Kauai Fine Art by Marionette Taboniar: Marionette is now offering art classes, paint and sip, workshops and more in Lihue, Kauai

My new art studio is now OPEN and I am offering classes once again! This is also my main art gallery featuring my original art, prints, art products and much more. Call or text me if you would like to come by to take a look and talk story. Mahalo!!

If you would like to reserve your space in a class, please email me at artbymarionette@yahoo.com or call or text me at 808-631-9173 because seating is limited. Payment will be handled during the class.

Painting Paradise is located in Lihue at the Puhi Industrial Center at 1824 Haleukana St. - front unit.

Friday, July 10 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Paint & Sip -Ocean Sunset in Watercolor $50

Friday nights are Painting Party nights! Feel free to BYOB and I will have some snacks too!

We will paint a vibrant tropical beach on Kaua‘i using the dreamy flow of watercolors You’ll learn how to blend soft washes for the sky and ocean, build glowing sunset hues, and add crisp details to bring the palms, waves, and shoreline to life.

Saturday, July 11 1 to 4pm

Kalalau Valley in Acrylics $75

This class invites you to step into the breathtaking beauty of Kaua‘i’s most iconic lookout. With vibrant island colors and expressive brushstrokes, you’ll paint the majestic cliffs of the Na Pali Coast. This class is all about capturing the rhythm, serenity, and mana of the islands while letting your creativity flow freely.

Thursday, July 16 5 to 7pm

Life Drawing $20 with own materials ($30 if you need drawing materials)

This is an exciting opportunity to practice your drawing and sketching skills with a live model! Instruction will be limited as I need to brush up on my drawing skills too, but I will provide some ideas and pointers for beginners.

Friday, July 17 4 to 6pm

Sea Turtle in Watercolors $50

In this watercolor class, we’ll bring a sea turtle to life in a radiant rainbow of colors, celebrating the joy, movement, and aloha that honu symbolize. We will learn about painting flowing washes, layering, and experimenting with unexpected hues. By the end, you’ll have a rainbow honu that glows with heart, harmony, and pure artistic fun.

Saturday, July 18 1 to 4pm

Tropical Na Pali Coast in Acrylics $75

This class invites you to step into the breathtaking beauty of Kaua‘i’s most iconic shoreline. With vibrant island colors and expressive brushstrokes, you’ll paint swaying palms, turquoise waves, and the majestic cliffs of the Na Pali Coast bathed in sunset light. This class is all about capturing the rhythm, serenity, and mana of the islands while letting your creativity flow freely.

Sunday, July 19 2-4pm

Rock Painting $30

Join in on this trending fad of painting rocks and then hiding them for others to find! I will have lots of cool supplies available and will give you painting tips and suggestions. We will then seal the rocks to make them weather resistant. I will also suggest what you can do with your rocks once you are finished.

Easy to do and all ages are welcome!

Friday, July 24 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Paint & Sip - Cottage on the Beach Watercolor $50

Paint a tropical shoreline complete with swaying palms, turquoise waves, and a charming island beach cottage. Students will explore flowing washes, gentle gradients, and expressive brushwork to capture the warmth, light, and aloha spirit of this peaceful coastal scene.

Saturday, July 25 1 to 4pm

Trashy Goddess - Recycled Beach Trash and Acrylics $75

The vibe of this class is eco-chic, and unapologetic fun! We will give beach trash a glamorous glow-up while channeling our inner divine Goddesses. Using beach debris found by the Kauai Surfrider foundation (or bring some you have collected for that personal touch), we will create a silhouette of a goddess and then adorn her with colorful beach plastics and netting. The final touch will be to add some eco-friendly, empowering affirmations!

Sunday, July 26 2 to 4pm

Lobster Claw Heliconia in Watercolors $50

Paint a bold heliconia while exploring flowing washes, bold tropical color, and techniques for capturing the dramatic shapes and luminous contrasts of this island bloom.

Thursday, July 30 5 to 7pm

Life Drawing $20 with own materials ($30 if you need drawing materials)

Friday, July 31 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Paint & Sip - Hibiscus in Watercolor $50

Friday nights are Painting Party nights! Feel free to BYOB and I will have some snacks too!

In this watercolor class, students will paint a vibrant hibiscus bursting with tropical color and island warmth. Together we’ll explore soft blending, luminous washes, and expressive brushwork to capture the glowing petals, bold stamen, and rich background hues.

Sunday, August 2 1 to 4pm

Humpback Whale in Acrylics $75

Paint a breaching whale bursting from vibrant ocean waves beneath a dreamy Kaua‘i sky. You’ll learn easy blending techniques for water, movement, and sunset colors while building confidence with expressive brushstrokes.

