308-Introduction to Watercolor

Learn how to paint using the luminosity and transparency that only watercolors can offer. This class will teach you how to develop proportion and create structure with the under-drawing, as well as how to approach watercolor with greater control using beaded washes and varying brushstrokes. To better understand color theory, students will learn how to find the right color through layering paint rather than mixing. (This class will use photographs as reference.)
All students must comply with the 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 Policies and Procedures.

This class will be taking place virtually via Zoom. Instructions on how to join the class will be sent a day prior to class start date.

Special Notes

This class will be taking place online using ZOOM. Instructions on how to access the class will be sent the Friday before the class start date.

All students must comply with the 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 Policies and Procedures.

Materials

  • Watercolor paints (tubes preferable)
  • Jar for water
  • Paper towels
  • 140lb (or higher) cold press Arches watercolor paper
  • Practice watercolor paper pad
  • Drawing board (unless you are using a watercolor block-pad)
  • pH neutral masking tape (preferably black) - tape not needed if you are using a watercolor block-pad
  • Brushes: 4 sizes of rounds (Sable, Squirrel, or a synthetic blend of sable or squirrel)
  • 1 scrubber brush
  • Palette with deep wells
  • Something to control amount of water used (such as a syringe or eyedropper)
  • HB or #2 pencil
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Reference photos to paint from

About the Instructor

Margaret Fanning

BFA in Painting, Savannah College of Art and Design. Has exhibited internationally and her art can be found in private collections throughout the U.S. She has won multiple awards including the Alexander Portfolio Award and the NJ Chapter of the American Artists Professional League Traditional Realism Award.

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Class Details

August 15 - September 05, 01:00 pm - 03:30 pm

Days: Tuesday

Tuition: $155

Member Tuition: $130

Location: The Center for Contemporary Art

Semester: Summer 2023

Level: Adult (Beginner)

Instructor: Margaret Fanning