Introduction to Watercolour Painting (4wk)

Introduction to Watercolour Painting (4wk) | Tuesdays April 23 - May 14, 2024 6:30-9:30pm

With Heather Phillips

Explore the world of watercolour with our 4-week introductory course. Perfect for beginners with basic drawing skills, this course combines the fundamentals of watercolour techniques with hands-on experimentation. Learn to manage this challenging medium through understanding its flow and transparency properties, and discover key techniques so you can shade and model simple objects for vibrant results.

*This class requires 4 participants to run.

Materials are not included, but ARTiculations student are offered a one time 20% off coupon that can be used towards your materials list! See Materials List Below

MATERIALS LIST

Holbein Artist Quality Watercolour Paints
- Phthalo Blue Red Shade
- Ultramarine Deep
- Cadmium Yellow Light
- Permanent Alizarin Crimson
- Cadmium Red Light
- Permanent Violet 

Brushes:  the synthetic ones work very well and are great for starting out
- ¼ inch flat HJ White Taklon Series 950 Bright Wash Brush
- A wider flat brush such as ¾ inch or 1 inch, also available in same make
- A fine point brush, size 1, 2, or 3, available in HJ SERIES 970 White Taklon® Brush - Round (Short Handle)

A Palette with wells for colour mixing.


- https://www.articulations.ca/holbein-plastic-palette.html  or  https://www.articulations.ca/daisy-shape-plastic-palette-with-cover.html

Watercolour Paper
Any brand 140 lb. with a medium texture (Cold Press).  
A Watercolour Pad is good for the workshop exercises, suggested size 8” X 10”.

N.B.  Paper described as Hot Press is too smooth for this workshop.
 Apart from this stipulation, people who already have watercolour supplies are encouraged to bring them along – whatever the colours or brush sizes, we can work with what you have.

Everyone should bring:
A graphite pencil – hard lead, such as 2H, is best


A soft kneadable eraser


A small sponge for cleaning palette after class

1 Felt Tip Fineliner - Such as a Faber Castell Pitt Pen or Micron

REGISTRATION POLICY in a nutshell

All ARTiculations workshops require advance registration, unless otherwise noted. In the event of insufficient enrolment, registrants will be notified prior to the workshop start date and a full refund will be given. No refunds/credits will be provided for withdrawal fewer than one week prior to the start of class. ARTiculations does not provide make-up classes or substitutions. This policy is subject to change without notice.