Watercolor Painting Class with Dwayne Adams: Learning from the Renaissance (Intermediate, June 2024)

Instructor: Dwayne Adams
3 sessions: Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
June 2, 9, and 16.
Location: Downtown Art Center Inner Gallery Classroom (second floor)
Tuition: $90
Ages: 18+ (16+ with accompanying adult)
Limit 12 students

This 3-session class (Sundays for three weeks) will look at what we can learn about composition, color, and technique from the Renaissance masters. From that we will see how to create watercolor paintings that feature depth, drama, and mystery, and create a strong sense of place.

OPTIONAL ART KIT ($90)
Please Note: If you do not have materials and would like to purchase a $90 art kit for this class, please purchase it at this link. Kits are limited.

DAC’s provided art kit includes:

• Introductory set of 12ml 6-paint set.

• 1" mop brush

• Liner brush

• #10 round brush

• 30 sheet pad of cold press 9x12 inch paper

• Plastic palette

• Backing board

• Tape

• Water cup

For those who already are watercolor painters, the following is a basic supply list for the class. Students may supplement as they wish:

• 1-inch wash brush (flat), or #12 or #14 oval wash, #6 or #8 Oval, liner or fine detail brush

• For paint: Burnt Sienna, Lemon Yellow, Cobalt Yellow Medium, Cobalt Blue, Pthalo Blue, Yellow Ochre, and Cadmium Red. Students can supplement at their pleasure.

• For paper, 140#, Strathmore or Grumbacher are acceptable. For better results, recommend Arches or Fabriano.

• Foam core or other backing board

• Tape, neutral color, 3/4 or 1 inch.

• A water container that holds at least a pint.