Exploring Color Theory Through Watercolor
Weekend Workshop | This program is completed
This class is dedicated to students becoming more confident with color! Color can be a complex subject matter, and in this 2-day workshop students will develop a solid color foundation by exploring color theory through watercolor. Learn the color wheel and principles of color theory, develop a few dynamic color palettes, experiment with mixing watercolor, and learn how to use color theory in paintings. Students will leave class with self colored charts and diagrams. All skill levels welcome.
We recommend that everyone registered for an in-person program at Gage Academy of Art receives full COVID-19 vaccination. Gage leaves the use of face coverings when indoors at the facility up to each individual as masks are not required.
Watercolor paint set - You will want a range of colors in blues, reds, yellows and earth colors. You can go with either tube or half pans. If selecting tubes look for Hansa Medium Yellow, Quinacridone Gold, Pyrrol Scarlet, Quinacridone Rose, Ultramarine Blue, Phathalo Blue Green Shade, and Burnt Sienna. Brands I recommend are: Winsor and Newton Cotman Watercolor Tube Set, Daniel Smith Watercolor Half Pan Ultimate Mixing 15 Piece Set or, Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Half Pans and Sets
Watercolor brushes
Watercolor paper: You’ll want to look for larger than 8 x 10 inches, 140LB, and 100% cotton.
Paint palette or ceramic plate
Water container (2)
Paper towel or rag
Pencil: HB, 2H
Artists tape or blue tape
Erasers
Ruler