X 2023-A2 - NEW! Beginner Watercolor Painting with Sue Lichacz

Beginner Watercolor Painting with Sue Lichacz

April 18th-May 23rd 1:30pm -4:00pm 6 weeks

Facebook Page: fb.me/Fiddlestickswatercolorart

Class Description:

If you are new to watercolor, this is the class for you! We will begin by discussing how to navigate the world of watercolor supplies with suggestions on what to purchase for class and beyond. Instruction will include the basics, from mixing the correct consistency of paint to exploring various techniques such as wet on wet, wet on dry and how additives like salt, alcohol, plastic wrap, sponges, and cotton balls create interesting effects in your paintings. Being able to draw is NOT a requirement for being successful at watercolor painting! Those who are comfortable drawing and sketching are encouraged to do so, but the instructor will introduce students to several transfer methods such as the use of graphite paper, Saral, and a light box. Demonstrations will be part of each class. Students will complete a painting during this course of instruction. Come join us and let the fun begin!

Supplies: The first class will include a discussion on supplies to assist students in making informed decisions on their future purchases. A few items can be purchased in advance so we can do a little painting during the first session:

1. Inexpensive 9x12 Cold Press Watercolor paper such as Strathmore spiral bound Visual Journal or Strathmore 400 series wired pad (brown cover). This paper will be used for practice only. *We'll have a discussion during the first class about the advantages of quality, 100% cotton paper and the choices available before starting a painting during session 3. (For those of you who would prefer to get everything at once, a 9x12 or 8x10 [Not 7x10] block of Arches 140 pound Cold Press is an excellent choice. The best price will be online for $32-$38).

2. A set of good, student grade watercolor paint in tubes, such as a Winsor Newton Cotman set of 10 or 12 tubes (these sets often come with a small, sealable palette which serves as a great starter). Grumbacher Academy & Turner (a bit more opaque) sets are also fine as starters. Contact the Instructor before you make an alternate selection. * Instructor prefers watercolor paint tubes, NOT 1/2 pans. Low quality paint such as Marie's or Artists Loft are not recommended.

3. A sealable watercolor palette. The Instructor recommends the Masterson Aqua-Pro Watercolor palette (with 32 paint wells and large mixing areas...around $22 online at Jerry's Artarama, Dick Blick or Amazon ) or the Mijello Fusion Palette (this is a more compact palette with 18 paint wells and a removable mixing tray....best price is usually Amazon for around $13). *If your tube paint set came with a palette....it will be perfect to get you started.

4. Watercolor Round Brush (always short handled) size 8 or 10. Creative Mark Beste Taklon brushes (from Jerry's Artarama) are a good, inexpensive starter. Also recommended are Princeton Aqua Elite or Princeton Neptune, and Silver Brush Black Velvet.

5. Pencil

6. Vanish Eraser & kneaded eraser

7. Small Spray/Spritzer bottle (available in the "watercolor" isle at Jerry's Artarama)

8. Water container (wonton soup takeout discards work great!)

9. Roll of Paper towels (White/no prints)

10. Kleenex tissues

Suggestions on where to purchase supplies:

Local: Jerry's Artarama (join & always get 10% off), Michaels, Hobby Lobby.

Online: Jerry's Artarama, Cheap Joe's, Dick Blick, Amazon.

Contact for Questions: Lichaczbeach@cox.net

Supporter Tuition - Immediately qualify for Supporter Tuition with a donation of $50 or more.

Refund Policy: https://www.artcentervb.org/classpolicies.html
(Please read refund policy. If your refund qualifies email Ally Cassorla create@artcentervb.org to request.)