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Water Color Drop-in

Dirty Hands Studio @ 13 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Immerse yourself in the art of fluid expression. Discover the magic of manipulating water and paint in small, supportive groups. With our comprehensive set of tools and pre-set images, experience the instant gratification of mastering one of the most challenging artistic mediums.

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Watercolor Techniques

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $325
  • 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
  • 18 hours over 6 sessions

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  • $325
  • Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
  • 18 hours over 6 sessions
  • Venue: Administration Building Classroom 123
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this watercolor class:

In this class, students will learn tips and techniques that will enable them to use watercolor with confidence, knowledge, and control.

Subjects will include:

  • wash and blending techniques
  • loading a brush
  • achieving color harmony and avoiding mud
  • making corrections
  • the importance of materials
Demonstrations will enhance the classroom experience, but there will be plenty of time for individual instruction. The class is designed for the beginner as well as the more experienced artist.

Notes:

Bring your own materials:

Materials

When learning watercolor, it is very important to use high quality paper, brushes, and paints.

Cheaper substitutions can lead to a frustrating experience.

  • Paper
    • Two 22”x30” sheets of Extra White or Traditional White 140lb Fabriano Artistico Hot Pressed watercolor paper divided into 12 11”x11“sheets.
      • OR
    • One 7”x10” pad Fabriano Artistico Hot Pressed 140lb watercolor paper in Extra White or Traditional White. (The pad is more expensive but more convenient.)
  • Paints
    • Daniel Smith makes a watercolor essentials set which includes all the colors you need to get started. They come in small tubes, but they are professional quality, and the tubes will last awhile. The set is $35.80 on dickblick.com and includes these colors:
      • New Gamboge
      • Hansa Yellow Light
      • Pyrrol Scarlet
      • Quinacridone Rose
      • Phthalo Blue (GS)
      • French Ultramarine
    • Alternatively, you could buy corresponding colors in these professional brands:
      • Schmincke
      • Sennelier
      • Winsor Newton
      • Holbein
      • Daniel Smith
      • M. Graham
    • Do NOT buy student quality watercolors.
    • If you already own watercolor only bring those that are professional quality.
  • Watercolor brushes
    • If you already own Kolinsky round watercolor brushes take good care of them, bring them to class. Those brushes are no longer available in the United States.
    • Here are some suggestions to substitute for the Kolinsky brushes:
      • Black Velvet by Silver brand rounds in #4 and #6 — I have used this brand and like it.
      • Princeton Heritage 4050 rounds #4 and #6 — I have not used these brushes, but they seem to get good reviews.
  • Other materials
    • Tracing paper:
      • 9”x12” pad of Canson Tracing Vellum
    • Drawing pad:
      • 9”x12” pad such as Strathmore 400 series
    • Pencils:
      • 2H, HB, and 9H wood graphite pencils
    • Kneaded eraser and a white plastic eraser
    • Graphite transfer paper made by Saral.
      • Be sure it is wax free.
    • Container to hold water
    • Paper towels
    • Palette for paints:
      • small round porcelain palette with six wells (available through Dick Blick or Amazon)
Before you Purchase Materials:

If your class is canceled due to low registration, you will be notified by phone 4–5 days prior to start of the class. We reserve the right to cancel a class for any reason.

Refund Policy

Notify us at [email protected] at least 7 business days before the start date of the class or trip, and we will refund your fee less $15. If you must withdraw fewer than 7 business days before the class, we will refund your fee only if your space can be filled from a waiting list. No refunds, transfers, or credits are given after the start date.

If BBG must cancel a course, you will be notified as early as possible and will receive a full refund. BBG cancels classes with insufficient registration approximately one week before the start date, so register early!

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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