Introduction to Watercolor (In Person)

Course description

For centuries artists have demonstrated that watercolor techniques give students a deeper understanding when working with oil or acrylic paints. Students learn essential skills needed to gain a full understanding of watercolor painting, including control and familiarity with the medium, how to transfer an existing drawing onto the base for a painting and how to execute washes and blends. Traditional techniques such as wet on wet, wet on dry, and dry brush are demonstrated, as well as experimental techniques. Class time is spent on demonstrations, lecture, studio time, and critique.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Prerequisites

Previous drawing experience is helpful, but not required.

Required Materials

Supplies for the first day

• pen or pencil
• notebook or sketchbook
• one pad of watercolor paper, 22 x 30" 140lb
• watercolor paint brush Number 4 round and others
• watercolor paint tubes, red, blue, yellow, plus colors of your choice
• watercolor pallet (the bigger, the better)
• ruler or straightedge
• masking tape
• erasers (kneadable and/or pink pearl)
• cloth rags or paper towels
• container for water

Optional supplies

• HB pencil
• watercolor art masking fluid
• Xacto knife

Students should expect to spend approximately $100-$200 on supplies in addition to tuition.

What to wear
Clothing appropriate for messy creativity.

Class resources

This class uses Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system. Please see link for more information.

Class savings

Register on or before May 11 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.