VIRTUAL:  The Best Paintings Can Come from Dogs*

Susan Giannantonio

Monday afternoons

February 3, 10, 17, 24

1:30 - 3:30pm

$120 members/$160 non-members

*Dogs = old failed paintings. Bring it on! Dig out your old sketchbooks, paintings that aren’t quite successful or even your miserable fails and join us as we jump right in with mixed media and nothing to lose! This is a fantastic way to experiment, let go and try some unconventional, unique, and experimental techniques. You’ll be surprised how a bit of play and embellishment can make a painting sing!

Links to a video recording of each session will be provided, should you miss a class or want to review a session. Links remain available for 120 days.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Supplies:

All supplies on this list are suggestions but it is not necessary to have them all. Perhaps you’d like to try some new materials?

• Old paintings, sketches, experiments. May be any medium, any substrate.
  
• Gesso or white acrylic paint or, if you’re working in watercolor, Doc Martin’s Bleedproof white and/or black
  
• Black permanent pen(s)/marker(s)
  
• Acrylic pens such as Posca
  
• Collage papers & ephemera
  
• Gel or Matte Medium or PVA glue for gluing
  
• Variety of markers, pens, pencils
  
• Variety of acrylic or gouache paints
  
• • Metallic paints or markers if you’d like 
  • Newspaper or craft paper 
    
    
    

VIRTUAL: Basics of Impressionism Applied to Beautiful Landscapes of France

Jean-François Arnaud

Wednesday mornings

February 5, 12, 19, 26

10:00am - 12:00pm

$120 members/$160 non-members

Four Lessons:

Lesson 1:
The goal is to master the basics of watercolor. Together, we will paint a small, miniature landscape, applying the foundational techniques I will have demonstrated. The two-hour session is divided into two parts.
In the first hour, I will teach you the basic techniques and walk you through my process. In the second hour, we will paint together, incorporating Impressionist principles into watercolor. Our objective is to prepare for the next three lessons, focusing on painting the light, not the details.

Lesson 2 :
A quintessential feature of the French landscape is its small Mediterranean harbors, adorned with charming boats that float and reflect on the serene waters. Together, we will paint a maritime scene—a picturesque harbor—offering the perfect opportunity to delve into the transparency of water.

Lesson 3 :
Do you love Van Gogh? We will set up our easels in the very spot where Vincent van Gogh once placed his. Together, we will paint a landscape of Arles, the city where Vincent was at his most prolific.

Lesson 4 :
A French village?
Yes, but which one?
The most famous ones are often the most painted, but have you heard of Mourèze? A charming, ancient village, little-known and tucked away in a remote location. Its access may be challenging, but the reward is immense when you finally arrive and its unique architecture unfolds before your eyes!
I can only hope you will enjoy painting it as much as I cherish the experience

Links to a video recording of each session will be provided, should you miss a class or want to review a session. Links remain available for 120 days.

Level:, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List:

• 100% Cotton paper (such as Arches): I use the 140lb. cold press paper by BAOHONG
  
• A table easel or a wooden board, anything that will let us put an angle to our stretched paper
• A bunch brushes, natural and synthetics: come with all your brushes!
  
• Masking tape to stretch our paper
  
• Bucket of water
  
• Absorbing paper
  
• Graphite pen and eraser

Colors :

• royal blue sennelier
  
• Red cadmium winsor and newton
  
• Yellow cadmium winsor and newton
  
• Indigo blue sennelier
  
• Quinachridone sienna daniel smith
  
• Cobalt green
  
• Cobalt turquoise light
• Petal blue
• Gouache: Titanium white extrafine
  

Reference photos for use in class. Please print these out or plan to use in class on a separate device.

