{"product_id":"coastal-bay-st-louis-wyatt-waters-workshop-september-16-17-2027","title":"Coastal Bay St. Louis, MS | Wyatt Waters Workshop September 16 \u0026 17, 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeptember 16–17, 2027 | Bay St. Louis, Mississippi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo-Day Workshop | $595\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLunch included each day\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin watercolor artist \u003cb\u003eWyatt Waters\u003c\/b\u003e for two days of plein air painting in beautiful Bay St. Louis, Mississippi — where the character of the Gulf Coast provides an ever-changing mix of water, boats, architecture, light and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its walkable downtown, working waterfront, coastal views and unmistakable sense of place, Bay St. Louis offers an ideal setting for painting outdoors. Over the course of two days, participants will explore subjects that may include colorful downtown streetscapes, boats along the waterfront, views across the bay and the graceful span of the Bay St. Louis Bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop is designed for watercolor painters of all experience levels. Wyatt will demonstrate his approach to seeing and simplifying a scene, establishing strong values, working with color and capturing the atmosphere of a place without becoming overwhelmed by detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the workshop, Wyatt will paint alongside the group, demonstrate his process and work individually with participants as they develop their own paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach day will include a combination of demonstration, instruction and plenty of time to paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWyatt’s teaching emphasizes \u003cb\u003elearning how to see\u003c\/b\u003e — identifying what is most important in a scene, understanding value relationships and making intentional choices before and during the painting process. Participants will also work on composition, drawing, color, light and developing the confidence to respond to what is happening in front of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a plein air workshop, our painting locations will be selected with both the subject and conditions in mind. Possible subjects include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe boats and waterfront of Bay St. Louis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDowntown architecture and streetscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal cottages and landmarks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViews of the Bay St. Louis Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater, reflections and changing coastal light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople and everyday activity around town\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the experience is learning to adapt to the conditions that make plein air painting both challenging and rewarding — changing light, weather, movement and the unexpected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDates:\u003c\/b\u003e Thursday \u0026amp; Friday, September 16–17, 2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e Bay St. Louis, Mississippi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorkshop Fee:\u003c\/b\u003e $595\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop fee includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo full days of watercolor instruction with Wyatt Waters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainting demonstrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual guidance throughout each painting session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup discussion and critique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLunch each day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants are responsible for their own watercolor supplies, lodging, transportation and meals other than the provided lunches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecific painting locations, meeting information, recommended accommodations and additional workshop details will be provided to registered participants prior to the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Coastal Painting Experience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBay St. Louis has the kind of visual variety Wyatt loves to paint — boats tied along the water, historic buildings, broad skies, reflections, changing coastal light and the activity of a small Southern town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply painting \u003ci\u003epictures of\u003c\/i\u003e Bay St. Louis, the goal of these two days is to slow down, look carefully and discover what makes a particular moment or place worth painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome prepared to paint, experiment and enjoy two days immersed in watercolor on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wyatt Waters Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52922109984999,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/6730\/files\/IMG-4215_2048x2048_681d5d3c-9743-4ab2-bf8b-1c89197993a1.webp?v=1793064763","url":"https:\/\/wyattwaters.com\/products\/coastal-bay-st-louis-wyatt-waters-workshop-september-16-17-2027","provider":"Wyatt Waters Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}