Classes Course Name:    Watercolors for the Absolute Beginner

Description:  If you have never painted before or you have some instruction, you can learn how to capture the wonders of watercolors.  The instructor will guide you through the essentials of watercolor tools and techniques with demonstrations and individual attention.  You will learn about brush strokes, washes, mixes and blending, and color theory. You will use watercolors to establish color and light, work wet-on-wet, texture, suggest value changes, negative painting with discussion on composition, focus, and depth. Emphasis in this class is for individual instructional techniques to foster your ability. You will complete several small paintings in class.
   

• Day and Time:  Tuesday, 9:30-12:00 pm
• Course Length:   Six weeks
• First Class:           (Fall) September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23; (Winter) January 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26)

• Supply List:         

1. Two sheets of Arches 140# cold press divided into 8 sections. 
2. Brushes: round tip #8 or 10, ½ inch flat tip, slant tip, one large round brush #20, 25, or 30. 
3. Winsor Newton, DaVinci or Daniel Smith watercolor paints (winsor violet, sap green, french ultramarine, Alizarim crimson, permanent rose, and aureolin yellow). 
4. A Color chart, 
5. John Pike palette,
6.  pencil, gum eraser are also required.

• Materials Fee:     None
• Tuition:                 Tuition is set based on fees chart
• Special Notes:     Students may contact instructor to make an appointment to purchase materials needed at the Lorton Supply Store.
• Classroom:          Please have one art easel, enough large tables for required number of students and one cart to move and support materials.
• Contact:               tanstrom@cox.net or 703-201-7649
• Instructor Fee:    Calculated via compensation page
• Student Skill Level:  Beginner
• Age/Grade:        Young adult, adult
• Enrollment:        10-12

Course Name:   Creating Backgrounds for Watercolor Paintings

Description:    A common question encountered by artists in painting with watercolors is: “What do I do with the background to finish my painting?” Some artists recommend preparing the background first. While others paint the central object or focus, then use colors in the overall painting to complement or guide the eye of the viewer. Students will develop various techniques to create backgrounds at the beginning and at the end of the artwork. Students will create backgrounds involving geometric designs, mingling warm and cool colors, using complements, blending washes, negative painting, lifting, and using contact paper. Bring your painting or reference photos to complete those paintings. 

• Day and Time:  Tuesday, 12:30-3:00 pm 
• Course Length:                 Six weeks
• First Class:          (Fall)September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23  (Winter)January 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26)

• Supply List:         

1. Two sheets of Arches 140# cold press divided into 8 sections. 
2. Brushes: round tip #8 or 10, ½ inch flat tip, slant tip, one large round brush #20, 25, or 30. 
3. Winsor Newton, DaVinci or Daniel Smith watercolor paints (winsor violet, sap green, french ultramarine, Alizarim crimson, cobalt blue, and aureolin yellow). 
4. Color chart, 
5. John Pike palette, 
6. pencil, gum eraser, ruler are also required.

• Materials Fee:  None
• Tuition:                                Tuition is set based on fees chart
• Special Notes:  Students may contact instructor to make an appointment to purchase materials needed at the Lorton Supply Store.
• Classroom:         Please have one art easel, enough large tables for required number of students and one cart to move and support materials.
• Instructor:           Terry Anstrom, www.watercolors-byTerry.com
• Contact:               tanstrom@cox.net or 703-201-7649
• Instructor Fee:  Calculated via compensation page
• Student Skill Level:  Beginner, Intermediate. Some watercolor experience is helpful, but not necessary.
• Age/Grade:        Young adult, adult
• Enrollment:        10-12