“Cheap Joe’s has been fortunate to have Sterling Edwards teach watercolor classes in our studio for several years. He’s a most sought after instructor whose classes fill rapidly. Sterling has a reputation for being not only a talented painter, but a compassionate, encouraging teacher. As well as teaching by demonstration, each student receives ample one-on-one instruction time to make certain that no one is “left behind”. Students enjoy his keen sense of humor, down to earth style and kind attention to their individual degree of expertise. He’s definitely one of our favorites”.  

Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff 

Boone, NC 
 

“I have facilitated workshops in Kentucky for 15 years and Sterling Edwards’ workshop was one of the best we have ever had. He was more than eager to share all of his creative wisdom and was helpful and patient with both beginner and the advanced student. His many demos were inspiring, his personality was charming, his teaching style was relaxed and enjoyable and everyone can’t wait to have him return again soon. It was a real treat!” 

Sue Hinkebein 

Director of Education, Kentucky Watercolor Society  
 

“Sterling Edwards is an exceptionally accomplished watercolor workshop instructor. His workshops have been met with overwhelming success for the last six years in Ontario. In addition to his wonderful paintings, he has a relaxed and friendly approach in his teaching style. Sterling truly enjoys sharing his ideas and talent with people and is very respected by everyone. I most highly recommend Sterling Edwards as a workshop instructor and have no doubt that you will be pleased”.   

Marilyn Mercer 

Canadian Workshops Coordinator 
 

“The Sterling Edwards workshop in Conception Bay South, Newfoundland was a truly incredible experience for all who participated. He fit into our group like he had always known us. We had a ball! His skill as an artist and teacher is phenomenal. By the end of the week we had all learned so much and were so motivated that nobody wanted to leave, not even Sterling. We are really looking forward to the next workshop. If you have an opportunity to participate in any of his workshops, don’t hesitate. 

  
Velma Boudreau 

Newfoundland Workshops Coordinator 
 

“Sterling has offered many workshops over the last five years for us through Jerry’s Artarama. He is also one of our handpicked artists that teach at our annual four-day trade show: Art of the Carolinas.  He is an excellent artist, inspiring instructor, and just all around great guy. He’s very easy to work with, positive in his approach with the students, and makes it easy for them to get started. He has that something about him, a charisma that just works. I highly recommendSterling Edwards as a workshop artist. You’ll be delighted!”    

Sharon DiGuillo 

Workshops Coordinator, Jerry’s Artarama 
 

“I have conducted four very successful Canadian workshops for Sterling Edwards. He teaches with simplicity and clarity reaching out to students of all skill levels. Sterling puts everyone at ease with his wonderful sense of humor”.  

Boni Jaworski 

Canadian Workshops Coordinator, Deep River, Ontario

“Thank you so much for coming to the southern Oregon coast and conducting a watercolor workshop. I have co-hosted or hosted six watercolor workshops in our area and yours has been the easiest, most comprehensive and a whole lot of fun. 

Foremost, you are an excellent and inspiring artist. Your lessons are well organized and easy to understand. Your demonstrations are beautifully rendered and, again easy to understand. You are patient and accessible with all students and give thoughtful praise and suggestions for their works. The cement that holds all of this together and makes for an incredible workshop is your personal touch…your great sense of humor, your love of painting, and your delight in teaching workshops. You bring a part of yourself to your teaching with your wonderful, sometimes thoughtful, but also very humorous stories. You put all of the participants at ease which is so important in a learning situation. It was a wonderful experience for all of us.”  

Gloria Sevey, 

Curry Arts Association, Gold Beach, Oregon