1 Castle

2 Harbor

3 Bridge

4  Mourèze

#watercolorworkshop #paintthelight #watercolor #sketchingwithwatercolor

Watercolor Portraiture for Beginners Workshop

Dr. Mohammad Bhatti

Saturday and Sunda

Feb 22 & 23

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

$170 Tuition/$150 members

• How to observe and sketch facial features with accuracy.
• Essential watercolor techniques like washes, blending, and layering.
• Tips for capturing expressions and bringing life to your portraits.
• The basics of color mixing and creating skin tones.

Through step-by-step guidance and plenty of hands-on practice, you’ll gain the confidence to create expressive and vibrant watercolor portraits. No prior experience is needed — just bring your enthusiasm and creativity!

Supplies

Graphite Pencils: HB, 2B (preferable)

Watercolor brushes : natural squirrel hair/soft synthetic )

Watercolor paint of your choice, pallet,

140 Lb arches ¼ size paper

Light weight Drawing Board

Eraser – masking tape.

Note: Bring a few good quality close-up photos/prints (6x6 inches) of your choice as reference photos.

Introduction to Watercolor

Katherine Rodgers

Six Tuesday evenings

Feb 25, Mar 4, 18, 25

April 1, 8

6:00 - 9:00pm

$310 Regular Tuition

$250 Members

Starting at the very beginning, this introduction to watercolor course will go over brushes, paper types, the use of water, negative space, glazing, types of washes, composition strategies, color mixing, and more. Using a limited palette, learn the basics of watercolor painting and develop your own personal painting style in a small group setting. Katherine will teach you shadows, form, and the principles of art.

Supply list

Find Your Path

Carla Gauthier

Thursday Mornings

Feb 27, Mar 6, 13, & 20

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$220 Tuition/$180 members

Do you want to push your painting, define your style, and create a body of work that is cohesive and personal? This will be a student-driven class, with more of a coaching/critique vibe, helping each artist work towards a simple goal – to find their “path” whether it be realistic or abstract, portraits, landscapes, still-life based….. whatever it is that inspires you. This class is not a “how-to” class. We will discuss concepts, artistic principles, techniques, color schemes that will help each artist regardless of their style and subject and often paint together to learn a new technique. Ideally, we become a consistent group, whose input is varied and meaningful. The idea is that you will focus on a subject and approach to carry your ideas forward in a connected way. Work outside class is essential.

Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List: 

Please bring regular watercolor supplies, palette, brushes, paper, paper towels, pencil, eraser, sponges, water sprayer etc.

Be prepared to paint outside of class, so that we can critique during class time and keep your painting goals on track.

Find Your Path

Carla Gauthier

Thursday Afternoons

Feb 27, Mar 6, 13, & 20

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

$220 Tuition/$180 members

Do you want to push your painting, define your style, and create a body of work that is cohesive and personal? This will be a student-driven class, with more of a coaching/critique vibe, helping each artist work towards a simple goal – to find their “path” whether it be realistic or abstract, portraits, landscapes, still-life based….. whatever it is that inspires you. This class is not a “how-to” class. We will discuss concepts, artistic principles, techniques, color schemes that will help each artist regardless of their style and subject and often paint together to learn a new technique. Ideally, we become a consistent group, whose input is varied and meaningful. The idea is that you will focus on a subject and approach to carry your ideas forward in a connected way. Work outside class is essential.

Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List: 

Please bring regular watercolor supplies, palette, brushes, paper, paper towels, pencil, eraser, sponges, water sprayer etc.

Be prepared to paint outside of class, so that we can critique during class time and keep your painting goals on track.

Plein Air for Members

Alla Adams, Coordinator

Monday, March 3

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Piers 19 to 21, Galveston

Additional information regarding meeting location, etc. will be emailed to those who register before the event.

This Plein Air event will focus on boats.

Join us for a plein air painting event at Piers 19 to 21 in Galveston and immerse yourself in the beauty of this historic area, where the charm of beautiful boats, shimmering waters, pelicans, and bustling dockside life come alive! This plein air painting event is perfect for artists of all levels who want to capture the vibrant colors, textures, and atmosphere of this iconic location. Bring your easel, brushes, and creative spirit!

