utilizes both the expertise of the performing artists who visit the Watercolor Cafe on regular basis, and the energy and enthusiasm of the aspiring musicians, singers, and songwriters who have found a home here.

To date, artists who have performed here and who have hosted individual workshops include Ellis Paul, Steve Forbert, Susan Werner, David Roth, Cliff Eberhardt. John Gorka, Vance Gilbert, Sloan Wainwright, Slaid Cleaves, David Wilcox, Marshall Crenshaw and many others.

The workshops are generally held on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon when the visiting artist is scheduled to perform that night as part of the Watercolor Cafe's "Folk Poet" Series. The workshop day, and the fee, includes lunch at the Watercolor Cafe at 2:30pm, the workshop itself from 3:30-6:30pm, and the performance at 8pm. The workshops are held at the Larchmont Music Academy, across the street from the Watercolor Cafe.

The format of the workshop is decided by the visiting artist in conjunction with a facilitator, who is also a songwriter of note. Participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments, as well as notebooks and recording devices. There is usually a give and take where participants are free to present their own work, although there is no requirement that they do so. There is no particular skill level required, and workshops are open to people of all ages.