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Watercolor Experience

Online

Intermediate to Advanced.

Students develop confidence, consistency, and an individual style. Instruction includes class critique, demonstrations, and individual attention in solving problems in composition, value, and color harmony. The goal is to exploit the unique “magic” of watercolor with a variety of approaches. Students with previous watercolor experience are welcome in this class.

This class is taught via the Zoom digital platform.

Supplies are necessary for this class. A supply list will be available for purchase under the class description closer to the start of the class. Kits are available for pick up or shipping for an additional fee to cover the cost of shipping. Call the store for more information: (703)548-8127

Additionally, as a service to our students, most supply lists are kept on hand in the Art League Supply Store. The existence of this store gives students the opportunity to obtain supplies in advance and come to class prepared to work. The Art League Supply Store is in studio 217 at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, just around the corner from the Art League School Registration Office.

They are open 7 days a week for your convenience. Due to our large enrollment, we are unable to mail, fax, or read supply lists over the phone.
Hours: Sunday through Thursday from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm

For more information, contact The Art League School at 703-683-2323.

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Class Supplies

The Watercolor Experience Supply Kit

The Watercolor Experience with Peter Ulrich

(This is what I use…not a “requirement” for the course)

DRAWING

  • Sketch pad, medium sized such as 11 ” x 14″
  • Drawing pencils – B or #2 pencil
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Sharpie Black ink pen, ultrafine point

COLORS: (Winsor & Newton, DaVinci, Daler Rowney, Daniel Smith are all good – buy Artist Quality not Student Quality). Asterisks denote starter set.

  • Indanthrone Blue
  • Ultramarine Blue *
  • Winsor Blue *
  • Prussian Blue
  • Cerulean Blue
  • Cobalt Blue
  • Cobalt Teal
  • Payne’s Gray (strongly suggest Winsor & Newton; all others are too dull)
  • New Gamboge * or Quinacridone Gold
  • Lemon Yellow or other “cool” yellow
  • Cadmium Lemon *
  • Raw Sienna *
  • Alizarin Crimson *
  • Permanent Rose
  • Cadmium Red Light *
  • Cadmium Orange
  • Burnt Sienna *
  • VanDyke Brown * (or Burnt Umber)

BRUSHES:

  • Any “large” brush that holds lots of water but has a very fine point. For example: Robert Simmons “Goliath” (#26 or larger) or the “Faux Squirrel” #1827 by Dynasty (#18 or 20)
  • Medium (#10 or #12) round
  • 1 ½– or 2-inch flat for washes
  • #1 Rigger

PALETTE – John Pike or similar style palette with big mixing area and cover to keep paint fresh

PAPER – Top quality 100% cotton rag paper like Arches, either full sheets (22”X30” 140 pound cold-pressed or rough) or a 12”X16” block (equivalent to a quarter-sheet) with glued edges.

EXTRAS:

  • Viva paper towels or some brand that is equally soft
  • Photo references for subject matter
  • Box or Bag to carry all this stuff

 

A kit of supplies is available for purchase online through The Art League’s website, and can be shipped for a fee, or picked up in store.

The kit includes the underlined items.

Cost is $237.94 plus sales tax of $14.28 for a Total = $ 253.13

Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like to purchase a selection of items different than the kit.

How to Register

To submit enroll, please click the Add to Cart button to select this course. Add as many classes and workshops as you like, and then proceed to the Checkout page to submit your registration. Online registrations must be confirmed by office staff in order for your enrollment to be completed. You will receive one notification when we have received your form, and another when we have confirmed your enrollment in a course.

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