Introduction to Watercolor - A Meditative Journey, Adults, Wednesdays 7-9 pm

Introduction to Watercolor - A Meditative Journey, Adults

Find your creative flow with our meditative exploration into the world of watercolor; ideal for adult students looking for an insightful introduction to a unique and beautiful medium. More delicate than oil or acrylic, watercolor helps you to slow down and stay present with its beautiful swirling pools of color. You'll learn all of theessential skills required to use watercolor with confidence while enjoying the process in a supportive small class environment.

If this is your first time picking up a brush, and you’d like to learn the fundamental aspects of developing a painting from concept to completion, we recommend joining ourIntroduction to Painting course. If you already have some painting experience or you’re just starting out and eager to engage your creativity with meditative yet skill focused exercises, this is the place for you! 

This course is continuously rolling, making each month unique and welcoming for continued learning. Students' interests and skill levels guide the curriculum each week, ensuring a tailored experience for all. No matter the direction or theme of the month, you're guaranteed to receive a solid technical understanding of the medium that ensures you can take your painting practice in any direction you choose.

This is a journey of exploration where you’ll be encouraged to engage your own creative voice and reflect on what inspires you.

There will not be an opportunity to make up for a missed class.

**Please click here to view and order your course materials from Blick’s. Sketchbooks may be found at better prices on Amazon **

Students are required to purchase their supplies prior to the first class. We recommend ordering online to guarantee the best price and availability. If something is out of stock, check Michaels, Jerry's Artarama, and Joann's. You are free to purchase in store or from a different websitehowever please do not purchase alternate brands of materials unless stated otherwise.

Course Materials

Watercolor Palette,

Winsor & Newton Cotman Compact 14 half pan set

 You may also use a personal set if you already have one you are familiar with. However, this set is recommended as it is very high quality with an excellent selection of colors at a very reasonable price.

Watercolor Sketchbook

Moleskin makes a good option. If you have an alternate brand of watercolor journal which you are comfortable with, you may use that instead.

Watercolor Paper

Arches Watercolor Pad - Cold Press 9” x 12”

Brushes

Princeton Neptune Series 4750 synthetic brushesorhigher grade in following sizes:

- Round in size 2, 6, & 10

- Mottler size 1” or larger

**Optional** Round in size 16

**Materials which are not included on the list above will be provided by our studio at no additional cost**

Course Syllabus - Each week will build upon the previous week's lessons. This is just an example as each month is adjusted for student skill and interests.

Week 1: Getting Acquainted

Week 2: Wet or Dry?

Week 3: Washes Part 1

Week 4: Washes Part 2

Instructor: Gretchen Ou @lushdesert 

If the class says "sold out", please check back soon -- dates are added periodically.