Friday & Saturday, April 25 & 26, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Registration Deadline: April 11

$240 RAA&M Members
$290 Non-Members

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Have you been intrigued with watercolor and wondered what it would take to get started in this luminous medium? Designed for beginners, this two day workshop will cover the basic tools and techniques of the medium, focusing on watercolor exercises rather than finished pieces. Emphasis will be placed on familiarizing students with washes, mixing color, understanding value, and using special techniques.

Beginners Level. The group will be limited to 12 participants.

Supplies: 

• PENTALIC WATERCOLOR FIELD BOOK, wire bound 11 x 14” 24 sheets, 140 LB paper

  • If you can’t find that, use Strathmore Watercolor Visual Journal 140 LB paper 9 x 12”

• Arches #140 Cold Press paper- minimum 1 sheet 22” x 30”

• Mijello Fusion Airtight/Leakproof palette, or use whatever palette you already have

• Synthetic blend brushes: recommend Silver Black Velvet brush line Series 3000S 

  • Round sizes #4, #6, and #12 

  • SBV 1/2” flat brush is nice to have, not necessary

  • Liner or script brush: recommend the Robert Simmons Series S51, #1.

 If you already have brushes, use what you have.

• Artist quality tube watercolor paints, 1 warm and 1 cool of each primary color - do not buy Cotman

  • Quinacridone Rose *Daniel Smith

  • Pyroll Scarlet *Daniel Smith

  • Hansa Yellow Light

  • Hansa Yellow Deep

  • Winsor Blue (Red Shade)

  • French Ultramarine Blue *Winsor Newton

  • Burnt Sienna *Winsor Newton

  • Payne’s Gray *Winsor Newton

* Indicates the preferred brand, however feel free to use what you already have.

• Roll of neutral-color/uncolored masking tape, recommend Scotch Contractor Grade masking tape #2020

• 2 water containers

• Tissues or paper towels

• Old toothbrush if you have one

• Pencil and eraser

• Black Sharpie marker- fine or ultra fine

• Ruler

• Board to tape paper to- Gatorboard, Masonite, or plexiglass, about 11 x 15 or larger

• Old towel or household sponge to wipe your brush on

• Small spray bottle or mister ( Holbein makes 1 specifically for watercolor use that is about $3)

• Small sketchbook

Please email Marian if you have any questions at marian.colman@gmail.com