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:

Intro to Watercolor I (FULL)

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

Watercolor: Koi and Waterlilies

May 21, 2025 1:00PM—May 28, 2025 3:30PM

Intro to Watercolor 1

May 24, 2025 1:30PM—May 31, 2025 4:30PM

Alcohol Inks: Irises and Tulips

Jun 04, 2025 1:00PM—3:30PM

Intro to Watercolor 1

Jun 18, 2025 1:00PM—Jun 25, 2025 4:00PM

Acrylic and Collage Flower Vase

Jul 02, 2025 1:00PM—4:00PM

Intro to Watercolor for Seniors

Jul 23, 2025 1:00PM—Jul 30, 2025 3:30PM

Intro to Watercolor 2

Aug 06, 2025 1:00PM—Aug 13, 2025 4:00PM

Alcohol Inks: Spring Birch and Dragonflies

Aug 16, 2025 10:00AM—12:30PM

Alcohol Inks: Split Rock Lighthouse and Flowers

Aug 20, 2025 1:00PM—1:30PM