4 WEEKS Botanical watercolor CLASS ~ a beginner’s journey into colors and creativity
4 WEEKS Botanical watercolor CLASS
a beginner’s journey into colors and creativity
Where?
The Local Hand Shop
Dorchester
When?
September 25, October 2, October 9, and October 16
4 classes
Wednesdays, 6 pm - 8 pm
Tickets:
buy your tickets HERE
A beginner course, tools, and workbook are provided.
About the class
Embark on a colorful journey with our four-week watercolor course, designed to transform beginners into the next level while having fun! This immersive 8-hour program is spread across weekly 2-hour sessions, each crafted to build your skills, and confidence and enjoy creativity.
SCHEDULE
Week 1 - Introduction to watercolor technique, supplies, and basic steps to create realistic botanicals
Week one lays the foundation with an introduction to watercolor techniques, supplies, and the delicate art of painting realistic flowers and plants. Margareta, our experienced instructor, will guide you through understanding brushes, pigments, and paper types, ensuring you're well-equipped to begin your artistic adventure.
Week 2 - Building layers to paint realistic plants, color theory
As the weeks unfold, you'll delve deeper into the craft. Week two focuses on mastering layering to bring lifelike botanical elements to your paper. Don't worry if you think you are not creative and can’t draw; pre-drawn templates are available to help you focus on painting. The intimate class (max. 8 people) setting guarantees personalized attention, allowing you to flourish under expert guidance.
Week 3 - Composition
Week three is all about composition, encouraging you to blend your newfound skills with personal preferences to create unique, expressive works. We are going to work on a pre-drawn sketch first and then you can also experiment with your favorite flora, playing with colors and layouts to achieve stunning compositions that reflect your style. Again, there is always help and you don’t need to do anything alone, a teacher is always there to help you.
Week 4 - Watercolor memories - making a vision board, conserving memories, using watercolor techniques (as a convertible medium) not just in botanical paintings (landscapes, buildings, different textures, etc. )
This session is not just about botanicals; you'll explore landscapes, architectural elements, and various textures, applying watercolor techniques to a range of subjects.
In this final class, we will embark on individual projects that require some preparatory work from the students before class. Each participant is expected to bring an idea of what they wish to paint, and the teacher will assist in integrating these projects. By the third session, everyone will receive a worksheet that aids in conceptualizing their ideas and understanding the fundamentals.
For example, if I want to paint a scene from my last trip to Italy—capturing the essence of summer, the Mediterranean atmosphere, the vibrant colors, the scent of flowers, the cuisine, and the people—I would gather inspiration from my photographs, Pinterest, and color collections to create a vision board. This process helps to consolidate various elements into a cohesive image. Once sketched, we will bring it to life with watercolors. This exercise not only preserves a cherished memory but is also an excellent way to gauge one’s ability to paint botanicals, a skill that can be easily adapted to other subjects. The goal is to incorporate ideas bravely and with the help provided by our teacher.
This course isn't just a class; it's a pathway to discovering your creative voice through the vibrant world of watercolors. Learn to enjoy the journey, have fun, relax, let it go if needed, and give yourself some space to play!
At the end of these 4 classes, you are going to have a strong base of knowledge on how watercolor works, you will be inspired to learn, and create more, make new art from your precious memories, and paint something for a gift, all while digging deeper into the enchanting medium of watercolor.
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE