Workshops
Workshop ID#1019 - LET'S TRY THAT! Watercolor Classes
Date: Beginning of each month
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 Thursday afternoon
Location: 5352 Winslow St., Kelowna, B. C., V1W 4W3
Fee: $80
Description:
Come and join me in my home in Kettle Valley, Kelowna, B.C. Whether you are new to watercolor, getting back into watercolor, or would just like to see what this medium is all about, please join us for four weeks of painting instruction, experimentation and fun. For the next session we will be focusing on landscapes...with a focus on texture. This is really loose and juicy...and lots of fun. We will paint, chat, and experiment while sharing ideas with each other. It will be a fun and lively class. Join us!
The DATES FEBRUARY ARE FEBRUARY 2 AND 9 ONLY (COST $40).
The DATES FOR MARCH ARE MARCH 1, 8, 15, AND 22 (COST $80).
For this workshop please bring any watercolor paints and brushes you may already have and 140 lb. paper. The materials list below is only a suggestion...if you are close in colors and brushes just bring that. Use what you are comfortable with and gradually you can purchase what you want. Just remember to buy artist quality materials, brushes and paper so whatever you try will be a success for years to come!
FEE: The fee for the class is $80 per month (four week sessions)due at the time of registration. Space is limited so register as soon as possible.
Any level artist is welcome. Art is just a series of experiments. It is always exciting to try something different and to be stimulated by others who are experimenting too. I am always fascinated by how unique and exciting each painting turns out from a group of people working from the "same" focus!
The DATES FOR MARCH ARE MARCH 1, 8, 15, AND 22 (COST $80).
For this workshop please bring any watercolor paints and brushes you may already have and 140 lb. paper. The materials list below is only a suggestion...if you are close in colors and brushes just bring that. Use what you are comfortable with and gradually you can purchase what you want. Just remember to buy artist quality materials, brushes and paper so whatever you try will be a success for years to come!
FEE: The fee for the class is $80 per month (four week sessions)due at the time of registration. Space is limited so register as soon as possible.
Any level artist is welcome. Art is just a series of experiments. It is always exciting to try something different and to be stimulated by others who are experimenting too. I am always fascinated by how unique and exciting each painting turns out from a group of people working from the "same" focus!
Materials Needed:
Please bring to the first class...
PAPER:
-Two full sheets of 140 lb. paper (which we will cut into four pieces each in class) or at least 8 sheets of 140lb paper. Opus has a tablet of 12 sheets of 9 X 12 inch Arches paper that looks great. If you want to paint big then buy full sheets or a different size.
BRUSHES:
- A 1 inch chisel watercolor brush (flat with an angle to it); -#8 round watercolor brush; -#2 round watercolor brush. Be sure to buy watercolor brushes that come to a perfect point when wet. Get good brushes.
PAINT:
- Aureolin (yellow), Cobalt blue, Raw Sienna, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Royal Blue. I prefer Holbien paint colors, but Daniel Smith paints are fine, Winsor Newton is also very good. Buy what is on sale, but get good quality paint. You are a student, but you may create something wonderful that you want to keep for years to come! If you already have some paint, then use that! You can try out other colors and makes as you go. You will need some kind of palate with a lid to keep your paint in as you use it in class. I noticed a reasonably priced one at Opus in the "acrylic" paint section. BACK BOARD:
-one piece of plexi-glass (20 x 25") or cut to about 3" bigger than your biggest paper size all around. (Remember if you buy full sheets of paper we will be cutting it into four when you come.) You will need a sturdy back board to tape your paper to as you paint so that it won't wrinkle and become a hassle for you. Get the plexiglass at the hardware store. We will be using the plexi-glass as a painting platform so a "seconds" piece with scratches will be fine. Plexiglass can be expensive. Buy the least expensive piece you can. You can borrow one of mine if you can't find it right away. Buy some blue painters tape while you are there. Please don't worry about getting these exact materials. Just be sure to bring paper, a hard surface to paint on, brushes, and paint. ALSO: -Pencil, white eraser, water tub (yogurt container etc.)
PAPER:
-Two full sheets of 140 lb. paper (which we will cut into four pieces each in class) or at least 8 sheets of 140lb paper. Opus has a tablet of 12 sheets of 9 X 12 inch Arches paper that looks great. If you want to paint big then buy full sheets or a different size.
BRUSHES:
- A 1 inch chisel watercolor brush (flat with an angle to it); -#8 round watercolor brush; -#2 round watercolor brush. Be sure to buy watercolor brushes that come to a perfect point when wet. Get good brushes.
PAINT:
- Aureolin (yellow), Cobalt blue, Raw Sienna, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Royal Blue. I prefer Holbien paint colors, but Daniel Smith paints are fine, Winsor Newton is also very good. Buy what is on sale, but get good quality paint. You are a student, but you may create something wonderful that you want to keep for years to come! If you already have some paint, then use that! You can try out other colors and makes as you go. You will need some kind of palate with a lid to keep your paint in as you use it in class. I noticed a reasonably priced one at Opus in the "acrylic" paint section. BACK BOARD:
-one piece of plexi-glass (20 x 25") or cut to about 3" bigger than your biggest paper size all around. (Remember if you buy full sheets of paper we will be cutting it into four when you come.) You will need a sturdy back board to tape your paper to as you paint so that it won't wrinkle and become a hassle for you. Get the plexiglass at the hardware store. We will be using the plexi-glass as a painting platform so a "seconds" piece with scratches will be fine. Plexiglass can be expensive. Buy the least expensive piece you can. You can borrow one of mine if you can't find it right away. Buy some blue painters tape while you are there. Please don't worry about getting these exact materials. Just be sure to bring paper, a hard surface to paint on, brushes, and paint. ALSO: -Pencil, white eraser, water tub (yogurt container etc.)
Registration:
Sign up by sending me an email using the Registration button below or by calling me at 778-477-4768. Upon registering, I will email your status, fees, and payment methods. Once you have paid, you will be enrolled. Sorry, but I cannot save a space without payment. You can pay for the class using cash(delivered to my house directly to me) or cheque. If you prefer to pay by cheque then mail or deliver the payment to: Michelle Droettboom, 5352 Winslow Rd., Kelowna, B.C. V1W 4W3
Cancellation Policy:
You can receive a full refund if you cancel before the first session of each month's workshop. Sorry but there is no refund once the workshop has begun for that month...unless there is someone on the waitlist who can take your place. Please talk to me if you are unable to complete the course. I am sorry but there are no make-up sessions for missed classes, but we will try to catch you up at the next session if you have been away.
Special circumstances will always be considered.