Painting a Watercolor Feast of Fruits (August) with Pam Benoit
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Painting a Watercolor Feast of Fruits (August) with Pam Benoit
Wednesdays, August 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 pm
$125 for 4 classes, supplies needed
Limited to 12 students
Explore the vibrant colors and natural shapes of fruit in this four-session watercolor class. Students will learn foundational watercolor techniques such as creating the drawing, wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry approaches, color, blending, and creating texture while painting a variety of fruits from observation and reference images. This class is perfect for beginners or continuing students who want a relaxed, creative way to strengthen their watercolor skills.
Pam Benoit is an award-winning teacher with a lengthy career teaching communication at universities. She has taught watercolor classes at Forstall and Four Seasons Gallery. She loves helping other artists find their joy through watercolors.
Week 1: August 5
Topic: Creating the drawing; Basic watercolor techniques; Painting process
Painting Challenge: Pears or Apples
Week 2: August 12
Topic: Composition
Painting Challenge: Cherries or Blueberries
Week 3: August 19
Topic: Tonal Values and Color
Painting Challenge: Mangoes or Watermelon
Week 4: August 25
Topic: Creating Textures in Watercolor
Painting Challenge: Peaches or Oranges
Wednesdays, August 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 pm
$125 for 4 classes, supplies needed
Limited to 12 students
Explore the vibrant colors and natural shapes of fruit in this four-session watercolor class. Students will learn foundational watercolor techniques such as creating the drawing, wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry approaches, color, blending, and creating texture while painting a variety of fruits from observation and reference images. This class is perfect for beginners or continuing students who want a relaxed, creative way to strengthen their watercolor skills.
Pam Benoit is an award-winning teacher with a lengthy career teaching communication at universities. She has taught watercolor classes at Forstall and Four Seasons Gallery. She loves helping other artists find their joy through watercolors.
Week 1: August 5
Topic: Creating the drawing; Basic watercolor techniques; Painting process
Painting Challenge: Pears or Apples
Week 2: August 12
Topic: Composition
Painting Challenge: Cherries or Blueberries
Week 3: August 19
Topic: Tonal Values and Color
Painting Challenge: Mangoes or Watermelon
Week 4: August 25
Topic: Creating Textures in Watercolor
Painting Challenge: Peaches or Oranges
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