Join us for a fun and immersive 90-minute watercolor workshop designed for kids ages 8-10! Young artists will dive into the beauty of beachside scenes while learning essential watercolor techniques, including wet-on-wet painting, color blending, and dry brush effects. Through ocean-inspired imagery, participants will explore their creativity and develop their skills in this engaging and hands-on session!  

Please note, Museum admission is not included in the workshop price, but you can enjoy The New Children's Museum at a discount! On the day of your workshop, each attendee may purchase one (1) admission ticket for 50% off. 

Important Details:  

• Workshop Duration: This workshop is 90 minutes.
• Location: The workshop takes place in our brand-new art studio, Artopia: NCM Creative Studios, located inside The New Children’s Museum at 200 W. Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101.
• Please plan to arrive around 20 minutes early for parking and check-in.
• Check-in at the Artopia entrance on Union Street & Island Ave (please note: this is NOT the Museum’s main entrance).
• Drop-Off & Pick-Up:
• A guardian may drop off the participant at the start of class.
• For safety purposes, only adults listed during registration with a matching photo ID may pick up participants.
• Parking:
• Limited Museum garage parking is available for $20 per car ($10 for NCM Members and EBT/WIC/SNAP cardholders).
• Additional public parking lots and metered spaces are nearby.
• ABM Parking (450 2nd Ave.) offers a 2-hour discount with code 8792 (exclusions apply, including Padres games).
• Public Transportation: The Museum is accessible via the MTS Trolley Green Line and MTS Bus.
• Museum Admission:
• Workshop participants receive 50% off same-day Museum admission.
• This discount applies only to the participant; additional guests must purchase admission at the Museum Welcome Desk at the standard rate.
• Participants under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult to explore the Museum.
• Questions? For any questions about this workshop, please reach out to us at [email protected].