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Watercolor Wonders: Master Techniques Through Creative Projects

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Discover the beauty and fluidity of watercolor in this 4-week immersive course designed for all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class will teach you essential techniques to create stunning watercolor paintings while exploring your creative potential.

Throughout the course, you'll learn to mix and blend colors, control water, and use various brush strokes to achieve different effects. From soft, flowing washes to crisp, detailed lines, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how to manipulate the medium to bring your artistic vision to life. Plus, the class features 3 engaging mini projects that allow you to apply what you’ve learned in a hands-on, practical way.

What you'll learn:
• Techniques for blending and mixing colors to create harmonious compositions
• How to control water to achieve soft gradients or sharp edges
• Brushstroke techniques for adding texture, depth, and detail to your work
• How to create layers, shadows, and highlights for realistic and dynamic paintings

Mini Projects:
1. Colorful Botanicals: Explore the delicate art of botanical painting by learning to layer washes and control color intensity. You'll create a stunning floral piece with vibrant blends and soft gradients.
2. Tranquil Landscape: Apply your skills in water control and brushwork to paint a peaceful landscape scene, experimenting with depth, light, and atmospheric effects.
3. Abstract Expression: Break free from realism with an abstract watercolor project that focuses on using color, texture, and brushstroke techniques to convey emotion and movement.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a beautiful collection of mini projects and a solid foundation in watercolor techniques to continue exploring on your own. Join us to unlock your artistic potential and create beautiful watercolor paintings with confidence!

Class Details

4 Session(s)
Weekly - Thu

Location
DVC Pleasant Hill Campus PHYSICAL SCIENCE BLDG

Instructor
Cristopher Gomez 

Tuition: 

$77.00


Registration Closes On
Thursday, April 10, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
4/10/2025 - 5/1/2025 Weekly - Thu 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM Pleasant Hill, DVC Pleasant Hill Campus PHYSICAL SCIENCE BLDG  Map Cristopher Gomez