Adult Watercolor Class – Beginning & Intermediate Painters
Come join us to explore the medium of watercolor. As you gain experience working with your tools: paints, water, paper, brushes and various materials you will be prepared to enjoy years of painting. You will be encouraged to venture in any direction you choose. Step-by-step the world of watercolor will unfold.Class Fee: $120./mo Seniors 65+ $95./mo (4 classes) Private classes $30./hr.
Register: Call Beth Stark 337-781-1254
Location: Stutes Store, 200 Greenleaf Rd., Acadian Village Lafayette, LA 70517
Instructor: Beth Stark encourages students to develop their own style. Her enthusiasm is felt by her students. Painting over 25 years and personal experimentation has given her a variety of techniques to share. View her creativity and humor at www.bethstark.com
Watercolor Supply ListIf you need help with supplies call Beth to discuss.
If you need help with supplies call Beth to discuss.- #2 pencil or mechanical pencil, pencil sharpener, kneaded eraser
- Watercolor Brushes: ROUND brushes size #12 & #8 (your style will determine other size brushes)
- Watercolor Paper: 9” x 12” or 11” x 15”
- Palette: best choice has large paint storage sections and large flat mixing areas –
See sample on-line: Terry Madden Palette with large mixing area, 22 color wells, and deep wells
- Tape: artist’s tape or masking tape
- Watercolor Paint Tubes: basic suggested colors Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow Dark, Yellow Ochre, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna, and Sepia
- Water spray bottle (atomizer bottle)
- Water container for washing brushes
- Paper Towels: Top Job is very absorbent
- Vinyl tablecloth to cover your work area
- Optional: Watercolor Flat Brush: size#8 and any of your favorite brushes
Other popular paint colors: Cerulean, Indigo, Cadmium Yellow light and your favorites
Class Outline:
- 1st class – paint a color wheel, prepare paper, experiment with mixing paint and water
- 2nd class – paint a still life, learn and practice application techniques
- 3rd &4th class – paint a still life or one of your photographs, practice techniques
Future classes – gain expertise to achieve desired effects with individual instruction Suggestion: Bring a camera to photograph the class still life to continue painting at home.
NEVER STOP LEARNING ~~~~~ LET YOUR Creativity FLOW ~~~~~ Let’s Paint!
This page was last updated: December 19, 2011
