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Make a Tea Light Snowman Ornament
Tea Light Snowman Ornament Workshop – Light Up Your Holidays!
Get ready for some frosty fun! Join us for a delightful, family-friendly art class where you’ll create your very own Tea Light Snowman Ornament—the cutest little snowman whose nose really lights up! ???
Perfect for ages 5 and up, this class is a joyful hands-on activity the whole family can enjoy together. Kids, parents, and grandparents will all love crafting these charming glowing snowmen, perfect for hanging on the tree, gifting to loved ones, or adding a little winter magic to your home.
All supplies are provided, so just bring your holiday spirit and creativity! I’ll guide you step-by-step to make your snowman adorable, unique, and full of personality.
Join us in the heart of Old Town Orange, right in the Orange Circle, for a festive workshop guaranteed to bring smiles, sparkle, and warm holiday memories.
Come craft some magic—one glowing snowman at a time! ??
Get ready for some frosty fun! Join us for a delightful, family-friendly art class where you’ll create your very own Tea Light Snowman Ornament—the cutest little snowman whose nose really lights up! ???
Perfect for ages 5 and up, this class is a joyful hands-on activity the whole family can enjoy together. Kids, parents, and grandparents will all love crafting these charming glowing snowmen, perfect for hanging on the tree, gifting to loved ones, or adding a little winter magic to your home.
All supplies are provided, so just bring your holiday spirit and creativity! I’ll guide you step-by-step to make your snowman adorable, unique, and full of personality.
Join us in the heart of Old Town Orange, right in the Orange Circle, for a festive workshop guaranteed to bring smiles, sparkle, and warm holiday memories.
Come craft some magic—one glowing snowman at a time! ??
Christmas Rock Painting Class
Get into the Holiday Spirit with Christmas Rock Painting!
Have you ever tried rock painting before? If not, this is the perfect class to discover just how joyful and surprisingly relaxing this charming craft can be! In this festive workshop, you’ll learn how to turn ordinary rocks into adorable Christmas treasures—snowmen, penguins, ornaments, holiday gnomes, and more!
All supplies are included, so you can simply show up and let your creativity flow. This class is wonderfully family-friendly—adults enjoy it just as much as kids and grandkids. Plus, your finished creations make the cutest stocking stuffers, gift toppers, or keepsakes for the season.
Want to make it even more fun? Bring a friend! I’m offering special discounts for two or more, making it a perfect holiday outing or creative date.
And while you're here, you’ll get to enjoy my brand new art studio located right in the heart of the Orange Circle—super convenient, warm, and festive for the holidays.
Come paint, laugh, connect, and make something truly special this season. I can’t wait to create with you!
Have you ever tried rock painting before? If not, this is the perfect class to discover just how joyful and surprisingly relaxing this charming craft can be! In this festive workshop, you’ll learn how to turn ordinary rocks into adorable Christmas treasures—snowmen, penguins, ornaments, holiday gnomes, and more!
All supplies are included, so you can simply show up and let your creativity flow. This class is wonderfully family-friendly—adults enjoy it just as much as kids and grandkids. Plus, your finished creations make the cutest stocking stuffers, gift toppers, or keepsakes for the season.
Want to make it even more fun? Bring a friend! I’m offering special discounts for two or more, making it a perfect holiday outing or creative date.
And while you're here, you’ll get to enjoy my brand new art studio located right in the heart of the Orange Circle—super convenient, warm, and festive for the holidays.
Come paint, laugh, connect, and make something truly special this season. I can’t wait to create with you!
Watercolor Paint Your Own Christmas Card
Watercolor Christmas Card Workshop – Create Your Own Holiday Magic!
No experience? No problem! Join us for a joyful watercolor class where you’ll design and paint your very own Christmas card—perfect for sending warm wishes to family and friends this holiday season.
This class is fun for the whole family, whether you’re a first-time painter or a creative pro. I’ll guide you step-by-step, sharing my favorite watercolor tips and tricks to help your artwork shine. From cozy winter scenes to playful holiday characters, you’ll have plenty of inspiration to make a card that’s uniquely you.
All supplies are included, so you can relax and enjoy the creative process. And when you’re done, you’ll receive a print-ready digital file of your finished card—easy to upload to any print house you choose. (Printing costs not included.)
