Most of my workshop students haven’t painted since Kindergarten and they have a BLAST! I promise, you’ll learn a ton AND have fun! Craving a creative escape but battling self-doubt? I've been right there with you. That's why my workshops are like a cozy hideout for women like us. It's all about ditching the doubts and letting our inner artists loose. Creating with child-like wonder together, we'll whip up some fantastic creations and I’ll boost your confidence. Join me and let's script a new chapter in your artistic journey!

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in my studio

Gather your friends, coworkers, or small group in my studio to get creative together!

The most up-to-date workshop options are listed below.

  • My most popular workshop and great for any level! Blow paint with straws, etc. Come away with 6-8 originals. SO much fun!

  • My personal favorite workshop & one of the most popular! Stamp fresh flowers and learn to embellish with watercolor.

  • Bring your own wine or champagne bottle and learn how to hand-paint it for a special keepsake or gift: birthday, graduation, congrats, new job, new home, engagement, wedding, etc.

  • One of the most popular workshops! Learn how to create a watercolor with your favorite quote or verse.

  • A beginner’s workshop on basic watercolor techniques.

  • We use all kinds of materials—even food—to create patterns!

  • Cover a canvas in color!

  • Learn how to start and continue a creative art journal focused on joy and gratitude.

  • Messy but fun workshop cutting, pasting, and adding a variety of materials to create a unique collage on canvas.

in-person workshops

FAQs

  • The cost is $125 per person (includes all instruction, art materials, fabulous food and drinks.) If you secure 15+ people, the price droops to $100 per person. Option to add on a goody bag for each attendee (hand-painted bookmark, chocolates in a gift bag with tissue paper $15 pp) 

    I do require a deposit of $375 to book which is 50% of the cost for 6 attendees. Usually the host (you) pays for everyone up front then her guests pay her back. The balance would be due 5 days before the workshop date as I have to purchase materials and have everything prepared. By paying the deposit you secure the date and time.

  • You get to gather your people for this private event! This may be friends, colleagues, family or others. Once we have set a date and time you can start reaching out to fill the seats for your workshop.

  • There is a minimum requirement of 6 participants (including you). We can now accommodate up to 20 participants!

  • My private workshops take place at my studio which is located in historic SouthEnd inside Dilworth Artisan Station 118 E Kingston Ave. Charlotte, NC 28203. For parking: use our back parking lot or Office Depot. Our side door entrance is unlocked M-F 9am-5pm. If your workshop begins after 5pm, someone will be down at the door to greet you during the designated arrival window. My studio is located on the 2nd floor in Studio #24

  • Most of my workshops are weekday evenings 5:00-7:30pm or 5:30-8:00pm. I am open to other days and time, and I occasionally lead workshops on weekends. Once I receive your email requesting a booking, we will connect to set a date, time, and workshop theme.

  • I offer a variety of themes to choose from: (subject to change)

    AWESOME ABSTRACTS: My most popular workshop and great for any level! Blow paint with straws, etc. Come away with 6-8 originals. SO much fun!

    FLOWER POWER - STAMPED WATERCOLOR FLORALS: My personal favorite workshop & one of the most popular! Stamp fresh flowers and learn to embellish with watercolor.

    BEAUTIFUL BUBBLY: Bring your own wine or champagne bottle and learn how to hand-paint it for a special keepsake or gift: birthday, graduation, congrats, new job, new home, engagement, wedding, etc.

    WATERCOLOR WORDS: One of the most popular workshops! Learn how to create a watercolor with your favorite quote or verse.

    WATERCOLOR BASICS: A beginner’s workshop on basic watercolor techniques.

    PATTERN PLAY: We use all kinds of materials—even food—to create patterns!

    ACRYLIC ON CANVAS: Cover a canvas in color!

    JOY JOURNALS: Learn how to start and continue a creative art journal focused on joy and gratitude.

    CREATIVE COLLAGE: Messy but fun workshop cutting, pasting, and adding a variety of materials to create a unique collage on canvas.

    SEASONAL WORKSHOPS

    EGGSTRAVAGANZA: Learn how to paint ceramic bisque eggs ...you can have them out every year for Easter decoration! Each attendee will be able to paint 4 eggs.

    PAINTED PUMPKINS: Learn how to hand-paint faux pumpkins and be able to enjoy them each year as fall decor! Each attendee will be able to paint at least 2 faux pumpkins.

    HAND-PAINTED ORNAMENTS: Learn how to hand-paint bisque Christmas ornaments. Each attendee will be able to paint at least 2 ornaments.

    But I am open to teaching other themes...let's chat!

  • Some of the workshops I teach with watercolor are not messy while others can be very messy. I have artist smocks for each participant, but I would always advise not to wear your finest. I want you to feel free to create, sweet people!

