About
Overcome the fear of painting “en plein air” and learn a few different ways you can “warm up to your subject” before completing a finished scene in your sketchbook. You'll receive personalized guidance and instruction on location, helping you capture the essence of your subject while leaving out the distracting details, so you can work efficiently and confidently out in the weather.
Class 1: You'll start in the Print & Book Studio and be introduced to various sketching methods using objects we found in the studio. Then, you'll head outside and sketch a vignette or two using the methods we learned. The instructor will float around and provide personal guidance. The goal is to get comfortable capturing the forms through line drawing and simple shading.
Class 2: We'll meet in the Great Room upstairs, where you'll learn methods to apply colors to the sketches. Then you'll head outside again to paint a scene and apply colors to your sketch. The instructor will provide hands-on coaching from student to student.
Details
Experience level: Beginner and beyond. No prior experience in drawing or paining is required. However, any experience with drawing and watercolor will help enhance the outcome! If you're a seasoned watercolor painter, this will still be an engaging class, to help you dive deep into the chosen subject, and strengthen your skills.
Details
Bring the following:
- A5 or A6 sketchbook with watercolor paper (or watercolor sheets, easel, tape)
- Pencil and eraser (or water-resistant ink pens like Sakura Micron)
- Dry watercolor set (or pre-loaded palette)
- Water brush with water pre-loaded (or round watercolor paint brush, bottled water, cup)
- Butterfly clips (for clipping palette onto sketchbook)
- Towels (or thick paper towels)
- Folding stool or chair (optional)
If you’d like to get the exact setup the teacher uses, see list below (some of these are sponsored links, through which the teacher may earn a small commission)
Class Policies
Ages 11 and older are welcome. Those under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
