Wednesdays, 1 - 3 pm. Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4 (6 weeks).
Adv $175/Reg $185
Please note: Students supply the materials for their course- see Supplies List below description:
Learn to use transparent watercolour paints to create luminous effects. Explore layering techniques using resists and mixed media such as ink and watercolour crayons. Paint on Japanese paper (washi) and create a simple book form. Some washi is available for purchase at Button Factory Arts. Suitable for all levels but some basic art knowledge is suggested.
In all lessons we will use watercolour paints. I will bring mixed media such as watercolour crayons and ink for you to try.
Lesson 3 You will need masking fluid/ Friskit along with watercolour paints.
Lessons 5 & 6 you will need Japanese paper (washi). Kozo paper $3.50/ half sheet from Button Factory.
Watercolour Paints Start by using brand name "academic" or "student" grade watercolours until you can commit your resources to buying "artist" grade paints. Pre-packaged sets may be more economical. Watercolour tubes are preferred but pans can be used. If you already have watercolour paints, bring them and try them out. You can always add to your supplies later.
If you are buying individual paint colours, at a minimum buy one cool blue, one cool red and one clear yellow.
Primary blue such as cobalt and/or ultramarine blue,
primary red such as rose madder, permanent rose or alizaren crimson,
primary yellow such as aureolin yellow, lemon yellow or cadmium yellow
You may wish to add the following colours to your palette: Raw sienna, Pthalo or Windsor blue, Sap Green, Burnt Sienna or pick your favourite colours.
Watercolour Brushes At a minimum you will need one flat and one medium sized round watercolour brush.
1/2”, 1” flat synthetic brushes, the longer bristled brushes are preferred
Size 10 round brush that comes to a point. Later add 4, 8, 12 round synthetic or sable mix watercolour brush.
Optional brushes to add later: Rigger brush, size 1 round for fine lines, fan brush, wash brush for large areas.
Watercolour Paper
140 pound cold pressed watercolour paper is recommended. Strathmore 300 series, Fabriano 1264 or other brands are suitable. The high rag content will tolerate scrubbing and washing. Full sheets 22"x30" can be bought and cut as required. For the lessons you will need two pieces of paper roughly 8x10 size (or 1/8 sheet) per class. I use a steel edged ruler for cutting sheets.
Palette
You need something to mix your paints on. A white plastic plate will work but you will need to wash your paints off after each use. You can buy a round or rectangular palette with lid to transport and reuse your paints. Avoid coloured, paper or Styrofoam plates.
Backboard
A hard surface waterproof board to place your paper on when painting. A corrugated plastic core sign board slightly bigger than your paper is light weight and reasonably priced. A plain white colour is best.
Water containers & cleanup
2 old margarine tubs or containers to hold clean water. Tissues, paper towels or rags are needed to catch puddles, lift paint and for clean up.
I use a medium spray water spray bottle as a tool for applying water to paper. Mine was from Dollarama.
A sketch pad and pencil will be useful for planning your painting and taking notes.
