Dates:  Thursdays, April 3^rd through June 5^th 

(no class meeting 4/10 and 5/8)

Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Location:  United Way Building

Cost:  $200.00 payable at the first class 

      If you’ve been thinking you’d like to try watercolor painting but have no idea where or how to begin, this is the class for you!

      During this 8 week course, you’ll be learning basics (how to identify and how to use the best paints, palettes, paper, brushes, and other miscellaneous watercolor items), techniques (the basic wash, dry brushing methods, charging in paint, masking, and textures, as well as how to correct many common mistakes that could otherwise ruin a good painting), and other interesting tips and tricks to help you gain confidence, build up your skills, and add interesting focal points that will make your work stand out.

     We will have completed three paintings by the end of the workshop, and you should leave feeling self-assured enough to join a class of experienced painters or to take off at home with paintings on your own!

     A list of materials and supplies will be given upon registration for the class (it is important to note that you should not purchase any materials until after the first class! This is to avoid buying poor or overly expensive materials that may not be what you will need) and will be discussed during the first session (it is, however, recommended that you bring what supplies you already have and something to take notes). No drawing skills are necessary and there may be some homework to improve the skills we will be working on each week. Each class is cumulative, building on the information learned in the previous class(es), so please make every effort to attend every class.

     We will be completing three paintings in class, and they will combine the various techniques and lessons you will learn and will feature your own distinct art style when you create them! We hope to see you there!