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2026 Online Schedule
One-day Live Workshops
January 17 — Big Skies & Atmospheric Light
January 31 — Nature’s Abstraction - Plumeria
February TBD — Desert Flowers & Landscape
6-Week Interactive Online Courses
February 3 – March 17 — Atmospheric Landscapes
February 3 – March 17 — Dynamic Florals
March 24 - May 5— Soft and Delicate Flowers
March 24 - May 5 — Masterclass, Light & Shadow
May 12 - June 23 — Masterclass, Color Harmony
One-day Live Workshops
Focused, 4-hour immersive sessions designed to inspire, refresh, and build confidence—without a long-term commitment.
6-Week Interactive Online Courses
Offers deeper learning, live support, and ongoing growth.
Complete Courses
"Thank you!!! I would never have thought I could paint like this—amazing instruction and so easy to follow. You are an excellent teacher!!" - Kathleen Parker
"Birgit, although I have watched your ArtistNetwork, this is my first time taking one of your live classes. I have to say, your live class was phenomenal! Your step-by-step teaching style is a perfect fit for me. I look forward to taking more live classes from you in the coming year. Thank you for providing such valuable and fun courses," Cheryl Walrath-Duran
About Birgit O'Connor
A master of transparent watercolor and with Master Signature Status of the (NWWS) NorthWest Watercolor Society, (LWS) Lousiana Watercolor Society, (CWA) California Watercolor Society.
Top-selling books include “Watercolor in Motion,” “Paint Watercolor Flowers,” and “Watercolor Essentials.” she has also been published in over 60 other national and international publications, such as Splash, Watercolor Magazine, American Watercolor Magazine, International Artist Magazine, Australian Artist Magazine, the New York Times, SF Gate, Watercolor Magazine, Dobry Zank (Poland), and L’Art de aquarelle (France).
A featured instructor with many Art Centers and Watercolor Societies throughout the United States and Canada, and faculty member of Watercolor Live 2020, 2021, 2023. Additionally, her work has been juried into several national and international exhibitions. She has also served as a judge and juror for numerous shows, including the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. Her memberships include Cambridge Who’s Who, Who's Who in America, and Who’s Who in American Women.
I had purchased all your watercolor books way before I found you were teaching online!!! What a gift! Thank you, Birgit, for teaching online! Your online lessons bring joy to those of us who otherwise would not be able even to know who you are and learn from you and the joy & happiness you bring to so many of us. Eileen Revere
