Honestly I never knew taking a painting class while on vacation could be so fun and rewarding. Hawaii is such a beautiful place and sometimes you search for other things to do off the beaten path. This is definitely it! What a way to change the pace. Relax, get into the vibe of the island and do what you came to do. Unwind. When you're here book a session take some memorabilia home maybe even buy a painting or two and capture the vacation by using your own creativity. I highly recommend this and you guys should absolutely try a painting class while you're on vacation with Marionette. read more

Easily my favorite activity on our most recent visit to Kauai. I had bookmarked the Painting Paradise site years ago on our last interisland trip, but couldn't make one of the classes work within our schedule - was really hoping to do silk scarf painting. So I was thrilled when I saw that we would be on island for an acrylic pouring class! I emailed Marionette and signed up - the interaction was easygoing and friendly. The building is easy to find - just walk towards the back and her studio is on the left. I arrived super early, but other class members were already there. That gave me time to make some coffee (she has a Keurig in the corner) and peruse her art displayed around the outside, as well as chat with Marionette and other classmates. We had a relatively small class - maybe six of us, which gave us a good amount of room in which to work. Marionette demonstrated some techniques for us, which we then did, and then gave us the freedom to do whatever techniques we liked best. We did five 5x7 prints on yupo paper. There were plenty of materials to share and the camaraderie among the groups in class was great - we all encouraged each other every time we did a pour. The class is perfect for beginners - if you can stir paint in a cup and pour it out, you can do acrylic pouring. Such impressive results for minimal effort! Since our prints had a lot of paint on them, we needed to let them dry for a few days. For those of us who were leaving before they were ready, Marionette took our addresses and sent our prints to us a few days later. Mine arrived in excellent condition and very well-secured. She also sells originals, prints, and cards of her own work, mostly watercolor but not exclusively. She hosts many workshops, and is happy to host custom workshops or lessons for any size group if her class schedule doesn't mesh with yours. I am very much looking forward to returning for another workshop with her! read more

I love this place! I met Marionette at a resort where she was teaching a group class in 2015. I enjoyed it so much that I took a private lesson later in the week. Marionette is a wonderful artist and teacher. On my last trip to Kauai in October 2019 I took 2 more private lessons. I always learn new techniques and love spending the time with Marionette. I've also purchased her lovely prints, calendars, mugs and trivets as gifts. I recently ordered some calendars that came to me in NY in just a couple of days! I was so happy to see her work in a gift shop in the Shops at Wailea. read more

Marionette answered the phone herself and we booked a private class on our vacation lanai for 5 people. We talked briefly about wanting to capture a Kauai Rooster of our own in watercolor. We confirmed pricing (very reasonable) and she arrived with all the supplies for our class. She had images, technique, patience and talent to share. We all created masterpieces of course (ha), and they will be framed and displayed when we get home as a wonderful memento of our time in Kauai. Mahalo and we will definitely see you again Marionette! read more

What fun! My husband and I attended a painting class with Marionette, the owner of Painting Paradise. Not being artists of any kind we were a bit timid, but marionette gave us brief instructions and had lots of Hawaiian type pictures to use as ideas and we were off! That is off painting. Highly recommended for a very different activity in Kauai. And we have our own painting of Hawaii to take home. read more

Painting Paradise - Art classes with Painting Paradise - Art Classes Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

The beauty of Kauai inspired my creativity, so I signed up for Marionette's Watercolors class. My husband came along. We are both beginners, so we were not expecting great works of art. Marionette took us through the basic techniques and we are thrilled with our results. Our three hour class was fun and reasonably priced. I wish my vacation was longer, I would take another class. It was an easy 45 minute drive from where we are staying in Kapaa. Thank you Marionette. read more

Painting Paradise - Our results form Marionette's beginning watercolor class. - Art Classes Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

If you like art classes this is the place to go. The owner, Marionette, not only paints and sells her art but holds classes in watercolor, acrylics, pastels and silk painting. Her classes are very reasonable and a lot of fun. read more

Marionette is an awesome instructor. Her method of teaching allows someone with ZERO experience to learn the basics and see immediate results in a 3 hour class. Experienced artists are able to expand their techniques. I've taken several of her different classes and learned something each time. A great way to relax! read more

Marionette makes learning fun and relaxing! I have taken different art classes from her over the past three years I have visited Kauai and look forward to more next year. Whether you re a beginner or experienced artist there is always something to learn and experience. Her classes are small, wiith gentle guidance and as much teacher interaction as you might desire. I love emerging from an afternoon class with a completed painting I can feel satisfied with! Mahalo Marionette! read more

Painting Paradise's owner Marionette is a natural teacher. She loves and embraces all types and levels of artistic talent, and it shows in her teaching style. This was evident immediately upon my husband entering her art studio for a pastel painting class. Marionette's easy-going manner and comfortable studio atmosphere immediately put you at ease. The class was small, and it was evident there were participants of all levels. Al was always analytical & "left-brained" by nature; the aftermath of a stroke pushed him to discover his "right-brain" creative side. Marionette skillfully presented painting techniques and focused students toward expanding their horizons. By the end of the class, several beautiful art pieces had been created, including a colorful Hawaiian landscape by Al. This became his first portfolio artwork. Today, almost two years after that class, I am pleased to say Al is participating in his first gallery showing! This would have never happened without Marionette's expert and confidence-building style. We highly recommend you allow Marionette to take you under her wing... whether it is for a one-time class while vacationing on Kauai or as a series of skill-building classes while on island. Mahalo Marionette!! read more

Marionette's laid-back/Hawaiian style puts you at ease from the moment you meet her! Her classes are smaller and she demonstrates different styles/tips/techniques that helped this newer-to-painting girl get over her anxieties...You won't need to bring a thing as all you need is provided(including the more expensive watercolor paper!)...Aloha, Marionette and Mahalo/thank you! read more