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Erna van Dyk is a passionate and energetic art teacher who loves sharing her heart and creativity with others. Whether making a joyful mess in mixed media, embracing the flow of watercolor, or sculpting with clay, she believes in the magic of the creative process. Her classes—often fully sold out—are a space for artists of all levels to explore, experiment, and grow. With her fun and encouraging approach, Erna inspires students to be bold, try new techniques, and most importantly, enjoy the journey of making art.
Currently teaching weekly classes online and in person.
Watercolor, Mixed Media Art Journals and Ceramics.
Watercolor Painting
Materials used:
Strathmore Visual Watercolor Journal
ShinHan Watercolor Paint
Robert Simmons Brushes
Sharpie Pen
Mixed Media Journals
Materials used:
In person mixed media classes.
Collage, acrylic paints, watercolor, embroidery, waxing, stencils, stamps, color pencils, gelli prints, water-soluble pastels, marbling, bleeding tissue paper and more.
Ceramics - Handbuilding
Materials used:
In person handbuilding ceramic classes.
Aardvark Clay's Bone White ; Fired Shrinkage is 10.5% and Water Absorption is 3.3% when fired to cone 5.
Class Environment
Acrylic Paint
Materials used:
Various Canvases, Wood, Rocks, Fabric etc
DecoArt Acrylics Paint
FolkArt Acrylics Paint
Liquitex Acrylic Paint
Amsterdam Acrylic Paint
Pen Sketches
Materials used:
Etcher Sketchbook
Micron Pens
KingArt Pens
Color Pencil Sketches
Materials used:
Strathmore Toned Mixed Media Paper
Prismacolor Pencils
Laser Cutting / Engraving
Materials used:
XTool PS2
Birch Plywood
Gouache Paint / Metal Embossing / Gelli Printing / Sculpey / Stencils
Materials used:
Strathmore Visual Watercolor Journal
Arteza Gouache
Robert Simmons Brushes
Metal Sheets
EmbossingTools
Gelli Arts Gel Printing Plate
DecoArt Acrylics Paint
Various Canvas Fabric
DecoArt Acrylics Paint
FolkArt Acrylics Paint
Stencils created with my designs
Art Retreats
Art Exploration Art Retreat 2022
Isla Mujeres Mexico
Brushes & Beyond Art Retreat Oct 2024
Twentynine Palms CA
Upcoming
Brushes & Beyond Art Retreat May 2025
Twentynine Palms CA
Upcoming
Brushes & Beyond Art Retreat Oct 2025
Twentynine Palms CA
Solo Art Exhibition 2018
Pinners Conference Arizona 2019
Collaborative Projects: Coloring Book & Elephant Postcards
Commissions
Embrace the healing, restorative power of art. Let’s spend the day laughing and discovering together while we are miles apart!
No prior painting experience necessary – all you need is an open mind.