WATERCOLOR
Beginner Watercolor
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Instructor: Carolyn Wilhelm
Date: Tuesdays, June 28 - July 26
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Wilhelm Studio (or nearby outdoors), Trout Lake
Cost: $100 per student (for 5 classes)
Ages: Adults and ages 13+ welcome
Prerequisites: No prior watercolor or art experience required
Sponsors: ArtSmart Trout Lake
Class size: The class is capped at 12 participants. If there are less than 5 participants, the class will be cancelled and refunded.
Refunds: No tuition refunds will be issued after June 20, 2022 (unless the entire class is cancelled due to low registration).
Covid Precautions: We will follow WA State and CDC guidelines.
Instructor: Carolyn Wilhelm
Date: Tuesdays, June 28 - July 26
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Wilhelm Studio (or nearby outdoors), Trout Lake
Cost: $100 per student (for 5 classes)
Ages: Adults and ages 13+ welcome
Prerequisites: No prior watercolor or art experience required
Sponsors: ArtSmart Trout Lake
Class size: The class is capped at 12 participants. If there are less than 5 participants, the class will be cancelled and refunded.
Refunds: No tuition refunds will be issued after June 20, 2022 (unless the entire class is cancelled due to low registration).
Covid Precautions: We will follow WA State and CDC guidelines.
About the Class:
Watercolors are magic! In this five class series, you’ll learn the basics: colors, light, brushes, papers, and the special possibilities that using water gives.
Carolyn creates a gentle environment—in her gorgeous studio—for you to explore, have fun, and express yourself in this beautiful medium. Each class builds on the last. The more you play with the watercolors, the more language you will gain to sing through your hands! Also, we will build a supportive community of beginners, where mistakes are welcome and achievements warmly noted.
Watercolors are magic! In this five class series, you’ll learn the basics: colors, light, brushes, papers, and the special possibilities that using water gives.
Carolyn creates a gentle environment—in her gorgeous studio—for you to explore, have fun, and express yourself in this beautiful medium. Each class builds on the last. The more you play with the watercolors, the more language you will gain to sing through your hands! Also, we will build a supportive community of beginners, where mistakes are welcome and achievements warmly noted.
About the Instructor
Carolyn Wilhelm MFA, M Div has extensive university-level teaching in the Portland area. She has been an exhibiting artist in watercolors, oils, portraiture, and fused glass for over 35 years, on both coasts.
What to Bring
- Watercolor paints, either a set of colors or individual tubes. In particular, include the following colors
- a cool red as well as scarlet
- a clean lemon yellow that is not too golden
- a middle and dark blue
- cyan, magenta, yellow for true secondary mixes (like in printing)
- Palette for holding paint, water, and mixing colors
- white plastic with indentations preferred and is sometimes included in the lid of the paint set
- a white dinner plate can work too
- Watercolor brushes, quality makes a difference but can also be spendy
- filbert
- flat in a variety of sizes
- Watercolor paper in inexpensive pad, 10"x12" or 12"x14", cold press (textured) or hot press (smooth)
- Paper towels, a roll or stack
- #2 pencil with non-greasy eraser
- Small hand mirror
The instructor will have a limited supply of paints, paper, and brushes for sale. You can also find supplies at:
- Local: Tokki Art Supply, Hood River. Bring the ArtSmart supply list and owner Janet will give you a discount.
- Online/Portland: Columbia Art Supply, Blick Art Materials, Michaels
After registration, the instructor will be available to answer questions about supplies.
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