Blue Hour Watercolor Workshops

Blue Hour Watercolor Workshops Hi, I’m Kiely—the artist and instructor behind Blue Hour Art.

Inspired by the quiet moments between day and night, Blue Hour Watercolor Workshops offers calm evening classes that invite reflection, exploration, and creative pause. I’m a wife, mother, and lifelong art lover with an Associate’s in the Arts, a Bachelor’s in Graphic Design & Media Arts, and I’m currently completing my Master’s in Art History and Visual Culture. I’m passionate about creating calm

, approachable art experiences that invite people to slow down, explore process, and reconnect with creativity.

One of my favorite things about these workshops is that no two paintings ever look the same 🎨Even when everyone starts w...
05/17/2026

One of my favorite things about these workshops is that no two paintings ever look the same 🎨

Even when everyone starts with the same idea, each person brings their own style, colors, and creativity — and it’s so fun to watch that unfold 💙

Lately, I’ve been meeting so many people through community classes who leave asking:
👉 “When is your next class?”
👉 “Can I host one of these?”

The answer is yes — and I’d love to bring a workshop to you.

If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign 🌙
Let’s plan a calm, creative evening together.

🌼🎨 Today's daffodil watercolor class at the West Des Moines Public Library was such a creative and joyful morning 💙I abs...
05/16/2026

🌼🎨 Today's daffodil watercolor class at the West Des Moines Public Library was such a creative and joyful morning 💙

I absolutely loved seeing some familiar faces return for another class — it means so much watching people continue to explore watercolor and grow more confident each time 🌙✨

This beginner-friendly group picked up watercolor techniques so quickly and truly dove right in with creativity, color, and personality. Seeing everyone’s finished 4x4 framed daffodils come together was incredibly rewarding 🎨🖼

Congratulations as well to the raffle winner, Alli Albright who took home a hand-painted succulent bookmark and a copy of People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry 📚🌿

A huge thank you to the West Des Moines Public Library for continuing to support local art and creative community programming. I truly hope I’ll be able to keep returning to host more watercolor workshops together 💙

🌼🎨 Tomorrow’s watercolor class at the West Des Moines Public Library is going to be such a fun morning!We’ll be painting...
05/16/2026

🌼🎨 Tomorrow’s watercolor class at the West Des Moines Public Library is going to be such a fun morning!

We’ll be painting cheerful daffodils on 4x4 watercolor paper and finishing each piece in a frame of your choice 💙✨

As a little extra fun, I’ll also be doing a raffle during class! One participant will win:

🌿 A hand-painted succulent watercolor bookmark
📚 A copy of People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry

I can’t wait for another relaxing class filled with creativity, conversation, and watercolor 🌙🎨

See everyone tomorrow! 💙

05/13/2026

Tonight’s class was small, quiet, and honestly really special 💙🎨 Granger Parks & Recreation

05/12/2026

🎨💙 See you TOMORROW night! Blue Hour Watercolor Workshop (Session #1) 💙🎨

We can’t wait to welcome everyone tomorrow (May 12) for our first Blue Hour Watercolor Workshop at the Granger Community Center!

🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
👧👦 Ages 7+
✨ We’ll be creating Blue Hour–inspired watercolor pieces—think calm evening tones—plus laminated bookmarks and/or a framed 4x4 mini painting.
✅ All supplies + instruction provided
• Beginner-friendly • Small group setting

Missed registration for the May session? There’s still time to register for June: https://secure.rec1.com/IA/granger-ia/catalog

Hi everyone 🤍 I wanted to take a moment to reintroduce myselfI’m Kiely — the artist behind Blue Hour Watercolor Workshop...
05/10/2026

Hi everyone 🤍 I wanted to take a moment to reintroduce myself

I’m Kiely — the artist behind Blue Hour Watercolor Workshops 🎨🌙

What started as a simple love for watercolor has turned into something really special — helping people slow down, try something new, and create something they’re proud of (even if they’ve never picked up a paintbrush before).

I’ve had the chance to teach in libraries, community centers, and in people’s homes, and one of my favorite things is watching that moment when someone says, “Wait… I actually love this.” 💙

If you’ve ever thought about trying watercolor or hosting something a little different for a group, I’d love to connect with you.

Calm creative evenings, brought to you.

