Watercolor Community Education Course

In this six-week course, students will explore the beautiful world of watercolor and gouache.

Details

Thursday, June 20th – August 1st, 2024 (No Class July 4th)
1PM-4PM
$275 – Due on or before June 18th, 2024
16 and above, all levels
Minimum: 7 / Maximum: 15

Laguna College of Art + Design
Main Campus, Studio 6
2222 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach, CA. 92651

Description

Through a variety of exercises and projects, they will develop skills in composition, line, value, form, color, and edge within these mediums. Students will also learn specific techniques and terminology that will enhance their artistic abilities and allow them to express themselves more confidently in their work. We encourage experimentation with different types of surfaces and paint applications to help each student find their unique style.

For those who prefer gouache, we will provide a list of watercolor pigments that can be used in their creations. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in watercolor and gouache and be able to produce paintings that showcase their newfound knowledge and skills.

Students of all levels of experience are welcome. Suggested materials List (below).

Instructor: April Solomon

For questions please contact: Community Education at communityed@lcad.edu

Suggested Materials

Watercolor

(Winsor & Newton, Gamblin, Holbein, or brands of similar quality):

Pigments:

  • Windsor Yellow PY154 or Cadmium Yellow Pale
  • Yellow Ochre PY43 or Raw Sienna
  • French Ultramarine Blue PB29
  • Thalo Blue PB153 or Winsor Blue
  • Thalo Green PG7 or Winsor Green
  • Scarlet Lake PR188 or Cad Scarlet
  • Permanent Rose PV19 or Perylene Maroon
  • Neutral Tint
  • Payne’s Gray

Optional:

  • Dioxazine Purple
  • Burnt Sienna

Gouache

(Winsor & Newton, Gamblin, Holbein, or brands of similar quality):

Permanent White

Brushes:

Flats: 2 inch, ¾ inch, size 4 or size ⅜
Rounds: ½ inch (2mm) wide, ¼” (6mm) Wide
Optional: Quill Squirrel Mop #6 (or synthetic)