San Jose Watercolor Group

SAN
JOSE
WATERCOLOR
GROUP

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Summer Watercolor Painting

Sunday 07 June

Rose Garden - 10am - 2 Hours

Joy Hallare

The focus of this two-hour structured session is the studies of floral and nature painting perfect for Memorial Day. Capture the beauty of flowers and natural scenes in watercolor under the guidance of an experienced host. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels. Participants bring their own watercolor kit, pad, and cup.

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$49.00

Summer Watercolor Painting Class

Saturday 20 June

Rose Garden, San Jose - 10am - 2.0 Hours

Joy Hallare

The focus of this two-hour structured session is the studies of floral and nature painting. Capture the beauty of summer flowers and natural scenes in watercolor under the guidance of an experienced host. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels. Participants bring their own watercolor kit, pad, and cup.

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$49

Beach Watercolor Painting

Sunday 12 July

Rose Garden - 10am - 2.0 Hours

Joy Hallare

Join us for a relaxing Beach Watercolor Painting session at the Municipal Rose Garden. Capture waves, sand, and skies with simple techniques suitable for beginners. Participants bring their own materials.

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$49

Buildings Watercolor Painting

Sunday 09 August

Rose Garden - 10am - 2.0 Hours

Joy Hallare

Join us for a relaxing Buildings Watercolor Painting session. Capture architecture and urban scenes with simple techniques suitable for beginners. Participants bring their own materials.

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$49

Labor Day Watercolor Painting

Friday 04 September

Rose Garden - 10am - 2.0 Hours

Joy Hallare

The focus of this two-hour structured session is the studies of floral and nature painting perfect for Labor Day. Capture the beauty of flowers and natural scenes in watercolor under the guidance of an experienced host. Perfect for beginners and all skill levels. Participants bring their own watercolor kit, pad, and cup.

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$49.00

Fall Painting Watercolor Class

Saturday 12 September

Municipal Rose Garden - 10am - 2 Hours

Joy Hallare

Join us for a relaxing watercolor class in the garden, focusing on capturing the beauty of summer flowers and natural scenes. This beginner-friendly session is perfect for exploring your creativity outdoors.

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$49

Other Nearby Groups

Intermediate Crochet Stitches

Saturday 08 August

Christy St area, Fremont - 10am - 3 Hours

San Jose Crochet Club

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Learn intermediate crochet stitches in this hands-on class. Perfect for those with basic skills. All materials supplied.

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$72

Beginner Crochet Stitches- Granny Squares

Saturday 29 August

Christy St area, Fremont - 10am - 3 Hours

San Jose Crochet Club

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Ready to create stunning granny square blankets or elevate your crochet skills? Join our fun-filled Granny Squares class. All materials supplied.

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$78

C2C Crochet Class

Saturday 19 September

Christy St area, Fremont - 10am - 3 Hours

San Jose Crochet Club

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Discover the artistry and versatility of corner-to-corner crochet in our upcoming class! Participants will unlock the secrets to creating stunning geometric designs while mastering this popular technique. Whether you're a beginner seeking a creative outlet or an experienced crocheter looking to expand your skill set, this class offers a welcoming environment for all levels. Join us for an enriching experience where you'll not only learn a new craft but also connect with fellow enthusiasts in a supportive community. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your crochet repertoire and unleash your creativity with corner-to-corner crochet!

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$72

Beginner Crochet Stitches- Coaster

Saturday 03 October

Christy St area, Fremont - 10am - 3 Hours

San Jose Crochet Club

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Dive into the world of crochet with our "Basic Stitches for Beginners" class - the perfect adventure for crochet newbies, those revisiting their hooks after a hiatus, or anyone seeking a bit more guidance on those fundamental stitches! From mastering the art of holding the yarn to creating picture-perfect stitches, we've got you covered. No need to worry about materials- everything you need for this crochet escapade is included! Join us for a creative journey into the basics, where yarn transforms into beautiful stitches under your expert hands. Let's turn those loops and chains into Coaster together!

