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.

WBCA Classes with Sylvia:

Alcohol Inks: Roosters and Cliffs with Waterfall

September 27, 2023
Wednesday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
CLASS ID: P1A1
Tuition: $43 Member/$54 Non-Member

Alcohol Inks: Scarecrow and Sheep

October 21, 2023
Saturday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
CLASS ID: P1A2
Tuition: $43 Member/$54 Non-Member

Alcohol Inks: Split Rock Lighthouse and Birch Trees

November 28, 2023
Tuesday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
CLASS ID: P1A3
Tuition: $43 Member/$54 Non-Member

Introduction to Watercolor

Instructor: Sylvia Benson Learn the basics of watercolor painting! The instructor will describe in detail the materials used for watercolor painting and explain how the water and pigment work together…