Click the link for a suggested supply list:  Plein Air - Supply List.docx

Below are some helpful YouTube video demos to practice at home before going to this event on location. With YouTube videos, I usually first watch the entire demo to see the result and make notes of important points. Then, I start the video again and paint along. I like the convenience of YouTube demos that can be paused, and so I can paint and learn at my pace.

I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – painting boats in Plein Air!

Watercolor Demonstration – How to Paint Boats, Water and Reflections #2 by Tim Wilmot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1sQaRl1lgI&list=PLaZG5_7kmMRjRWwAx-0Ju9vDfUizXa41H&index=1

How to Paint Boats in Watercolor – Harbor Scene Easy for Beginners by Tim Wilmot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbNJX77Z2Do&list=PLaZG5_7kmMRjRWwAx-0Ju9vDfUizXa41H&index=4

Watercolor Demonstration – How to Paint Boats, Water and Reflections #7 by Tim Wilmot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNq8FXdVIS4&list=PLaZG5_7kmMRjRWwAx-0Ju9vDfUizXa41H&index=6

Secrets of Paining Watercolor Outdoors by Andy Evansen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYNWmOZTTpU

Virtual Demo, Lighthouse Plein Air Festival by Vladislav Yeliseyev

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDd8pCh2Vdg

How to Paint Watercolor Landscape Painting by Joseph Zbukvic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gpth9P7diOo

How to Paint Many Boats in a Seascape: Step by Step Process of Painting a Complex Scene by Ina Xi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vFGbp9BkFM

VIRTUAL:  The Best Paintings Can Come from Dogs*

Susan Giannantonio

Monday afternoons

March 3, 10, 17, 24

1:30 - 3:30pm

$120 members/$160 non-members

*Dogs = old failed paintings. Bring it on! Dig out your old sketchbooks, paintings that aren’t quite successful or even your miserable fails and join us as we jump right in with mixed media and nothing to lose! This is a fantastic way to experiment, let go and try some unconventional, unique, and experimental techniques. You’ll be surprised how a bit of play and embellishment can make a painting sing!

Links to a video recording of each session will be provided, should you miss a class or want to review a session. Links remain available for 120 days.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Supplies:

All supplies on this list are suggestions but it is not necessary to have them all. Perhaps you’d like to try some new materials?

• Old paintings, sketches, experiments. May be any medium, any substrate.
  
• Gesso or white acrylic paint or, if you’re working in watercolor, Doc Martin’s Bleedproof white and/or black
  
• Black permanent pen(s)/marker(s)
  
• Acrylic pens such as Posca
  
• Collage papers & ephemera
  
• Gel or Matte Medium or PVA glue for gluing
  
• Variety of markers, pens, pencils
  
• Variety of acrylic or gouache paints
  
• • Metallic paints or markers if you’d like 
  • Newspaper or craft paper 
    
    
    

Watercolor Interiors

Joanie Hughes

One Day Workshop

Tuesday, March 4

10 am- 4 pm

$85 Regular Tuition

$75 Member Tuition

Explore the beauty of your favorite spaces with watercolor! In this class, you’ll learn how to paint cozy house interiors, capturing cherished rooms and the items that make them special. Through the use of middle values in watercolor, we’ll emphasize the main elements of your composition to create depth, mood, and emotion.

Discover techniques for layering washes, balancing light and shadow, and using color to bring your favorite spaces to life. Whether it’s a favorite chair, a sunny window, or the warmth of a kitchen corner, this class will help you tell a story through art while honing your watercolor skills.

