A-217 The Science of Watercolor (SP25)

Registration deadline:  April 25

Ages 16+

Watercolor is a luminous, challenging, and rewarding medium.  Its apparent unpredictability can be both intriguing and frustrating; but there is a science behind the magic! Come study watercolor physics and learn valuable techniques and work individually with the instructor to develop your practice. All levels welcome.

Instructor: Saige Runyan

Dates: Fridays 5/2 - 6/6

6 sessions 

Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Materials:

The following materials are suggestions, and do not need to be followed to the letter. Bring what you have. This is also a decent starting kit for watercolor painting in general.

I recommend shopping online at Blick Art Materials, Cheap Joe's Art Stuff, or Jerry's Artarama, as they will have the best prices. Alternatively, you should be able to find these supplies on Amazon or at any art supply store.

Feel free to contact the art center if you have questions.

• Large round watercolor brush (such as size 12).
• Medium round watercolor brush (such as size 8).
• Small round watercolor brush (such as size 2).
• Cold or rough press watercolor paper, preferably 100% cotton. Although it can be pricey, quality watercolor paper will make wash control significantly easier. I usually use Arches cold press 140 lb paper. For the best value, purchase in full sheets (22"x30") and I can show you how to tear it down to the desired size.
• Watercolor mixing palette.
• Water jar. I often use a cleaned-out pasta sauce jar.
• Pencil and eraser.
• 1" roll of masking or painter's tape.
• Watercolor paint in at least the primary colors (red, blue, and yellow). Pans work just fine, but tubes provide more paint for the price, and may be squeezed into empty pans to dry. For example:
• • Indian Yellow (a warm yellow)
  • Pyrrol Scarlet (a warm red)
  • Cobalt Blue (a neutral blue)

For examples of appropriate materials, click here.

Click here to purchase a watercolor kit!

Cancellation Policy: Registrations may be cancelled up to seven days before the start of class by contacting the office. Cancellation of this class will result in a $25 cancellation fee, to be deducted from the refund amount.