Art & Gratitude: Watercolor and Mandalas (Ages 7+)
Instructor: Alyssa Gangemi
Alyssa is a certified K-12 Art Teacher with her master’s degree in Art Education from Boston University and a post-baccalaureate from the San Francisco Art Institute. She has over two decades of experience teaching in public and private schools and is deeply committed to enhancing lives through creativity.
Class Syllabus (2 sessions)
Day 1Nov 16 · 3:30 PM
Washes & Wonder: Watercolor FoundationsArtists learn washes, blending, and color play — plus a short gratitude reflection to spark ideas for their mandala.
Day 2Nov 18 · 3:30 PM
Meaning in the Round: Mandala Design & PaintingEach artist designs and paints a personal mandala built around what they're thankful for — a finished piece just in time for Thanksgiving.
About This Session
One week, two afternoons, and a creative pause for gratitude before the holidays. In this fall mini-session at our Waynesville, NC studio, artists ages 7+ explore watercolor and mandala making — turning reflection into art.
Day one is watercolor — washes, blending, and color play, with a short gratitude reflection to spark ideas; day two is mandala making — designing and painting a personal mandala built around what each artist is thankful for.
Small-group instruction with Alyssa (just 10 seats) means real, hands-on guidance for every young artist — a mindful creative outlet in the heart of the holiday season.
All materials — watercolor paints, brushes, paper, and mandala supplies — are included in the class price.