Details
Instructor
Christopher Leeper
# of Days
2 Days
Start Date
August 23, 2025
End Date
August 24, 2025
Location
The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
Overview
PAINTING THE AUTUMN LANDSCAPE IN WATERCOLOR
DATES/TIMES: August 29-30, 2026, 9–4:00 PM
LOCATION: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
COST: Member $200 Non-Member $225
INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED: This workshop will focus on capturing the colorful Autumn landscape. The painting process, color mixing, value, and design will be discussed. Chris teaches with a fun and relaxed style. Each day there will be demonstrations and lots of one-on-one instruction. He will have some reference photos available to paint. Participants are also welcome to bring their own photos.
Students will be required to bring their own supplies, a supply list is provided.
Below are samples of work that may be explored within this workshop:
 Christopher Leeper, “Fall’ |
 Christopher Leeper, ‘Glimmer of Hope’ |
 Christopher Leeper, ‘November Walk’ |
Supply List: Leeper Workshop Supply List
WORKSHOP DETAILS:
Refreshments and light snacks will be provided. Please pack your lunch for this workshop daily. If you cannot, there are local places where staff can recommend ordering boxed lunches. Students will need to pick up these lunches during their designated lunch.
- Payment in full is due 14 days before the workshop start date.
- All deposits, $75, are non-refundable unless CVAC cancels the workshop.
- Refunds, less deposit, will not be issued for attendee cancelations 14 days before the workshop start date.
INTERESTED IN A SCHOLARSHIP?
Click here to learn more: www.cvart.org/scholarships
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
Christopher Leeper is a realist painter working in all mediums. His award-winning work has been shown in solo and juried exhibitions throughout the country.
He has illustrated four children’s books and has written and illustrated the book Realism in Watermedia, North Light. His work has also been featured in The Artist’s Magazine, Watercolor Magic, Plein Air Magazine, Ohio Magazine, and Splash 14 (North Light).
A popular instructor, he teaches numerous workshops each year. He is a member of the adjunct faculty in the Department of Art at Youngstown State University. He is a member of the Oil Painters of America, Ohio Plein Air Society, and is past president of the Ohio Watercolor Society.
You can see his work at: www.christopherleeper.com