Drawing and Watercolor Workshop with Jay Stuart - Thurs. Jan 16, 23, 30

Join us for a fun and creative Drawing and Watercolor Workshop with Jay Stuart!

Date: Thursdays, January 16, 23, 30

Time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM

Location: Westbury Arts, 255 Schenck Ave., Westbury

Workshop Description: The class will build on the fundamentals and techniques learned in the first class. Then Jay will go over drawing fundamentals and a review of inking supplies and beginning techniques. You will then do some practice exercises and begin working on watercolor paper with pencil, and then a final ink application. Jay will supply reference photos for students to choose from. The first session of this class is not a prerequisite and beginners are welcome.

Once the inkwork is complete, Jay will show the students watercolor materials and techniques. You will do a few practice samples and then add watercolors to your final ink piece. The class will wrap up with instruction on how to properly varnish a watercolor painting using Dorland Wax Medium and Acrylic Varnish.

Class Fees:

$85 (plus Eventbrite fee) for 3 session class for Westbury Arts Members (with promo code)

$100(plus Eventbrite fee) for 3 session class for Non-Members

If you would like to avoid the fees, you can also pay directly at Westbury Arts (Thursdays 12 pm - 4 pm | Fridays 2 pm - 6 pm | Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm). Email [email protected] to reserve your spot and arrange payment. Cash or check only.

For additional information or the members discount code, email [email protected].

Student Provided Supply List*:

• HB Pencil and sharpener (or a mechanical pencil with HB lead)
• 12 inch ruler with inking edge
• Kneaded and Plastic Eraser
• Set of Fineliner Waterproof inking Pens (Microns, Faber Castell Pitt pens, etc.)
• Bottle of Waterproof Black Ink
• Nib Pen Holder
• Pen Nibs (Zig G-Nibs are good, Speedball 512 ok)
• Watercolor brushes (decent to good quality) Rounds 2,6,10 Oval Wash (Blick Scholastic or Velvet Touch) 1/2 and 3/4
• Set of watercolors (Anything in your price range. Price does dictate quality but either will work)
• 9x12 sketch book
• 9x12 or larger Watercolor Pad or Block (Blocks are great but more money)Only get 100% cotton Cold Press 140 lbs (Arches, Hahnemule, Blick Premier Red Label, Saunders)
• White Gouache
• White Gelpen (uniball signo)

*Students are responsible for bringing their own supplies for this workshop.

Parking is Free in the Westbury Village lot, across from Westbury Arts, after 6:00 PM on weekdays and all day on weekends.

Westbury Arts programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

About the Instructor:

At a young age, Jay Stuart found himself drawing things from out of his mind inspired by the depths of his imagination. As he got older, he began studies at Hofstra art classes for the young and then attended the School of Visual Arts in NYC studying illustration and cartooning. From there he has worked for various art jobs from comics to fashion design. His work is mainly illustrations with inks and watercolors which he finds the perfect medium to translate his macabre ideas into reality. He also extends his illustration in acrylic paints and mediums, bringing to his audience a set of imagery that only he can explain. His goal is to bring a strong storytelling narrative to his work that brings his imagery to life and give it life. Jay Stuart has now started Poppycock Productions which produces various products like story books, tarot cards and comic books showing at galleries, events and conventions within the Long Island area while also teaching illustration, painting and self publishing at local art leagues and schools.

Host or Publisher Westbury Arts