Watercolors

Katherine offers an accessible way to learn Watercolors, even if you do not have any prior drawing experience. Trace from a stencil in her classes, which allows you to effortlessly create stunning artwork. Each session focuses on color theory and mixing techniques, offering a variety of projects related to different themes.
Sep - Greenfield Village (Model T’s and
Cotswolds Cottage)
Oct - Autumn in Tahquamenon Falls &
Mackinac Island horses

No class Oct 10

Note:

No class Oct 10

Watercolors (tubes):
Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium Red
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Lemon Yellow
Yellow Ochre
Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean Blue
Pthalo Blue
Indigo
Hooker's Green Dark
Sap Green (optional)
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
(A basic set of watercolor tubes is fine as a starter as well, if you'd prefer not to buy individual tubes. Winsor & Newton is a good starter brand.)

Other supplies:
Watercolor Paper (Strathmore makes a really good, inexpensive watercolor paper - look for the yellow cover, 9” x 12”)
Large palette with wells for paints and room for mixing (preferably with a cover)
Brushes: sizes 6, 8, & 12 round brush, 1/2" - 1" flat wash brush to start
Cup or bucket for water
Paper towels
Pencil
Kneaded Eraser
Small spray bottle
1” Painter’s tape

Optional:
Art Masking Fluid (and an old brush to use with it)

Supplies can be found at:
Michael’s
Jo-Ann’s Etc. (on Carpenter Rd.)
DickBlick.com
CheapJoes.com
Danielsmith.com

If you have questions, please contact me at katherinedownieartist@gmail.com.

Program Type Creative Opportunities
Program Subcategory -
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 8/1/2024
Enrollment End Date 10/10/2024
Instructor(s) -
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 3
Maximum 16
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 45 years
Maximum 101 years
Member Fee
Residency Restriction -None-
Membership Restrictions Non-Resident 50-79 - 2024
Over 80 - 2024
Resident 50-79 - 2024
SIT Non-Resident 45-49 - 2024
SIT Resident 45-49 - 2024
Amount $52.00
Non-Member Fee
Residency Restriction -None-
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $57.00
Thursday - 10/03/2024
Start Time 1:30 PM
End Time 3:30 PM
Location Room 1
Thursday - 10/10/2024
Start Time 1:30 PM
End Time 3:30 PM
Location Room 4
Thursday - 10/17/2024
Start Time 1:30 PM
End Time 3:30 PM
Location Room 4
Thursday - 10/24/2024
Start Time 1:30 PM
End Time 3:30 PM
Location Room 4