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:
W5L3 – Watercolor Koi & Water Lilies
Instructor: Sylvia Benson Learn to paint the features of a koi pond. Koi come in a variety of colors and patterns and you may choose a reference photo or use…
W5L2B – 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…
W5L1A – 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…
P392 – Painting with Encaustic (Open Studio)
Instructor: Sylvia Benson Learn to work in the medium of beeswax and resin! Encaustic is an ancient art form dating back to the Greeks, which was revived by Jasper Johns…
P391 – Painting with Encaustic (Koi and Water Lilies)
Instructor: Sylvia Benson Learn to work in the medium of beeswax and resin! Encaustic is an ancient art form dating back to the Greeks, which was revived by Jasper Johns…
P297 – Alcohol Ink (Split Rock Lighthouse & Flowers in Vases)
Instructor: Sylvia Benson Make your composition come to life with vivid alcohol inks! You will be amazed by how the colors flow together to create a beautiful nature scene. Sylvia…