Thursday, August 6 5 to 7pm

Life Drawing $20 with own materials ($30 if you need drawing materials)

Friday, August 7 2-4pm

Plumeria in Watercolors $50

In this class, we’ll explore how to make these flowers feel luminous on the page by mastering smooth shading, subtle gradients, and the delicate transitions that give plumeria its signature radiance. You’ll learn how to blend warm yellows into soft pinks, how to create velvety shadows that make each petal curl with life, and how to create a colorful background.

No drawing or painting experience needed. Beginners are welcome!

Saturday, August 8 5 to 7pm

Paint & Sip - Ocean Waves in Watercolor $50

Saturday nights are Painting Party nights! Feel free to BYOB and I will have some snacks too!

This watercolor class invites students to capture the rhythm of the ocean with flowing washes, soft gradients, and expressive brushwork. You’ll learn to blend turquoise, blues, and sea‑foam greens into luminous waves beneath a breezy island sky.

Sunday, August 9 1 to 4pm

Leaf Printing in Acrylics $75

Have fun creating a tropical garden by learning how to print using the texture of actual leaves found around the island to make a colorful and exciting acrylic painting.

Friday, August 14 2 to 4pm

Colorful Tropical Leaves in Watercolor $50

We’ll explore how to blend luminous washes of color to create soft transitions and glowing layers that feel alive with Kaua‘i sunshine. Participants will learn techniques for shaping bold, overlapping leaves, capturing movement through expressive brushwork, and letting water and pigment mingle to create unexpected magic

Saturday, August 15 5 to 8pm

Paint & Sip - Makana Sunset in Acrylics $75

Saturday nights are Painting Party nights! Feel free to BYOB and I will have some snacks too!

Learn how to blend radiant purples, pinks, oranges, and golds into a dreamy sky, create soft wave textures in shimmering blues and peach tones, and shape the dramatic silhouette of Mt. Makana during the sunset.

Sunday, August 16 1 to 4pm

Colorful Hibiscus in Acrylics $75

Paint a vibrant hibiscus and learn bold color blending and expressive brushstrokes to bring this exotic flower to life. You’ll learn easy techniques for layering, creating lush leaves, and building a colorful background.

Thursday, August 20 5 to 7pm

Life Drawing $20 with own materials ($30 if you need drawing materials)

Friday, August 21 2 to 4pm

Leaf Printing in Mixed Media $50

This mixed media leaf printing class uses real leaves to create colorful prints with watercolor washes and acrylic pen accents. It’s an easy, playful process where students experiment with layers, shapes, and bright island-inspired colors to make vibrant nature‑themed artwork.

Saturday, August 22 5 to 7pm

Paint & Sip - Ocean and Beach in Mixed Media $50

Saturday nights are Painting Party nights! Feel free to BYOB and I will have some snacks too!

Blend soft watercolor washes with lively acrylic details to create a vibrant coastal scene. You’ll explore flowing gradients, foamy textures, and expressive brushwork.

Sunday, August 23 2 to 4pm

Bird of Paradise in Watercolors $50

In this class, we will explore luminous washes, confident brushstrokes, and the playful dance between water and pigment that gives watercolor its irresistible charm to create the colorful and exotic Hawaiian bird of paradise flower.

Thursday, August 27 2 to 4pm

Sunset and Palm Tree in Watercolor $50

This easy watercolor class invites students to paint a dreamy tropical sunset with a leaning palm tree, glowing sky, and gentle ocean. We’ll explore simple washes, soft blending, and playful color layering to create a vibrant, relaxing beach scene

Saturday, August 29 5 to 8pm

Paint & Sip - Let It Glow Full Moon in Acrylics $75

Saturday nights are Painting Party nights! Feel free to BYOB and I will have some snacks too!

Unleash your inner artist as we explore the allure of the full moon over a Kauai seascape in this unique painting class. We will be using fluorescent glow in the dark paints along with regular acrylic paints to make our scene illuminate once exposed to black lights. It's fun to see how the scene changes under the different lights

PRIVATE LESSONS $75/hour

Please contact me by text or email to set yours up!

I will be adding more classes as supplies come in and/or I finish experimenting with new class ideas. Let me know if there is a particular kind of class you would like to do by sending me an email.

If you would like to reserve your space in a class, please email, call, or text me (info below) because seating is limited. Payment will be handled during the class.

Painting Paradise is located in Lihue at the Puhi Industrial Center at 1824 Haleukana St. - front unit.