Watercolor Painting I – MARLBOROUGH ARTS CENTER

Adult beginner class
July 8^th – August 12^th
Tuesdays from 10 AM to noon

If you are new to the beautiful world of watercolor painting and would like to learn basic watercolor techniques, this class will cover the three properties of color, transparency, composition, flat, gradient and variegated washes, wet-in-wet, dry brush, as well as color mixing, glazing exercises, and creative projects.

Instruction will be provided on: which materials to choose and why; how to mix the correct ratio of pigment to water; how to hold and work with brushes; and which papers to use. Students will be guided on materials to choose. This class is limited to 10 students for individualized instruction, and there are no materials fees. The cost of this class is $130.

Materials Recommended (This is a suggested list and many colors are optional, except the *primary colors in warm and cool which are needed for mixing More information regarding the choice of colors will be covered in class)

*Color Glazing Chart watercolor exercise on 140lb paper*

Water color sets, warm and cool primary colors either pans or tubes
*Yellows (warm and cool)
Orange
Vandyke Brown
*Reds (warm and cool)
Permanent Rose
Purple Magenta
Violet
*Ultramarine Blues (warm and cool)
Cobalt Blue
Sap Green
Palette or plate to paint on
Variety of soft bristle brushes
Watercolor paper hot press and/or cold press 140lbs
Water containers, spray bottle, paper towel
Masking tape
Pencil, erasure

The class will be led by Rebecca Moran, MFA in Visual Art. Rebecca teaches drawing and painting at Eastern Connecticut State University. MAC is very excited to welcome her back!

To register for this course, you may use the embedded form below, or you may print a copy of our class registration form and mail it to the Arts Center.

The Marlborough Arts Center is a regional non-profit organization serving the towns in the surrounding area. For more information, please visit the website or leave a voicemail at 860-467-6353, or send an email to info@marlborougharts.org.

Online Registration – Watercolor Painting I

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$130.00

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In an emergency situation, I hereby give permission for myself, or participating student, to be transported to a medical facility for medical attention. It is hereby understood and agreed that I shall assume full responsibility for all transportation and medical costs regardless of what is covered by insurance. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Marlborough Arts Center and its agents and employees from any injuries or damages caused by or resulting from participation in the programs sponsored by the Marlborough Arts Center.

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I understand that deposits and class tuition will be refunded if a class is canceled by the Arts Center. Withdrawals from this class may occur up to one week before class begins. A $25 withdrawal fee will be deducted from my refund. No refunds will be made for withdrawals within one week of the first class for “no shows” or withdrawals after class begins.

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I understand that classes canceled by the Arts Center will be rescheduled. There will be no make up classes for those missed by the student. I understand that there is no refund for classes I may miss, and tuition is not pro-rated.

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I understand that children must be dropped off and picked up no more than 15 minutes before the start and after the end of class. After 15 minutes beyond the end of class, parents will be charged at the rate of $15 per half hour or part thereof.