NEW AFTERNOON Watercolor Live Instruction Classes Fall 2023 at LGS Recreation

I am excited to announce that this Fall 2023 starting September 12 I will be offering late afternoon and morning classes at Los Gatos- Saratoga Community Education and Recreation. Classes will be at the Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center – 208 East Main St. Los Gatos, CA 95030

For your convenience these are the Classes with the links for registration. Also take a look at some of the projects that we are going to do in class.

All classes are six sessions each.

Price: $185

TUESDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES STARTING SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 ( SIX SESSIONS)

Tuesdays | 3:30 pm- 6:00 pm | 9/12 – 10/17 | (6 meetings) | $185

Tuesday 9/12 to 10/17 Registration here

Tuesdays | 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm | 10/31 – 12/12 | (6 meetings) | $185

Tuesday 10/31 to 12/12 Register here

THURSDAY MORNING CLASSES STARTING SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 (SIX SESSIONS)

Thursdays | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm | 9/14 – 10/19 | (6 meetings) | $185

Thursday 9/14 to 10/19 Registration Here

Thursdays | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm | 11/2 – 12/14 | (6 meetings ) | $185 (no class 11/23)

Thursday 11/02 to 12/14 Register Here

These are some samples of projects we will do in class. More projects will be added later.

Let’s learn how to paint water reflections in watercolor. In this class we will work with transparencies and values.

Bunnies are fun animals to paint in watercolor. We will learn to mix colors on paper to get different color effects.

Flowers using a negative painting technique that create fun effects and transparent layers on the watercolor painting.

How about a children’s book illustration using watercolor and ink?

Let’s learn how to combine two mediums to create fun illustrations.

A contemporary still life is a fun project to paint. You will learn composition and how to paint reflections and shadows in watercolor.

A landscape made with watercolor and ink will be an inspiration to learn how to paint outside the classroom. New techniques to take notes and sketches that will be use later to create a fun composition in watercolor.

Chamomile and a butterfly. A watercolor with a loose and atmospheric approach.

Marguerite in watercolor, Using negative painting technique the whites of the flowers come to life.

Have you thought about painting kids stuffed animals in watercolor? What a fun project!

Let’s celebrate the beginning of fall painting flowers and pumpkins in watercolor.

Lots of fun techniques in this painting. Blending colors, negative painting, adding layers and values, mixing colors and more.

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Fun Paint night event at Great Bear Coffee in Los Gatos, CA this fall. (New)

This event is no longer available

I am delighted with the upcoming event this December at Great Bear Coffee in Los Gatos, CA

19 N SANTA CRUZ AVE, LOS GATOS CA

(408) 395-8607

Register here

December 1, 2023

6pm to 8pm: Learn to paint Holiday cards and tags

with watercolors, instructed by Elvira Rascov.

Let’s paint two watercolor holiday cards and tags. What a nice start for the holidays. Classes are for all painting levels.

Class is an Introduction to Watercolor Painting, suitable for

beginners to intermediate, all ages welcome.

$40.00 the event

Register here

In October my art was exhibited at Great Bear Coffee Shop.

Great Bear Coffee Shop location

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Fall 2023 Watercolor Classes at LGS Recreation

Starting in September new exciting watercolor and gouache classes at LGS Recreation. Online registration now open.

Here are the list of classes.

Instructor: Elvira Rascov

Opaque Watercolor Live class

CLASS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Learn to paint with gouache (opaque watercolor) a wonderful medium that allows you to layer bold colors with different blending techniques. With a project with each class, paint-a-long and familiarize yourself with gouache paint by exploring tones, brushstroke techniques, and color combinations.

Two session class. Drop-in option available.

Dates: Sat. September 9 and 16, 2023

Time: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Price: $95

Register here

Watercolor Live Instruction Classes – Six session classes each

Finish a painting at the end of each class through demos and step by step paint-a-long exercises. Learn and improve your watercolor skills from basic to advance techniques.

This Fall I am offering morning and late afternoon classes six- sessions each.Drop-in option available. These are the dates and times:

DROP IN AVAILABLE CONTACT THE CENTER FOR MORE INFORMATION AT: (408)354-8700

$40 Drop in fee

Tuesdays | 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm | 10/31 – 12/12 | (6 meetings) | $185

Tuesday 10/31 to 12/12 Register here

Thursdays | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm | 11/2 – 12/14 | (6 meetings ) | $185 (no class 11/23)

Thursday 11/02 to 12/14 Register Here

Paint Night – Watercolor Autumn Landscape

Class no longer available

Paint-a-long as the instructor provides a demonstration of the whole process. Learn to successfully paint a beautiful autumn landscape in watercolor.

Date: Wednesday October 25, 2023

Time: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Price: $40

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Holiday Cards in Watercolor and Ink

Send friends and family hand-painted watercolor cards. Paint-a-long with the instructor to create four different holiday cards. Let’s get into the holiday spirit with this class.

Date: Saturday December 9th, 2023

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Price: $40

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Let’s Celebrate the season! Paint watercolor and ink cards for family and friends this year.

