Winter in the Sierra: Watercolor Workshop
Saturday, December 1 / 10 am – 4 pm
Students will enjoy learning techniques to painting snow and reflections while creating a soft watercolor snow scene. Students will explore the properties of watercolor while experimenting with impressionistic watercolor effects. All levels are welcome, but this class is ideal for the beginner. To learn more about the art and artist, visit www.dlauren.net
Instructor: Dana Childs
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels
Supply list:
Preferred palette is Frank Web — if you want to use a white ceramic dinner plate that works as well. Small palettes are problematic, but come in handy for in the field or backpacking, etc.
Paints – tubed watercolors (Grumbacher, Academy, Daniel Smith, Holbein or Windsor Newton’s Finest is preferred)
- Permanent Rose
- Ultramarine Blue
- Antwerp Blue (sub = Prussian Blue)
- Raw Sienna
- Burnt Umber
- Cadmium Yellow
Brushes: 1-inch square sable or sablette, #8 round sable or sablette (and a #4 round if you are into detail)
140 lb cold press paper (prefer Arches, other’s ok. Canson student grade is ok-I would avoid other brands personally)
Two water buckets (one large and one yogurt sized)
1 flat household sponge – (no soap)
Pencils, kneaded eraser
Paper towels and tissue
Palette rental and medium paper (student grade) available for $8
Just the palette? $6 – MUST RESERVE IN ADVANCE OF THE CLASS
For questions about supplies, please contact Dana at tfa.create@gmail.com
