Watercolor For Beginners at Rio Linda, Elverta, Recreation Center w/Carrie!

In this watercolor for beginners class your instructor Carrie will be discussing the history, make-up of the medium, and all the tools used in watercolor. Brushes, paper, tape, and other items used in watercolor to create certain techniques will be discussed also.

In the second hour of this watercolor class each student will create a color chart, complete sections for each technique, and discuss what reference pictures each student would like to use for their final piece.

In the third hour of this watercolor class Carrie will be discussing reference photos and how best to use them. Each student will paint a work of their choosing and I will be available to coach and answer questions.

List of Supplies

MUST HAVE ITEMS

Individual Watercolor colors: red, blue, yellow, black, and white (cakes or tubes)

Small Palette or Wax Paper

1 roll of white Artist Tape ¾ to 1 inch width

Watercolor Paper (9 x 12 pad) (140 lb. recommended)

1 inch or ¾ inch Flat Brush (short or long handle)

Medium Round Brush (short or long handle)

1 Reference photo of a landscape or still life. (Can be from a magazine or other publication)

OPTIONAL ITEMS

Container for Water

Rags or paper towels

Brush soap or cleaner

Bag or box to carry items home (recommended item)

Email Carrie at [email protected] with any questions you may have.

Host or Publisher Carrie Posey