SUPPLY LIST

PAPER:  Canson XL watercolor tablet  9X12, 140lb, 30 pages

BRUSHES:  Simply Simmons  #3 and #10

PAINT:  Watercolor paint      red, yellow, blue

Gouache small tube Titanium White 0.6 fl.oz

PRO Artist tape

Ruler

Stephen Zhang 4-Day Workshop

Expressive Watercolor Portraits Based on a Solid Foundation 

March 8-11, 2025

9 am - 4 pm

Registration opens on Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Members $500, Non-Members $550

Join Stephen Zhang as he teaches an exciting four-day workshop focused on capturing the lively essence of portrait subjects in watercolor. Titled “Expressive Watercolor Portrait Based on Solid Foundation," this workshop will guide students through creating dynamic portraits, combining structured technique with spontaneous brushwork. Artists will explore both detailed and sketchy approaches, practicing the balance between control and free-flowing expression.

Stephen’s teaching style emphasizes mastering the fundamentals while encouraging creative experimentation. This workshop is perfect for artists seeking to bring their portraits to life through vibrant, expressive brushstrokes, while still maintaining a strong foundation. Expect hands-on practice and thoughtful feedback that will help you unlock new artistic possibilities.

Stephen Zhang is an award-winning watercolor artist and designer. He is currently an assistant professor at University of North Texas. His creative exploration has spanned across a broad range of projects and collaborations. His watercolor paintings have been exhibited internationally in shows such as the American Watercolor Society, Watercolor USA, Chinese National Art Exhibition, Art Olympia in Japan, and the US Embassy in Equatorial Guinea. In workshops, Stephen works with artists on both fundamentals and creative expression through thoughtful process and insightful feedback.

Cancellation Policy for Major Workshops:

Refunds must be requested in writing at least 3 weeks prior to the start of Workshop. A $100 administrative fee will be charged and reduced from the refund amount. If a refund is requested in writing later than 3 weeks prior to the start of Workshop, no refund will be given. However, if the seat is filled with another enrollment, the late refund request may be considered for refund, less the $100 administrative fee. 

Plein Air for Members

Alla Adams, Coordinator

Saturday, March 15

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mercer Botanical Gardens and Arboretum

Additional information regarding meeting location, etc. will be emailed to those who register before the event.

This Plein Air event will focus on nature scenes, flowers, and ponds.

Join us for a plein air painting event at Mercer Botanical Gardens and Arboretum and immerse in the tranquil beauty of nature. We will capture the stunning scenes of vibrant flowers, majestic trees, serene ponds, and lush greenery. With endless inspiration around every corner, this is your chance to bring the magic of nature to life through art. Bring your easel, brushes, and creative spirit for a day of artistic exploration and connection with nature!

This Plein Air event will focus on nature scenes, flowers, and ponds.

Click the link for a suggested supply list:  Plein Air - Supply List.docx

Below are some helpful YouTube video demos to practice at home before going to this event on location. With YouTube videos, I usually first watch the entire demo to see the result and make notes of important points. Then, I start the video again and paint along. I like the convenience of YouTube demos that can be paused, and so I can paint and learn at my pace.

I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – nature scenes, flowers, and ponds in Plein Air!

Painting Realistic Water Lily with Watercolor by Yin Creative Studio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJBcYtWNG2A

Impressionistic Watercolor – Water Lily Pond by Lenka Corcoran

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyhRYUedG_0

Waterlilies Watercolor Lesson by Karlyn Holman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE04gV1WkuA

Botanical Garden Watercolor Painting Process by Noelle Curtis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=uDdMeSyJM1A&t=1s

Watercolor Painting: Brooklyn Botanic Garden by Andrew Chang

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfln6FTRCyk

Portrait Drawing

Myke Venable

Two Week Class

March 18 & 25

9 am - 12 pm

$110 Tuition/$90 Members 

Drawing portraits can be rewarding when the right techniques are applied.  This two-day class will focus on the basics of portrait drawing with the use of graphite pencils.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List: 
*Paper: Canson 9" x 12" in. 70 lb. Smooth surface

*Graphite Pencils:  2H, 2B

*Pencil Sharpener: Staedtler

*Eraser:  Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser (White or Pink)

*Eraser Caps:  Pentel Hi-Polymer Eraser Caps 10 pack

*Eraser: FACTIS BM2 Eraser

#drawing #mykevenable #portraits

Watercolor Landscape Painting

Dr. Mohammad Bhatti

Tuesday Mornings

Mar 18, 25, Apr 1, 8

9:00 pm - Noon pm

$220 Tuition/$180 members

Discover the beauty of painting landscapes in watercolor while mastering the core elements of technique, color, and value. In this course, you will learn how to capture the essence of natural scenes, from sweeping vistas to tranquil countryside, with a focus on creating depth, atmosphere, and realistic light.

