The Secrets of Watercolor for Beginners (In Person)

Course description

For centuries artists have demonstrated that watercolor techniques give students a deeper understanding when working with oil or acrylic paints. Learn the essential skills needed to gain a full understanding of watercolor painting, including color theory, brushwork, and how to transfer an image for painting. Throughout the class, gain experience and use mistakes as the basis of learning. Class time is spent on demonstrations, lecture, studio time, and critique. / Materials fee of $23 is included in course tuition.

Open to students ages 16 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This class meets in person on MCAD’s campus.

Prerequisites

None

Required materials

Supplies for first class

• pencil
• notebook or sketchbook
• watercolor paints:
  • burnt sienna
  • raw sienna
  • ultramarine blue
  • cadmium red medium
  • cadmium yellow medium
  • cerulean blue genuine
  • viridian
  • quinacridone red
  • titanium white
• brushes (Round 0, 4, 28; Flat 1”)
• Arches cold press watercolor Pad 9” x 12”
• watercolor palette
• eraser

Please see supply notes from the instructor.

Students should expect to spend up to approximately $100-$150 for supplies in addition to tuition. It is not required to purchase new materials if similar materials are on hand.

Class Resources

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

Class savings

Register on or before January 19 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.