After 10+ years of teaching at Stanford University Continuing Studies in-person, since moving to Madison, I now teach there virtually.

I’m excited to offer a 5-session watercolor class for beginners based on my latest book, The Watercolor Feast.

In Art 34: Farm to Palette we learn to paint seasonal fruits, vegetables and flowers and I demo a recipe from the book related to the ingredients we have painted. It’s really fun! The class runs via zoom on Tuesday evenings from June 23-July 21 (and recordings can be watched later if you miss a session).

Registration begins May 18, 2026.

The Forest Feast is going to France this fall!

Join Erin Gleeson for The Watercolor Feast Retreat, an immersive creative getaway in the Loire Valley of France that blends watercolor painting, seasonal food, and travel. Guests stay together at a private château, painting daily in studios and gardens, enjoying chef-prepared vegetarian meals, and visiting local markets and villages for inspiration. Designed as a relaxed, small-group experience, the retreat weaves art, cooking, and French culture into a week of creativity and connection.