In this class, you will:

• Explore Essential Techniques: Learn foundational watercolor techniques like washes, wet-on-wet, and layering to create vibrant landscapes with fluidity and texture.
• Master Color Theory: Understand how to mix and layer colors to bring life to your landscapes, from rich skies to lush greenery, and learn how to create harmonious color palettes that evoke mood and time of day.
• Understand the Power of Value: Learn how to use light and dark values to create depth, contrast, and volume in your landscapes, ensuring your paintings have dimension and a sense of space.
• Paint with Purpose: Focus on translating your vision of a landscape onto paper with an emphasis on composition, focal points, and balance.

Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate artist, this class will provide you with the skills and confidence to bring your landscape paintings to life through thoughtful technique, color harmony, and dynamic value. Join us and transform your landscapes into stunning works of art!

Supplies:

Graphite Pencils: HB, 2B (preferable)

Watercolor brushes : natural squirrel hair/soft synthetic )

Watercolor paint of your choice, pallet,

140 Lb arches ¼ size paper

Light weight Drawing Board

Eraser – masking tape

Note: Bring a few good quality rural photos/prints (6x6 inches) of your choice as reference photos

Shrimp Boat

Les McDonald

Weekend Workshop

March 22 & 23

9:30 am- 3:30 pm

$170 Regular Tuition

$150 Member Tuition

Award winning artist, Les McDonald, will show students how to paint a Shrimp Boat.  All levels invited to attend.  Reference image is in the downloadable supply list below so you can pre-sketch the image.  He will have his projector in case you need to sketch it in class.

There will be some masking on the boat and pier and pilings. We will use a “Ruling Pen” on the straight lines.

The reflections in the water will be a wet-on-wet application.

If you have a triangle, bring it. Les will show how to do the rigging lines on the boat.

Here is the supply list:

McDonald, Les - Shrimpboat Supply List.doc

Watercolor Blue Jay

Mei Chang

One Day Workshop

Thursday, March 27

10:00 am- 4:00 pm

$85 Regular Tuition

$75 Member Tuition

This watercolor workshop will teach students a step-by-step painting of a blue jay in watercolor, including exercises to help you better understand materials and techniques for blending transparent watercolors and using your brushes. You are invited to explore the world of watercolor and most of all, have fun!

For beginners and intermediate painters.

Please bring regular watercolor supplies, brushes, paper, paints, palette, paper towels, pencil, eraser, sponges, water sprayer etc.

Brushes: #4, #6, #8 and #10 Round brushes; #4 and #6 Flat Shader brushes.

Paper: Watercolor Block, 140 lbs. Cold Pressed. Arches paper is preferred, but any good quality watercolor block is OK.

Paints: Any professional quality tube watercolors.

Palette: A white plastic palette for paint and mixing area.

Paper Towels:Water control and clean up.

Pencil (2B) & Eraser

Water Bucket

Graphite Transfer-Paper: Tracing Drawing.

Knife: Butter knife.

Beginning Watercolor

Fred Kingwill

Weekend Workshop

March 29 & 30

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

$170 Tuition/$150 members

Learn to paint with watercolor!  

This workshop will provide an overview of the watercolor medium, including numerous exercises to help you better understand materials, brush strokes, composition, glazing, saving whites, and some of the magic associated with transparent watercolors.  Critiques are not part of this beginning watercolor class.  You are invited to explore the world of watercolor and most of all, have fun!

