Introduction to Watercolor

Katherine Rodgers

Five-Week Class

May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23

6 pm - 9 pm, Tuesday evenings

Tuition $325 Regular / $270

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

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Find Your Path

Carla Gauthier

Four-Week Class

June 4, 11, 18, 25 

9 am - 12 pm, Thursday MORNINGS

Tuition Non-Members $220 / $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.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Find Your Path

Carla Gauthier

Four-Week Class

June 4, 11, 18, 25 

1 pm - 4 pm, Thursday AFTERNOONS

Tuition Non-Members $220 / $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.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Fundamentals of Watercolor

Dr. Mohammad Bhatti

Four-Week Class

June 5, 12, 19, 26

Friday afternoons

1 pm - 4 pm

Tuition $260 Regular / $220 Members

Learn the fundamentals of watercolor in this beginner-friendly class! Learn essential techniques including water control, color mixing, and creating washes—flat and gradated—while exploring soft versus hard edges. Hands-on exercises will help you gain confidence and control, turning your brushstrokes into expressive, vibrant artwork.

Student Supply List

Affordable, student-grade supplies are perfectly suitable.

• Watercolor Paper: Arches 140 lb (300 gsm) Cold-Pressed
• Graphite Pencils: HB, 2B (preferable)
• Round Brushes: Size #6 to #10 (synthetic or natural)
• Flat Wash Brush: 3/4 inch (for laying larger washes)
• Light weight Drawing Board 
• Watercolor Paints:
• Palette: White ceramic or plastic mixing palette
• Paper Towels or Cotton Rag
• Eraser – masking tape

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Out of Our Comfort Zone:

Still Life / Round Robin

Monday, June 15

1 pm - 4 pm

Moderators: Cheryl Evans and Susan Giannantonio

Members $20, Non-Members $25

Bring one item to contribute to a still life. Interesting shapes or patterns might add visual interest. We will focus on drawing one item’s "portrait" at a time (see video). Make a mark, move on. 

 

Once we’ve done object “portraits”, a collaborative still life will be set up with all objects in the middle of the room. Participants will enjoy drawing/painting for the rest of the session.

Supplies: 

Potentially 24 sheets of any size drawing paper (could even be printer paper or craft paper) to do a drawing of everyone’s object.

 

Whatever substrate you wish to use for the large still life setup.

 

Drawing tools, colored or black (optional).

 

Painting materials, artist’s choice.

This creative encounter is designed to meet the needs of the intermediate and advanced artists wanting to elevate their work to the next level by meeting monthly to explore a specific art challenge or subject. 

The challenge will be presented by the moderators, but NO FORMAL INSTRUCTION will be provided, and ALL artist fees will go directly to WAS-H.

This is an “a-la-carte” event and each month participants must register and pay for the session on the WAS-H web site to reserve a space in the Out of Your Comfort Zone Encounter.

Creativity, growth, and pushing the boundaries will be celebrated!

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

Watercolor Rainbow Trout

Mei Chang

One-Day Workshop

Tuesday, June 16

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuition $110 Regular / $90 Member 

This Rainbow Trout one-day watercolor workshop will teach students a step-by-step process of painting a Rainbow Trout watercolor, including exercises to help you better understand materials and techniques for blending transparent watercolors and brushes using.

You are invited to explore the world of watercolor and most of all, have fun!

For beginners and intermediate painters.

Here is the student supply list: Chang, Mei - Student Supply List 2026.jpg

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Easy Watercolors

Marge Ragam

One-Day Workshop

Saturday, June 20

10 am - 4pm
Tuition $110 Regular / $90 Members

Students will learn how to paint in layers, which is one of the important concepts in watercolors. They will also learn about concepts of values, colors, and consistency. This class will teach you that watercolor painting is a gentle play of color and movement, where soft washes blend and flow naturally across the paper. There is no fixed subject—only the quiet conversation between pigments as they spread, overlap, and fade. The

loose shapes and subtle transitions invite the viewer to slow down, breathe, and find their own meaning within the colors. It celebrates imperfection, spontaneity, and the beauty that emerges when control is lightly held and the water is allowed to lead.

