Sun September 30, 2018
Putting Paint to Paper: Intro to Watercolor
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[About the Workshop] Learn about watercolor paint, paper, brushes, and color through hands-on activities demonstrating why paint behaves as it does and how to control it. Understand the materials; practice washes, glazing, and other techniques; then dive into color theory and mixing. Everything you need to know to start painting!
[About the Teacher] Meet Amanda! She makes paint by hand and her process has given her a deep understanding of color, pigment history and properties, and the materials that shape how watercolor works. Learn more about her paint at Limn Colors.
Dive into watercolor in this immersive, comprehensive, and interactive introduction to painting. We'll demystify the foundational materials of watercolor painting—paper, brushes, and paint—through demonstration and hands-on activities.
You'll test different pigments, brushes, and paper, and find out what makes each one unique and suitable for specific tasks. Discover how and why watercolor paint behaves as it does as you learn to apply flat, graded, and variegated washes as well as brushing wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry-on-dry.
We'll share how to get the most out of your palette through a series of color mixing exercises. Learn the real power of a set of carefully chosen primaries, controlled and dynamic mixing techniques, and how to mix non-muddy, clean colors. You'll leave the class with better color intuition to make the mixing process faster and more rewarding.
Most people who think watercolor is too difficult just need a proper introduction to the ingredients and techniques. We can take the frustration out of watercolor, while embracing the lovely, surprising nature of this medium.
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
You will be provided with everything you need.
EXPERIENCE & PREREQUISITES
You do not need any prior experience with watercolor, painting, or art of any kind.
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[About the Teacher] Meet Amanda! She makes paint by hand and her process has given her a deep understanding of color, pigment history and properties, and the materials that shape how watercolor works. Learn more about her paint at Limn Colors.
Dive into watercolor in this immersive, comprehensive, and interactive introduction to painting. We'll demystify the foundational materials of watercolor painting—paper, brushes, and paint—through demonstration and hands-on activities.
You'll test different pigments, brushes, and paper, and find out what makes each one unique and suitable for specific tasks. Discover how and why watercolor paint behaves as it does as you learn to apply flat, graded, and variegated washes as well as brushing wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry-on-dry.
We'll share how to get the most out of your palette through a series of color mixing exercises. Learn the real power of a set of carefully chosen primaries, controlled and dynamic mixing techniques, and how to mix non-muddy, clean colors. You'll leave the class with better color intuition to make the mixing process faster and more rewarding.
Most people who think watercolor is too difficult just need a proper introduction to the ingredients and techniques. We can take the frustration out of watercolor, while embracing the lovely, surprising nature of this medium.
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
You will be provided with everything you need.
EXPERIENCE & PREREQUISITES
You do not need any prior experience with watercolor, painting, or art of any kind.
[About the Workshop] Learn about watercolor paint, paper, brushes, and color through hands-on activities demonstrating why paint behaves as it does and how to control it. Understand the materials; practice washes, glazing, and other techniques; then dive into color theory and mixing. Everything you need to know to start painting!
[About the Teacher] Meet Amanda! She makes paint by hand and her process has given her a deep understanding of color, pigment history and properties, and the materials that shape how watercolor works. Learn more about her paint at Limn Colors.
Dive into watercolor in this immersive, comprehensive, and interactive introduction to painting. We'll demystify the foundational materials of watercolor painting—paper, brushes, and paint—through demonstration and hands-on activities.
You'll test different pigments, brushes, and paper, and find out what makes each one unique and suitable for specific tasks. Discover how and why watercolor paint behaves as it does as you learn to apply flat, graded, and variegated washes as well as brushing wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry-on-dry.
We'll share how to get the most out of your palette through a series of color mixing exercises. Learn the real power of a set of carefully chosen primaries, controlled and dynamic mixing techniques, and how to mix non-muddy, clean colors. You'll leave the class with better color intuition to make the mixing process faster and more rewarding.
Most people who think watercolor is too difficult just need a proper introduction to the ingredients and techniques. We can take the frustration out of watercolor, while embracing the lovely, surprising nature of this medium.
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
You will be provided with everything you need.
EXPERIENCE & PREREQUISITES
You do not need any prior experience with watercolor, painting, or art of any kind.
read more
[About the Teacher] Meet Amanda! She makes paint by hand and her process has given her a deep understanding of color, pigment history and properties, and the materials that shape how watercolor works. Learn more about her paint at Limn Colors.
Dive into watercolor in this immersive, comprehensive, and interactive introduction to painting. We'll demystify the foundational materials of watercolor painting—paper, brushes, and paint—through demonstration and hands-on activities.
You'll test different pigments, brushes, and paper, and find out what makes each one unique and suitable for specific tasks. Discover how and why watercolor paint behaves as it does as you learn to apply flat, graded, and variegated washes as well as brushing wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry-on-dry.
We'll share how to get the most out of your palette through a series of color mixing exercises. Learn the real power of a set of carefully chosen primaries, controlled and dynamic mixing techniques, and how to mix non-muddy, clean colors. You'll leave the class with better color intuition to make the mixing process faster and more rewarding.
Most people who think watercolor is too difficult just need a proper introduction to the ingredients and techniques. We can take the frustration out of watercolor, while embracing the lovely, surprising nature of this medium.
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
You will be provided with everything you need.
EXPERIENCE & PREREQUISITES
You do not need any prior experience with watercolor, painting, or art of any kind.
show less
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2 Marina Blvd, Bldg D, San Francisco, CA 94123
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