Introduction to Watercolor Painting


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Master the basics of watercolor with lessons in color theory and painting techniques. Drawing lessons will also be incorporated into instruction. Through demonstration, learn how to paint from a still life and reference photos. All levels welcome.

 

Sugested Materials List - Please bring in what you have around. 

 

Graphite Pencils: One 2H and HB pencil. 

 

Paper: 140 lb cold press watercolor paper. 

-Brands can be - Canson XL or Arches 140 lb paper, cold pressed paper. Feel free to bring in your favorite paper.
 

Paints: Watercolor set. At least the three primaries, red, blue and yellow. At least 6-8 colors.

Brushes: round brushes - #2, #4, #8. Maybe some larger and smaller - whatever you have. Optional: A few larger flat brushes

Palette / Mixing: Ceramic palette or a palette you use, cup for water

 

Erasers: PRISMACOLOR Kneaded Rubber Eraser

Sharpener: Any Graphite Pencil Sharpener or one - Kum Long Point Sharpener- Blue (color) - found on Amazon or Jerry’s Artarama.

Optional: Support/Drawing board: A foam board or any hard surface to support your drawing. This is an example - Blick Sketch Pad Board 15" x 16"

 

Additional/optional- Masking tape or Artist’s tape, 12 inch ruler, white gouache, paper towels



 

Class Details

8 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon

Location
Shaarei Tikvah

Instructor
Maggie O'Keefe 

Tuition: 

$290.00


Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 09/22/2025, 10/13/2025)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
9/8/2025 - 11/10/2025 Weekly - Mon 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Scarsdale, Shaarei Tikvah  Map Maggie O'Keefe