Understanding Watercolors Workshop / July 19

WHEN: 1-day workshop / Saturday, July 19 from 10 AM-1 PM

AGES: Adults, 18+

DESCRIPTION: Learn to work with watercolors! With guidance from Claire Reed, students will learn introductory painting techniques, discuss watercolor supplies, and gain a stronger understanding of composition so they can become a more confident painter altogether. Students will bring a small object from home to use as their subject as they work to improve their observational painting skills and study an object from life. Lessons will include capturing light, building up layers and washes, and playing with stylized techniques to make each student’s work unique.

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner + above

LOCATION: Downstairs classroom

TUITION: $50 for non-members / $45 for current CAC members, enter code CACMEMBER at checkout to receive 10% member discount

SUPPLIES: Students are expected to bring the following supplies:

• Watercolor paint tubes – burnt sienna, ultraviolet, yellow light, orange deep, rose, cerulean, green, yellow ochre, raw umber, Indian red

  • Other options: Winsor & Newton paint set , Blick brand

• Watercolor palette

  • Mr Pen palette recommended

• Watercolor brushes – round size 1, 2, 6 & flat size 12 (Blick or Princeton synthetic sable watercolor brushes recommended) 

  • Can purchase individual brushes from Amazon, Michaels, or Blick

  • Can purchase a set

• Two water containers

  • Can be a recycled cup or glass jar

• Reference object and/or image to use as subject

A downloadable PDF of the Supply List can be found here