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Watercolor Landscape Workshop
April 22, 2023 10:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: Melissa Gannon
Paint a beautiful spring time landscape in watercolor with Melissa Gannon. Class will talk about color mixing, composition, textures and mark making. A reference photo will be provided. Class includes instructor demo. Please bring supplies.
WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS:
Paints: (Please bring tube paints in the tubes as well as your palette. If you already have paints just bring those.)
Minimum paints:
Red
Yellow
Blue
Blue Green
White gouache or Chinese white
Brushes:
1.5 inch wash brush (you can use a foam brush instead) half inch flat brush
A small brush to sign your name
#6 or #4 round brush if desired
Palette
Paper: 140 pound (or heavier) cold press 100% cotton • make sure that it is 100% cotton!!! Please bring several pieces of paper to work on. Size is up to you but at least 9" x 12".
- A sketchbook for practicing — the Canson mixed media sketchbook works well as it’s made of heavier paper.
- Water containers
- Small spray bottle
- Piece of foamcore board to use as a support for your paper—You might want several of these for more than one painting at a time.
- A rag or paper towels for wiping your brush
- Pencil and eraser
- A small amount of salt for special effects.
Adults
Bring Your Own Materials
Location: Silverton Art Center Classroom