ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
Dabble in Color is the esteemed provider of adult and children’s art classes, workshops, private parties, and team building sessions on the Treasure Coast. Since 2019, we’ve successfully taught hundreds of students to paint at exclusive venues including yacht clubs, botanical gardens, and country clubs. Our classes are available to everyone aged 5 to 105 years.
Building on six years of proven success, we expanded our reach in 2025 with a professional online painting membership. This carefully designed platform delivers the same quality instruction our in-person students receive - now accessible nationwide for just $8.88/month.
Our mission is to nurture the innate artistic abilities of each participant using professional techniques and materials while encouraging their unique creativity. Our art-degreed instructors are committed to allowing everyone to experience the transformative practice of artistic expression in a professional yet entertaining manner.
We prioritize creating a structured yet supportive learning environment that promotes genuine skill development. At Dabble in Color, artistic ability is not a prerequisite. Our focus is to help our guests experience the benefits of art in their lives, and our instruction caters to individuals with all levels of experience. Our designs are sophisticated, yet accessible, even for those without prior artistic training. We provide comprehensive step-by-step guidance on everything from mixing paint colors to advanced painting techniques. Each student is guaranteed to complete their artwork and leave feeling enriched, confident, and inspired.
Whether you join us in person at our exclusive Treasure Coast venues or learn from home with our online membership, you’ll receive the same quality instruction from art-degreed professionals. Our online members receive 6 carefully curated painting tutorials each month, complete with original tracers, detailed supply lists, and full video instruction - professional guidance on your schedule.
Dabble in Color provides a welcome escape, allowing you to unwind while discovering your artistic potential. Our classes are open to all, irrespective of prior training. Our instructors bring years of combined professional experience in fine arts and art education, with a passion for building community through creativity. We take immense pride in the quality of our work, our educational approach, and our supportive environment. We would be thrilled to help you explore artistic expression and create meaningful connections in the process.
Paint with us in person or online - either way, you’re receiving professional instruction from the Dabble in Color team.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?
Professional Artistry
Discover the difference of our distinctiveness – we stand apart as an independent small business, free from franchise ties. We have a collection of over 200 meticulously crafted, exclusive painting designs, most are a unique and original creation developed by our art-degreed instructors. Unlike franchise DIY projects that rely on mass-produced templates downloaded from paint party companies, most artwork in our collection is uniquely ours - reflecting professional artistic standards and thoughtful instruction design.
Now, these same original designs are available in our affordable online membership for just $8.88/month. Whether you paint with us in person at exclusive Treasure Coast venues or learn from home with our subscription, you’re receiving instruction on paintings you won’t find anywhere else.
Proven Teaching Methodology
Since 2019, we’ve refined our teaching approach through hundreds of successful workshops. Our step-by-step instructions are created entirely by us, using the skills our art degrees trained us for. We don’t just practice the painting and then repeat the process to you - we explain the reason behind each technique, helping you gain genuine artistic understanding not available from a repeated DIY process. This comprehensive approach allows us to guide you throughout the creative process so that you can produce your best work.
Our intentional instructional design ensures easy and enjoyable learning experiences, coupled with valuable painting techniques that build real artistic skills. Each tutorial is crafted to develop your confidence and capability with every brush stroke.
Accessible Excellence
Distinguishing ourselves from typical painting franchises, our uniqueness extends beyond the exclusive nature of our artworks. We go the extra mile by providing professional guidance and assistance throughout your creative journey. Should any challenges arise, our expertise in technique, paint color mixing, and issue correction ensures you complete a painting you can truly be proud of.
This same personalized support extends to our online members. Every video tutorial includes detailed instruction, problem-solving guidance, and professional techniques that help you succeed from your first brush stroke to your finished masterpiece. Our online membership represents exceptional value in professional art education - you receive complete instructional packages with videos, original tracers, supply lists, and expert technique guidance, all for just $8.88/month.
Professional Standards, Accessible Pricing
Our in-person workshops at exclusive venues have earned us a reputation for quality instruction in elevated environments. Our online membership extends that same professional standard to students everywhere without compromising on instruction quality or design originality. At $8.88/month - a fraction of what other painting subscriptions charge ($20-40/month) - you receive proven instruction from experienced, art-degreed teachers.
Comprehensive Support, Every Step
Whether you learn in person or online, you receive complete guidance: original tracers for every painting, detailed supply lists, professional technique demonstrations, and expert troubleshooting. Our commitment to your success means you’re never left guessing - we’re with you from blank canvas to finished artwork you’ll be proud to display.
DABBLE IN COLOR BY THE NUMBERS
✓ Established 2019
✓ 6+ years of teaching experience
✓ Hundreds of students taught successfully
✓ 200+ original painting designs
✓ Art-degreed professional instructors
✓ Trusted by exclusive Treasure Coast venues
✓ In-person workshops + affordable online membership
✓ $8.88/month - professional instruction, accessible pricing
MEET LAURA LUCAS - OWNER
Laura Lucas, the accomplished owner of Dabble In Color, LLC, embarked on an entrepreneurial venture after retiring early from her distinguished career at Gannett/USA Today in 2018. Driven by her passion for art and a desire to create accessible creative experiences, Laura established Dabble In Color with a clear vision: professional art instruction for everyone.
With extensive experience in media and communications, Laura brings a strategic mindset and exceptional talent for connecting with people to her role as owner of Dabble In Color. Drawing from her professional background, she leverages her expertise in marketing and customer engagement to develop innovative approaches that captivate participants and ensure their satisfaction.
Laura’s decision to open Dabble In Color reflects her entrepreneurial spirit and her belief in the transformative power of artistic expression. By providing a welcoming, professionally structured environment for individuals of all skill levels, she has successfully broken down barriers to artistic expression and made quality art instruction accessible to everyone.
In 2025, Laura expanded this mission by launching an affordable online painting membership at just $8.88/month. This platform brings the same professional instruction she offers at exclusive Treasure Coast venues to students nationwide - removing geographic and financial barriers while maintaining the high instructional standards that have made Dabble In Color successful.
Through Dabble In Color, Laura creates opportunities for individuals to tap into their creativity, develop genuine artistic skills, and connect with others in supportive settings. Whether students join her in person at prestigious venues like yacht clubs and botanical gardens, or learn from home through the online membership, Laura’s vision remains consistent: to foster community, inspire confidence, and help individuals embrace their artistic potential, regardless of their prior experience or perceived talent.
Since 2019, Laura has taught hundreds of students to paint successfully. Now, through her professional online platform, she’s making that proven, art-degree-backed instruction accessible to anyone with creativity and willingness to learn.