Draw & Paint with Wilson | EXPLORING THE WORLD OF WATERCOLOR | Beginner

 Weeks | Mondays 9am-12pm | $216 Nonmember | $173 VAC Member

Study Watercolor with Mairin Wilson at the Visual art Center (VAC).  A careful combination of theory and practice just right for the beginning watercolor artist. The easy-to-follow lessons are designed with step-by-step instruction and demonstration. The instructor will provide a drawing, a reference photo and a step-by-step guide for completing the painting. The step-by-step guide will be sent to your email for later reference.  There is also plenty of time for practice in class and at home.  You will learn the basic materials, tools and surfaces for painting with watercolors; techniques that are unique to watercolor; how to mix and apply values of a color to create the illusion of light and form; the process of transferring images; the basics of color theory and how to mix colors accurately; how to create texture; how to prevent and fix unhappy accidents; and the "alla prima" direct method (creating a painting quickly and loosley in one sitting.

Painting Supplies:

• Palette or can use inexpensive ceramic dishes or enamel butcher tray 
• Watercolor Paper: 100% cotton, 140 lb., cold press* 
  • Recommended Brands: Arches, Fabriano, Waterford, Hahne Muhle
  • Buying 3 full sheets (22"x30") of watercolor paper over a block will save money
• Paints: if you don't have any, Daniel Smith's Essentials Introductory set plus Burnt Umber or Burnt Sienna are recommended. 
• Brushes: At a minimum, One Medium Round, One Small Round, One 1-2" Flat 
• Paper Towels
• Backing Board if using Loose Paper
• Artist's tape  
• Pencil - H and B (ideally 2H & 2B)  
• Ruler
• Scrap Watercolor Paper
• Eye Dropper 
• Spray Bottle
• "Magic" Eraser (white foam, no soap)
• Sponge 
• 5 Pieces of 8"x10" paper and 1 piece of 10"x10" paper plus extra for exercises.