Workshops & Demonstrations
RRAFA is proud to help bring demonstrations and workshops to our members! Each month, after the general meeting a local artist is brought in to give demonstrations or provide helpful advice geared for artists.
Yupo Workshop on March 22, 2026
Learn to watercolor on Yupo with instructor Tamra Sheline
Fees | Supplies | About Tamra
Mountains, Owl & Bear (oh my!)
March 22, 2026 | 10 AM - 4 PM
$110 for RRAFA Members | $150 Non-RRAFA
Spokane Art Supply
1303 N. Monroe St. Spokane, WA 99201
RRAFA is excited to invite you to join artist and instructor, Tamra Sheline, for a fun and explorative watercolor workshop at Spokane Art Supply. Tamra provides the Yupo paper, you bring your watercolor supplies, and together we'll create beautiful works of art in a relaxed and inspiring environment.
The workshop will be held at Spokane Art Supply on Sunday, March 22nd from 10 AM to 4 PM. Tamra will provide yupo paper (2 per student), backer boards, project worksheets and boxes to take artwork home in. You will need to bring your watercolors and brushes and any other tools you need when working with watercolors.
Workshop Fees:
RRAFA Members pay $110 and non-RRAFA member pay $150. The class will have 10 - 15 students and registration is first come first served with RRAFA members getting priority enrollment. Payment must be made directly to Tamra.
Workshop Supplies:
This class focuses on techniques on Yupo. Please bring suggested supplies to the class.
Watercolor Brushes: Sable or synthetic or a blend of the two. Bring one with a sharp point. 1 Flat brush; 2 Round brushes #2 or 3 AND #10 or 12. If you like working big, go bigger with your brushes. My favorite is Princeton VelvetTouch.
Watercolor Paints: I will be instructing with Watercolor Paints from the tube. If you already have watercolors, you do not need to purchase these particular colors. They are suggestions. Starting with a smaller number of colors is better. My favorites are Daniel Smith. I paint mainly from tubes but pans are okay. (M.Graham isn't recommended on YUPO.)
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Yellow: Cad. or Indian
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Cad. Red
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Orange (can mix)
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Black
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Titanium White (Gouache)
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Sap Green
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Indigo
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Dark Brown: Burnt Umber, Sepia or Van Dyke
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Burnt Sienna
Palette: White is best. I personally use a Butcher Tray Pallet (a plate is fine too)
Optional Items: Paper towels (I prefer Viva), cotton swabs, grey/brown Watercolor pencil, Hairdryer (optional as I'll have some extras), fine tip black Sharpie or Micron.
I have extras of many of the items - let me know if you need to borrow anything. In this class, my focus is on teaching techniques and getting you familiar with YUPO!
Instructor Bio
"I adore art in every aspect and challenging myself, therefore, I paint watercolor on waterproof, plastic paper called Yupo!
I start with an image (or more) then let go and embrace the process. I love the wonderment of creating my techniques, development of details and the waterflow in each creation. I have fun breaking through the ‘rules’ and expectations of traditional watercolor. The paint sits on top of the Yupo creating a vibrant color.
I delight in teaching classes and workshops- watching others immerse themselves in the fascination of Yupo. I am presently working on an instructional book on my techniques and process of painting watercolor on Yupo.
I have a background as a Graphic Artist and Illustrator. I have illustrated USGS maps for the book 'The Voice from This Stone' by Dr Kevin Scott and worked with names such as Paula Abdul, Natalie Gulbis, Misty May and Lenny Krazelberg on exercise images for equipment.
I reside in Camas, Washington USA with my retired US Marine husband, Eric, and two adult sons."
- Tamra Sheline