Student Supply List:

Here’s a clear, beginner-friendly watercolor class supply list you can use.  These supplies will last forever and will make the job really easy.

Arches Cold-pressed watercolor 300lb lb (640 gsm) - 9.5 inches x 12inches two of them. This is the thickest sheet in Arches series. It is perfect for layering and can hold lot of water. You can buy it at any store and cut two pieces 9.5 inches x 12 inches or have the store cut it for you. Texas Art Supply helps with cutting.

2B drawing pencil, sharper and Eraser Synthetic Artist's Sponges (can be found at any store, hobby lobby sells for $2)

Watercolor paints (pan or tube set) recommended – Any paints that you already have or Van Gogh or Cotman or Winstor and Newton. Basic colors - Cadmium Yellow,  Cadmium Red,  Alizarin Crimson,  Lavender, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Payne’s Gray, Sap Green

Watercolor brushes - Hybrid Round brushes (sizes 8 & 14) Flat brush (optional for washes)

Water containers (2 jars — one for clean water, one for rinsing) (WAS-H has plenty available)

Masking tape (optional)

Paper towels (for blotting/excess water)

Spray bottle (for keeping paints moist)

Marge (Madhavi) Ragam:  I am an architect (University of Texas Arlington) and watercolor artist.  I have been painting throughout my life and really enjoy watercolors. I love the fact that watercolor has transparency and vibrance that no other medium has. My watercolor work is inspired by the light, emotion, nature, and beauty found in everyday life. Having worked as a lecturer and teaching assistant at Grad. School and as a private instructor, I understood that everyone can excel at painting given the time and effort. My teaching style is simple and easy to understand that gives you confidence to paint in your own style.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

Watercolor Hummingbird

Mei Chang

One-Day Workshop

Tuesday, June 23

10:00 am- 4:00 pm

Tuition $110 Regular / $90 Member 

This Hummingbird one-day watercolor workshop will teach students a step-by-step process of painting a Hummingbird watercolor, including exercises to help you better understand materials and techniques for blending transparent watercolors and brushes using.

You are invited to explore the world of watercolor and most of all, have fun!

Student Supply List (right click to open in a new tab for a larger view)

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Acrylic Abstracts: Developing Your Own Style with Creativity & Design 

Linda Vanek

One-Day Workshop

Saturday, June 27

9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Tuition $110 Regular / $90 Members

Want to enhance your creativity and develop your own personal style in acrylic Abstracts? This class will take you to the next level as we explore painting techniques, textures, color & movement on a full sheet of watercolor paper, divided into 4 sections. We will use the smaller paintings as inspiration to develop a new abstract painting or to incorporate the small paintings into one large abstract. This is a fun way to explore new ideas and let creativity flow more easily!

Beginners with painting experience, & Intermediate and Advanced levels

Student Supply List:

Enhancing Creativity & Design: Acrylic Painting Supply List

Paints: Acrylic Paint Matte Finish (no satin finishes) Sources: Michael’s, Hobby Lobby or any brand of acrylic paint,(example Liquitex) that you like will work great for this class.

Paper: Arches Watercolor paper, Cold press, 2 sheets 30 x 22, 140 lb. weight, Bright White

Paint Colors: Black or Navy, White, and 6 colors your choice. (Think of colors that will work well together).

Brushes: Any brushes for acrylic paints or craft paints will be fine. ½” to 1”, and 1.5” wide flat brushes, and one or two round brushes. (You do not need to buy expensive brushes for Acrylic painting) and a brayer to smooth areas.

