An introduction to classic watercolor that covers the basics you need to paint your own watercolors. Students will learn about the materials, how to mix colors, color relationships, blend and control washes, create textures and how to plan out a painting. Sign up for all the sessions or choose the ones you need the most. Preregistration and payments need to be received by the Thursday before the class. Checks can be written out to artist and instructor, Jeanette Green. Call (860)434-4127 or email sgould@oldlyme-ct.gov to sign up.
· Class 3 – May 2nd, 23rd from 1:00-3:00pm (2 sessions, 4 hours) $14. Watercolor Textures and Techniques
See how to save the white of your paper and create textures. Use tape, wax resist, salt, alcohol, saran wrap, scraping and scratching, spattering, brushwork, etc. Students will watch a demo. then try the techniques out on their own.
· Class 4 – June 6th and 13th from 1:00-3:00pm (2 sessions, 4 hours) $14. “The Process” Planning and completing your painting How do you start a painting? What do you do next? How do I know when it’s finished? These are some of the questions that students ask me all the time so I have written down the steps that I take in my painting process. Students will then paint a simple composition.