Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Kauai Art Classes with Marionette in Lihue - Puhi Industrial Center

  Aloha and welcome to the "NEW" Painting Paradise!! 

If you would like to reserve your space in a class, please email Marionette at artbymarionette@yahoo.com or call or text her 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.

NEW!  Live Online Zoom Classes with Marionette!  Now you can get your art experience from anywhere in the world via Zoom!  For more info go to:

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IN PERSON ART CLASSES ON KAUAI  

 Sunday, October 4    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.

 

 Friday, October 9    5 to 7pm

Paint & Sip - Beached Turtle in Watercolors  $50 

 
This watercolor class invites students to explore gentle washes, vibrant blends, and expressive color play while painting a joyful sea turtle. You’ll learn simple layering techniques, how to create luminous hues, and how to let the paint flow to capture movement and personality. It’s a relaxed, beginner‑friendly session designed to spark creativity and celebrate the magic of ocean life.

 

Saturday October 10  1 to 4pm

Plumeria in Watercolors  $50

 In this class, you’ll learn how to create smooth shading, delicate transitions, and make each blossom feel sun‑kissed and alive. Perfect for beginners and seasoned painters alike, this session is all about color, flow, and the joyful spirit of island flowers.

 

Sunday October 11  1 to 4pm

Na Pali with Whale Tail  in Acrylics  $75

 Learn how to create playful waves, misty emerald mountains, and a vibrant sunset sky. Then finish with a graceful whale tail rising from the ocean.  You’ll learn easy techniques for blending colors, shaping movement in the water, and creating atmospheric light in the sky. It’s beginner‑friendly, joyful, and perfect for anyone who loves island landscapes and expressive brushwork.

 

Thursday, October 15   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, October 16   Noon to 2pm

Morning Kauai Beach in Watercolor  $50

Learn to paint luminous tropical skies, swaying palms, and sparkling ocean waves. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this session guides you through simple techniques that create vibrant color,  and long shadows.

 

  Saturday, October 17  5 to 7pm

Paint & Sip - 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. 

 

Sunday, October 18   1 to 3pm

Halloween Themed Rock Painting  $30 

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Celebrate the spooky season with a fun, creative afternoon of painting festive Halloween rocks. I’ll provide lots of cool supplies and share painting tips and ideas to spark your imagination. Once your masterpiece is complete, we’ll seal the rocks so they’re weather‑ready and long‑lasting. Easy, relaxing, and perfect for all ages! Come paint, laugh, and create something delightfully spooky to take home.

 

Friday, October 23   5 to 7 pm

 Paint & Sip - Kauai Rooster in Acrylics  $50

 Join me in painting a cute and spunky Kauai Rooster in colorful acrylic paints on canvas. Learn the brushstrokes used to create colorful and expressive feathers and other features.

 

Saturday, October 24   12 to 2pm

Sugar Skulls in Acrylics  $50  ($40 if you come dressed in your Halloween costume)

Halloween themed snacks and music will add to the fun  🎃💜👻💚🦇💜🍭💚🧟‍♂️ 

 
Celebrate the season by painting your very own Sugar Skull on canvas with acrylic paints.  I will also have lots of fun ways to accessorize your creation - glitter paint, decorative gems, beads, and more!   Easy and fun!!

 

Sunday October 25  1 to 4pm

Baby Sea Turtles in Acrylics  $75

In this class you’ll paint three baby honu making their first journey to the ocean. You’ll learn easy blending for a glowing sunset sky, soft waves, and textured sand, plus step‑by‑step guidance to bring each tiny turtle to life.

 

Thursday, October 29   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, October 30   1 to 3 pm

 Full Moon Over Kauai in Watercolors  $50

Paint the magic of a moonlit island night in this gentle watercolor class inspired by Kaua‘i’s serene beauty. We’ll capture the glowing full moon, soft tropical clouds, shimmering reflections on the water, and the peaceful silhouettes of palms and an island cottage.

