Watercolor Painting Classes for Retirement Communities

Bring your residents together for a calming, engaging watercolor painting experience designed specifically for older adults.

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Each session encourages creativity, conversation, gentle fine motor engagement, and meaningful social connection—all in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment where every resident can succeed.

At a Glance

$300 per Session

Duration: 1 Hour

Group Size: Up to 12 Residents

Experience Required: None

All Supplies Included: Yes

Setup & Cleanup: Fully Included

Best For: Independent Living • Assisted Living • Memory Care (select projects) • Retirement Communities • Senior Centers

Why Retirement Communities Choose Us

Plan with Purpose

Together, we outline a path forward that’s realistic, strategic, and tailored to your specific needs.

Support Healthy Engagement

Painting encourages gentle fine motor movement, creativity, focus, and conversation in an enjoyable, low-pressure setting.

Create Meaningful Moments

Every resident leaves with a finished watercolor painting—a lasting reminder of an enjoyable afternoon and something they can proudly display or share with loved ones.

A Truly Stress-Free Program

From supplies and setup to instruction, music, and cleanup, everything is taken care of for you.

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Everything Is Included

Every watercolor session includes:

✓ Professional watercolor supplies for every participant

✓ Complete setup before class

✓ Guided live instruction

✓ Individual encouragement and assistance

✓ Relaxing instrumental background music

✓ Complete cleanup afterward

All you need to provide is:

  • Tables

  • Chairs

  • Access to water

If your community has a television with an HDMI connection, I can display close-up demonstrations so every participant can easily follow along.

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  • "Cassie's watercolor workshop has been a wonderful addition to our activity schedule at The Terraces of Los Gatos. The residents truly enjoy the class as Cassie guides them through each step, making it accessible for artists of all skill levels, even beginners. I highly recommend incorporating Cassie's watercolor class into your activity schedule. As activity professionals, we are often busy planning, facilitating, and executing events, which leaves little time for such classes. However, with Cassie's assistance, I have been able to manage it all seamlessly. Finding someone who could teach watercolor was a challenge, but discovering Cassie was an excellent decision. I encourage you to try a trial class like I did; she will not disappoint you."

    Jocelyn Mendez Tabares | Activities Coordinator, Terraces of Lo Gatos

  • "Each class is always full as our residents really enjoy the way Cassie explains, teaches and conducts the class. She is patient and checks on the residents to see how each of them is progressing. When residents have questions, she can answer them without hesitation and easily. Cassie is supportive and encourages each resident to continue with the project regardless of the skill level... the watercolor class has been one of the most successful classes we have and offer."

    Anne C. Cook | Life Enrichment Specialist, Sunny View Retirement Community

  • "As someone responsible for programming at Saratoga Retirement Community, I’m always looking for activities that are both enriching and easy to manage—and Cassie’s bi-weekly senior watercolor classes check every box. She brings a peaceful, encouraging energy that our residents truly connect with. The classes support creativity without pressure, which helps residents feel relaxed and successful. It’s clear these sessions positively impact overall resident happiness."

    Renate Logan | Saratoga Retirement Community

Your Questions, Answered

  • No. Every session is designed specifically for complete beginners, and every painting is taught step-by-step.

  • Absolutely. Watercolor is approachable, forgiving, and encourages gentle fine motor engagement in a relaxing, enjoyable way.

  • Everything needed for the session—including professional supplies, setup, instruction, background music, and cleanup.

  • Each session accommodates up to 12 residents, allowing everyone to receive personal attention throughout the class.

  • Simply tables, chairs, and access to water. If available, a TV with HDMI is helpful for displaying close-up demonstrations but isn't required.

  • Approximately one hour.

  • Yes. Many communities schedule monthly or bi-weekly watercolor experiences to give residents something new to enjoy throughout the year.

Let’s Work Together

Activity calendars often fill weeks in advance, especially around seasonal programming and holidays. Reserving your preferred date early helps ensure availability and gives your residents another reason to look forward to gathering together.

Meet Your Instructor

Hi, I'm Cassie, a watercolor instructor based in the South Bay who specializes in creating relaxing, beginner-friendly painting experiences for older adults and community groups. My goal is to make every resident feel welcomed, encouraged, and successful—regardless of their artistic experience—while giving Activities Directors a professional, stress-free program that's easy to coordinate from start to finish.

I bring all supplies, handle every detail, and create a calm, engaging atmosphere where residents can connect, create, and leave with artwork they're proud of. I look forward to bringing a meaningful watercolor experience to your community.

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