Looking for a creative and relaxing way to express yourself? Join our Watercolor Live Instruction Class with Elvira Rascov at the Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center!
This engaging class is perfect for both beginners and experienced artists who want to explore watercolor techniques in a fun, supportive environment. Students will enjoy live demonstrations, step-by-step instruction, and hands-on practice while creating beautiful watercolor artwork.
Whether you’re learning the basics or refining your artistic style, this class offers a welcoming space to build confidence, develop new skills, and connect with fellow art enthusiasts.
Elvira Rascov, an accomplished Colombian American artist, loves to render nature in watercolors and oils. Elvira has taken her art a notch further, and used these painting techniques to create groovy functional ceramics. Inspired by her early teachers in Bogotá, Elvira teaches Art throughout the Bay Area, making painting fun and expressive. When she is not busy capturing the soft California landscapes with its soothing hues of yellows and greens, she is experimenting with cityscapes.
Class Location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center, Rm 214 – 208 East Main St. Los Gatos, CA 95030
Get into the holiday spirit and create something truly personal this season! Join me for a fun and inspiring Watercolor Holiday Cards Workshop, where you’ll design and paint three original watercolor cards to share with family and friends.
About This Course
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore watercolor techniques such as wet-on-wet, glazing, and masking to reserve whites and build depth and texture in your artwork. I’ll provide beautiful holiday-themed reference images, and you’ll paint along step-by-step to create your own set of festive cards.
Whether you’re new to watercolor or looking to expand your creative skills, this class offers a relaxed and encouraging environment to learn, paint, and celebrate the season.
Materials
Basic materials for this class include:
140lb / 300gsm watercolor paper
Basic watercolor paint set
Watercolor brushes: rounds #4, #6, #10 or #12, and a rigger brush for details
Low-tack masking tape
Masking fluid
Black ink liner (Micron 0.3 or 0.5, or Faber-Castell equivalent)
You can make your cards simply by folding watercolor paper in half, or use ready-made watercolor postcards—both work beautifully.
A detailed materials list will be emailed to all participants one week prior to class.
Register Today
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to enjoy a morning of creativity and holiday cheer.
Elvira Rascov, an accomplished Colombian American artist, loves to render nature in watercolors and oils. Elvira has taken her art a notch further, and used these painting techniques to create groovy functional ceramics. Inspired by her early teachers in Bogotá, Elvira teaches Art throughout the Bay Area, making painting fun and expressive. When she is not busy capturing the soft California landscapes with its soothing hues of yellows and greens, she is experimenting with cityscapes.
Join us for a creative and engaging watercolor course designed for both beginners and returning artists. In a friendly and supportive environment, you’ll explore a wide range of techniques — from the basics of brushwork and color mixing to more advanced methods for creating depth, texture, and detail.
Each class includes live demonstrations and step-by-step paint-along exercises. You’ll finish a complete painting by the end of every session — building both your skills and confidence as an artist.
Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or looking to refine your style, this course offers something for everyone.
🗓 Course Dates: October 30 – December 11, 2025 🕙 Time: Thursdays, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM 💵 Price: $195 📍 Location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center, Room 214 208 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030
🎨 What You’ll Learn:
Brush handling and control techniques
Wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry painting
Color mixing and value studies
Creating floral compositions and landscape elements
How to finish a painting with detail and contrast
🖌 Materials to Bring:
Cold press watercolor paper
Basic set of watercolor paints
Brushes: round brushes (sizes 4, 6, 10) and a rigger brush for fine details A complete materials list will be emailed two weeks before the first class.
✨ Drop-in Option Available Want to try a class before committing? Drop-ins are welcome! Please contact the registration office for more information.
Elvira Rascov, an accomplished Colombian American artist, loves to render nature in watercolors and oils. Elvira has taken her art a notch further, and used these painting techniques to create groovy functional ceramics. Inspired by her early teachers in Bogotá, Elvira teaches Art throughout the Bay Area, making painting fun and expressive. When she is not busy capturing the soft California landscapes with its soothing hues of yellows and greens, she is experimenting with cityscapes.