Come paint, laugh, and get into the holiday spirit while making something heartfelt and handmade. Your festive masterpiece is waiting! ???
No experience? No problem! Join us for a joyful watercolor class where you’ll design and paint your very own Christmas card—perfect for sending warm wishes to family and friends this holiday season.
This class is fun for the whole family, whether you’re a first-time painter or a creative pro. I’ll guide you step-by-step, sharing my favorite watercolor tips and tricks to help your artwork shine. From cozy winter scenes to playful holiday characters, you’ll have plenty of inspiration to make a card that’s uniquely you.
All supplies are included, so you can relax and enjoy the creative process. And when you’re done, you’ll receive a print-ready digital file of your finished card—easy to upload to any print house you choose. (Printing costs not included.)
Come paint, laugh, and get into the holiday spirit while making something heartfelt and handmade. Your festive masterpiece is waiting! ???
BEGINNING WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS
PAINT A PUMPKIN
Apply Promo Code "Pumpkin2025"
for 20% off this workshop!
Apply Promo Code "Pumpkin2025"
for 20% off this workshop!
Have you ever wanted to learn watercolor painting but felt intimidated or just never found the time?
Now’s your chance!
As a Walt Disney Studios alumni artist, I will guide you step-by-step through the process of learning how to watercolor paint. With over 30 years of experience as a professional traditional and visual effects artist, I make learning something new stress-free with a fun and informative approach. I go slowly, explaining helpful tips and tricks along the way.
We’ll be getting into the fall spirit by painting a festive pumpkin! While enjoying the relaxing process of watercolor, we’ll be sitting outdoors in Old Town Plaza Square Park (weather permitting), listening to classical music, and savoring some appetizers.
Whether you’ve never painted before or you’re experienced and simply want to have fun painting a pumpkin, meeting new friends, or spending creative time with the ones you’ve invited—sign up and join the fun!
All supplies will be provided for use during class, and you’ll take home a finished painting by the end of the session! Options to purchase your own watercolor supplies will be available if you’d like to continue exploring this beautiful medium.
This class also makes a wonderful birthday gift—bring a friend and celebrate by relaxing and painting together!
There will also be raffle prizes, including my jewelry, art prints, and art supplies!
Sign up soon—spaces are limited!
See you there!
Saturday, November 15, 2025
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
58 Plaza Square, Suite G
Orange, CA 92866
$60 includes everything.
For questions and inquiries:
Sonserae Leese
Sonserae Designs
📧 [email protected]
📞 818-399-6270
Now’s your chance!
As a Walt Disney Studios alumni artist, I will guide you step-by-step through the process of learning how to watercolor paint. With over 30 years of experience as a professional traditional and visual effects artist, I make learning something new stress-free with a fun and informative approach. I go slowly, explaining helpful tips and tricks along the way.
We’ll be getting into the fall spirit by painting a festive pumpkin! While enjoying the relaxing process of watercolor, we’ll be sitting outdoors in Old Town Plaza Square Park (weather permitting), listening to classical music, and savoring some appetizers.
Whether you’ve never painted before or you’re experienced and simply want to have fun painting a pumpkin, meeting new friends, or spending creative time with the ones you’ve invited—sign up and join the fun!
All supplies will be provided for use during class, and you’ll take home a finished painting by the end of the session! Options to purchase your own watercolor supplies will be available if you’d like to continue exploring this beautiful medium.
This class also makes a wonderful birthday gift—bring a friend and celebrate by relaxing and painting together!
There will also be raffle prizes, including my jewelry, art prints, and art supplies!
Sign up soon—spaces are limited!
See you there!
Saturday, November 15, 2025
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
58 Plaza Square, Suite G
Orange, CA 92866
$60 includes everything.
For questions and inquiries:
Sonserae Leese
Sonserae Designs
📧 [email protected]
📞 818-399-6270
Sponsored by: BollywoodDancecentral.com
Unified School District Summer School
June 10-July 11, 2025
Four different art classes specifically created for 3 different age groups over 4 days. These classes were then repeated at 5 different schools in the Desert Sands Unified School District. We taught at Franklin, Lincoln, Van Buren, Hoover, and Jackson. Each class had an average to 100-140 students and I taught over 1000 at-risk students over a one month period. What an amazing experience and the kids loved the classes!!