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$78.0

Beginner Stitches - Granny Square

Saturday 10 October

Christy St area, Fremont - 10am - 3 Hours

San Jose Crochet Club

varthini

Dive into granny square crochet in this beginner class. Learn essential stitches to create your first granny square project. Perfect for newcomers. All materials and a drink included. 3-hour class.

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$78.00

ABOUT SAN
JOSE
WATERCOLOR
GROUP

Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials. If you are a complete beginner all you need to start is a set of watercolour paints, brushes, and water container.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

Join the San Jose Watercolor Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.

Fun class. Great venue!

5/5

Camille

2025-04-07

Very enjoyable experience, learning some basics of watercolor. Loved that it was outdoors in a very serene environment. Instructor was attentive and open to questions. I plan to attend another class in the future.

5/5

Veronica

2025-04-07

Joy was delightful to learn from. She easily shared methods to learn about the brushes, paints, and strokes and we quickly learned how to create flowers, roses, trees, clouds and mountains. I would take another class with her again.

5/5

Lolli

2025-02-24

I loved our teacher Joy. Very encouraging and helpful. Loved painting outdoor but got really cold which interfere with me wanting to keep painting. The area where we painted was beautiful and calming. Loved that it was on a Sunday

4/5

Jennifer

2025-02-24

Joy Hallare

Artsy, Friendly, and Kind at Heart.

My inspiration comes from reading, watching shows, and traveling. My style consists of a combination of traditional and modern contemporary. I graduated with BFA in Graphic Design under the emphasis of Illustration. and AA in Art-Graphic Design. My work has been displayed around California. I do live sketch and painting for events.

I look forward to teaching you from basic to pro in a short amount of time.

Joy Hallare is available for private bookings

Available on Saturdays 10 am to 1pm, Sundays all day
Private tutoring, weddings, portraits, and events

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San Jose Watercolor Group

2025-01-15

Newcastle Watercolour Group

2026-06-02

Title or Location: Newcastle Thunder
This painting was created for a charity rugby event in Newcastle and will be featured on their warm up kit, it features landmarks of Newcastle/Northumberland and includes a stormy sky with lightning as a nod to the clubs name. It will be auctioned to raise funds for the Royal British Legion on the day of the charity match.
Credit: Shelley Johnson

San Jose Watercolor Group

2025-01-15

Houston Watercolor Group

2026-06-01

Title or Location: Early Summer Sunset - Houston
Beautiful early summer sunset. Particular love the dark cityscape as the backdrop. The sharp contrast made it a perfect inspiration for painting.
Credit: Claire Zhang

San Jose Watercolor Group

2024-12-23

Auckland Watercolour Group

2026-06-01

Title or Location: NZ
Christmas plein air study at Collins Memorial Reserve, South Island.A quiet rural morning ,soft light, distant hills and a few simple shapes dissolved into the atmosphere.Watercolour on paper half sheet
Credit: Xin Yi

San Jose Watercolor Group

2024-12-23

Atlanta Watercolor Group

2026-06-01

Title or Location: Island Sunset
This 9x12 watercolor was inspired by a photograph of the Turks and Caicos Islands at sunset where she was recently visiting. Plam trees dominate tge scene overlaying the bushes with a peek of the cabanas and calm ocean in the background. You see the sky at sunset with dark rainclouds on the horizon. I painted this piece to exemplify atmospheric landscapes with both energy and tranquility,
Credit: John Neal
Instagram: @artbyjohnniesart

Fresno Watercolor Group

2026-04-27

Houston Watercolor Group

2026-06-01

Title or Location: Early Summer Sunset
Beautiful sunset in an early summer evening. I particularly like the dark cityscape as the backdrop. The sharp contrast made it a perfect image to paint after.
Credit: Claire Zhang

Albuquerque Watercolor Group

2026-04-06

Atlanta Watercolor Group

2026-06-01

Title or Location: The Marshes
This 9x12 watercolor is a depiction of wetlands typical of Georgia at sunset. It's painted in a loose and expressive style. A central blue waterway snakes through the dense green reeds of the foreground marsh, reflecting the golden light of the sky with gray clouds and a distant line of green trees in the background giving it depth and perspective.
Credit: John Neal
Instagram: @artbyjohnniesart