 

Saturday, October 31   5 to 7pm

Glow in the Dark Sugar Skulls in Acrylics  $50  ($40 if you come dressed in your Halloween costume)

Paint and Sip!  Halloween themed snacks and music will add to the fun  🎃💜👻💚🦇💜🍭💚🧟‍♂️

 
Celebrate Halloween Evening by painting your very own Sugar Skull on canvas with glow in the dark acrylic paints.  I will also have lots of fun ways to accessorize your creation - glitter paint, decorative gems, beads, and more!   Easy and fun!!

 

Sunday, November 1   2 to 5 pm

 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.  Then embellish using acrylic paints and acrylic markers.  Feel free to bring some of your own leaves that you find. No drawing or painting experience needed.  Beginners are welcome! 

 

Friday, November 6   5 to 7 pm

 Paint & Sip - Tropical Ocean Sunset in Watercolors  $50 

 In this class you will learn how to create a vibrant ocean sunset that captures the magic of a Kaua‘i evening. First, we will build a colorful wet-on-wet sky while learning how to make clouds and a radiating sun. Next, we will learn techniques to paint the ocean and a rolling wave on the beach. Last, we will paint our mountains and add a few palm trees all while creating depth and texture. 

 

Saturday, November 7   1-3pm

 Pink Hibiscus in Watercolors  $50

  We’ll paint a soft, glowing pink hibiscus, capturing its velvety petals and the gentle curves that make this blossom so iconic. Using flowing washes, subtle gradients, and expressive brushwork, you’ll learn how to create depth and light to bring your hibiscus to life.
 

Sunday, November 8   2 to 5pm

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, November 12   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, November 13   11am to 1pm

 Fantasy Flowers in Mixed Media  $50  

Using a joyful mix of watercolors, acrylics, pens, markers, and more, you’ll learn how to layer textures, build magical color transitions, and add enchanting details that make your flowers feel alive with personality and mana.
 
 

Saturday, November 14   5 to 7 pm

 Paint & Sip - Let it Glow - Fashion Edition  $40 

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Create your own Glow in the Dark fashion by bringing a white shirt, dress, or shorts to the studio.  You will learn how to create fun designs with fluorescent glow in the dark paints.    It's fun to see how the design changes under black lights and regular lights.

 

 Sunday, November 15  2 to 5pm

Makana Sunset in Acrylics  $75 

 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.

  

Thursday, November 19   11am to 1pm

 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.

 

Saturday, November 21  1 to 4pm

Colorful Ocean in Acrylics  $75

Learn to blend acrylic paint to create a vibrant sky and ocean and then add texture by creating waves and fluffy clouds.  We will be painting on a 9"x12" canvas.  Fun and easy for anyone!
 

Sunday, November 22   2 to 4pm

Rainbow Bamboo in Watercolor  $50

 
In this watercolor class, students paint radiant bamboo in a rainbow of hues, learning to balance color harmony and light. 
 
 

Friday, November 27   11am to 1pm

Pink and White Plumeria in Watercolors  $50  

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Saturday, November 28   1 to 3pm

Paint your own Mele Kalikimaka Ornaments  $30

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Sunday, November 29   2 to 4pm

Mele Kalikimaka Themed Rock Painting  $30 

 Celebrate the holiday season with a fun, creative afternoon of painting festive Mele Kalikimaka rocks. I’ll provide lots of cool supplies and share painting tips and ideas to spark your imagination. Once your masterpiece is complete, we’ll seal the rocks so they’re weather‑ready and long‑lasting. Easy, relaxing, and perfect for all ages. Come paint, laugh, and create!

 

 

 

 
 
  

 PRIVATE LESSONS $75/hour for one student or $50/per hour per person for 2 students.

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.


 

Much Aloha,

Marionette 

808 631 9173 

artbymarionette@yahoo.com

https://linktr.ee/artbymarionette 

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