{"product_id":"watercolor-painting-for-beginners","title":"Watercolor Painting for Beginners","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates of Class: Tuesdays, June 30, 2026 - August 4, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen to anyone 16 years old or older\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$300 for watercolor class - bring your own supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-OR-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$325 for watercolor class- rent supplies in class ($25 covers renting supplies for the entire course).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class teaches you the traditional methods of handling transparent watercolor in representational painting. You will learn how to control watercolor through washes and glazes, creating soft edges, using wet-in-wet techniques and using dry-brush. You will also learn how to work with the time constraints of the medium through a simplification of value shapes: a key to success in watercolor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you choose to buy your own supplies, please see the following list (\u003c\/span\u003eYou will be provided with provide paper towels and water containers):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePAINTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube paints are preferable but not required.\u003cbr\u003ePaint colors you will need:\u003cbr\u003e- alizarin crimson\u003cbr\u003e- cadmium yellow\u003cbr\u003e- viridian green (or phthalocyanine green, or Winsor green, depending on\u003cbr\u003ebrand)\u003cbr\u003e- ultramarine blue and\/ or cobalt blue\u003cbr\u003eProfessional-quality brands (such as Winsor and Newton Professional, Daniel Smith,\u003cbr\u003ewill run you $15-20 a tube. You won’t need more than the smallest tubes (5 ml) for\u003cbr\u003ethis class. You can start with lower quality, and they may have different names than\u003cbr\u003ethe traditional ones above (like \"primary yellow\" or \"sky blue.\") Students who are renting supplies from me will be using student grade watercolors. A good student grade option is the Winsor and Newton Cotman series. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please try to place your paints in your palette at least 24 hours before class meets.\u003cbr\u003eWet paints fresh from the tube are hard to work with. To see correct palette arrangement, visit GiselleHarrington.com\/art-\u003cwbr\u003eclasses and click on the Watercolor supply list link. \u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLASTIC PALETTE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Preferable one that folds:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBRUSHES\u003cbr\u003e- One large round brush size 10-14, like the Daler Rowney Simply Simmons\u003cbr\u003eSynthetic Round Acrylic\/ Multimedia Brush, Size 12\u003cbr\u003e- One small round brush size 6-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAPER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- About 9” x 12” heavy mixed media paper, such as the Canson XL\u003cbr\u003eWatercolor Series textured paper pad, 140 lb, 30 sheets, 9”x12”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePENCIL (and sharpener)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eERASER\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended: Clips, optional masking tape, a board slightly larger than your paper such as a chip board or a board taken\u003cbr\u003efrom the back of a sketchbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giselle Harrington","offers":[{"title":"Watercolor Class WITH Supply Rental","offer_id":52558566326562,"sku":"icl1789524107392","price":237.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Watercolor Class WITHOUT Supply Rental","offer_id":52558566359330,"sku":"uum1789524107393","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5371\/3186\/files\/watercolor-painting-for-beginners_1.jpg?v=1789524111","url":"https:\/\/midcenturymodernwear.shop\/products\/watercolor-painting-for-beginners","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}