Bringing it all together!
Carla Gauthier, Instructor
Saturday, February 21
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.
Refine your watercolor skills in this class -- tie everything together that you've learn in our core classes—drawing, composition, color, texture, and technique. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll plan, sketch, and complete a finished watercolor painting that reflects your personal style and vision.
Photos can often feel overwhelming—so many shapes, colors, and textures—but any subject can be broken down into manageable steps. In this class, you'll learn how to analyze your reference photo and translate it into a clear, structured painting plan. Whether you're working with a landscape, floral, or portrait—and whether your style is abstract, impressionistic, or realistic—you’ll gain techniques that empower you to paint with confidence.
We’ll focus on creating unified, harmonious compositions with strong focal points. A guided exercise will help reinforce these concepts, giving you tools you can take back to your studio practice.
What to Bring:
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Your usual watercolor supplies
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Pencil and watercolor paper (about 11" x 15", or quarter sheet)
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One or two reference photos you love but feel unsure how to approach
If time allows, we’ll review your reference photos together and discuss strategies for turning them into successful paintings.
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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