Class Information
Time to get ready for a spring of growth in your watercolor world. During these four-week sessions, we will explore the fascinating qualities of watercolor. At the beginning of the class, the instructor will begin with a demonstration that showcases the various techniques used in watercolor painting. Don’t worry if you’re new to this, as the instructor will provide personalized lessons on different tips and techniques to enhance your painting skills. Each week will focus on different subjects, including beautiful spring flowers, the mysterious underwater world, majestic splashing waves and a tranquil landscape with an old barn.
Supply List
Mix media DRAWING NOTEBOOK a must for class notes, to practice drawing and thumb nail sketches. WATER CONTAINERS, PENCIL, KNEADED ERASER, EXACTO KNIFE, VIVA PAPER TOWELS, SMALL MISTING SPRAY BOTTLE, SEA SPONGE, LIQUID MASK, and RESOURCE PHOTOS.
Watercolor Brushes: Sable, squirrel or synthetic or mix rounds sizes #12, 8, 6, and 4. #3 Rigger or liner brush, thin and long. Flat brushes 3/4 inch, 1″ and 2”. Mop Brushes- made with squirrel hair.
Watercolor paper: 100 % Cotton paper is best for watercolor painting. Arches 140 LB. white. 12″-16″ block-of watercolor paper is my go-to paper, best to learn on and usually you can wait for a 40% off sale. Stonehenge watercolor paper, Winsor Newton 140lb. paper, Kilimanjaro watercolor paper, Fabriano watercolor paper, Saunders Waterford watercolor paper, and Cezanne by Hahnemuhle.
Watercolor paints – Good Brands: Winsor Newton, WN Holbein, HN DaVinci, DV MaimeriBlu, MB Graham, GM Daniel Smith, DS Schmincke, SH Grumbacher, or GBR Sennelier.
Colors: Aureolin, Yellow Ochre, Alizarin Crimson, Permanent Rose, Dioxazine Purple, Green Gold, Burnt Sienna, Raw Sienna, Raw Umber, Burnt Umber, Payne’s Gray, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Phthalo Blue, Cerulean Blue.
Palette knife or old credit card