Watermedia Fun and Fabulous

In this new class offering the emphasis will cover how to creatively use watercolor in several new, nontraditional ways. Some knowledge of watercolor painting and/or acrylic painting is helpful, but not required. Although this is not an abstract painting class, abstract ways of thinking and application of materials will be taught and encouraged. This class is for those who wish to experiment and for those who want to learn out of the box, new painting methods. The methods of Collage and the use of additional materials not normally used within a watercolor painting will be a part of this class experience.

Supplies Needed For This Class:

Most supplies can be ordered on-line from either CheapJoes.com or DickBlick.com

Watercolor Paint Brands suggested: American Journey, Daniel Smith; Windsor Newton; or Holbein

PLEASE NOTE, PROFESSIONAL GRADE PAINTS are preferable. However, you are welcome to bring paints you already have for this class if desired.

LIST OF SUPPLIES:

Watercolor Paints Suggested: (Any color of your choice is fine also)

Cad Yellow – Medium or Dark

Cad Red – Medium or Dark

Quinacridone Magenta or a nice hot pink (Opera; Fuchsia)

Ultramarine Blue OR Cobalt Blue

Cerulean Blue Or Phthalo Blue

Hookers Green OR Viridian Green

Titanium White or White Gouache

Mars Black (smallest tube available)

BRUSHES:

Several sizes of Watercolor Brushes; Also a fine liner brush and a rigger brush is really helpful for detailing.

Additional Supplies:

1 Roll of paper towels; 1 small box of tissues

Large Plastic Container for Water

A Watercolor Palette with wells, with a lid (Robert Simmons is a good one)

Spray Bottle for Water, used as a mister (Small- Walmart in the beauty dept)

Apron or Old Shirt

REQUIRED:

1 Pad WATERCOLOR PAPER 11” x 14” Item #KMNPD31114 (Brand Kilmanjaro – 300 lb. - purchase through www.CheapJoes.com )It is important that you have this paper as a lighter grade of paper will wrinkle.

Pencil and eraser for drawing purposes

1 Roll of Blue Painter's Tape; 1” or 2”, either is fine

Mod Podge for use with collage – Old Brush to apply mod podge

1 Small bottle of White Gesso – Old Brush to apply gesso

Additional supplies you may wish to bring into class:

Any kind of “tool” to make marks on your paper.

Suggestions: an old fork or butter knife, a wooden “candy apple” stick; any materials that have textures, such as gauze or burlap; fish netting; rubber stamps or stamping tools; acid free metallic papers, 1 bottle of 90% rubbing alcohol; sea salt or Kosher salt, any stencils of your choice; bubble wrap; plastic wrap; etc.