Watercolor for Beginners

Thursdays, January 14 – February 11 / 1 – 4 pm

Learn the skills used in creating beautiful paintings using translucent watercolors.Beginners will learn the basics of pallet set up, color mixing and a range of watercolor techniques including washes, dry brush work and “special effects.”

Supply List:

• Watercolors: Cobalt Blue, Phthalo Blue, Lemon Yellow, Alizarin Crimson, Magenta, Sap Green, New Gamboge, Yellow Ochre. (Cotman or Van Gogh is fine; Windsor Newton is excellent)
• Plastic studio pallet with at least 10 paint wells
• 2 HB Pencils
• Watercolor Brushes: #6 & #10 Round (Silver/Black brand is recommended and available at Nevada Fine Arts)
• Pad of Arches 140# cold press watercolor paper. (Single pieces can be purchased from the instructor during class for $2 each).  We will use approximately four sheets.
• Roll of paper towels
• 2 Plastic water containers.
• Additional watercolor supplies (paints, brushes, etc) are welcome but not necessary.

Please mail questions to carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net
All supplies area available at Nevada Fine Arts

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels