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November 14, 2025
Introduction to Watercolor: Foundations in Flow and Color
Learn the essential techniques, tools, and creative joy of painting with watercolor.
Curious about watercolor but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly class is the perfect introduction to one of the most beautiful and expressive painting mediums.
We’ll take the mystery out of materials and techniques so you can build a strong, confident foundation. Whether you're brand new to painting or just new to watercolor, you’ll leave this class with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration to begin your own creative journey.
What You’ll Learn:
- Watercolor Supplies 101
Understand the differences between paper types, brush shapes, paint quality, and palettes—and how to choose what works best for you. - Setting Up Your Workspace
Learn how to organize your palette, manage water-to-paint ratios, and create a stress-free painting environment. - Foundational Watercolor Techniques
- Color mixing and how to keep your colors vibrant
- Flat washes and graded washes
- Creating soft and hard edges
- Layering with transparency
- Adding texture with salt, sponges, dry brush, and more
- Lifting and correcting mistakes
Each week, you’ll build on your skills with simple, enjoyable exercises and small projects designed to reinforce what you've learned. Expect hands-on demos, helpful tips, and plenty of time to experiment and ask questions.
Who This Class Is For:
- Total beginners with no prior painting experience
- Artists from other mediums looking to explore watercolor
- Anyone who wants to build skills step-by-step in a relaxed, supportive environment
By the End of the Class, You’ll Be Able To:
- Choose and use the right watercolor materials with confidence
- Understand how water, pigment, and paper interact
- Paint with control and intentional looseness
- Begin creating your own watercolor studies and simple compositions
Two sessions offered in the Fall. Each session is 7 two hour classes. Register either for the August 29th or the October 31st session.
Session 1: Begins on August 29, continues..... September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 24
Session 2: Begins on October 31, continues.... November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12, 19