Local artist
and co-owner of the ecolodge, Heleen Cornet is available to host
watercolor workshops for individuals as well as groups. Each workshop
covers an individual subject such as composition, complementary
colors, transparent colors and opaque colors. The workshops are held on Saturday mornings and the duration is about two hours. Materials are provided. The cost is $25 per person. There is a discount for groups.
Born in Holland, Heleen came to the Netherlands Antilles in 1975,
since then she has taught in Bonaire, Curacao, Sint Maarten and
Saba. Since 1986 she has been working as a full-time artist and
her work has been in many international shows. Heleen has also
published books "Saban Cottages" with watercolors of
the Saban houses and "Echoes of the Past" about the
history of Sint Eustatius with watercolors of the historical buildings.
She did the mural in the Sacred Heart Church in the Bottom and
has illustrated several children's books.
For more info about Heleen have a look at her website: www.heleencornet.com.