Watercolor Painting

Discover the art of watercolor painting in our course designed for beginners and those with some experience. Whether you're entirely new to watercolor or have basic skills, this class caters to a wide range of learners. You'll explore essential techniques, various painting methods, and special effects, focusing on landscapes and florals. Our instructor offers personalized guidance, allowing you to progress at your own pace and fully engage in the creative process. Please note that each class is limited to twelve (12) students, ensuring a supportive and interactive learning environment. You'll receive an email from info@vrabe.com with the materials list a few weeks before the class begins. If you can't find it in your inbox, please check your junk mail and move it to your inbox to receive future emails.

PAINTING WITH WATERCOLORS SUPPLY LIST

• (Supplies can be purchased from JoAnn, Michaels or any other Art and craft store)
• Paper:  Strathmore cold press watercolor paper 140 lb. Paper size is 9in x 12 in. One watercolor pad of 12 sheets is enough for the entire course.
• Tracing paper: 4 sheets of tracing paper/transfer paper is enough. Size of the paper should be 9in x 12in. Strathmore makes a pad of transfer paper in that size.
• Paints:  Reeves or Winsor & Newton watercolor paint tubes - Set of twelve colors (make sure paint set has ultramarine blue color in it)
• Brushes:  Set of assorted round and a few flat synthetic brushes of Artists Loft or Royal and Langnicke (brushes that are for Acrylic painting) Most of our work requires #1 to # 12 round brushes
• Watercolor pallet:  one with some wells and some flat surface
• Masking Fluid:  Susan Scheewe blue masking fluid. Available at Amazon or Jerry’s Artarama  at 1109 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford
• Pencil, Eraser and Sharpener
• Masking tape:  Buy it from an art and craft store like Michaels or Joann. Cheap tape can tear your paper.
• Paper towels:  one role
• Container for water:  3 containers (any kind)
• Spray bottle: A bottle that sprays water like a mist.
• Salt:  Couple of table spoons of salt that you use at home for cooking (any kind)
• Aluminum Foil:  Don’t have to be a particular kind or size. About one-foot square should be enough.
• Saran wrap: Don’t have to be a particular kind or size. About one-foot square should be enough.

Note: If you already have similar supplies at home, bring them on the first day of the class instead of buying new ones.

Keep all your receipts in case you need to exchange an item.