Plastic gloves: we will be using our hands for some painting and blending

Palette: to mix paints or you can use a plastic or plexiglass surface

Water containers: at least 2

Normal painting supplies, such as paper towels, sponge, water spray bottle, notebook for taking notes.

Crayons, watercolor pencils

Note: Texturing and mark making materials will be provided for the class. You may also bring any materials you personally like to use for your painting.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

Joan Fullerton, 4-Day Major Workshop

Paint Yourself Free: An Acrylic Workshop

June 29 - July 2, 2026

9 am - 4 pm, Monday - Thursday

Tuition Non-Members $600 / Members $550

Join Joan to learn unique techniques of laying acrylic paint using daily demonstrations, lectures, encouragement and practice with two compositions per day. You’ll learn how to coax hints of reality from an abstract background, how to control values and colors for emotional emphasis, and how to suggest rather than delineate. 

An attitude of “play” in this workshop will allow for greater innovation as we become relaxed and receptive to the small voice of intuition and imagination.

Joan is particularly skilled at helping students discover their unique artistic voice. A multitude of approaches and techniques give beginners confidence, while more advanced students will benefit from Joan’s insightful solutions to their artistic challenges.

       

MATERIALS LIST:  HERE

Biography: Joan holds BFA and MFA degrees in painting from the University of Wyoming. She was awarded the Outstanding Teaching Award while a college art instructor at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming, from 1990 to 2003.  In 2003, she made the leap of faith to relocate and paint full-time in Taos, NM.  Following several successful exhibitions during her eight years in Taos, Fullerton made her mark and established her reputation as a respected artist and teacher.  In 2010, she moved to the Denver area, where she enjoys painting in the studio when not traveling to teach.

Joan's work has been in galleries, juried shows, and museums since the early 70's and has been internationally in Italy and Japan.  She is published in the 2010 edition of Open Studios Press, Visual Journeys, Art for the 21st Century, and Journeys to Abstraction #3, featured in Acrylic Artist Spring 2017, and the New Edition of the Encyclopedia of Acrylic Painting Techniques by Hazel Harrison.  She is the author of "Paint Yourself Free," an online painting course, and is a contributing author of the Amazon Bestseller, Radical Self-Love: How to Create Your Life Through Creativity.

     

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. 

Drawing Fundamentals

Myke Venable

Two-Week Class

July 6 and 13

9 am - 12 pm

Tuition $130 Tuition / $110 Members 

This workshop sets aside time to develop, practice, and refine your drawing skills!  Students will explore the fundamentals of drawing through various hands-on activities and discussions.  This workshop will touch upon observation, shape, volume, value, line, and texture. The workshop is intended for students with little or no previous drawing experience or those who want to sharpen their fundamental skills.

Level: No experience, Beginner

Supply List: 

• Paper: Canson (or other brand) drawing book 9" x 12" in. 100 lb. Smooth surface
• Staedtler Graphite Pencils (set of 12):  6B-4H
• Pencil Sharpener:  2 hole with canister
• Eraser:  Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser (White or Pink)
• Eraser Caps: Helix White Eraser Caps 10 pack

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Find Your Path

Carla Gauthier

Four-Week Class

July 9, 16, 23, 30

9 am - 12 pm, Thursday MORNINGS

Tuition Non-Members $220 / $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.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Find Your Path

Carla Gauthier

Four-Week Class

July 9, 16, 23, 30 

1 pm - 4 pm, Thursday AFTERNOONS

Tuition Non-Members $220 / $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.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Basics of Flower Painting 

Mohammad Bhatti

Four-Week Workshop

July 10, 17, 24, 31

1 pm - 4 pm

Friday afternoons

Tuition $260 Regular / $220 Members

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of watercolor flower painting! This class is designed to help you unlock the beauty and versatility of flowers through the magic of watercolor. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, you’ll learn how to create stunning floral artwork that bursts with color and life.

