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MNWS sponsors 4-day, 5-day, and weekend workshops with regionally and nationally known artists. Members receive a reduced rate on workshop fees.

2026 Spring Workshop

Dan Marshall AWS, AIS, LPAPA

Dan Marshall is a Denver-based watercolor artist and instructor known for his expressive, tonal approach to painting landscapes, street scenes and the figure. Blending traditional technique with impressionist sensitivity, his work emphasizes value, edges, and atmosphere to create mood-driven, evocative scenes. Producing the majority of his work plein air, Dan’s work is infused with a freshness and gesture combined with the use of a limited palette helps to teach clarity, restraint, and visual impact. Through his international workshops and popular online atelier program, he helps artists strengthen their foundational skills, refine their technique, and develop a personal visual language. His teaching focuses not only on watercolor methods but on cultivating a way of seeing—empowering students to paint with confidence, purpose, and expressive intent. Dan has written articles for Watercolor Artist, Plein Air magazine, has juried exhibitions for the National Watercolor Society, the American Impressionist Society, the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association and others. He is a signature member of the AWS, AIS, LPAPA and is a member of the California Art Club and Salmagundi Club

MNWS Spring Watercolor Workshop with Dan Marshall:
Watercolor with Intention: Process, Purpose & Technique

Join award-winning watercolor artist Dan Marshall for this immersive workshop focused on elevating your watercolor practice through intention, process and technique. Working from Dan’s signature approach, we’ll paint a variety of subjects—combining tonal control, expressive brushwork, and a strong sense of design—you’ll learn to paint with greater clarity and purpose.

Through demonstrations, guided exercises, and personalized feedback, participants will explore how to build a reliable painting process from start to finish: from value studies and composition planning to confident, atmospheric final paintings. This workshop emphasizes understanding why you make each brushstroke, strengthening both your technical foundation and your creative vision.

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to learn from the best! Register Here:

2026 Spring Workshop Registration

Dan's workshop supply list: Workshop Supply List - Daniel Marshall Art

MNWS Spring Workshop with Daniel Marshall

April 7 - 10, 2026, Tuesday - Friday, 9am-4pm

At Minnetonka Center for the Arts, 2240 Northshore Drive, Wayzata, MN 55391.

Members $550

Non-members $600

Early registration for members of MNWS and Minnetonka Center for the Arts until February 15. Full Payment is due at registration.

Cancellation:

Cancellation requests are considered on an individual basis and are at the discretion of MNWS. If you cancel after March 1, 2026, no refund will be issued unless your spot can be filled.

Check in will begin at 8:30am each day. Please plan to be in your seats and ready to go by 9am each morning. It's a jam-packed schedule of demonstration and practice. You don't want to miss any of what Dan had to teach us!

Coffee, water, and treats will be provided.

Workshop hours are 9am-4pm with a 1-hour lunch break around Noon. Exact timing will be at the instructor's discretion. Workshop participants are welcome to bring their own bag lunch or go out to eat. There are a variety of restaurants in the area:

Lord Fletcher's, Steak, Seafood (6 minute drive)

3746 Sunset Drive, Spring Park

The Narrow's Saloon, American (6 minute drive)

3380 Shoreline Drive, Navarre

Culver's (6 minute drive)

3340 Shoreline Drive, Wayzata

The Red Rooster, American (7 minute drive)

1832 W Wayzata Blvd, Long Lake

McDonalds's (8 minute drive)

2410 W Industrial Blvd, Long Lake