226-Beginner Watercolor

Learn to paint with watercolor - a medium known for its translucence and ability to portray light. This class will cover the materials and tools commonly used, basic techniques in painting with watercolor, and combine these skills to complete a finished painting. The materials list, will be discussed In depth during the first class. Please purchase the supplies on the links to either Dick Blick or Jerry’s Artarama prior to the first class. The materials list contains more information about these links. This class is ideal for those who have never painted with watercolors and those wanting a refresher of the basics.


Special Notes

Note on Health & Safety Policy:

COVID-19 vaccinations are suggested but not required.
Mask wearing is suggested but not required. 


All students must comply with the Health and Safety Policies and Procedures found on The Center's website. There will be no refunds for students removed from class for failure to observe The Center’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

In the event of a closure due to the COVID-19 virus, this class will move online using ZOOM. There will be no refunds or credits for classes that were scheduled to take place on-site but were moved to an online format for health and safety purposes.

About the Instructor

Wendy Hallstrom

Wendy is an instructor at Hunterdon Art Museum and the Center for Contemporary Art in western New Jersey, where she teaches both adults and children in various media. Wendy's primary mediums are watercolor and acrylics. She writes icons in egg tempera in the Russian tradition and contemporary icons in acrylic. Her work has been displayed in juried shows and is in several private collections. In addition to painting, Wendy has mastered the craft of Pysanky, Ukrainian egg decorating, and teaches this ancient technique throughout the Western NJ and Philadelphia region.

REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS

Class Details

April 27 - June 01, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Days: Thursday

Tuition: $210

Member Tuition: N/A

Location: The Center for Contemporary Art

Semester: Spring 2023

Level: Adult - Beginner

Instructor: Wendy Hallstrom

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