Limit: 16 students, ages 16 and up.

‍Revel in the transparent quality of watercolor and techniques for employing watercolor basics. Learn to apply these techniques in painting, based on an umbrella concept of “seasons.” The instructor will guide students through the painting process based on the theme of the four changing seasons of the year, but advanced painters may want to create imagery based on seasons of aging or sports or other cyclical patterns in life. All participants are asked to brainstorm in advance on imagery related to the theme and possible reference materials to use in class. All levels.

Materials Fee: $30 (for those who would like to purchase a materials kit from the instructor). Materials kit includes

• Synthetic Watercolor Brushes: (to take home with you)
  - 10” round brush
  - 1” flat brush
• Watercolor Paints:
  - Tubes of basic colors will be provided from which students can take paint needed for their in-class palettes.
• Watercolor Paper:
  - (1) sheet of 18”x24” Cold Pressed 140 lb. Arches watercolor paper.

Instead of purchasing the kit, students may bring (suggested online sources - Blick Art Materials or Michael's):

• Professional Watercolor Brushes: (brush hairs can be natural or synthetic, but not bristle brushes). NOTE: Instructor can supply some brushes for those who need them, but they will be used brushes. Some suggested inexpensive brands: Princeton Select Synthetic Round
  - (1) 10” round brush
  - (1) wash brush, ¾” or 1” flat brush
  
• Watercolor Paints: (suggested brands – Winsor Newton, including Cotman series, Grumbacher, van Gogh, M. Graham & Co., Daniel Smith)
  Tube transparent watercolors. These are suggested colors (or equivalent colors that might go by a different name of certain brands)
  - Basic Colors: Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light Hue or Aureolin Yellow, Yellow Ochre or Raw Sienna, Cadmium Red Light Hue, Alizarin Crimson Hue or Rose Madder, Violet, Sap Green, Permanent Green Light, Burnt Sienna.
  - Optional Colors: Quinacridone Gold, Windsor Blue or Turquoise, Viridian Green

• Watercolor Paper: At least (1) full sheet of 22”x 30” or 18”x24” Cold Pressed 140 lb. (or 200 lb.) watercolor paper. If bringing a pad of watercolor paper, minimum size should be 18”x 24.” Suggested brand: Arches or Canson.

Optional Colors: .

ALL students should bring:

• Pencils
• kneaded eraser
• palette (can be sturdy paper plate or foam core tray)
• water cup
• paper towels
• masking tape
• scissors
• lightweight board big enough for attaching watercolor paper of 11”x22’’ size.