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Watercolor for All LevelsKathleen Gerdes
Have you always wanted to learn the art of watercolor painting? Or do you want to brush up on your skills? Designed for artists and non-artists to explore, experiment and develop their own unique, creative style while painting a variety of subjects. We will typically focus on a mix of technical skill building, creative exploration and specific subject matter. This will be a fun, stress-free community experience among those who have an interest in watercolor painting. The workshop will cover, step-by-step, what each student needs to know about paints, brushes, paper, and basic watercolor skills and techniques. Plenty of time will be offered to practice what you learn, and each student will leave with his or her own painting, along with the knowledge and skills needed to continue painting at home. Each session will offer a different project. Kathleen will send the materials list prior to the start of classes. Kathleen Gerdes, a local artist from Yarmouth, has been painting for over 20 years. She believes that everyone is an artist and her love of teaching reflects that. Her work is unique, whimsical and she loves to paint everyday objects with lots of color. Student grade (medium priced) watercolor set or individual tubes of basic primary colors.(I prefer Van Gogh, Winsor-Newton) Student grade watercolor brushes - 6 or 8 round to start, 1 inch flat if possible too.(Student grade - Princeton is my favorite.). Student grade watercolor paper - Strathmore, Canson, Bee Inspired (Walmart), 140 lb. Cold press(please do not buy expensive paper like ARCHES as we do alot of "practicing" in class)Work Surface, such as a large piece of cardboard or similar. (I use the cardboard backing on my watercolor paper)An empty plastic pallet to mix your paint on. (the plain white ones with the concave surface areas)They are very inexpensive.Paper towels - a hand full ScissorsRulerSharp pencilsBlack fine line ink pensArchival pens (optional at this point)2 cups to use for water notebook and pen, for taking notes

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Recreation Center @ Val Halla at Val Halla Golf & Recreation Center