Open Up (8 wks)

Open Up to Draw and Watercolor is an 8-week online course.
Next course starts March 15, 2012!


You don't need any experience in drawing or watercolor.

These first 8 weeks give you a solid foundation in drawing and watercolor.

As I lead you through step by step practical foundation lessons in drawing and watercolor, I guide you through the inner process of accepting yourself, appreciating your efforts, quelling those nasty, negative thoughts and getting to know yourself better.

You learn to recognize your unique, inherent style from the outset trough my intuitive teaching method.

Course dates are March 15 - May 3




The exceptional value you receive includes:
  • 8 content-rich, accelerated lessons in basic drawing and watercolor
  • Tried and true step-by-step method of instruction
  • Fundamentals of Drawing
  • Color foundation model (never get muddy!)
  • Encouragement to develop your unique style
  • Inspiration from historic artists and spiritual teachers
  • Unique art history lessons directly related to your lessons
  • Private online course site
  • Weekly teleclasses
  • A wonderful small group of like-minded course mates
  • Personal attention, guidance and encouragement (lots of it)
  • Constructive written and verbal feedback on your work
  • Access to all posted lessons throughout course
  • Technical support
  • Some good laughs
  • Opportunity to continue with Transformation Course (for additional 16 weeks)
  • A bonus send-off gift if you do not continue for Transformation 
The dates for the March 2012 Open Up Course:

March 15, 22, 29
April 5, 12, 19, 26
May 3

Teleclass meets every Thursday night at 7 PM EST 
All phone meetings are recorded and posted at our course site after each phone call


Class groups are small. Register now to assure your place!
8-week Open Up to Draw and Watercolor Online Course
Full Tuition $597 (introductory price)
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Is this course for you?
  • Do you feel like you don't have time for yourself anymore?
  • Do work, career, and family obligations keep you from creative personal time?
  • When you pick up a pencil to draw, are you stuck?
  • Do you feel too creatively blocked to even pick up a pencil?
  • Have you always wanted to draw and watercolor but have no idea where or how to begin?
  • Do you feel inauthentic? As if you're not being who you really are?
  • Are you having focus problems? (Do you feel like your mind is all over the place?)
Allow me help you.

We start at ground zerowhere you are right now.
"I will never look at the world the same way again!"
    — Roberta Conroy, online student, Palm Springs, CA
You don't need any technical experience. If you are reading this at your computer, you have your computer. If you have a digital camera (or a scanner) that can upload photos to your computer, and you have a telephone, you are good to go. 
"I'm such a face-to-face communicator, I never thought an online environment could be effective for teaching. I never thought I'd like the video format. But in your online course, I'm not distracted by extraneous things that would otherwise catch my attention. Even better, I don't have to drive anywhere!

I feel like it's the benefit of private tutoring with the advantage of other students' work to look at. You've put together a really well-planned, well-thought out, beautifully presented product with tremendous depth and breadth.

I want to thank you for this class. I might have put off drawing for the rest of my life."
— Susan Spak, online student, Storrs, CT
I teach you right up front how to become savvy enough technically to participate in this course. It's really easy. You will feel empowered. You'll also feel empowered as you develop your drawing and watercolor skills.

My courses are all about results. Your results. Your empowerment and growth. 
"I look back at where I started with my first drawings and see how far I have come in such a short period of time. I really appreciate how you have fostered my growth and brought out of me a hidden talent. I feel transformed."
—Dr. Maureen Briggs, online student, San Luis Obispo, CA
I've created this course to make your empowerment and growth possible. It never ceases to amaze me how the simple act of putting pencil or pen to paper can open up a person to remarkable growth. Learning to work with watercolor opens you up more. That's why I call this 8-week course Open Up to Draw and Watercolor.

You have to do work (and play) for this course and you have to create time to work and play. A lot of this course is about believing in yourself, investing in yourself, making a commitment to yourself.
"I was uncertain about the technical details of an online course and I am surprised at the successful way Suzanne has made everything seem easy. Suzanne's encouragement to each of us is very helpful and inspiring. Even when we are encountering technical problems, she is easily able to teach us how to resolve those problems.

"This course has relaxed me in other areas of my life. Although I am still disciplined, I am now able to prioritize my homework assignments instead of procrastinating. Suzanne has taught me to "just do it!" I gathered up my courage and participated in an art show this past weekend and actually sold my first piece.

"I absolutely recommend this course to friends and colleagues, and have definitely learned more than I expected about drawing and seeing."

— Ellen Howard Bentz, online student, Johns Island, SC
Are you ready to make a commitment to yourself? Drawing and watercolor can improve your life. If that seems like an exaggeration, all I can say is that it's true. I have seen the results in my students over and over again.

Make this your year to say yes to yourself. Make it your intention to open yourself up as a creative instrument.

Class groups are small. Register now to assure your place!
8-week Open Up to Draw and Watercolor Online Course
Full Tuition $597 (introductory price)
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I have workshopped this course throughout 2011. The course is polished, the lessons have worked and there is simply no other offering like this on the market.  You can read the testimonials page to see what my students have to say.
"Your online course is a wonderful blend of 21st century technology and learning techniques with traditional foundation instruction and a modern perspective. We're grateful for what you're doing. It's very exciting."
—Dr. Nancie Schweikert, online student, Nashville, TN
If you just can't wait for March 15 or want to sample my course independently...
try my Enter Here program. It will help you get started!

* Money back guarantee: Full refund with a happy face until 3/22/2012. Half (50%) refund until 4/5/2012 (also with a happy face.) The only catch is that you must participate fully!