The Experience
Join artist and photographer Jonathan Maurel to learn the fundamentals of drawing, watercolor, flower pressing and more at the Estate. Jonathan will walk you through the unique process behind different art practices to create your own unique art piece.
- Select Wednesdays | 6-7PM
2025 Monthly Class Schedule
January 15 | Linoleum Block Carving
Discover the timeless art of linoleum block carving in this hands-on class. Learn to design, transfer and carve intricate patterns with specialized tools, mastering techniques like tool handling and inking. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, this workshop offers a creative outlet to produce unique, hand-printed works of art.
February 12 | Pressed Flower Valentine’s Cards
Celebrate the season of love with a pressed flower Valentine’s card-making class. Learn to arrange delicate blooms, explore color composition and design heartfelt keepsakes for loved ones. Open to all skill levels, this workshop combines nature and creativity to craft meaningful, personalized cards.
March 12 | Abstract Free-Flow Watercolor Landscapes
Embrace creativity with an abstract watercolor class focused on fluid, atmospheric landscapes. Experiment with techniques like wet-on-wet blending, color layering and spontaneous brushwork to capture mood and movement. Perfect for anyone seeking relaxation and self-expression through art.
Private Art Classes in the Garden Nook
Botanical Drawing
Before taking a brief tour of the Estate Gardens, where you’ll meet with our talented landscaping director, Austin Gentry, to explore his favorite local plants that flourish around the Estate. After gathering clippings of Native Texan plants found on the grounds, create your own botanical drawing as local artist Jonathan Maurel teaches of pencil sketching and inking using fundamental techniques like shading, cross hatching and inking during an hour-long class.
Members $75 | Hotel guests $100
Photography 101
Join Jonathan on a captivating journey through the basics of photography, where you’ll explore its rich history and master essential controls like ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. This foundational class will empower you to understand your camera and the art of photography, setting the stage for deeper dives into composition, color theory, and storytelling.
Members $75 | Hotel guests $100
Watercolor Class
Learn the art of watercolor, from mastering water and paint ratios to creating beautiful blends on paper.
Members $75 | Hotel guests $100
Flower Pressing Class
Join our resident artist, Jonathan Maurel, and gardener, Austin, for a lesson in the art of flower pressing featuring the seasonal flora of the Estate. Class will begin by learning the history of the Estate grounds and the surrounding flora and fauna in season and their symbolism to Commodore Perry, followed by harvesting clippings and exploring botanical pressing practices to create personal cards for loved ones.
Members $125 | Hotel guests $150
The Art of Spray Paint
Discover the amazing art of mural painting through a collaborative workshop. This is a hands-on experience that will teach the students the different painting techniques, brands of professional paint and how to use different caps to get different effects.
Members $125 | Hotel guests $150
Hat Band Workshop
Craft a unique band for your headwear using carefully sourced materials, transforming your hat into a personal story.
Members $125 | Hotel guests $150
Portrait Photography
Join Jonathan on a captivating journey through the basics of photography, where you’ll explore its rich history and master essential controls like ISO, aperture and shutter speed. This foundational class will empower you to understand your camera and the art of photography, setting the stage for deeper dives into composition, color theory and storytelling.Members $125 | Hotel guests $150
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