Beginners/Intermediate students

Supply List:  Kingwill - Supply List 2023.pdf

Find Your Path

Carla Gauthier

Thursday Afternoons

Apr 3, 10, 17, 24

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

$220 Tuition/$180 members

Do you want to push your painting, define your style, and create a body of work that is cohesive and personal? This will be a student-driven class, with more of a coaching/critique vibe, helping each artist work towards a simple goal – to find their “path” whether it be realistic or abstract, portraits, landscapes, still-life based….. whatever it is that inspires you. This class is not a “how-to” class. We will discuss concepts, artistic principles, techniques, color schemes that will help each artist regardless of their style and subject and often paint together to learn a new technique. Ideally, we become a consistent group, whose input is varied and meaningful. The idea is that you will focus on a subject and approach to carry your ideas forward in a connected way. Work outside class is essential.

Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List: 

Please bring regular watercolor supplies, palette, brushes, paper, paper towels, pencil, eraser, sponges, water sprayer etc.

Be prepared to paint outside of class, so that we can critique during class time and keep your painting goals on track.

Plein Air for Members

Alla Adams, Coordinator

Saturday, April 5

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cullen Sculpture Garden

Calumet Street

Houston, TX 77004

Additional information regarding meeting location, etc. will be emailed to those who register before the event.

This Plein Air event will focus on painting a sculpture in an outdoor setting.

Join us for an inspiring day of art and creativity at the Cullen Sculpture Garden, where contemporary sculptures and lush landscaping create the perfect setting for plein air painting. Surrounded by iconic works of art and the serene beauty of this outdoor space, artists of all skill levels are invited to capture the interplay of form, light, and nature. Bring your favorite painting materials and let the harmonious blend of art and nature spark your imagination!

Click the link for a suggested supply list:  Plein Air - Supply List.docx

Below are some helpful YouTube video demos to practice at home before going to this event on location. With YouTube videos, I usually first watch the entire demo to see the result and make notes of important points. Then, I start the video again and paint along. I like the convenience of YouTube demos that can be paused, and so I can paint and learn at my pace.

I hope you enjoy practicing in advance and are excited about our topic – painting an open-air artwork in Plein Air!

Watercolor Glazing Technique by Liron Yanconsky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1CZSbWk1fTQ&t=0s

Watercolor Painting Tips and Techniques: Sculpture by Achintya Hazra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=C_6XAzmFSik&t=0s

How to Paint a Statute Bust in Watercolor by Paint Basket

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHkOmSZRK-8

Expressive Watercolor painting Tutorial: Stone Sculpture by Gee Massam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ZDFAANLRM0c&t=0m23s

Getting the Right Contrast in Watercolor: Angel Statue by Liron Yanconsky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74C8A1Ya29s

Sacred Geometry

Myke Venable

Two Week Class

April 8 & 15

9 am - 12 pm

$110 Tuition/$90 Members 

Drawing portraits can be rewarding when the right techniques are applied.  This two-day class will focus on the basics of portrait drawing with the use of graphite pencils.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Supply List: 
*Paper: Canson 9" x 12" in. 70 lb. Smooth surface

*Graphite Pencils:  2H, 2B

*Pencil Sharpener: Staedtler

*Eraser:  Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser (White or Pink)

*Eraser Caps:  Pentel Hi-Polymer Eraser Caps 10 pack

*Eraser: FACTIS BM2 Eraser

#drawing #mykevenable #portraits

Chinese Brush painting Technique; Hibiscus in Detailed style

Peihong Endris

Two-Day Workshop

Saturday & Sunday

April 12 & 13

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

$170 Regular Tuition

$150 WAS-H Members Tuition

Students will learn the Gong Bi style of Hibiscus, Gong Bi is based on lines work, are inherent colors, which are gorgons, calm, bright, and elegant, with a unified tone. Each technique is demonstrated by the instructor. Students will receive individual attention adapted to their particular skill level and interests.