🌼✨ FULL CLASS ✨🌼I’m so excited to share that my upcoming watercolor workshop at the West Des Moines Public Library is of...
05/07/2026

🌼✨ FULL CLASS ✨🌼

I’m so excited to share that my upcoming watercolor workshop at the West Des Moines Public Library is officially FULL 💙

Thank you so much to everyone who signed up — I can’t wait to spend the evening painting cheerful daffodils together and helping participants create their own framed 4x4 watercolor pieces 🎨🖼

Seeing this community continue to support local art and creative experiences truly means the world to me 🌙

If you missed this class, I still have a few spots available for my upcoming family-friendly watercolor class (ages 7+) in Granger on May 12th at 6 PM 🍭✨

We’ll be learning watercolor basics while painting colorful summer popsicles, and each participant will take home their artwork in a frame of their choice 💙

🎨 $20 per person
🎨 All materials included
🎨 Registration closes tomorrow night at 11:59 PM
Register here: Granger Parks & Recreation
https://secure.rec1.com/IA/granger-ia/catalog
I’d love to paint with you! ✨

🎨Last chance to register Granger! 🎨Registration for my upcoming family-friendly watercolor class (ages 7+) closes tomorr...
05/07/2026

🎨Last chance to register Granger! 🎨
Registration for my upcoming family-friendly watercolor class (ages 7+) closes tomorrow night at 11:59 PM 💙
Join me on May 12th at 6:00 PM for a fun beginner-friendly evening where we’ll learn watercolor basics and paint colorful summer popsicles together 🌞✨
Each participant will:�🎨 Learn foundational watercolor techniques�🖌 Create their own 4x4 popsicle painting�🖼 Take their artwork home in a frame of their choice
💙 $20 per person�💙 All materials included�💙 No experience needed
This class is designed to be relaxed, creative, and approachable for both kids and adults 🌙
Spots are limited and registration closes tomorrow night!
Register here: 👉
https://secure.rec1.com/IA/granger-ia/catalog
🍉✨

05/04/2026

🎨👀 Sneak Peek: What we’re creating this month at Blue Hour Watercolor Workshop! 👀🎨

✨ You’ll create:
📌 Laminated watercolor bookmarks and/or a framed 4x4 mini painting

What to expect:
🖌️ Step-by-step watercolor basics
🎨 Guided project (no experience needed!)
👥 Small group setting
✅ All supplies + instruction provided

👩‍🎨 Instructor: Kiely Frazier Merrill

📅 Upcoming Sessions (6:00–8:00 PM):

May 12 — $20 per person (special rate!)
June 9 — $25 per person

👉 Register here: https://secure.rec1.com/IA/granger-ia/catalog

Come unwind, paint, and take home something you’ll actually use or display! 💙🖼️

Thinking about hosting a craft night but not sure where to start? 🎨💙I promise — it’s easier than you think.Here’s how it...
05/03/2026

Thinking about hosting a craft night but not sure where to start? 🎨💙

I promise — it’s easier than you think.

Here’s how it works:

✨ You invite your group (8–12 people is perfect)
✨ I bring all the materials
✨ I guide everyone step-by-step
✨ Everyone leaves with something they created themselves

No experience needed. No prep on your end. Just a relaxed, creative evening with your people.

Perfect for:
👯 Girls’ nights
📚 Book clubs
🎉 Birthdays
💐 Just because

If you’ve been looking for something a little different (and low stress), this is it 💙

Message me anytime — I’d love to help you plan something special.

05/03/2026

🌸✨ A meaningful way to celebrate Mother’s Day ✨🌸

If you’re looking for something a little different this year, I have a few limited openings left for in-home watercolor workshops leading up to Mother’s Day 🎨💙

Imagine a relaxed, creative evening with your favorite people — painting, laughing, and creating something beautiful together 🌙

Whether you’re celebrating your mom, hosting a girls’ night, or planning something special, I bring everything needed and guide your group step-by-step — no experience required ✨

💐 Perfect for small gatherings
🎨 All materials included
💙 Calm, beginner-friendly experience

Spots are limited and filling quickly — I’d love to help you plan something special 💙

👉 Send me a message to reserve your date

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Des Moines, IA

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Tuesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 2pm - 8:30pm
Sunday 2pm - 8:30pm

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