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• COURSE- Watercolour Explorations with Nancy Peng

  • Start
    4 Nov 2026
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  • End
    9 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Button Factory Arts, second floor
  • Spaces left
    18

  Register

  Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9. (6 weeks)

  
  

  $153 Members /$180 Non-Members 

  To learn more about Nancy and her work, please visit:

  https://www.buttonfactoryarts.ca/peng

  
  

  Learn to use transparent watercolour paints to create luminous effects. We will start with traditional landscapes and subjects from nature. Explore layering techniques using resists and mixed media such as ink and watercolour crayons to build a mixed media composition. Suitable for all levels but some basic art knowledge is suggested.

  Watercolour Exploration Supply List – Fall 2026

  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. Cotman by Winsor Newton is a good quality student brand. Primary blue such as cobalt and/or ultramarine blue, primary red such as permanent rose or alizaren crimson, primary yellow such as aureolin yellow, lemon yellow or cadmium yellow Optional pigments: Indigo, New Gamboge, Sap Green, Burnt Sienna or pick your favourite colours to try.

  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 I suggest Size 4, 8, 12 round synthetic watercolour brushes Optional brushes to add later: Rigger brush, size 1 round for fine lines, wash brush for wetting paper

  Watercolour Paper :

  140 pound cold press watercolour paper is recommended. Strathmore 300 series 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. This will be propped up on a slight angle. 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 :

  Bring 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. You are welcome to bring a camera to take photos of my demos.

  Other:

  Frisket or masking fluid. Mixed media supplies such as india ink, watercolour crayons, pastels if you have them. I have some supplies to share.

  Please note: 

  • Attending the full class term is the responsibility of the student. No refunds or credits are issued for missing classes and educators will not schedule any additional instructor-led make-up classes.
  • Refunds are issued up to two weeks before your class starts.  After this period there are no refunds. 

  • With 2 or more weeks notice, we deduct 10% payment processing servicing fees from the total amount refunded or offer store credit with no deductions. 

  
  

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