Blue Hour Watercolor Workshops

One of my favorite things about these workshops is that no two paintings ever look the same 🎨

Even when everyone starts with the same idea, each person brings their own style, colors, and creativity — and it’s so fun to watch that unfold 💙

Lately, I’ve been meeting so many people through community classes who leave asking:
👉 “When is your next class?”
👉 “Can I host one of these?”

The answer is yes — and I’d love to bring a workshop to you.

If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign 🌙
Let’s plan a calm, creative evening together.

🌼🎨 Today's daffodil watercolor class at the West Des Moines Public Library was such a creative and joyful morning 💙

I absolutely loved seeing some familiar faces return for another class — it means so much watching people continue to explore watercolor and grow more confident each time 🌙✨

This beginner-friendly group picked up watercolor techniques so quickly and truly dove right in with creativity, color, and personality. Seeing everyone’s finished 4x4 framed daffodils come together was incredibly rewarding 🎨🖼

Congratulations as well to the raffle winner, Alli Albright who took home a hand-painted succulent bookmark and a copy of People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry 📚🌿

A huge thank you to the West Des Moines Public Library for continuing to support local art and creative community programming. I truly hope I’ll be able to keep returning to host more watercolor workshops together 💙

🌼🎨 Tomorrow’s watercolor class at the West Des Moines Public Library is going to be such a fun morning!

We’ll be painting cheerful daffodils on 4x4 watercolor paper and finishing each piece in a frame of your choice 💙✨

As a little extra fun, I’ll also be doing a raffle during class! One participant will win:

🌿 A hand-painted succulent watercolor bookmark
📚 A copy of People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry

I can’t wait for another relaxing class filled with creativity, conversation, and watercolor 🌙🎨

See everyone tomorrow! 💙

🎨💙 See you TOMORROW night! Blue Hour Watercolor Workshop (Session #1) 💙🎨

We can’t wait to welcome everyone tomorrow (May 12) for our first Blue Hour Watercolor Workshop at the Granger Community Center!

🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
👧👦 Ages 7+
✨ We’ll be creating Blue Hour–inspired watercolor pieces—think calm evening tones—plus laminated bookmarks and/or a framed 4x4 mini painting.
✅ All supplies + instruction provided
• Beginner-friendly • Small group setting

Missed registration for the May session? There’s still time to register for June: https://secure.rec1.com/IA/granger-ia/catalog

Hi everyone 🤍 I wanted to take a moment to reintroduce myself

I’m Kiely — the artist behind Blue Hour Watercolor Workshops 🎨🌙

What started as a simple love for watercolor has turned into something really special — helping people slow down, try something new, and create something they’re proud of (even if they’ve never picked up a paintbrush before).

I’ve had the chance to teach in libraries, community centers, and in people’s homes, and one of my favorite things is watching that moment when someone says, “Wait… I actually love this.” 💙

If you’ve ever thought about trying watercolor or hosting something a little different for a group, I’d love to connect with you.

Calm creative evenings, brought to you.

🌼✨ FULL CLASS ✨🌼

I’m so excited to share that my upcoming watercolor workshop at the West Des Moines Public Library is officially FULL 💙

Thank you so much to everyone who signed up — I can’t wait to spend the evening painting cheerful daffodils together and helping participants create their own framed 4x4 watercolor pieces 🎨🖼

Seeing this community continue to support local art and creative experiences truly means the world to me 🌙

If you missed this class, I still have a few spots available for my upcoming family-friendly watercolor class (ages 7+) in Granger on May 12th at 6 PM 🍭✨

We’ll be learning watercolor basics while painting colorful summer popsicles, and each participant will take home their artwork in a frame of their choice 💙

🎨 $20 per person
🎨 All materials included
🎨 Registration closes tomorrow night at 11:59 PM
Register here: Granger Parks & Recreation
https://secure.rec1.com/IA/granger-ia/catalog
I’d love to paint with you! ✨

🎨Last chance to register Granger! 🎨
Registration for my upcoming family-friendly watercolor class (ages 7+) closes tomorrow night at 11:59 PM 💙
Join me on May 12th at 6:00 PM for a fun beginner-friendly evening where we’ll learn watercolor basics and paint colorful summer popsicles together 🌞✨
Each participant will:�🎨 Learn foundational watercolor techniques�🖌 Create their own 4x4 popsicle painting�🖼 Take their artwork home in a frame of their choice
💙 $20 per person�💙 All materials included�💙 No experience needed
This class is designed to be relaxed, creative, and approachable for both kids and adults 🌙
Spots are limited and registration closes tomorrow night!
Register here: 👉
https://secure.rec1.com/IA/granger-ia/catalog
🍉✨

🎨👀 Sneak Peek: What we’re creating this month at Blue Hour Watercolor Workshop! 👀🎨

✨ You’ll create:
📌 Laminated watercolor bookmarks and/or a framed 4x4 mini painting

What to expect:
🖌️ Step-by-step watercolor basics
🎨 Guided project (no experience needed!)
👥 Small group setting
✅ All supplies + instruction provided

👩‍🎨 Instructor: Kiely Frazier Merrill

📅 Upcoming Sessions (6:00–8:00 PM):

May 12 — $20 per person (special rate!)
June 9 — $25 per person

👉 Register here: https://secure.rec1.com/IA/granger-ia/catalog

Come unwind, paint, and take home something you’ll actually use or display! 💙🖼️

Thinking about hosting a craft night but not sure where to start? 🎨💙

I promise — it’s easier than you think.

Here’s how it works:

✨ You invite your group (8–12 people is perfect)
✨ I bring all the materials
✨ I guide everyone step-by-step
✨ Everyone leaves with something they created themselves

No experience needed. No prep on your end. Just a relaxed, creative evening with your people.

Perfect for:
👯 Girls’ nights
📚 Book clubs
🎉 Birthdays
💐 Just because

If you’ve been looking for something a little different (and low stress), this is it 💙

Message me anytime — I’d love to help you plan something special.

🌸✨ A meaningful way to celebrate Mother’s Day ✨🌸

If you’re looking for something a little different this year, I have a few limited openings left for in-home watercolor workshops leading up to Mother’s Day 🎨💙

Imagine a relaxed, creative evening with your favorite people — painting, laughing, and creating something beautiful together 🌙

Whether you’re celebrating your mom, hosting a girls’ night, or planning something special, I bring everything needed and guide your group step-by-step — no experience required ✨

💐 Perfect for small gatherings
🎨 All materials included
💙 Calm, beginner-friendly experience

Spots are limited and filling quickly — I’d love to help you plan something special 💙

👉 Send me a message to reserve your date