Water Media Classes    

To experiment, to explore, to take a chance, to wonder, to be amazed, to splatter, to drip, to laugh and cry, to watch in awe as water and pigment make magic together on a field of white. Then with a confident hand, sign your name. That is what water media painting is all about. It is our sincere wish that each and everyone of our students experience this feeling when making a piece of art. To take an original path on the way to the light at the end, and to approach every obstacle along that path with exuberance, a positive attitude and an appreciation of the process, regardless of the outcome.

This is the mission for The Program of Water Media.

Watercolor Class, Instructor: Ann Terhardt
Wednesdays, 9am-12pm, Studio Two
   
Session 1 - January 2, 9, 16, 23 (Course # 2077)
Session 2 - February 6, 13, 20, 27 (Course # 2078)
Session 3 - March 5, 12, 19, 26 (Course # 2079)
   
$ 72 members, $ 90 non-members

Students will learn the basics of what truly makes a great painting by exploring composition, light direction, color application and value study. Demos and instruction help you learn many watercolor techniques such as frisket application, sandpaper, splattering, ice tea, salt and scrumbling. Develop good habits while becoming a strong painter. It’s never too late to experience


Plein Air, Instructor: Jack Nolan
Tuesdays, 9am-12pm, On location
   
Session 1 - November 20, 27 (Course # 2064)
Session 2 - December 4, 11, 18 (Course # 2065)
Session 3 - January 8, 15, 22, 29 (Course # 2066)
Session 4 - February 5, 12, 19, 26 (Course # 2067)
Session 5 - March 4, 11, 18, 25 (Course # 2247)
Session 6 - April 1, 8, 15 (Course # 2248)
   
$ 36 members, $ 45 non-members (Session 1)
$ 54 members, $ 67.50 non-members (Sessions 2, 6)
$ 72 members, $ 90 non-members (Sessions 3, 4, 5)

This class will vary between studio and painting on location. You can learn techniques that will improve your painting skills. We then go to sites such as the Cortez docks, Ringling’s Ca d’Zan, Selby Gardens and local beaches to utilize these skills. The initial studio class will enable painters new to plein air to decide what equipment they may wish to use. When on location we usually eat lunch in a group in nearby eateries.

Bring your usual palette and brushes, a sketch pad, 140# paper works well out of doors. You will want an easel but, if in doubt, wait to see what others are using.


Beginner Watercolor, Instructor: Jim Batten
Tuesdays, 1pm-4pm, Community Studio
   
Session 1 - November 6, 13, 20, 27 (Course # 2042)
Session 2 - January 8, 15, 22, 29 (Course # 2043)
Session 3 - February 5, 12, 19 (Course # 2044)
Session 4 - March 4, 11, 18, April 1 (Course # 2045)
   
$ 54 members, $ 67.50 non-members (Session 3)
$ 72 members, $ 90 non-members (Sessions 1, 2, 4)

This course introduces the beginner to the basics of watercolor painting. The lessons will provide opportunities to learn different watercolor skills, techniques, color usage, composition, material selections and vocabulary, in a NON THREATENING environment and to have fun in the process. No previous experience is necessary and drawing skills are not a prerequisite.

Materials to start should include a minimum of:

- 140 lb. Arches watercolor paper,
- #10 round watercolor brush,
- 1” flat watercolor brush
- watercolor palette with the following colors: Burnt sienna, Aureolin yellow, Permanent rose, Alizarin crimson, Cobalt blue, Ultramarine blue, Hookers green deep,
- pencil and eraser.


Intermediate Watercolor, Instructor: Jim Batten
Tuesdays, 9am-12pm, Community Studio
   
Session 1 - November 6, 13, 20, 27 (Course # 2046)
Session 2 - January 8, 15, 22, 29 (Course # 2047)
Session 3 - February 5, 12, 19 (Course # 2048)
Session 4 - March 4, 11, 18, April 1 (Course # 2049)
   
$ 54 members, $ 67.50 non-members (Session 3)
$ 72 members, $ 90 non-members (Sessions 1, 2, 4)

This class is targeted at students who have some of the basic skills or an understanding of the basic skills of watercolor and wish to advance to the next level. We will continue to review the basic skills but will introduce and explore ways of using them to create a variety of painting styles. Emphasis will be placed on helping students identify and find their own individual subjects and styles.

Materials necessary for this class should include:

- Arches cold pressed 140 lb. and 300 lb. watercolor paper,
- round watercolor brushes #’s 2, 6, and 12;
- flat watercolor brushes ¼”, ¾” and 1 ½”, and a Rigger Brush.
- good quality covered watercolor palette.
- good assortment of watercolor paints (suggestions include Alizarin crimson, Permanent rose, Cadmium red, Aureolin yellow, Indian yellow, Manganese blue, Cerulean blue, Cobalt blue, Pthalo blue, Pthalo green, Hooker’s green, Raw sienna, and Burnt sienna.)
- water spray bottle,
- pencils and eraser.


Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor, Instructor: Ken Snyder
Community Studio, see below for days and times
     
Session 1a - November 5, 12, 19, 26 Mondays, 9am-12pm (Course # 2341)
Session 1b - November 5, 12, 19, 26 Mondays, 1pm-4pm (Course # 2342)
     
Session 2a - December 3, 10, 17 Mondays, 9am-12pm (Course # 2068)
Session 2b - December 3, 10, 17 Mondays, 1pm-4pm (Course # 2072)
     
Session 3a - January 7, 14, 21, 28 Mondays, 9am-12pm (Course # 2069)
Session 3b - January 7, 14, 21, 28 Mondays, 1pm-4pm (Course # 2073)
     
Session 4a - February 4, 11, 18, 25 Mondays, 9am-12pm (Course # 2070)
Session 4b - February 4, 11, 18, 25 Mondays, 1pm-4pm (Course # 2074)
     
Session 5a - March 3, 10, 17, 31 Mondays, 9am-12pm (Course # 2263)
Session 5b - March 3, 10, 17, 31 Mondays, 1pm-4pm (Course # 2075)
     
$ 72 members, $ 90 non-members (All other sessions)
$ 54 members, $ 67.50 non-members (Sessions 2a/2b)

Come explore the exciting techniques of watercolor painting, the most spontaneous of all mediums, with award winning artist and master teacher Ken Snyder. Learn the importance of composition, values, perspective and the color-wheel. Integrate positive and negative shapes into your painting, and learn what to look for in a subject in order to create exciting art work. The class will meet the needs of the intermediate as well as the advanced watercolorist. Time will be devoted to demonstration and individual instruction.

Please bring the following materials with you:

- brushes [1 lg. round (#10 - #14), 1 medium round (#4 - #7), 1 script liner, additional brushes at student discretion];
- paper [1 sketch book 8x10 minimum, 140 lb. watercolor paper sheets and/or blocks (12x18 minimum). If using sheets, you’ll need a firm surface such as Masonite or foam board];
- paints [in tubes by Grumbacker, Holbein or Van Gogh are sufficient. Mandatory colors: burnt sienna, alizarin crimson, cadmium red light, Thalo Blue, Thalo Green and new gamboges. Additional Colors: Ultramarine Blue, Sap Green, Permanent Rose];
- misc. Supplies [masking tape, paper toweling, large mixing palette, sponge, pencil, kneaded eraser, spray bottle]


Watercolor Class, Instructor: Linda Lucas
Wednesdays, 9am-12pm, Community Studio
   
Session 1 - January 2, 9, 16, 23 (Course # 2061)
Session 2 - February 6, 13, 20 (Course # 2062)
Session 3 - March 5, 12, 19 (Course # 2063)
   
$ 54 members, $ 67.50 non-members (Sessions 2, 3)
$ 72 members, $ 90 non-members (Session 1)

This class is for the intermediate to advanced artist who loves the botanical world. Linda’s emphasis is on flowers and animal life, but she explores architecture and still life as well. This course is structured with some lectures and many demonstrations. Students will learn hues, values, color and lighting specific to the flora and fauna of the area. Much hands-on individual attention is given to each student to help their artistic talents bloom.

Please bring your watercolors and favorite brushes, plus:

- a 1” flat brush, i.e. Winsor & Newton #995 golden nylon,
- two water buckets,
- paper towels,
- board,
- clips kneaded eraser,
- drawing pencils,
- palette, and
- Arches #140 lb. cold press or similar quality paper.

Materials may be purchased at Art and Frame in Sarasota or Keeton’s in Bradenton or Michaels on Cortez.


Watercolor Class, Instructor: Sue Lynn Cotton
Thursdays, 1pm-4pm, Community Studio
   
Session 1 - October 4, 11, 18, 25 (Course # 2051)
Session 2 - November 1, 8, 15, 29 (Course # 2052)
Session 3 - December 6, 13, 20 (Course # 2053)
Session 4 - January 3, 10, 17, 24 (Course # 2054)
Session 5 - February 7, 14, 21, 28 (Course # 2055)
Session 6 - March 6, 13, 20, 27 (Course # 2056)
   
$ 54 members, $ 67.50 non-members (Session 3)
$ 72 members, $ 90 non-members (Session 1, 2, 4, 5, 6)

Sue Lynn Cotton is well-known for her portraits and renderings of architecture, but best known for her watercolor classes. Her popular classes are filled year round as students learn to paint a lifelike subject while mixing their colors on the paper using a limited palette for unified, interesting color throughout the painting. In the class you will be shown wet-in-wet techniques, negative painting, mixing colors on the paper, limited palette for color unity, values and shadows that work, and correcting mistakes and removing paint. Her goal for each student is to learn how to paint a successful watercolor painting while relaxing, making new friends and submerging yourself in the world of color.

Please bring the following supplies:

Paper: 140# Arches Watercolor Paper 11x15 (not Strathmore);
Brushes: 3/4" or 1" flat brush (Loew Cornell #7550, recommended) and #8 & #12 (or larger) round (Loew Cornell #7020, recommended)];
Covered Palette with large mixing areas;
Paint: arranged in the following color order – Lemon Yellow (not nickel or cadmium – read label), Deep Yellow (Indian Yellow), Permanent Rose, Ultramarine Blue, Pthalo Blue, Indigo;
Misc. Supplies: pencil & kneaded eraser, masking tape, spray bottle, paper support (lightweight, waterproof board), two water containers (margarine tubs are good).