Wednesdays, October 29 - November 19, 1:00 - 3:00 PM - 4 Sessions *
Bring Your Vision to Life in Watercolor!
PAINT what YOU want to paint in this FUN 4 week class! Students will work individually on their own watercolor paintings. Instruction on all aspects of the painting process, drawing, color mixing, composition, watercolor techniques and more. Class is for beginner to advanced painters. Students must bring photos and reference materials for their paintings.
LEVEL
Any
SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE
- reference materials, light box, a few extra palettes with paint and brushes
SUPPLIES TO BRING
Reference materials for their paintings
Watercolor Paints - M. Graham, Da Vinci, Daniel Smith, Winsor and Newton, Cheap Joe’s American Journey (brands recommended)
- ultramarine blue
- cerulean blue or cobalt blue
- cadmium yellow medium
- gamboge yellow (want yellow orange color some brands look brownish)
- cadmium red
- alizarin crimson
- sap green
- burnt sienna
- raw sienna
Arches 140# paper cold press watercolor paper (9 x 12 inch sheet size works well)
WC Paint Brushes: synthetic or golden taklon, short handle
- Round #10 or brush
- Round #2 brush for detail
- Flat 1 inch brush
Palette (Folding Palette works well)
Board (12 x 16 or larger, this is to tape watercolor paper to)
Masking Tape
Pencil
Kneaded Eraser
Cups/containers for water
Paper Towels
Blow Dryer
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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Pam McLaughlin is a Colorado watercolor painter, photographer and author.
Pam's paintings have been in numerous exhibitions including the International American Watercolor Society’s Exhibition in New York City and are featured in the Spring 2023 edition of the Art of Watercolor Magazine (49th Issue).
For the past 15 years, Pam has taught watercolor. She is presently on the faculty at the Art Students League of Denver and teaches at the Arvada Center for the Arts.
QUESTIONS
Please direct questions to Pam at Watercolorsplash@gmail.com.
* NOTE: Though the classes are listed as lasting from 1-3 pm, students are welcome to arrive earlier as early as 12:00 pm to work on their projects beforehand or get warmed up for creating with Pam. Doors close at 3:30.
