Beginning Watercolor Classes

Class Description

Beginning Watercolor Classes

Join I am teaching beginning watercolor two classes every Thursday at the Fremont Art Association located at 37697 Niles Blvd. in Fremont.

My goal in teaching is to make sure every person that comes to a two hour session has fun and feels like they accomplished something during our class. I try to meet my students where they are, all levels are welcome. From brand new beginners and up. I will often provide a traceable outline so that new students can spend less time drawing and more time painting!

I teach various techniques such as washes, wet into wet, and dry brush. We discuss color theory, color mixing, and ways to approach different compositions. And more importantly, I want students to come away with a finished product they are proud to show off!

For more information or to sign up for the class, please check out the direct link to Beginning Watercolor on the FAA website. There you can see details about the materials list, class times, and any important notices regarding class schedules.

Materials List

This is a suggested list. Paint colors vary by brand.

Setup

Plastic table covering (a cut-up plastic party tablecloth works well)

Palette

Airtight plastic watercolor palette with 16–18+ wells and a lid — Example (Mijello, ~$11)

Brushes

Round brush, size #12 or #14, Princeton or similar
Quill brush, size 7 or 9, or a 3/4" mop brush
Lifting brush — 1/2" soft grip, golden taklon
Avoid brushes labeled for acrylic — they don't hold water well
Individual brushes are usually a better buy than a full set, since you likely won't need everything in it

Paint

Watercolor paints in tubes
Colors needed: lemon yellow, a warm yellow (like new gamboge), burnt sienna, orange, red (pyrrole red, vermillian) alizarin crimson (or another red), sap green, purple, cobalt blue, ultramarine blue, cerulean blue, payne's gray
Student grade: Winsor & Newton "Cotman"
Professional grade: Daniel Smith or Winsor & Newton