GULFPORT WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Paint the Orange Grove: A Teen Watercolor Contest at TrainTastic! Railroad Museum
A hands-on, beginner-friendly two-hour workshop where teens paint scenes from the museum’s Orange Grove layout and can enter a judged contest.
Paint the Orange Grove: A Teen Watercolor Contest at TrainTastic! Railroad Museum.
In a relaxed room at TrainTastic! Railroad Museum in Gulfport, teens gather around the museum’s Orange Grove layout to translate miniature tracks and citrus trees into watercolor scenes—guided, material-ready, and geared toward building confidence in a low-pressure setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Enter the Teen Art Contest
Participants who finish a piece can enter their work in the Teen Art Contest; more details are provided on the day of the workshop and entries are accepted for a $5 fee.
Cash and Gift-Card Awards
The contest recognizes 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners with cash and gift card prizes, giving participants an extra incentive to polish their watercolor compositions.
Short, Focused, Hands-On
The workshop condenses instruction and studio time into a concise session that lets teens practice watercolor techniques on a specific museum scene and leave with basic materials to continue creating at home.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
Over two relaxed hours, instructors guide teens through composing and painting a watercolor scene inspired by the Orange Grove layout—mixing brief demonstrations with hands-on time, encouragement, and access to basic materials to take home.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and who it doesn't.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring ideas and inspiration for your scene; the workshop provides hands-on time and basic materials to use during the session and to take home.
Participants receive guided instruction and access to basic watercolor materials provided by the museum for both in-session use and to take home.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who is eligible to attend?
The event is for teens; the workshop is designed specifically around teen participants.
Do I need prior painting experience?
No experience is required—teens are encouraged to bring ideas and learn basic watercolor techniques during the session.
When does the workshop run?
The workshop runs from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Is there a cost to attend the workshop?
The art workshop itself is free thanks to a partnership with the Gulf Coast Art Association; contest entry has a separate $5 fee.
Can I enter my finished piece in a contest?
Yes—participants may enter completed work in the Teen Art Contest; more entry details are provided at the workshop and entries require a $5 fee.
What are the contest prizes?
The contest awards 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners with cash and gift card prizes.