Using flowers and plants as subject matter, create watercolor paintings that are vibrant, delicate, and luminous. Work directly from observation at the University of Minnesota's College of Biological Sciences Conservatory as well as from photographs, and imagination to create translucent works using this versatile medium. Learn traditional and non-traditional approaches to watercolor painting, including how to layer colors, how to describe floral details and execute washes and blends. Traditional techniques such as wet on wet, wet on dry, and dry brush are demonstrated, as well as experimental techniques all while spending time in an indoor tropical, magical, visual and fragrant biosphere. Class time is spent on demonstrations, lecture, studio time, and critique. / Material fee of $12 and facility fee of $46 in addition to course tuition. This course will be held at University of Minnesota's College of Biological Sciences Conservatory, 1538 Gortner Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108 Open to students ages 16 and above. View complete policies, including mandatory COVID protocols, before completing your registration. Prerequisites Previous drawing experience is helpful, but not required. Required materials Supplies for first class pen or pencil notebook or sketchbook HB pencil erasers paper towels container for water masking tape Xacto knife watercolor paint brush(es): number 4 round and or any other ones watercolor paint tubes: (red, blue, yellow, plus any other colors you can get) watercolor pallet (the bigger the better, white plastic, big square one, not a little circle one) watercolor paper (ideally sheets that are 22 x 30" and 140lb) ruler or straightedge watercolor Art Masking Fluid (optional) Supplies will cost approximately $100-$200. Class resources This class uses Canvas, MCAD's learning management system. Please see the link for more information. Registration deadline March 24 If the minimum enrollment is not met by the deadline above, the class will be canceled on this date. Registration will remain open after this date if the minimum enrollment has been met. Class savings Register on or before January 17 and save $25. Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only). Additional savings. Are you eligible? Questions? Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-credit Tuition $276.00 Join the waitlist You will be notified immediately if a spot in this course opens up. First Name Last Name Email Alternatively, call 612.874.3765 for waitlist options Date: Tue, Mar 28, 2023 - Tue, Apr 25, 2023 Time: 6:30–9:30 p.m. CST Day(s) of the week: Tuesday Ages: Open to students ages 16 and above. Term: Spring 23 Instructor: Michael Gaughan Location: In Person SKU: CSFA 9328 01 SP23 Prerequisites: Previous drawing experience helpful, but not required.