Tuesdays: 6:00-8:00 pm
Next Session 12/3/24 – 1/21/25 Skip 12/10, 12/24, 12/31
Cost $139 5 weeks
Join Carole Agosto to create this beautiful look in watercolor pen & ink. In this course students will learn to draw objects to landscapes by using pen and adding watercolor to bring the picture to life. Students will improve their skills, and learn how to mix colors. A printed photos will be provided for students in advance. We will work from a variety of photos such as buildings, cars, landscapes, etc. There will be demonstrations through out the weeks. Beginner to Intermediate are welcome.
- Materials List:
- Watercolor paper 9 x 12 30 sheets Canson Montval pad
- Watercolors 8 colors Talens
- Micron pen no .05
- Brush 8 round
- Wash Brush
- Mop Brush
- Kneaded eraser
- Mechanical pencil
- Paper towels
- Watercolor palette with wells
- 9 x 12 sketch pad (for value study)
- Several Graphite Pencils (for value study)
- 3/4″ or 1″ Artist Tape
- Board to tape down watercolor paper
Instructor Victoria Brzustowicz
5 week Class $139
Mondays 6:00-8:00
Next Session: 5/18/26 -6/22/26 Skip 5/25 Memorial day
Explore the versatile world of gouache, a water-based, opaque, and pigment-rich medium. With its ability to layer light over dark, gouache combines the flexibility of acrylics and oils with the transparency of watercolors. This course can serve both as an introduction to essential techniques (including material exploration, color mixing, and effective paint handling), and for more experienced painters in gouache, it will allow exploration and refinement in a supportive environment. Each class includes demonstrations and ample painting time. Additionally, we’ll cover best practices for storing and framing gouache paintings. Join us for this five-week journey into the expressive realm of gouache.
Materials:
Sketching supplies such as pencil and sketch pad or journal
Water media brushes (a few flats and a round to start)
Water media paper
Water media palette such as Mastersons stay-wet Handi Palette or any watercolor palette
Gouache – I recommend M Graham or Holbein gouache or another tubed gouache. To start, you can use a limited palette and add colors as needed. Essentials are:
Permanent Yellow
Cadmium Red Light
Ultramarine Blue Light
Titanium White.
Note: I don’t use Acrylic Gouache because it is too similar to acrylic paints, and what I like about the traditional gouache is that you can reconstitute it. If you have acrylic gouache, you will have a little different experience than what I am teaching.
Also you might want:
- Latex gloves (optional)
- Apron/smock
- Value strips
- Sponge
- Artists Tape
- Dedicated palette knife
- Water carrier
Let me know if you need anything else from me!
Bring your kids on Small Business Saturday 1:00-3:00 and check out our spacious studio on the 2nd floor and paint an ornament to hang on the tree for years to come! We will supply everything, the event is FREE! Refreshments will be provided.
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