Workshops & Art Classes

Elena has taught many watercolor workshops, and is working on a series of online art classes for both beginners and experienced artists who are interested in learning a medium as well as some techniques that Elena uses to create her unique pieces.

If you'd like to book an in-person watercolor workshop with Elena for your event or a company, please email at hello@elenamarkelova.com

Watercolour Workshop - Coastal Orca  - March 12, 5- 8 pm

Dive into the world of nature and paint a unique Killer Whale in Elena Markelova’s signature double exposure style. Elena will be showing you how to combine a portrait of the Orca with a mountain seascape of its natural habitat using basic watercolour techniques and some of Elena’s favourite tricks to add more life and movement to the painting.

In this 3 hours class you will learn the basic watercolour washes as well as some advanced techniques, and will leave with a beautiful painting and a new skill set that can be used for future art projects!
Location: Artisan Gifts and Flowers, 1038A Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P3
SOLD OUT

Watercolour Workshop - Aurora Bear - April 22, 7 - 9:30 pm
Dive into the world of nature and paint a unique Aurora Bear in Elena Markelova’s signature double exposure style. Elena will be showing you how to combine a portrait of the Bear with a Northern Lights mountain landscape using different watercolour techniques and some of Elena’s favourite tricks to add more life and movement to the painting.

In this 2.5 hours class you will learn the basic watercolour washes as well as some advanced techniques, and will leave with a beautiful painting and a new skill set that can be used for future art projects!

All materials are provided for this enchanting evening along with a glass of wine, tea, and a Flourist cookie.

Location: the Luminous Elephant Studios, 3791 Commercial St, Vancouver
Register here

If you have any questions, please message me at hello@elenamarkelova.com 

Elena is also teaching the 8-week Watercolour Course at the ACT Centre in Maple Ridge, April 5 - May 24. Every Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm.