Kids Watercolor Basics with Beth Matlock - 6 weeks starts January 14/Kids 8+
Watercolor Basics – Kids ages 8+
Saturday 1 - 3pm
6 week program
Session 1 January 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11, 18
Session 2 March 4, 18, 25 April 1, 8, 15
Session 3 April 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20, 27
Student will take a leap into the world of watercolor, learning several watercolor techniques and creating a watercolor journal and at least one piece of artwork each week.
Class 1
Techniques:
Dry brush
Wet on wet
Wax relief
Project:
Abstract paintings
Class 2
Techniques:
Gradients same color
Gradients different colors
Salt lifting
Project:
Landscapes
Sky paintings
Class 3
Techniques:
Lifting off color
Blotting
Layering color
Project:
Abstract
Landscapes - finish
Sky paintings - finish
Class 4
Techniques:
Scumbling
Project:
Flower/botanical paintings
Begin main project
Class 5
Techniques:
Line drawings over paint
Project:
Animal silhouette
Simple animal paintings – birds, fish, etc.
Work on main project
Class 6
Project:
Finish main project and all other pieces