Workshop: Discovering Color Theory Through Watercolor
Date/Time: October 10, 11 AM – 1 PM
Instructor: Jane Wood
Have you ever wondered what color theory is? Do you know how to mix colors? Did you know there is a logical structure for selecting colors?
Jane Wood, our instructor, is an emerging watercolor artist. Her work explores various concepts through watercolor, mixed media, and pastel. Jane gets inspiration from human experience and spiritual connection to invite the viewer to connect to her work.
Objectives:
• Define the basics of color theory
• Experiment with mixing color
• Demonstrate concepts by creating a small artwork
Workshop: Monotone Floral in Watercolor
Date/Time: June 13, 11 am – 1 pm
Instructor: Trish Poupard
Description: In this watercolor workshop, you will focus on creating different strengths of neutral tint to create layering. Through manipulation of water and pigment you will discover light to dark values in the subject you are painting utilizing building up of watercolor. You will leave the workshop with your finished 8X10 piece of art matted and ready to frame.
Objectives:
- Discover transparent watercolor
- Utilize building up transparent washes
- Manipulate and control brush strokes
Workshop: Beginning Watercolor
Date/Time: March 7, 10 am – 12 noon
Instructor: Rebecca Rector
Description: While you create an abstract painting, you’ll explore various watercolor materials as well as discover a variety of techniques and approaches to using watercolor. The instructor will demonstrate an array of approaches that will inspire you to continue painting far beyond your workshop.
Objectives:
- Define approach to creating abstract paintings
- Identify variety of techniques and materials
- Discuss techniques, composition, contrast, and color
Workshop: Paintings with Spirit
Date/Time: Feb 28, 10 am – 12 noon
Instructor: Nancy Busey
Description: Create your own underpainting and spirit cards in watercolor. You’ll have the chance to analyze the lights and darks of your proposed subject. After painting the spirit card, you will trace a sample or use your own drawing to paint from. You will leave the class with a finished painting and a set of spirit cards.
Objectives:
- Create an underpainting or initial layer which serves as a base for subsequent layers of paint
- Analyze ideas from underpainted spirit card
- Design paintings that will be a more inspired over
