Plein Air Watercolor Landscape Painting (offsite)

Course description

Begin by considering how to best approach the landscape as a subject in order to identify a compelling composition. Next, learn how to mix a color palette suitable for expressing the fugitive elements of the landscape, such as light and movement. Through demonstrations and guided lessons from the instructor, learn some of the best techniques for capturing the subject and progress with confidence onto finding an individual style, subject, and approach. / Class may be rescheduled in case of rain (active rain, not the threat of rain or damp ground). / Facility fee of $10 included in tuition.

Please note that this course meets outside and may require climbing stairs, a hill or navigating uneven ground. If you need accommodations (i.e. are unable to navigate stairs or a hill) please contact our office.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

All classes meet on location at Boom Island Park (724 Sibley St. NE, Minneapolis) The first class meets near the parking lot.

Prerequisite

Previous drawing and painting experience helpful, but not required.

Required materials

Supplies
Pen or pencil, notebook or sketchbook.

See a full list of supplies required for the first class, including optional supplies, here.

Students should plan to spend up to $150 on materials in addition to class tuition.

What to wear
Clothes appropriate for messy creativity and for being outdoors; an apron if preferred.

Class savings

Register on or before May 12 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
Additional savings. Are you eligible?

Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.