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110 W 14th St 5th Fl Loft, New York, NY 10011
The Village Workshop
West Village, Manhattan
110 W 14th St 5th Fl Loft
Btwn 6th & 7th Avenues
New York, New York 10011

Directions:
First press #5 button, then press small green bell symbol (on the far right) to signal the 5th floor. Wait to be "buzzed" in. Take elevator to 5th floor.

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Description

Welcome to The Village Workshop. A great place to learn watercolor technique. Work in light filled studios in the heart of Greenwich Village, NYC! 

The Village Workshop was opened in 2004 by Kaaren Lewis in her Manhattan loft space where she presently teaches classes in watercolor painting.

Kaaren Lewis is a graduate of Parsons School of Design, and studied painting there with John Caceare. She also enrolled in the Sculpture Program at The California School of Fine Arts under the tutelage of sculptor Gabriel Kohn. 

Reviews of The Village Workshop

(4.8-star rating across 646 reviews)
  • Watercolor Workshop (Evening)

    Anonymous review on 7/4/2020
    Truly enjoyed the class. I wanted to get back into watercolor painting and this class helped me along. So much that I'm tAking another class!
  • Watercolor Workshop (Evening)

    Anonymous review on 7/29/2018
    Great place and instructor.
  • Watercolor Workshop (Evening)

    Anonymous review on 7/27/2018
    The instructor had an amazing studio and was very kind and welcoming! The class wasn't as traditional as I had liked, I expected a bit more on color mixing and more about how the technique of watercolor is really supposed to be used. Nonetheless, I had a great time! She really allows her students to be independent and have fun with it. I think it's a great class for beginners because you just get to give it a go without any real pressure, but I'll admit I did feel a bit intimidated by her intermediate students who had paintings already half finished. The instructor is a very cool person and has a lovely studio, it was very inspiring. The materials provided were also top notch! I left with a great piece and a good feeling overall.
  • Watercolor Workshop (Evening)

    Reviewed by Erica R. on 7/25/2018
    I enjoyed the class. I wish I had more time to truly grasp the concept of Watercolor. I thought the instructor would do a demonstration first so we’d know more or less where to start. Glad I took the course though.
  • Watercolor Workshop (Evening)

    Anonymous review on 7/24/2018
    The teacher was kind and welcoming and the space, materials, and lighting were excellent. She provided snacks in the middle of the 6-9 PM time slot--which makes sense--because it is during dinner time. I was disappointed with the experience, though, because I didn't feel that the teacher really was able to help me LEARN. She briefly showed me techniques--but the task--to copy a picture--while she made squares and then divided up the photo into quadrants and told me to "draw it" in pencil and then I would use watercolor to complete it--felt beyond what I had been assigned to play with it ben was able to accomplish. Looking back, I wish I had been given a scrap piece of canvas and been told to play. Instead of the evening being relaxing (the teacher told me to "just have fun with it"), I felt disappointed that my work was more a reflection of the teacher's effort than my own.
  • Watercolor Workshop (Evening)

    Reviewed by MARY ANN M. on 7/11/2018
    Kareen has an amazing space for the watercolor class....an exceptionally large, extremely well lit room....each personal space for the student is wonderfully set up with a large palette, numerous brushes, water, tissues, paper.....all the finest...ARCHES and WINSOR NEWTON. Also, there are folders of so many pictures, all gridded so ready for the person to draw on paper. Kareen is constantly walking around to be available to answer questions, demonstrate a technique, offer suggestions... Definitely one of the most enjoyable three hours of watercolor. Do attend!
  • Watercolor Workshop

    Reviewed by Kirstin V. on 6/29/2018
    This class was amazing! Everyone was so nice and welcoming. All very talented painters. The instructor was incredibly patient and helpful. I feel like I really learned a lot!
  • Watercolor Workshop (Evening)

    Reviewed by Alice V. on 6/20/2018
    Wonderful class that is well suited for all levels, in a beautifully lighted space with the best materials provided. The instructor Kaaren is very talented and will guide you through with all the patience and rigor needed!
  • Watercolor Workshop (Evening)

    Anonymous review on 6/19/2018
    Wonderful, highly skilled and imaginative teacher in a beautiful studio. Each student, whether beginning or advanced, is given individual instruction and encouragement. Kaaren Lewis inspires!
  • Watercolor Workshop

    Reviewed by Jeffrey G. on 6/14/2018
    Great host. Very fun class. The teacher is great. She has a lot patience and is a lot of fun. She puts out coffee and snacks for the class also!
  • Watercolor Workshop (Evening)

    Anonymous review on 6/7/2018
    I have taken this class before and it never disappoints. Great teacher, nice environment.
  • Watercolor Workshop

    Reviewed by Daralee S. on 5/31/2018
    i enjoyed the class very much. The instructor is very helpful.
  • Watercolor Workshop (Evening)

    Reviewed by maria victoria m. on 5/1/2018
    Great class! I will definitely take another one!
  • Watercolor Workshop (Evening)

    Reviewed by Johanna G. on 4/19/2018
    This was a great experience, even if you're completely new to watercolor, you go out being proud of your work ! Thank you !
  • Watercolor Workshop (Evening)

    Anonymous review on 4/19/2018
    The instructor is very talented, and while she will loosely guide you, she provides good tips and demonstrations. Great class!
  • Watercolor Workshop

    Anonymous review on 4/18/2018
    Great tips on painting with watercolor, nice atmosphere, a nice group of students. The best painting class I've ever taken. Really enjoyable.
  • Watercolor Workshop (Evening)

    Anonymous review on 4/17/2018
    Great teacher and overall, great experience!
  • Watercolor Workshop (Evening)

    Reviewed by Michaela S. on 4/8/2018
    A really great place to learn more about watercolor. Karen is helpful, but gives the students lots of independence. It is not a typical class, no step by step guides but it helps you be able to take the skills you learned and use them when you come home. Definitely should try!
  • Watercolor Workshop (Evening)

    Reviewed by Jackie M. on 4/3/2018
    simply outstanding experience with karen! It was my 1st watercolor class and she inspired me and gave lots of hands-on attention. Informative, warm, and welcoming evening - can't wait to go back!
  • Watercolor Workshop

    Reviewed by Sarah S. on 3/28/2018
    This art workshop was simply wonderful. I couldn't have spent my Sunday afternoon better! I loved the peace this environment gave me and the other artists who work around you are just lovely. You learn about technics how to use and mix the watercolors. I was amazed by the result of my 3 hour work! Thank you a lot for this great experience!
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