In this class, we will discuss watercolors and how they are not as intimidating as they seem. In fact, they are a lot of fun to paint with. We will go over the two most common methods of painting:  wet-on-dry and wet-on-wet. We will discuss different topics and practice brush strokes, paint values, lifting color, and many others.

In class, we will sometimes do several exercises to practice a different method or technique that will be used. We will then do a painting in class to put those methods/techniques to practice.

The learner must have watercolor paper that is 140lb, not printer paper, cardstock, mixed media, or construction paper. This will lessen the young learner's frustration down the road. A beginner's brush set for watercolors will also be helpful. 

***If your young learner is using tube watercolors, I highly suggest that small amounts of the paint be placed in a palette that closes. This will allow the paint to dry between uses and help to make the paint last longer. Learners are also less likely to use watercolor paint like acrylic when stored this way. The wonderful thing about watercolors is that you can reactivate any dried watercolor in/on a palette with water for use. Here is a link to one on Amazon:   https://www.amazon.com/Mijello-Airtight-Watercolor-18-Well-Palette/dp/B0049UZEWQ/ref=sr_1_9?crid=2NIQQ3X94C1M4&dchild=1&keywords=watercolor+palette&qid=1632659840&sprefix=watercolor+%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-9

The following schedule is tentative and may change depending on student requests.

Friday's Section Schedule:
Week of Sept. 24:  Sunset with Hot Air Balloon
Week of Oct. 1:  Fall Tree with Cat
Week of Oct. 8:  Otter in Water
Week of Oct. 15:  Stormy Night
Week of Oct. 22:  Black Cat on Fence
Week of Oct. 29:  Pumpkin Patch with Doodle Birds
Week of Nov. 5:  Panda and Bamboo
Week of Nov. 12:  Cupcake
Week of Nov. 17:  Winter Cats
Week of Nov. 25:  Cute Crocodile
Week of Dec. 3:  Popsicles
Week of Dec. 10: Dog and Umbrella
Week of Dec. 17:  Winter Scene with Snowpeople
Week of Feb. 7:  Valentine's Day Cards

Wednesday, Thursday, & Sunday Sections Schedule:
Week of Sept. 1:  Splatter Birds and Creatures
Week of Sept. 8:  Butterfly
Week of Sept. 15:  Cute Whale
Week of Sept. 22:  Giraffe
Week of Sept. 29:  Fall Tree with Cat
Week of Oct. 6:  Black Cat on Fence
Week of Oct. 13:  Sun and Moon
Week of Oct. 20:  Helping Fall Gnome
Week of Oct. 27:  Pumpkin Patch with Doodle Birds
Week of Nov. 3:  Panda and Bamboo
Week of Nov. 10:  Cupcake
Week of Nov. 17:  Sea Otter (Wednesday), Crocodile (Sunday)
Week of Nov. 24:  Winter Cats
Week of Dec. 1:  Popsicles
Week of Dec. 8:  Dog and Umbrella
Week of Dec. 15:  Snowpeople and Tree/Dog and Umbrella
Week of Jan. 5:  Rainbow Pineapple
Week of Jan. 12: Flying Parrot
Week of Feb. 7:  Valentine's Day Cards