Art Workshop in Gouache Paint

Guiding students of all levels to explore their own artistic voice


The workshop emphasizes not only technique but also storytelling through art.

Timothy M. Joe equips and coaches students to become the artists they are meant to be. All levels are welcome here. This professional artist will teach students how to plan, compose and know when they are done painting.

Supplies:

    • The Threshold Center will provide the painting surface (paper palette), gouache paints, and extra brushes for the gouache lesson.

    • Students may bring: their favorite water media (watercolors, gouache, or ink) for instruction from Timothy Joe; their own brushes if desired; a working surface (like an easel or table top easel) (optional and not necessary for the gouache painting lesson but certainly welcomed if you prefer that set up.)

Date & Registration details

  • Saturday, February 7

  • 1:30 -3:30 PM

Location: The beautiful and newly renovated Threshold Center at 3794 Crosshaven Drive, Vestavia Hills/ Cahaba Heights, AL 35223. Parking is free. Handicapped parking is available at the door.

Registration is Open

Timothy M. Joe

Meet Timothy

Conservation Through Art

Timothy M. Joe is a self-taught visual artist and instructor whose work captures the quiet dignity and nostalgic beauty of the rural American South. Working primarily in a loose impressionistic style, he focuses on landscapes featuring old barns, weathered houses, and forgotten structures that tell the story of a bygone era. His paintings evoke a deep sense of place and memory, transforming ordinary scenes into soulful reflections of heritage and history.

Through his art, Timothy seeks not only to preserve the charm of rural life but also to honor the resilience and character embedded in these aging landmarks. His work invites viewers to pause, reflect, and appreciate the quiet stories etched into the land. He continues to explore and document the disappearing rural landscape with reverence and artistic curiosity.

Timothy creates evocative paintings that serve not only as art but as a call to protect fragile ecosystems. Each brushstroke reflects his personal connection to the environment and his belief in the power of art to inspire stewardship.

As an instructor, Timothy is dedicated to nurturing creativity in others, guiding students of all levels to explore their own artistic voice. His workshops and classes emphasize not only technique but also storytelling through art.

Learn more on Timothy’s website: timothymjoe.com

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