Student Supplies Needed:

Brushes:  2 small combo brush, one detailed or pointed brush, 1 medium hard bristled brush.

Paper: non-absorbency rice paper. (Teacher will provide it if you don’t have it.)  

Surface to tape painting to:  15” X 20” or large wooden or plastic corrugated sheet.

A roll of masking tape.

A set of 18 tubes of Chinese Marie’s watercolors.  

A pallet or used dishes for mixing colors.

A bottle of Sumi-e ink. (if your Marie’s watercolor sets have a tube of black color this will work instead of ink)

Roll of paper towels

Watercolor Portraiture for Beginners

Dr. Mohammad Bhatti

Tuesday Afternoons

Apr 15, 22, 29 and May 6

1 pm - 4 pm

$220 Tuition/$180 members

• How to observe and sketch facial features with accuracy.
• Essential watercolor techniques like washes, blending, and layering.
• Tips for capturing expressions and bringing life to your portraits.
• The basics of color mixing and creating skin tones.

Through step-by-step guidance and plenty of hands-on practice, you’ll gain the confidence to create expressive and vibrant watercolor portraits. No prior experience is needed — just bring your enthusiasm and creativity!

Supplies

Graphite Pencils: HB, 2B (preferable)

Watercolor brushes : natural squirrel hair/soft synthetic )

Watercolor paint of your choice, pallet,

140 Lb arches ¼ size paper

Light weight Drawing Board

Eraser – masking tape.

Note: Bring a few good quality close-up photos/prints (6x6 inches) of your choice as reference photos.

Reflect and Refine

Katherine Rodgers

Four Tuesday evenings

April 15, 22, 29, May 6

6:00 - 9:00pm

$220 Regular Tuition

$180 Members

Take time to reflect on your artwork and analyze the feedback you receive from the instructor and peers.  This course will help you identify strengths and weaknesses in your paintings and use this information to refine your technique and style. Continually challenging yourself to grow as an artist, this class aims to introduce students to the principles of composition and provide them with the necessary skills to analyze and critique artwork effectively.

Through practical exercises, demos, and discussions, students will develop a critical eye to evaluate and provide constructive feedback on artwork. Class begins with a group critique setting on what the student is currently working on.  The class will then move to simple exercises using a set-up still life in the classroom to warm up with quick drawings or loose paintings. Experimenting and try new things is key to progression in your process and style development as an artist – it's an essential part of the creative process! 

Please email the instructor: Katherinerodgersfineart@gmail.com with any questions.  Please bring your watercolor supplies or use this list as a guide -

Watercolor Skills: Basics, Color Mixing, and Paint Techniques

Linda Vanek

Two Week Class

Friday, April 18 & 25

1 pm - 4 pm

$110 Tuition/$90 Members 

Get off to a great start! Whether you are new to watercolor or needing to refresh your skills, this fun class starts with watercolor basics, & progresses to mixing beautiful luminous colors & neutrals, creating interesting textures, and fine tuning your painting techniques with flat & round brushes, and completing a painting! Personal instruction is available for each artist at their level of experience during class.

Great for Beginners and also for Intermediate level artists or anyone who wants to refresh their color knowledge, painting skills & techniques.

Supply List: Paints:

(Texas Art Supply or Amazon, etc.).

Daniel Smith Watercolor Paints: The Essentials Set: (6) colors listed:

Hansa Yellow Light, Quinacridone Rose, and Phthalo Blue (GS), and three warm primary colors: New Gamboge, Pyrrol Scarlet, and French Ultramarine.

If you have another paint manufacturer, such as Holbein, or Winsor Newton, that is fine. If possible, please do not purchase student grade paints.

Watercolor brushes: Round size, #12 and #6 are suggestions.

Flat brushes: ½” or 1” size suggested

Watercolor paper: Arches 140 lb. Cold Press paper size: 22” x 30” One sheet

Spray bottle

Sponge and paper towels

Watercolor Palette for mixing paints