Watercolor Made Easy – Creating Textures (ages 13+)

This workshop will cover the three methods of watercolor application – washes, glazes, and wet-into-wet techniques.  Time will also be spent exploring various techniques to create textural effects that add detail and expression to paintings.  There will be lecture time and ample hands-on instruction.  Students will produce several small paintings utilizing the above methods of color application.  During the workshop students will:

• Learn the three basic methods of watercolor application
• Explore various techniques to produce textural effects (lifting, spattering, drybrush, salt, sponging)
• Understand how to “save the white” of your paper
• Learn how to avoid backwashes
• Produce several small paintings utilizing the above techniques

Supply list: Supplies can be rented from the instructor with prior notice for a $35 fee or students may bring their own.  Email Shirley at [email protected].

Brushes:

• Medium size flat or wash brush
• Small flat brush
• Small and large rounds

Suggested Paints or Equivalent:

• Alizarin Crimson
• Cadmium Red
• New Gamboge or Yellow Ochre
• Lemon Yellow
• French Ultramarine Blue
• Cerulean Blue
• Viridian
• Optional: Payne’s Grey, Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna

Watercolor Paper:

• 4 sheets of 9×11”; 140, 200, or 300lb cold pressed watercolor paper. Extra paper for practice.
• 140 lb paper should be stretched prior to workshop.

Misc.

• Water container
• Paper towels
• Soft pencil for sketching
• Kneaded eraser
• Ruler (optional)
• Old toothbrush
• Natural sponge
• Salt
• Palette for mixing paint

Please note: this class is hosted onsite in our classroom. If you are joining us for onsite programming, we ask that you adhere to signage and procedures posted on our campus. Face masks are requested at all times inside the Alliance building and galleries. Class size is limited, so register today to ensure your spot to create with us!