If you want to learn how to paint, you must meet Pat Weaver — one of Pasco County’s best-kept secrets.
A nationally recognized watercolor artist, Pat teaches workshops in cities across the U.S. and has taught internationally in France, Italy, Spain, England, The Bahamas and Mexico.
Pat also conducts workshops at her Dade City studio several times a year, drawing students from throughout Florida, as well as Texas, Minnesota, New York, Chicago, Georgia, Indiana and Ireland. Workshops focus on a particular subject, such as animals, landscapes, drawings and portraits, and are open to students of all levels of experience.
“I am a dedicated artist and absolutely love teaching people how to paint. And when I’m home, I enjoy opening up my studio to students and sharing my knowledge,” said Pat.
For beginners, Pat offers a series of four classes on Monday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. The series covers the basics of painting — drawing, mixing colors, design and composition.
The next beginner classes are January 4, 11, 18 and 25. Pat keeps the class size small to allow for personalized instructions. Cost is $150 for all four classes.
“My beginner classes are a tremendous value,” said Pat. “If a student sincerely wants to learn, I will teach them how to paint in this workshop.”
The beginner Monday workshops are so popular with area residents that Pat now offers them January through June, and again September through November.
“My classes are educational and are not intended to be a social event,” Pat said. “They are for people who are serious about learning how to paint, and those wanting to improve their painting techniques.”
Workshops are held on Pat’s 36-acre farm in her custom-designed studio, located a few miles west of Dade City on Blanton Road. Students enjoy peaceful views of rich pastureland surrounded by rolling hills.
Pat has been painting for 40 years. She trained as an oil painter at the prestigious Scottsdale Artists’ School in Arizona, and studied with some of the best-known artists in the world, including Robert Bateman, John Seery Lester and Daniel Green.
After 20 years of painting in oils, Pat moved into watercolor and began her career as a teacher. A past president and a signature life member of the Florida Watercolor Society, Pat has received numerous awards for her artwork in state and national competitions. She is especially known for her watercolors of dogs, and is currently accepting commissions for dogs and cats.
Pat is the author “Watercolor Simplified” and has been featured in many magazine articles. Her work has graced the covers of several publications, including School of Veterinary Medicine, The New Barker and Tampa Bay Metro.
Pat’s instructional videos can be found on You Tube, and “Pet Portraits with Pat Weaver” is available on Craftsy.com.
In addition to her significant accomplishments as an artist, Pat has also served her community exceptionally well. She was a Dade City councilwoman from 1987-92, Dade City mayor from 1990-92, founder of Main Street Dade City in 1987 and is a past president of the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce.
Pat’s upcoming workshops, and galleries of her paintings, can be found on www.patweaver.net
(352) 206-0638
36641 Blanton Rd • Dade City, Fl 33526
Email: • www.patweaver.net
