Description

Class on 04/19/2025 @ 10a – 4:30p, Instructor Michelle Myers

In this workshop you will learn the art of basic watercolor painting beginning with an abstract layer and get to know your supplies and equipment. You will learn may techniques to create textures, soft and hard edges and ways to fix paintings.

Supply List

Paper: I prefer Arches cold press sheets or blocks in 140 lb. if you use sheets, please also bring a hardboard and clips or masking tape to secure the paper. You may also use a good quality watercolor pad with 100% cotton. We’ll use 2 sheets, 10″ x 14″. (One sheet will be for practicing).

Brushes: I use larger round and flat brushes, please bring a variety so you can use them for different techniques. Rounds, small mop, #12 and #8 flat 1″ and a firm 1/4″ for softening edges.

Paints: I use higher grade paints such as Winsor Newton and Daniel Smith, but you can find less expensive brands such as Cotman that will also work. Here is a list of colors I have in my palette: Thalo Blue (Windsor Blue Red Shade) or Prussian Blue.

Other: Photo References of sunflowers or you can use the instructor’s photo. Plastic palette with large wells t hold and mix paints. Four small salsa cups with lids – clean. Masking fluid. Light Plywood or Gatorboard to hold paper if bought in sheets 11″ x 15″. Masking tape to secure paper to board. Water containers for cleaning out brushes. Spray Bottle. Bendable drinking straw. Hair dryer. Salt, plastic wrap, alcohol, tooth brush for textures. Pater towels or Kleenex. Sketchbook, pencil and kneaded eraser.

You can find most of the art supplies at the Art Department in Salem, Michaels Arts and Craft or Hobby Lobby, or purchase online at Cheap Joe’s or Blick Art Supplies. Other items can be found around the house.

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