiegardt.com.
What benefits does this class offer?
Eric is one of the rare artists who is able to teach with the same level of expertise that he uses to create his paintings. Several of his students have developed their skills in such a manner that their paintings are being accepted into national and international watercolor shows! He welcomes students of all levels to attend these mentoring classes, yes even beginners! His entire staff is available to offer the highest level of support possible to all of our students; once you join our classes, you become part of our artistic family.
Online Paint Along Classes
I registered for class, now what happens?
You will receive order confirmation once you have been added to the class roster, see “How do I attend class?” below for more details.
What materials do I need?
Once you register for this class, please click on this link to view a materials list so you can ensure you have everything you need before the class begins.
Where can I get the materials I need?
All materials recommended by Eric can be purchased at the gallery or on our website. If you need a specific item not listed on the website (for example, a large sheet of arches rough watercolor paper), please email gallery@ericwiegardt.com to make those arrangements; we will accommodate your requests to the best of our ability.
What does this class consist of?
Each paint-along is a three hour session that takes place from 9am-noon PST on the designated Wednesday of that month.
Each month offers a different area of focus and will involve different elements of watercolor painting. Painters of all levels are welcome to participate as Eric guides you through the painting from beginning to end, giving you quiet moments throughout the process to attend to your painting.
For all participants who purchase a session, you are given free access to a recording of the class for 30 days after the class. Ann will email the recording link to the students shortly after the Paint-Along is completed.
How do I attend the class?
Two days before the paint along is scheduled to take place, Eric’s wife, Ann, will email each student a zoom link to attend the class as well as the reference photo that they will be painting.
What benefits does this class offer?
Eric is one of the rare artists who is able to teach with the same level of expertise that he uses to create his paintings. Several of his students have developed their skills in such a manner that their paintings are being accepted into national and international watercolor shows! He welcomes students of all levels to attend these mentoring classes, yes even beginners! His entire staff is available to offer the highest level of support possible to all of our students; once you join our classes, you become part of our artistic family.
Plein Air Destination Workshops
How do I sign up for the class?
You can pay a deposit directly on our website or call the gallery for assistance. Once you register for this class & pay the deposit amount, please go back to the main ‘Workshops’ page and complete the registration form for this trip.
There are two options:
- You can click ‘online registration’ in which you can fill out the form right there on your computer and submit it directly to us.
- You can click on the ‘printable registration form’ in which you have the following options:
- Complete the online registration form on your computer & print it, or
- You can download the printable registration form & hand write the info, then you mail the form to:
Wiegardt Studio Gallery
PO BOX 1114
Ocean Park, WA 98640
We will need the completed form in order to send you an invoice for the balance owing on the trip.
What materials do I need?
Once you register for this class, please click on this link to view a materials list so you can ensure you have everything you need before the class begins.
Where can I get the materials I need?
All materials recommended by Eric can be purchased at the gallery or on our website. If you need a specific item not listed on the website (for example, a large sheet of arches rough watercolor paper), please email gallery@ericwiegardt.com to make those arrangements; we will accommodate your requests to the best of our ability.
Where can I find more details?
On the Registration page for each Plein Air Destination workshop you will find a brochure with pricing and details. There may also be a link with additional FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) for each workshop. For any further questions please email workshops@ericwiegardt.com
Cancellations & Refunds
Each Plein Air Workshop has its own detailed cancellation policy available on the Sign-up / Deposit page, please ensure you carefully review these policies before placing your deposit order. Cancellation and Refund information is also listed in each brochure for reference. Eric Wiegardt reserves the right to cancel for any reason. All payments will be reimbursed to the participants immediately upon cancellation.
3-DAY ONLINE WORKSHOP
I registered for this class, now what happens?
Once you register for this class, you will receive an email from the gallery usually within about a week. This email will include: a welcome letter from Eric, general information on this workshop as well as upcoming in-person workshops both local and abroad, materials list, and product flyer.
What materials do I need?
Once you register for this class, please click on this link to view a materials list so you can ensure you have everything you need before the class begins.
Where can I get the materials I need?
All materials recommended by Eric can be purchased at the gallery or on our website. If you need a specific item not listed on the website (for example, a large sheet of arches rough watercolor paper), please email gallery@ericwiegardt.com to make those arrangements; we will accommodate your requests to the best of our ability.
How do I attend?
Two days before the workshop is scheduled to begin, Eric’s wife, Ann, will email all students a zoom link to attend the workshop. Be sure you are logged into zoom by 8:50am each day to begin class.
What benefits does this class offer?
Artists of all levels of experience are welcome, including beginners!
PAINTERLY INDOOR 4-DAY WORKSHOP
I registered for this class, now what happens?
Once you register for this class, you will receive an email from the gallery usually within about a week. This email will include: a welcome letter from Eric, general information on this workshop as well as upcoming in-person workshops both local and abroad, local hotel brochure with discount, materials list, and product flyer.
What materials do I need?
Once you register for this class, please click on this link to view a materials list so you can ensure you have everything you need before the class begins.
Where can I get the materials I need?