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Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of watercolor, perfect for beginners and intermediate artists alike. Each session is designed to be fun, approachable and inspiring with easy step-by-step instruction that guides you through fundamental watercolor techniques.
Whether you are picking up a brush for the first time or building on your existing skills you’ll enjoy a relaxed supportive environment that encourages exploration and self- expression.
CLASS DETAILS
When: Thursdays, August 7 – August 28th
Time: 10 am to 12:30 pm
Format: Live step-by-step instruction with completed painting each session
Elvira Rascov, an accomplished Colombian American artist, loves to render nature in watercolors and oils. Elvira has taken her art a notch further, and used these painting techniques to create groovy functional ceramics. Inspired by her early teachers in Bogotá, Elvira teaches Art throughout the Bay Area, making painting fun and expressive. When she is not busy capturing the soft California landscapes with its soothing hues of yellows and greens, she is experimenting with cityscapes.
Classes location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center – 208 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Classes at Los Gatos Adult Recreation in Los Gatos, CA – 208 East Main St. Los Gatos, CA 95030
About these Courses
In these fun courses students will have the opportunity to practice and learn basic to advance techniques in watercolor. Throughout the courses there will be different demos and step by step paint-a-long exercises where students will learn and improve their watercolor skills. Students will be able to finish a painting at the end of each class. These courses are designed for all levels of painting.
Drop-in option available. Please contact the registration office for assistance at: (408)354-8700
Basic materials you should have for this class:
-Cold press watercolor paper
– Basic set of watercolor paints
– Set of watercolor brushes include round brushes number 4, 6, 10 and a rigger brush for details.
A more detailed list of materials will be sent when you sign up for the class.
Instructor: Elvira Rascov
CLASSES DATES AND REGISTRATION
Watercolor Live Instruction Spring Eight Session – Morning Classes
Dates: March 20 to May 22 – No classes April 3 and April 10th
Learn how to paint delicate flowers in watercolor using the wet and wet and color blending techniques.
Birds are fun to paint in watercolor, their delicate shapes and colors are very special and watercolor is the medium that helps enhance their beauty.
Learn blending and special brush techniques that will help you paint birds in watercolor.
Food is a fun subject to paint in watercolor. A lot of detail can be capture with this medium. Learn how to use blending techniques to create different shades of color.
More samples of paintings will be added soon.
About your instructor:
Elvira Rascov, an accomplished Colombian American artist, loves to render nature in watercolors and oils. Elvira has taken her art a notch further, and used these painting techniques to create groovy functional ceramics. Inspired by her early teachers in Bogotá, Elvira teaches Art throughout the Bay Area, making painting fun and expressive. When she is not busy capturing the soft California landscapes with its soothing hues of yellows and greens, she is experimenting with cityscapes.
Classes location at: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center, Rm 214 – 208 East Main St. Los Gatos, CA 95030
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New year’s classes start at the end of January. Fun new projects and exciting workshops are coming. Join me in any of the classes and have fun learning watercolor, gouache or any other mediums.
Classes instructor: Elvira Rascov
WATERCOLOR LIVE INSTRUCTION CLASSES WINTER/ SPRING
Finish a painting at the end of each class following step-by-step instruction. Students will have the opportunity to learn and practice basic to advanced techniques in watercolor. Drop-in available
Watercolor Live Instruction Winter Six Session – Morning Classes
Six session class every Thursday morning. CLASS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Dates: January 23 to March 6 – No class February 20
Opaque watercolor is a medium that allows you to layer bold colors with different blending techniques. With a project for each class, paint-a-long and familiarize yourself with gouache paint by exploring tones, brushstroke techniques, and color combinations.
Surprise the women in your life with a hand painted card! Paint 3 different watercolor and ink cards. Instructor provides the images and instruction for you to paint-a-long.
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In this fun course students will have the opportunity to practice and learn basic to advance techniques in watercolor. Throughout the course there will be different demos and step by step paint-a-long exercises where students will learn and improve their watercolor skills. Students will be able to finish a painting at the end of each class. This course is designed for all levels of painting. Drop-in option available. Please contact the registration office for assistance.
