Gouache Your Own Way: A Painting Workshop for Every Level with Timothy Joe
Guiding students of all levels to explore their own artistic voice
The goal is to encourage and embrace the creative journey, take artistic risks, and develop a deeper understanding of your unique artistic voice.
We are excited to welcome back Timothy M. Joe for this one-day workshop. Timothy will help students explore gouache techniques in a supportive, creative learning environment that encourages experimentation, builds confidence, and empowers them to express their own artistic style.
This 3 hour course is designed to guide students into exploring the versatility of gouache through hands-on experimentation and creative expression.
Supplies:
The Threshold Center will provide the painting surface (paper palette), gouache paints, and extra brushes for the gouache lesson.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.
Date & Registration details
Saturday, December 5
1:30 -3:30 PM instructional time
3:30 - 4:30 optional but available time with Timothy Joe for discussion & sharing of knowledge.
Scholarships are available. We’d love to have you, so please don’t let cost stand in your way.
Location: The beautiful and newly renovated Threshold Center at 3794 Crosshaven Drive, Vestavia Hills/ Cahaba Heights, AL 35223. Parking is free. Accessible parking is available at the door.
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
