Class Overview
Make your own unique watercolor greeting cards! Just in time for winter holidays, you will be able to create and give cherished gifts from the heart. Enjoy learning fun, easy, and traditional watercolor painting techniques.
In this two-session workshop, you will be guided in a step-by-step process using a variety of simple methods that will give you satisfying results. Learn tips for creating beautiful art from a professional artist and educator.
Enjoy creative time and going with the flow of watercolors! No experience needed.
Learning Objectives
- Create your own holiday cards
- Gain skills in traditional watercolor painting techniques
- Become familiar with watercolor painting tools and materials and how to use them
- Express yourself creatively through watercolor painting and card creation
- Create unique works of art
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
- Anyone interested in learning watercolor painting techniques - no experience needed! Everyone is welcome.
- People who would like to make their own holiday cards
- Anyone wanting to explore their creativity and have time for creative exploration and expression
- Artists looking for more skills, experience, techniques, and guidance
Supplies
Please have the items listed below ready before the class:
Paper:
- Please note: the better the paper, the better your painting experience
- Arches Watercolor Pad with the black and green cover, any size you choose -- be sure it is not Block!
- Optional if the pad (above) is not available: 1 sheet (or more) of Arches Paper: 140#, 22" x 30", cold press.
- NOT recommended: Strathmore paper pad with a yellow cover
Paint:
- Transparent watercolor paint set - any brand, except Reeves.
Brushes:
- 1 (one) round pointed #10 synthetic watercolor brush
- 1 (one) sheep hair 2" Hake flat brush
- 1 (one) small cheap flat synthetic brush, max 1/2"
Class Details
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Fall 2025
- When : Tuesday, Nov 18 to Nov 25 ; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Location : SC0BE , SC - BE - General Cls - BE3212 , 1701 Broadway Seattle WA 98022
- Fee : $75
