Beginning, Beginning Watercolor Series with Pam Bleakney

Tuesdays, Jan. 16 - Feb. 6, 2024 | 10:30am - 1:30pm

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Oh, the thrill of watercolor, the moment color and water meet, pure magic! Pam Bleakney is excited to introduce you to the pleasures and frustrations of watercolor, hoping you’ll fall in love! Learn color mixing and glazing techniques using a limited color palette of Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow, and Ultramarine Blue. You’ll receive worksheets for practice before completing actual paintings and the instructor will do many demonstrations. You’ll paint pears, a raven, a fairy forest, a rooster, a bird’s nest, a rabbit, a cat in a doorway or window, a bird of paradise, and a poppy. Drawing (though important in watercolor) will be minimal, but some comfort with drawing is helpful.

This four-part class series is designed for complete beginners with no painting experience.

“My goals for you will be to learn watercolor skills, new techniques, meet new friends, support our local museum and most of all have fun.” — Pam Bleakney

Your instructor will provide watercolor paper (cold press), Cotman paints by Winsor and Newton, and a palette. Students are responsible for some supplies; please see the list below.

Supplies you need to BRING:

• Watercolor Brushes:

  • Script or liner, or rigger brush

  • Rounds #’s 2, 4, and 8

  • ¾ Angle or flat brush.

If you already have brushes bring them to the class. If you can’t get brushes, the instructor has plenty to share.

• For Drawing:

  • Sketch pad (9”x12” or smaller)

  • #2 pencil

  • kneaded eraser

  • masking tape at least an inch

  • paper towels.

If you are a returning student and already have an egg palette please let Pam know when you sign up or you will receive a new one: Call Pam at 386-872-4556 or e-mail pbleakney@brighthouse.com.