Pet Portrait Watercolors Workshop with Alexandra Schmeling
Location: MoCA Arlington Innovation Studio + Store | 525 14th St S
Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm
Date: Saturday November 14th, 2026
Learn how to paint your pet in watercolor in this 2-hour artist-led workshop!
Learn how to paint your pet in watercolor! You will be provided with a pre-drawn pen outline of your pet. Over the two-hour class, you will learn the basics of watercolor through a warm up exercise and then begin painting your pet through individualized instruction. You will leave with a completed watercolor portrait of your pet along with a paint palette and brushes to continue your artistic journey at home!
IMPORTANT: At least 2 days prior to the class, please email a photo of the pet you would like to paint to hello!@alexandraschmeling.com so Alex can create an outline for you in advance of the class.
Please note, due to the custom drawing preparation by the artist, this is a non-refundable workshop.
About the Artist:
Alexandra Schmeling is a watercolor artist based in Annandale, VA specializing in pet portraits! She started her business fundraising with local shelters and rescues and loves painting pets of all kinds. She also paints various scenes around DC and NOVA which she sells at local art markets and retail stores. She loves crafting, reading, her vegetable garden, and her rescue pup, Ripley.