All materials recommended by Eric can be purchased at the gallery or on our website. If you need a specific item not listed on the website (for example, a large sheet of arches rough watercolor paper), please email gallery@ericwiegardt.com to make those arrangements; we will accommodate your requests to the best of our ability.
If you are traveling to attend a local workshop here on the Long Beach Peninsula & would like to ship your supplies ahead of time, you are welcome to do so; please email gallery@ericwiegardt.com to make arrangements. Likewise, if you need to order any last-minute supplies, please call or email gallery@ericwiegardt.com to purchase and have Eric bring them to location on the 1st day of the workshop.
How do I attend?
This workshop will be held in ‘The Breakers’ hotel conference room with coffee service each morning. Classes meet daily from 9am-noon, break for lunch, then meet again from 1:30pm-4pm. The conference room is also available to our students before and after class hours if you would like extra painting time.
If you don’t already have a place to stay, we encourage you to book a room at ‘The Breakers’ and ask for the 10% workshop discount. There are many delicious restaurants nearby; feel free to ask gallery or hotel personnel for recommendations!
The Breakers hotel also hosts options for those who don’t want to eat out, from kitchenettes to full kitchens and outdoor grills guests can utilize.
Will we visit Eric’s art gallery?
Students will have an opportunity to visit Eric’s gallery while Eric provides a personalized tour sharing his family history and humorous stories; this usually takes place the evening before the last day of instruction. All paintings, prints, & products we carry can be purchased; you can also meet with the gallery manager to go over any framing details you might desire.
What benefits does this class offer?
Artists of all levels of experience are welcome, including beginners!
LOCAL PLEIN-AIR WORKSHOP
I registered for this class, now what happens?
Once you register for this class, you will receive an email from the gallery usually within about a week. This email will include: a welcome letter from Eric, general information on this workshop as well as upcoming in-person workshops both local and abroad, local hotel brochure with discount, materials list, and product flyer.
What materials do I need?
Once you register for this class, please click on this link to view a materials list so you can ensure you have everything you need before the class begins.
Where can I get the materials I need?
All materials recommended by Eric can be purchased at the gallery or on our website. If you need a specific item not listed on the website (for example, a large sheet of arches rough watercolor paper), please email gallery@ericwiegardt.com to make those arrangements; we will accommodate your requests to the best of our ability.
If you are traveling to attend a local workshop here on the Long Beach Peninsula & would like to ship your supplies ahead of time, you are welcome to do so; please email gallery@ericwiegardt.com to make arrangements. Likewise, if you need to order any last-minute supplies, please call or email gallery@ericwiegardt.com to purchase and have Eric bring them to location on the 1st day of the workshop.
What does this class consist of?
This workshop meets daily from 9am-noon, breaks for lunch, then meets again from 1:30pm-4pm. Be prepared to do some light walking with your supplies. We try our best to choose locations that are easily accessible, but not always handicap friendly. If you have specific questions or concerns, please call or email the gallery.
On the first day, you will all meet in the conference room at ‘The Breakers’ hotel by 9am. There Eric will go over your daily schedule, distribute maps (with daily locations marked), answer any questions you may have, then head out to your first location to begin painting! We recommend that you pack a lunch for that 1st day to bring with you to the location. For the following days, Eric can recommend whether you will need to bring a lunch or if there are restaurants/food trucks nearby you can utilize; feel free to ask him
Then on the remaining days of the workshop, you will typically meet at that day’s location at 9am to begin painting.
The conference room is also available to our students before and after class hours if you would like extra painting time.
How do I attend?
On the first day, you will all meet in the conference room at ‘The Breakers’ hotel by 9am. There Eric will go over your daily schedule, distribute maps (with daily locations marked), answer any questions you may have, then head out to your first location to begin painting! We recommend that you pack a lunch for that 1st day to bring with you to the location. For the following days, Eric can recommend whether you will need to bring a lunch or if there are restaurants/food trucks nearby you can utilize; feel free to ask him.
If you don’t already have a place to stay, we encourage you to book a room at ‘The Breakers’ and ask for the 10% workshop discount. There are many delicious restaurants nearby; feel free to ask gallery or hotel personnel for recommendations!
The Breakers hotel also hosts options for those who don’t want to eat out, from kitchenettes to full kitchens and outdoor grills guests can utilize.
Will we visit Eric’s art gallery?
Students will have an opportunity to visit Eric’s gallery while Eric provides a personalized tour sharing his family history and humorous stories; this usually takes place the evening before the last day of instruction. All paintings, prints, & products we carry can be purchased; you can also meet with the gallery manager to go over any framing details you might desire.
What benefits does this class offer?
Artists of all levels of experience are welcome, including beginners!
Legal Dislcaimer
By signing up for a class (online or in-person) with Wiegardt Studio Gallery, you (the attending party of the class) grant permission to capture and use your likeness in photographs, video recordings, or other media (collectively “Media”) taken during the class. You also understand and agree that your participation in the class may result in public viewing of the Media and release Eric Wiegardt and Wiegardt Studio Gallery from any liability connected with the use of your image or likeness. This consent is irrevocable and applies to all Media captured during the class, whether used in whole or part, alone or in conjunction with other materials.