  • During the first 15 minutes of the workshop you and your guests will mingle, get name tags and enjoy a variety of charcuterie, snacks, wine, water and sweets before the workshop begins. Pease let me know well in advance if there are any food allergies. The offerings will remain the same unless the majority needs accommodations. All of this is included in your workshop fee.

  • yes! I am opening a limited number of dates for special guests to come lead their own workshops in my studio, whether that is art or counseling or a book launch or a seminar, etc. Event space is hard to come by in Charlotte and it's especially hard to find an affordable, creative environment to host a group for a special occasion.

    I'm offering two options:

    You teach your workshop/event with your guests here in my studio

    OR

    You teach your own workshop/event with your guests here in my studio and collab with me / I lead an art lesson/project to go along with your event. 

    Click this link to get started!

VIRTUAL

WORKSHOPS

INTRODUCING

  • Flower Power Workshop

    My most popular studio workshop - now in virtual format! Stamp, paint, and create a stunning floral masterpiece. Perfect for beginners, this guided session encourages creativity and hands-on learning.

    Join now for an immersive floral stamping and watercolor experience!

    LEARN MORE!

What Others are Saying

  • "Caroline's special talent is inspiring creativity at every level"

    I recently attended one of Caroline’s painting workshops and was completely blown away by the experience.

    Caroline carefully and lovingly curated a memorable and engaging experience for all who attended. The venue was cozy and intimate, the food and spirits were amazing and Caroline quickly put everyone at ease with their various levels of talent. She provided great instruction and materials, demonstrating techniques and hints without stifling anyone’s creativity. She encouraged all to have fun, experiment and make their art their own while providing positive feedback. Caroline’s warm smile and creative spirit makes everyone involved feel welcome and appreciated but her special talent is inspiring creativity at every level. I highly recommend Caroline’s workshops and cannot wait to take more friends to her events!

    -Jennifer A.

  • "She is kind and generous and never allows her students to feel intimidated or overwhelmed by the art of painting."

    Caroline Simas is an amazing artist who uses her talent to teach art to students, like me, who come to the art buffet table without any experience! She is kind and generous and never allows her students to feel intimidated or overwhelmed by the art of painting.

    Caroline makes you feel like you can paint anything – she helps you find untapped talent hidden within yourself and empowers you to create what you want to create. I attended the Beginning to Bloom retreat in March 2023 and left feeling joyful and was confident enough to purchase art supplies the next day so that I could add watercolor to stamped flowers at my leisure. I am not an artist by any stretch of the imagination, but because of Caroline’s positive energy and careful teaching, I can paint flowers using fun colors, adding whimsy as I go and not worry about being perfect or staying inside the lines.

    -Lori A.

  • "She is a talented artist who makes even a novice artist comfortable"

    Caroline created a custom workshop for our group based upon our requests and provided a wonderful learning experience that was fun and uplifting! She truly enjoys sharing her passion for art and people and brings joy to all she meets. She is a talented artist who makes even a novice artist comfortable and her bubbly personality is contagious!

    -Jennifer T.

  • "I can’t recommend Caroline’s art or her workshops enough!"

    The combination of Caroline’s beautiful artistic talent, and her fun, positive personality make her the perfect host to any art workshop. She immediately makes everyone feel comfortable whether they are a beginning painter or an experienced artist. I have enjoyed her workshops in person and online. She also ran a workshop for my high school students, which they loved! I can’t recommend Caroline’s art or her workshops enough!

    -Cindy A.

  • "She quickly establishes an atmosphere where everyone feels both comfortable and creative, regardless of skill level."

    It is always a blessing to see Caroline Simas. She is truly sunshine in human form! I have had the opportunity to be involved with Caroline in multiple settings – as a student, for commissioned art and as a gift shop buyer.

    Caroline’s classes are fun and informative, without being too challenging for “non” artists such as myself. Her vibrant teaching studio reflects her love of color and welcomes everyone. Caroline is an experienced teacher of all age groups. She quickly establishes an atmosphere where everyone feels both comfortable and creative, regardless of skill level. She utilizes group and individualized instruction to connect with students and to help them to achieve their best. I am always excited to experiment with the new techniques learned in class and often share them with my granddaughters.

    Caroline is inspiring on so many levels, from classes to commissioned art and unique gift items. Her style may vary from one creation to the next, but her use of color makes her work easy to identify. Can you remember what it was like, as a child, to open a new box of crayons? That describes Caroline and her joy for art!

    - Ren J.

  • "Caroline showed us that we were all capable of creating beautiful pieces."

    This past Spring I attended a three day watercolor & waves workshop co-hosted by Caroline Simas. It was amazing. By the end I felt like I had made new friends and my soul had been nourished. Though some of us had never painted before and others hadn’t touched a paintbrush for years, Caroline showed us that we were all capable of creating beautiful pieces. We had so much fun. I loved meeting Caroline and look forward to working with her again in the future. If you get the opportunity to go to one of her classes or workshops, you should definitely go! Caroline is a gem.

    -Jennifer H.

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