February 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
ZoomOnline class participants will receive a Zoom link for the live class two hours before the class begins.
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member
This class is a great introduction to mixed media, watercolor, and ink. We will explore cacti and succulents as our subject but with a relaxed and creative approach. In the first 20 min of the workshop, we will explore basic drawing techniques to get us warmed up. The remaining portion of the class will be focused on creating a variety of common cacti and succulents with learning watercolor and ink applications.
Main Concepts:
Basics in watercolor color and ink application & techniques
Explore creative ways to use two beloved mediums together.
Please provide your own art materials. List of recommended art materials:
2H or 4H, & HB pencil, eraser, kneaded eraser
Sketchbook. Sizes between 3” x 5” – 5” x 7” Blank pages. (Stillman & Birn Zeta Series Mixed Media and Crescent Rendr sketchbooks work great)
Pens (Copic Multi-liners or Micron) #.1, .3, & .5
Watercolor – Winsor & Newton Assorted Colors 6-12pk (Any variety of watercolor brand and colors is okay)
Brushes: #3 & #4 long round brushes, #3 or #5 synthetic inexpensive brush for mixing
2 water jars/cups
Towel or paper towel
Mixing palette
Photo of cacti and succulents (A few photos will be sent out before class) Optional – Small spray bottle or eye dropper