Day 1: Coloring and Character Design Day
On this first day I did a presentation on the animated films I worked on for Disney, Sony and Nickelodeon. The kids were so excited to hear about it and see my demo reel clips. I then had them do their own character designs based on four of the characters of Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire. They cut out different eyes, nose and mouths and pasted them on the blank character faces. They could also draw in the facial features. I loved to see their creativity and excitement!
Day 2: Air Dry Clay Day
On this second day, the kids created various monsters and robots made from Air Dry Clay. They also were given the choice to create anything they wanted. Their creativity astounded me!
Day 3: Painted Rock Day
On this third day, the kids learned how to paint rocks into various characters and objects such as fruit, insects or animals. The older kids learned the dot painting technique as well.
Day 4: Origami Day
On this fourth day, the kids learned the history of Origami and made origami cats and dogs and the T-K kids made origami heart envelopes where they colored a picture and wrote a nice message inside.
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Pop Up Shop!
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Orange Art Walk
Saturday, March 23, 2024
1pm - 5pm
O Sea Restaurant
109 S Glassell St,
Orange, CA 92866
Private Bachelorette Party - Temecula, CA
Learn to Watercolor Painting Class
Paint a Pumpkin
Have you ever been interested in learning Watercolor but were intimidated or just didn't have time to learn it? Well, now is your chance!
Walt Disney Studios alumni artist, Sonserae Leese, will walk you through step-by-step on learning how to watercolor paint. She has over 30 years as a professional traditional and visual effects artist and takes the stress out of learning something new with her fun and informative approach to learning. She goes slowly, explaining tips and tricks along the way.
We will be getting into the Fall spirit and painting a festive pumpkin. While you are enjoying the process of watercolor, we will be sitting out in a beautiful courtyard, listening to classical music and enjoying some appetizers.
For those who haven't painted before or those who have experience and just want to have fun painting a pumpkin and meeting new friends...or having fun with the friends you've invited, sign up and let's have some fun creating!
All supplies will be provided for you to paint during the class time. You will be able to take home a finished painting by the end of class! Options to order your own painting supplies will be offered if you want to continue in the fun medium of watercolor.
This makes a great birthday gift so bring a friend and help them celebrate by having fun relaxing and painting.
I will have raffle prizes to give away of my jewelry, art prints, etc.!!!!
Sign up soon as spaces are limited!
See you there!!
Saturday, November 12, 2022
10:00am-12:00pm
3851 S Bear St,
Santa Ana, CA 92704
For questions and inquiries:
Sonserae Leese
[email protected]
818-399-6270
Walt Disney Studios alumni artist, Sonserae Leese, will walk you through step-by-step on learning how to watercolor paint. She has over 30 years as a professional traditional and visual effects artist and takes the stress out of learning something new with her fun and informative approach to learning. She goes slowly, explaining tips and tricks along the way.
We will be getting into the Fall spirit and painting a festive pumpkin. While you are enjoying the process of watercolor, we will be sitting out in a beautiful courtyard, listening to classical music and enjoying some appetizers.
For those who haven't painted before or those who have experience and just want to have fun painting a pumpkin and meeting new friends...or having fun with the friends you've invited, sign up and let's have some fun creating!
All supplies will be provided for you to paint during the class time. You will be able to take home a finished painting by the end of class! Options to order your own painting supplies will be offered if you want to continue in the fun medium of watercolor.
This makes a great birthday gift so bring a friend and help them celebrate by having fun relaxing and painting.
I will have raffle prizes to give away of my jewelry, art prints, etc.!!!!
Sign up soon as spaces are limited!
See you there!!
Saturday, November 12, 2022
10:00am-12:00pm
3851 S Bear St,
Santa Ana, CA 92704
For questions and inquiries:
Sonserae Leese
[email protected]
818-399-6270
Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Courses available from one day workshops to 5-6 weeks depending on the intensity of learning you desire. I take you step-by-step in creating, educating usage of tools, tricks and techniques to make a beautiful painting. Everyone is able to keep pace with the steps and you get to go home with a painting you painted are proud to hang on your wall. I am equipped to do both in-person workshops, home painting parties with supplies included or online workshops where I'm the host of your private painting party. Whatever you feel comfortable with.
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(COVID Compliant)
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Newport Beach, CA
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