Beginning Watercolor

CRN : 12111-251
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This course is designed for true beginners or students who may have had a bit of success with watercolor but want to return to the fundamentals to improve their skills and techniques. We will begin with the basics, including various ways to apply paint to paper, color mixing, values, brushwork, and texture techniques. Each class will feature hands-on activities, progressing from simple exercises to a painted piece. Whether you paint along with the instructor or work on your own, you can expect individual attention as we explore the joy of watercolors together!

Supplies: Students should plan to bring the following supplies, though not all are required if you would like to incorporate your own material preferences:

Paper:
Arches is a high quality brand, in block or sheet formats, though Strathmore or Canson are good options:
- Block, 140lbs, Cold Press, 9"x12" or 10"x14" or 11"x14".
- Sheets, can be divided into 2-4 smaller sheets, should also be Cold Press.
- A watercolor sketchbook is also recommended, such as Canson XL Watercolor Book, 90lbs, 5.5"x8.5"

Paints:
A limited palette of 11 Winsor & Newton Professional grade colors is recommended*:
- 6 warm colors: Red, Yellow, Burnt Siena, Raw Siena, Permanent Rose, and Violet.
- 4 cool colors: Blue Green Shade, Blue Red Shade, Hookers Green, and Paynes Grey.
- 1 white: Designer's Gouache, Permanent White
*Alternatively, you can start with Holbein Artists' Watercolors - Assorted Colors, set of 12, 5ml tubes

Other items:
- Pencils, hard lead 2H or 4H
- Kneaded eraser
- Palette and mixing pans (preferred is ceramic white palette or Mijello Fusion Airtight/Leakproof Palette)
- 2 small water holders or cups
- Small mixing pans for colors, mine have lids.
Incredible White Mask, for blocking areas you wish to keep white.
- 1" Artist Tape (or wider)
- Speedball Super Black India Ink
*Pencil sharpener, paper towels, rulers, palettes, mixing pans, and water holders/cups will be provided, but you may use your own if preferred.

Brushes:
Winsor & Newton watercolor brushes are recommended:
- Sizes: 1” and ½”flat; #4 or #7 #10 round; Detail #2 round, Silver Black Velvet Oval ¾”
- Sumi Brush, size 4

Supplies can be ordered from several art suppliers including Blick, Jerry's Artarama, or Bloomington Fine Arts Supply if you prefer to shop locally.

Class Details

6 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon

Location
Ivy Tech Main Campus

Instructor
Andreea Alunei 

Tuition: 

$135.00


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
6/30/2025 - 8/4/2025 Weekly - Mon 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM Bloomington, Ivy Tech Main Campus  Map, Room: D201 Andreea Alunei 

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ID: 2071

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Weekly - Thu
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Location
Ivy Tech Main Campus

Instructor
Andreea Alunei

Call 812-330-4400 to register
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