"Autumn Leaves Reimagined: as shape, negative space and color." with WSI Signature Member MarySue Veerkamp-Schwab. Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. at The Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artists Drive, Nashville, IN 47448.
Adult class. Must have some watercolor experience. $45 per person. Supplies not included, see below. You do not need to be a member of The Watercolor Society to attend! Space is limited. Thank you!
Supply List for this workshop:
The following list is based on my MarySue’s painting approach, and are SUGGESTIONS, not requirements. Students are welcome to incorporate their own material preferences.
PAPER: WSI will provide each student with 2 sheets of Arches 140 lb. watercolor paper 9" x 12". You do not need to buy any watercolor paper for this class unless you want more or a larger size. WSI will also provide smaller pieces for testing colors.
PAINTS: MarySue recommends a limited palette, 10 Windsor Newton Professional grade colors: 6 warm colors: Windsor Red, Windsor Yellow, Burnt Siena, and Raw Siena, Permanent Rose and Windsor Violet. 4 cool colors: Windsor Blue Green Shade, Windsor Blue Red Shade, Hookers Green, and Paynes Grey. Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bleed Proof White Fine art Paint, or similar Opaque white.
A sturdy board to tape down paper so it does not buckle, WSI has a few for sale. Contact us for details.
OTHER ITEMS: pencils, hard lead 2H or 4H, sharpener and kneaded eraser. Paper Towels, clear or white watercolor tape (no colored tapes) Ruler, Palette and mixing pans, 2 small cups for clean water. Small containers to mix colors, with lids.
BRUSHES: Do not spend a fortune on brushes. Windsor Newton has an inexpensive line. Sizes: 1” and ½” flat; #4 or #7 #10 round; Detail #2 round. Must have a couple of large watercolor brushes for washes. MarySue’s favorite brush: Silver Black Velvet Oval ¾”.
Supplies can be ordered from several art suppliers including Blick Art. If you have a hard time finding any of the above, please let us know.
SNACKS/LUNCH: Please pack food and drinks for yourself. BCAG has a small kitchenette with a sink, refrigerator, and microwave. You are welcome to also bring snacks to share. Thank you!
WSI Signature Member Watercolor Artist MarySue Veerkamp Schwab.
*Workshops do not include supplies. *There is a 5% cancellation fee when cancelling before the 2-week deadline. *No refunds within 2 weeks of the workshop start date. If you are not able to attend, you may send someone in your place. Thank you!