In this class, you will explore:

• The fundamentals of watercolor techniques like washes, wet-on-wet, and layering.
• How to paint different types of flowers, from bold blooms to delicate petals.
• Techniques for blending colors, creating texture, and capturing light and shadow.
• Step-by-step guidance to help you achieve fluid, expressive flowers with depth and movement.

By the end of the class, you’ll have the confidence to create your own beautiful watercolor flower paintings, ready to bloom on paper with vibrant color and graceful form!

Out of Our Comfort Zone:

Steal Like an Artist

Monday, July 13

1 pm - 4 pm

Moderators: Cheryl Evans and Susan Giannantonio

Members $20, Non-Members $25

Choose a favorite artist. Consider someone very different from your own style. Bring print example(s) of your artist’s work. During this session REALLY study her/his work and try your hand at what you love about it. Plan to paint in that style for the afternoon. Hint: take this as literally as you wish. Use it as a slight influence or jump in with both feet and channel your artist. 

For more of a challenge, use your own photo reference to depict your artist’s style or instead, if you prefer, copy your artist’s actual work. Either is encouraged. Copying other artists is legal, has been practiced throughout art history (i.e. Picasso studying Van Gogh), and is encouraged so long as you don’t take credit for the references. 

Your choice of mediums.

This creative encounter is designed to meet the needs of the intermediate and advanced artists wanting to elevate their work to the next level by meeting monthly to explore a specific art challenge or subject. 

The challenge will be presented by the moderators, but NO FORMAL INSTRUCTION will be provided, and ALL artist fees will go directly to WAS-H.

This is an “a-la-carte” event and each month participants must register and pay for the session on the WAS-H web site to reserve a space in the Out of Your Comfort Zone Encounter.

Creativity, growth, and pushing the boundaries will be celebrated!

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

Watercolor Blue Crab

Mei Chang

One-Day Workshop

Tuesday, July 14

10:00 am- 4:00 pm

Tuition $110 Regular / $90 Member 

This Blue Crab one-day watercolor workshop will teach students a step-by-step process of painting a Blue Crab watercolor, including exercises to help you better understand materials and techniques for blending transparent watercolors and brushes using.

You are invited to explore the world of watercolor and most of all, have fun!

Student Supply List (right click to open in a new tab for a larger view)

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Symbolic Journey to the Moon and Back

Jami Bevans

Three-Day Class

July 18, 19, 20

10am - 4pm, Saturday, Sunday, Monday

Tuition $325 Regular / $270 Members 

We will explore several methods for including symbolism in art to help establish deeper meaning and communication while also learning acrylic techniques. Attendees will learn one method for prepping a canvas, paint a sky with clouds, block in background and paint a simple composition that includes at least one item of

symbolic meaning that is not the main focal point. Instructor will bring items to spark creativity along with other reference materials. Attendees are also encouraged to bring images that hold symbolic meaning to them. Attendees will paint dark to light,

using glazing techniques when applicable and leave with a better understanding of “shape painting” while working background to foreground. 

Be prepared to come away with a complete or almost complete acrylic painting rich in symbolism as we explore methods for diving deeper.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Watercolor Bird of Paradise

Mei Chang

One-Day Workshop

Tuesday, July 21

10:00 am- 4:00 pm

Tuition $110 Regular / $90 Members 

This Bird of Paradise one-day watercolor workshop will teach students a step-by-step process of painting a Bird of Paradise flower watercolor, including exercises to help you better understand materials and techniques for blending transparent watercolors and brushes using.

You are invited to explore the world of watercolor and most of all, have fun!

Student Supply List (right click to open in a new tab for a larger view)

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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DRAW! Birds

Myke Venable

Two-Week Class

August 3 and 10

9 am - 12 pm

Tuition $130 Regular / $110 Members 

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Bird drawing and painting can be traced back hundreds of years to the ancient Chinese masters to a more present era with John James Audubon.  What makes artist gravitate to this genre is most likely the beauty and variety of these birds.  This class will present images throughout history of artworks with birds as the theme.  We will then work from photographs to make our own wonderful art using birds as the central subject.  If this sounds like your cup of tea, please sign up today.

