Watercolor Exploration: Surfaces, Techniques, and Creations (Session 1)
Dive into the vibrant world of watercolor in this hands-on class! Over the course of the workshop, you’ll learn about various surfaces suitable for watercolor painting, including papers, boards, and watercolor ground.
Key topics include:
- Understanding Surfaces – Explore the characteristics of various papers and boards, and learn how the different surfaces effect the final art.
- Watercolor Paints – Gain insight into the differences between student-grade and professional paints
- Stretching Watercolor Paper Technique – Learn ways to stretch watercolor paper to prevent buckling.
By the end of this class, you’ll leave with at least two finished watercolor paintings, a solid understanding of the materials, and the confidence to continue exploring your creative journey. Join us for an inspiring experience that celebrates the beauty and versatility of watercolor!
This is a 4-part class, consisting of two-hour sessions occurring on the following dates:
- March 16
- March 30
- April 6
- April 13
Art Medium: Watercolor
Instructor: Bev Davis
Cost: $140 for four classes
Registration and Payment: Sign up for this class at BevsArt.com
Age groups: Youth 13-18/Adults/Seniors
Class size: 12
Experience level: No experience required/intermediate.
Materials provided: All materials will be provided but students may choose to purchase their own canvases
Instructor Bio
Beverly Davis has a degree in Visual Communications from the Art Institute of Seattle, majoring in Illustration and Graphic Design. Art has been threaded through her life extensively from commission work and involvement in the local Art Guild in Bellingham, Washington to teaching art enrichment classes and private lessons.
Painting since 1990, Bev is best known for her realistic style which brings portraits of animals and people to life. She
continues to explore the use of light and color in her paintings to capture the beauty of the Pacific Northwest where she lives.
Currently Beverly sells her work online (BevsArt.com) and at the Whatcom Art Market, a local co-op gallery. Many of her recent pieces are also on her instagram @BevsArt.