Basic materials you should have for this class:
-Cold press watercolor paper
– Basic set of watercolor paints
– Set of watercolor brushes include round brushes number 4, 6, 10 and a rigger brush for details.
A more detailed list of materials will be sent when you sign up for the class.
Let’s start this fun session by celebrating Halloween and painting a jack o’ lantern and a ghost in watercolor.
Let’s learn how to paint roses in watercolor. A class dedicated to learn how to paint roses without using a previous sketch.
Let’s celebrate fall by learning how to paint fall leaves in watercolor.
More images will be added soon.
Instructor: Elvira Rascov
Elvira Rascov, an accomplished Colombian American artist, loves to render nature in watercolors and oils. Elvira has taken her art a notch further, and used these painting techniques to create groovy functional ceramics. Inspired by her early teachers in Bogotá, Elvira teaches Art throughout the Bay Area, making painting fun and expressive. When she is not busy capturing the soft California landscapes with its soothing hues of yellows and greens, she is experimenting with cityscapes.
Classes location at: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center, Rm 214 – 208 East Main St. Los Gatos, CA 95030
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Fall watercolor classes start in September. Now you can register online or directly from this website to the Center’s page.
Are you ready to have fun learning and reviewing watercolor techniques this fall?
Here are the three different classes, dates and times available.
WATERCOLOR LIVE INSTRUCTION FALL CLASSES
Finish a painting at the end of each class following step-by-step instruction. Learn and practice basic to advanced techniques in watercolor. View required materials online. Instructor: Elvira Rascov Location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center
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Classes in the fall start in September at LGS Recreation in Los Gatos, California.
Online registration now is available. You can register to any of the classes from here. Just click the registration button next to the class and it will take you to the Center’s website.
You can register for the remaining classes or make a drop-in to one of the classes. Contact the Center if you have any questions
Location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center – 208 East Main St. Los Gatos, CA 95030 Tel: (408)354-8700
WATERCOLOR LIVE INSTRUCTION FALL CLASSES
Finish a painting at the end of each class following step-by-step instruction. Learn and practice basic to advanced techniques in watercolor. View required materials online.
Instructor: Elvira Rascov Location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center
Check out the list of painting workshops this Fall.
PLEIN AIR AT OAK MEADOW – NEW ONE IN OCTOBER
Location: Oak Meadow Park Los Gatos, CA – Gazebo
All mediums. All levels. Get inspired by the outdoors! Learn how to choose a subject, using light/dark values, color mixing and approaches. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS CLASS HERE
Learn to layer bold colors with different blending techniques. Finish a project each class, paint-a-long to explore tones, brushstrokes techniques, and color combinations. Learn about this class HERE
Paint a-long and learn all the steps to be successful in making a beautiful landscape. Techniques will be presented while doing the live demo. Learn more about this class HERE
In this class you will learn the basic techniques of painting with watercolor. Through simple and fun exercises you will get confidence painting with the medium. There will be at least three small projects in each class that will be demonstrated step by step and where you can paint-a-long. By the end of each class you will have finished exercises and paintings that will build up your skills. This class will bring you confidence with the medium and will help you move to the next level. No previous experience of knowledge is required for this class.
Basic materials you should have for this class:
-Cold press watercolor paper
– Basic set of watercolor paints
– Set of watercolor brushes include round brushes number 4, 6, 10 and a rigger brush for details.
A more detailed list of materials will be sent when you sign up for the class.
Instructor: Elvira Rascov
Every class we will learn how to paint three little fun paintings like the ones show below. We will learn fun different techniques.
Learn how to mix colors wet and wet to get fun effects.
Learn how to paint shadows and create different tones.
Learn to use delicate strokes in watercolor to create fun effects.
Learn how to use loose strokes with your paint and brush to create movement.
Learn using a limited palette of colors to create a harmonious painting.
Ready to sign up? Use the button below to register at LGS Recreation. See you there!
