Course: Introduction to Watercolor for Beginners

When: Tuesdays starting July 2nd | Evening class: 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Where: Brooklyn.Renaissance Art Studio & Gallery - 66 Willoughby Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Duration: 4 lessons, 2.5 hours each

Price: $299

A personalized payment plan is available if you want to attend one, two, or three classes of your choice. Just contact me at hi@helendenisevich.art.

What you’ll learn:

This 4-lesson beginner course is targeted for absolute beginners in watercolor painting. You will learn the basics, including essential techniques, color mixing, and hands-on exercises. By the end, you'll be able to create your own beautiful artworks. Art materials for this course will be provided.

Art Materials:

• Watercolor paints (basic set)

• Watercolor brushes (round and flat, various sizes)

• Watercolor paper (140 lb cold-press)

• Palette for mixing colors

• Masking tape

• Pencil and eraser

Course content:

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Watercolor Tools and Techniques

  Objectives:

  • Familiarize students with watercolor materials.

  • Teach basic watercolor techniques.

  Topics Covered:

  1. Overview of watercolor supplies.

  2. Preparing your workspace.

  3. Basic brush handling and strokes.

  4. Techniques: Wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, dry brush, and washes.

  Activities:

  • Demonstration of each technique.

  • Practice exercises: Create a series of swatches using different techniques.

  • Practice basic technique by creating a simple watercolor card or bookmark.

• Lesson 2: Color Theory and Mixing

  Objectives:

  • Understand primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.

  • Learn how to mix colors and create gradients.

  Topics Covered:

  1. Introduction to the color wheel.

  2. Mixing primary colors to create secondary and tertiary colors.

  3. Creating gradients and color transitions.

  4. Understanding warm and cool colors.

  Activities:

  • Practice mixing colors and creating a color wheel.

  • Create a gradient exercise with at least three different colors.

  • Paint a simple landscape using mixed colors and gradients learned in class.

• Lesson 3: Applying Techniques in a Composition

  Objectives:

  • Combine learned techniques to create a cohesive composition.

  • Focus on light, shadow, and depth.

  Topics Covered:

  1. Planning a composition.

  2. Layering techniques: Building up color and texture.

  3. Creating light and shadow effects.

  Activities:

  • Plan and sketch a simple composition (landscape).

  • Apply layering to add depth and detail.

• Lesson 4: Final Project and Review

  Objectives:

  • Work on a final watercolor painting.

  • Review and critique work, discussing strengths and areas for improvement.

  Topics Covered:

  1. Final touches and details.

  2. How to evaluate your own work.

  3. Common mistakes and how to avoid them.

  4. Framing and presenting your watercolor artwork.

  Activities:

  • Complete the final project: A finished watercolor painting based on a chosen subject.

  • Group critique and feedback session.

Final Project

Who this course is for:

• Beginners Just Starting Watercolor Painting

• Those wanting to learn Watercolor Painting

• Watercolor Painting artists of All Levels

• Everyone Wanting to Improve their Watercolor Painting

• Those Wanting to learn Watercolor Painting Landscape

• Anyone wanting to know the Basics of Watercolor Painting

• For those who want to learn about the Watercolor Painting equipment

For any questions, email me at hi@helendenisevich.art

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