Description

Watercolor Fundamentals and Morew/Indira CariappaA twelve (12) session classNo class 11/26



This class will focus on each individual student and help them to learn, pickup and polish their watercolor skills. Each student will paint from their own reference. They will be helped step by step to accomplish their own painting.
Attention and focus on individual growth in the students’ own pace will be central in this class. Learn to paint watercolors in a free, fun and fluent manner. Discover and nurture your own personal style of expression. All levels welcome.

Materials list:
If you already have any watercolor material please bring them to class and we will add anything we need as we go along.
Here is a tentative list that may be helpful :
1. Watercolor Paper: 140 pound (or higher weight) cold press watercolor paper. I recommend a watercolor block rather than loose sheets to begin with. Brand could be Arches, Winsor & Newton or any other. Size around 10x12
If using loose sheets, you will need a backing board and masking tape to support the watercolor paper.
2. Watercolor Paints: I prefer Watercolor Tubes. However, I encourage you to bring whatever you already have with you. For a good experience of learning good quality materials are very important. We will start off with a warm and cool version of Red, Blue and Yellow and a few neutrals. Any brand like Winsor & Newton, QOR, Daniel Smith, Holbein etc.
Cadmium Red or Quinacridone Red
Alizarin Crimson permanent or Quinacridone Rose
Cadmium Yellow or New Gamboge
Lemon Yellow
Ultramarine Blue
Cobalt Blue
Cerulean Blue
Burnt Umber
Burnt Sienna
Chinese White
3. Brushes:
A few good quality brushes are required for a good painting experience and quality of learning. Some brands suggestion could be Winsor & Newton, Escoda, Richeson, Cheap Joes. Synthetic blends are good to start off with. Any brush that will hold water and come to a good point and springs back is considered good for watercolor. Bring any you already have with you.
1-inch Flat wash Brush
Round Brushes: No: 14, 6, 2
Rigger Brushes: number 4 & 2
4. Watercolor Palette: Any plastic watercolor palette with at least 10 wells to pour out the different paints and enough space for color mixing. I recommend a John Pike Palette.
5. 2 Plastic cups or small containers to hold water. Paper towels for mopping water. Masking tape or artist tape, drawing book to work out ideas, HB Pencil and eraser.

Location

Studio 4

Prerequisites

2026-2027 Adult Membership
or 2026-2027 Family Membership
or 2026-2027 Senior Membership
or 2026-2027 Supporting Benefactor Membership
or 2026-2027 Supporting Patron Membership
or 2026-2027 Adult Membership

Instructor

Indira Cariappa