Composition & Still Life for Beginners
Arthur Deatly, Instructor
Sunday, January 18
9:30 am- 3:30 pm
$85 Regular Tuition
$75 Member Tuition
This class is designed with beginners in mind, but all are welcome to join. Participants will also earn five credits toward our Beginners Watercolor Academy program.
Discover the foundations of still life painting in this beginner watercolor class. You'll learn how to thoughtfully arrange and paint simple objects—like fruits, leaves, and everyday items—while developing essential skills in drawing, shading, and composition.
Through step-by-step instruction, you’ll move from initial sketches to final details, exploring thumbnails, value studies, and focal points along the way. This hands-on class is designed to help you understand light, shadow, and form, giving you the tools to create balanced, expressive still life paintings. No prior experience required—just bring your curiosity and creativity!
Bring these supplies to class:
Paper:
Drawing Paper – either 9 X 12” or 16 X 20.
Watercolor Paper – either 11 X 14” or 16 X 20”, 140 lb. Hot Press.
Pencil/Graphite:
Any pencil to draw with.
A Graphite Block.
Paint:
Students can bring watercolor or gouache. The teacher will paint with gouache.
Bring a limited palette: Black, white, and one earth tone: burnt number, raw umber, burnt Sienna, or raw Sienna.
Brushes:
1”-1.5” flat brush
1” angle brush
Medium to small round brush.
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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