"Washi Tape Wonders: Bringing Sea Turtles to Life" with Joan Moreau McKeever (July 29, 2026)
WASHI TAPE WONDERS: BRINGING SEA TURTLES TO LIFE
with Instructor Joan Moreau McKeever
NOTE:
A Percentage of the proceeds from this class will be donated to Sea Turtle Patrol!
WHEN:
Wednesday (10am to 3pm)
July 29, 2026
WHERE:
Art League Academy
(106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC)
Get ready to create something amazing with one of the most fun and forgiving art mediums out there! Washi tape—a beautifully versatile rice paper tape that's just sticky enough—comes in endless colors and patterns, making it perfect for crafting vibrant, textured artwork on virtually any surface.
Join local artist Joan Moreau McKeever for a playful, hands-on workshop where you'll discover how to layer, overlap, and arrange colorful washi tape to bring a stunning sea turtle to life. No painting or drawing experience needed—just your creativity and a willingness to experiment! Joan will guide you step-by-step as you build your sea turtle from the shell up, choosing patterns and colors that reflect your own style.
This is art without the pressure. Washi tape is forgiving, repositionable, and endlessly fun to work with. You'll learn techniques for creating depth, texture, and movement while enjoying the tactile satisfaction of peeling, placing, and designing. By the end of the day, you'll leave with a one-of-a-kind sea turtle masterpiece and a new artistic skill you can use for cards, journals, home décor, and more.
All materials provided—just bring your imagination! Whether you're a seasoned crafter or trying something completely new, this workshop promises creativity, color, and a whole lot of fun.
A Percentage of the proceeds from this workshop will be donated to Sea Turtle Patrol in conjunction with our special Sea Turtle collaborative art exhibit at Art League Academy from July 22 through July 30, 2025.
NOTE:
In addition to the registration fee, students should bring $10 cash to pay the instructor for materials, which will all be provided for you.
REFUND POLICY:
Ticket purchases to Art League of Hilton Head events are final. Credits or Refunds will not be given for missed or classes/workshops.
If a class or workshop is canceled by Art League of Hilton Head a full refund will be given.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | This class is GREAT for all levels of students! |
| Materials Included: | There is a $10 Materials Fee due in Cash for materials which will be provided by the instructor |
| Requirements: | PLEASE BRING $10 cash to pay the instructor for materials she will provide Photo References for inspiration (We will have a bunch available as well) QUESTIONS? Email: Academy@artleaguehhi.org. |
| Instructor: | Joan Moreau McKeever |
| Instructor Bio: |  JOAN MOREAU MCKEEVER'S formal artist training includes Wooster School of Art in Connecticut, Vancouver School of Art, Canada and University of Alaska. Additionally, she has taken numerous workshops offered locally in Bluffton, Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach, SC. Before moving to South Carolina, Joan ran two advertising agencies and was the Marketing and Advertising Director for a real estate and insurance company in CT. As a single mother, she went into real estate sales full time to support her two children. Since remarrying and then moving to South Carolina nine years ago, Joan has plunged back into the fine art world full time. She is a member of SOBA (Society of Bluffton Artists), Art League of Hilton Head Island, and the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA). Joan is also a member of the newly-formed South Carolina chapter of NAWA. Joan is an instructor at Art League Academy and has taught Abstracts from Realism to the Beaufort County teachers, washi taping techniques and the Zentangle art form to art students, and to the inmates at the Allendale Correctional Institution, SC. Joan has had several independent art shows locally, both at SOBA and the Art League, plus has shown her works in New York, Washington D.C., Savannah, and at the University of SC in Beaufort, SC. Joan's awards include 1st Place Pastel (and Peoples Choice, same painting),1st and 2nd Places Mixed Media, 3rd Place Acrylic, several Honorable Mentions, two awards from the National Association of Women Artists, NYC, and juried acceptance into 2021 and 2023 National Biennale art exhibits. |
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