Supply List: 

• Paper: Canson (or other brand) drawing book 9" x 12" in. 100 lb. Smooth surface
• Staedtler Graphite Pencils (set of 12):  6B-4H
• Pencil Sharpener:  2 hole with canister
• Eraser:  Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser (White or Pink)
• Eraser Caps:  Pentel or Helix Hi-Polymer Eraser Caps 10 pack
• Prismacolor Col-Erase Color Pencils (pk of 24 or more)

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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The Art History of Watercolor

Dr. Anna Tahinci

Two-Week Class

August 6 and 13, Thursday mornings

9 am - 12 pm

Tuition $130 Tuition / $110 Members 

This two-session art history workshop will take us on a journey in the fascinating history of watercolor from prehistoric caves to the present. In this richly illustrated and engaging workshop, we will trace the evolution of watercolor painting across centuries and cultures, exploring how artists from Dürer to Winslow Homer and modern and contemporary watercolorists have been pushing the boundaries of the medium. We will learn how to discuss watercolors in relation to their formal elements (line, space, light and color, form, texture, and pattern) and their principles of design (balance, scale, proportion, rhythm, unity, and variety). Students will develop observational skills through visual and verbal examination and analysis. Analyzing watercolors from the permanent collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston will be an integral part of the workshop. No previous experience necessary: come curious, leave inspired! 

Level: All levels

No supplies needed (handouts will be provided).

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

#arthistory #watercolor

Basics of Portrait Painting

Dr. Mohammad Bhatti

Four-Week Class

August 7, 14, 21, 28

1 pm - 4 pm, Friday Afternoons

Tuition $260 Regular / $220 Members

• Learn to capture the essence of those you love—or your own reflection—in watercolor! This hands-on workshop for beginners teaches techniques to create realistic and expressive portraits with layers, washes, and vibrant colors. Every face tells a story—let’s paint yours!

Affordable, student-grade supplies are perfectly suitable.

• Watercolor Paper: Arches 140 lb (300 gsm) Cold-Pressed
• Graphite Pencils: HB, 2B (preferable)
• Round Brushes: Size #6 to #10 (synthetic or natural) 
• Flat Wash Brush: 3/4 inch (for laying larger washes)
• Light weight Drawing Board 
• Watercolor Paints:
• Palette: White ceramic or plastic mixing palette
• Paper Towels or Cotton Rag
• Eraser – masking tape

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Out of Our Comfort Zone:

Rock & Roll

Monday, August 10

1 pm - 4 pm

Moderators: Cheryl Evans and Susan Giannantonio

Members $20, Non-Members $25

Bring a 2-3” rock to push around with a drawing tool to create nonobjective drawings. https://www.facebook.com/reel/703384302765538

Non-objective artwork allows us to exercise the utmost in creative freedom.

We can focus on design:

Color Relationships

Value. Contrasts

Texture/Marks

Composition

Emotion

Or we can shift into pure play mode. Paint intuitively.

Create a few drawings. Develop drawings into finished non-objective work using your favorite techniques.

 

Supply suggestions: 

Rock

Artist’s choice of tools and substrates. A bold drawing tool or variety, transparent & opaque paints, mixed media and/or collage.

This creative encounter is designed to meet the needs of the intermediate and advanced artists wanting to elevate their work to the next level by meeting monthly to explore a specific art challenge or subject. 

The challenge will be presented by the moderators, but NO FORMAL INSTRUCTION will be provided, and ALL artist fees will go directly to WAS-H.

This is an “a-la-carte” event and each month participants must register and pay for the session on the WAS-H web site to reserve a space in the Out of Your Comfort Zone Encounter.

Creativity, growth, and pushing the boundaries will be celebrated!

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.