Watercolor Basics

Join us for a delightful journey into the world of watercolor painting! 🎨✨ In this workshop, you’ll discover how water interacts with this enchanting medium, often allowing the art to create itself. Whether you're a beginner or looking to polish your skills, you'll learn essential techniques to craft your own unique watercolor artworks, such as bookmarks and gift tags.

Here’s what you’ll cover:

• Values & Hues: Understanding color dynamics
• Control of Water: Mastering water application
• Color Mixing: Create beautiful shades using primary colors
• Brushstrokes: Develop quality lines, perfect for painting leaves
• Washes: Explore flat and graded washes, along with transparent layering
• Charging Paint into Wet: Techniques for dynamic blending
• Wet on Wet Techniques: Create soft, flowing images
• Dry Brushing: Add texture and detail
• Using Salt for Texture: Discover unique effects
• Splattering Techniques: Add your own flair
• Reserving Whites: Learn how to keep whites pristine, or use white gouache

Final Project:

You’ll conclude with a project where you'll paint a charming vase of flowers, putting into practice all the skills you’ve acquired throughout the session.

🗓 Date: 16 maj 09:00 - 11:30
📍 Address: 709 Hartford Tpke, Vernon Rockville, CT 06066-5115, United States
💵 Cost: $60 (or $55 for ACE Members)
🔗 Registration and Materials: Sign Up Here!

Let your creativity flow and bring your artistic visions to life! 🌸