Watercolor Blast (in person)

Course description

People are drawn to watercolors due to their vibrant, delicate, and luminous qualities. Learn traditional and non-traditional approaches to watercolor painting, including how to transfer an existing drawing onto the base for a painting, and how to execute washes and blends. Traditional techniques such as wet on wet, wet on dry, and dry brush are demonstrated, as well as experimental techniques such as monoprint transfer, stamping, salting, splattering, and stenciling. Class time is spent on demonstrations, lectures, studio time, and critiques. / Materials fee of $33 included in tuition.

Open to students ages 16 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This class meets in person on MCAD’s campus.

Prerequisites

Previous drawing experience is helpful, but not required.

Required materials

Supplies for the first class

• pen or pencil
• notebook or sketchbook
• HB pencils
• erasers (kneadable and/or pink pearl)
• watercolor paint brush Number 4 round and others
• watercolor paint tubes (red, blue, yellow, plus colors of your choice
• watercolor pallet (the bigger, the better)
• watercolor paper (22 x 30" 140lb)
• ruler or straightedge
• masking tape
• Xacto knife
• paper towels
• container for water

Optional supplies

• watercolor art masking fluid

Students should expect to spend approximately $100-$200 on supplies, depending on the projects.

What to wear
Clothing appropriate for messy creativity.

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.