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MAKE-UP CLASS FOR Beginner's Academy: Bringing it all together! (May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

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MAKE-UP CLASS:

Bringing it all together!

Carla Gauthier, Instructor

Saturday, May 16

9:30 am- 3:30 pm

This class is designed with beginners in mind, but all are welcome to join. Participants will also earn five credits toward our Beginners Watercolor Academy program.

Refine your watercolor skills in this class -- tie everything together that you've learn in our core classes—drawing, composition, color, texture, and technique. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll plan, sketch, and complete a finished watercolor painting that reflects your personal style and vision.

Photos can often feel overwhelming—so many shapes, colors, and textures—but any subject can be broken down into manageable steps. In this class, you'll learn how to analyze your reference photo and translate it into a clear, structured painting plan. Whether you're working with a landscape, floral, or portrait—and whether your style is abstract, impressionistic, or realistic—you’ll gain techniques that empower you to paint with confidence.

We’ll focus on creating unified, harmonious compositions with strong focal points. A guided exercise will help reinforce these concepts, giving you tools you can take back to your studio practice.

What to Bring:

Your usual watercolor supplies
Pencil and watercolor paper (about 11" x 15", or quarter sheet)
One or two reference photos you love but feel unsure how to approach

If time allows, we’ll review your reference photos together and discuss strategies for turning them into successful paintings.

Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Watercolor Secrets and Basics (May 21, 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Watercolor Secrets and Basics

Linda Vanek, Instructor

Thursday, May 21

9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Tuition $110 Regular / $90 Member

Get off to a great start in your painting adventure or come to refresh your painting skills! Teacher demos will include instruction about paper and water control, painting techniques with flat & round brushes, mixing luminous color and how to avoid muddy color, and having a great time painting together! Individual time with each artist includes instruction based

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Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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Secrets of Mixing Amazing Colors (May 28, 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Secrets of Mixing Amazing Colors

Linda Vanek, Instructor

Thursday, May 28

9:30 am- 4:00 pm

Tuition $110 Regular / $90 Members

Take the next exciting step into the secrets of mixing amazing colors! Discover why some color combinations make muddy color and how to avoid them! This color adventure will teach you which colors mix well to create beautiful bright colors, rich muted colors such as a variety of greens for landscapes, and restful neutral colors. Demos will include color mixing, painting techniques, and individual instruction for each artist based on their level of experience. Great for any artist with some color experience & those wanting to refresh color mixing skills and gain greater color knowledge.

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Safety Alert: Individuals attending this activity should be aware that they require the ability to safely descend stairs in an emergency.

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