Adult class recommended for intermediate and advanced painters
Tuesdays from 1 pm – 3 pm
6 weeks starting October 22nd – November 26th
Class size is limited to 10 students
What IS Gouache? Gouache is pronounced “gwash.” It has been used by artists for centuries and its unique properties of layering can produce the effects of both watercolor and acrylic paints. It was first used in medieval illuminated manuscripts and gained popularity among French and Italian painters in 18th century. In the 20th century, gouache became a popular medium for commercial artists because it dries quickly and photographs well. It was a reliable medium for reproducing advertisements such as travel posters before digital design.
This water-based painting medium is creamy and opaque in consistency to produce a lovely matte, velvety surface. Colors are archival and brilliant, and it can be thinned with water to be more transparent like watercolor. It can be blended easily allowing for realistic or abstract design and composition. Come explore painting with Gouache, subject and themes are open for your creative expression and exploration.
Recommended Materials
- Gouache paints tubes or pans in warm and cool primary colors (warm red, cool red, warm blue, cool blue and warm yellow, and a cool yellow) black and white
- Brushes for watercolor, natural or synthetic in a range of sizes
- Heavy weight paper, watercolor paper, bristol board and/or illustration board
- Water containers
- Mixing palette
- Paper towels or rags
Instructor
This course will be led by Rebecca Moran. Moran holds an MFA in Visual Art and teaches drawing and painting at Eastern Connecticut State University. Learn more about her by clicking here to visit her website.
Registration
Registration for this course is currently closed. Thank you for your interest!