Sylvia Benson

Sylvia Benson lives in Mahtomedi, Minnesota, and has been working in watercolors for 35 years. She was an instructor at Concordia University and has been an artist-in-residence in North Metro Schools and schools in Wisconsin for 10 years. She has also taught classes at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, Wisconsin. Her work in watercolor, acrylics, oils, and encaustic is currently in galleries in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Her encaustics have been presented in Door County and galleries in the metro area.

“Sylvia is a wonderful teacher! Well organized and a great instructor. Love the person to person.” –Introduction to Watercolor

“I like all of Sylvia Benson’s classes. Very supportive and you learn a lot. I took Introduction to Watercolor from her and Alcohol Inks.”

WBCA Classes with Sylvia:

Introduction to Watercolor (FULL)

Dec 04, 2024 10:00AM—Dec 11, 2024 1:00PM

Intro to Watercolor I

Jan 08, 2025 1:00PM—Jan 15, 2025 4:00PM

Alcohol Ink Tiles: Cardinals & Gnomes

Jan 29, 2025 1:00PM—3:30PM

Alcohol Ink Tiles: Split Rock & Flowers in Vases

Feb 01, 2025 10:00AM—12:30PM

Intro to Watercolor for Seniors

Feb 05, 2025 1:00PM—Feb 12, 2025 3:30PM

Paint a Pillow

Mar 05, 2025 1:00PM—Mar 12, 2025 3:30PM

Alcohol Ink Tiles: Spring Birch & Dragonflies

Mar 19, 2025 1:00PM—3:30PM

Watercolor Irises and Orchids

Apr 02, 2025 1:00PM—Apr 09, 2025 3:30PM

Intro to Watercolor I

Apr 19, 2025 10:00AM—Apr 26, 2025 1:00PM