Classes location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center 208 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030

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Summer Watercolor Classes 2023

Two fun new watercolor classes this summer at LGS Recreation in Los Gatos, CA.

Experimenting with Gouache – Opaque Watercolor Live ClassThis

THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Three session course.

Dates: 7/20/23 – 8/03/23

Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Price: $115

Register here

About this Course

In this class, you will learn to paint with gouache (opaque watercolor). Gouache is a wonderful medium that allows you to layer bold colors with different blending techniques. The instructor will have a project for each class where you can paint-a-long while you familiarize yourself with gouache paint by exploring tones, brushstroke techniques and understanding color combinations. No previous experience or knowledge is required for this class.

Materials for this class

-Gouache paints a selection of primary colors plus black and white (Winsor and Newton brand)

-Synthetic paintbrushes: One half-inch angle shader, a quarter-inch filbert brush, a size 8 round brush, and a size two round brush.

-These are basic suggested brushes to bring to class Watercolor paper 140 LB

-A palette to mix your paints

A detailed list of materials will be sent to you when you sign up for the class.

Learn how to mix primary gouache colors to create a fun layered painting with sunflowers.

Using a black watercolor cold pressed paper is fun with gouache colors that are opaque. Colors will show brighter over the dark background.

Let’s paint a landscape in gouache! Learn how to mix a basic palette to get a big range of colors that can be applied on a landscape painting.

Using tan toned mix media paper you can get a different style using gouache. This fun bird was painted in that paper and a nice mixture of colors. This will be one of the exercises in class.

More samples of gouache paintings will be added soon.

Watercolor Live Instruction for beginners and intermediate level

This class is no longer available

Three session course

Dates: 8/17/23 – 8/31/23

Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Price: $115

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About this Course

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.

Let’s paint simple watercolor projects to build confidence with the medium and move to the next level.

Let’s learn how to paint a red robin in watercolor. What a fun exercise for this class!

More samples of class projects coming soon.

Classes at Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center 208 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030

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Landscapes and Spring Flowers Watercolor Live Instruction Class

THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

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Three Session Class starts May 18 to June 1st, 2023

About this Course

Spring is one of our favorite seasons and it is lovely to see all the flowers blooming around. This is the inspiration for this class where you will learn how to paint flowers in different settings, such as still life, landscapes and in an urban scene. We will use different techniques and different styles in this class. This class is for beginners and intermediate students that want to improve their skills.

Basic materials you should have for this class:

-140lb/300 gm watercolor paper

-Basic set of watercolor paints

-Set of watercolor brushes include round brushes number 4, 6, 10 or 12 and a rigger brush for details. -Low tack masking tape

-Masking fluid

-A black ink liner 0.3 or 0.5 (Micron brand) or (Faber Castell)

Instructor: Elvira Rascov

Sun Flowers Vase: Fun Exercise painting my favorite flowers. Let’s learn how to create a still life in Watercolor

Front of a house with Flower Pots

A front door with flower pots make the scene a nice exercise to use watercolor and ink.

Let’s have fun painting texture on the walls and add flower pots to complement the painting.

Wild flowers field – A beautiful scene of flowers in the spring with snowy mountains in the background. Let’s learn how to paint a field of flowers in watercolor.

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Paint Night Watercolor Spring Blooms – Class

CLASS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

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Date: May 10, 2023

Time: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center – 208 East Main St. Los Gatos, CA

Price: $40

About this Course

Let’s have a fun late afternoon painting Spring Flowers in watercolor. In this workshop you will learn how to sketch and paint a fun watercolor bouquet of flowers to celebrate spring. Instructor will provide the image and you will paint-a-long in class. This workshop is designed to all levels of painting.

Basic materials you should have for this class:

-140lb/300 gm watercolor paper

-Basic set of watercolor paints

-Set of watercolor brushes include round brushes number 4, 6, 10 or 12 and a rigger brush for details. -Low tack masking tape

-Masking fluid

-A black ink liner 0.3 or 0.5 (Micron brand) or (Faber Castell)

Instructor: Elvira Rascov

A bouquet of different Spring flowers from the garden. © Elvira Rascov 2023

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Watercolor Live Instruction Spring Class 2023

CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

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Spring class starts March 16, 2023 to May 4th ( Six sessions)

Location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center, Large Hall – 208 East Main St. Los Gatos, CA 95030

Price: $185

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 were the 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.

Instructor: Elvira Rascov

Here is a list of the projects we are going to paint in this class:

March 16 – An Atmospheric Fox

March 23 – Foliage in Spring

April 6 – Water Stream

April 13 – Let’s paint food!

April 27 – Little girl with cat

May 4th – European Street

March 16 – First class of this session. We will be painting an “Atmospheric Fox”

This is a fun project with a loose style. Excellent exercise to learn to play with color values.

Beginner to Intermediate level.

March 23 – Foliage in Spring

In this class we will learn how to paint trees and foliage to create a path and perspective using dark and light values.

April 6 – Water Stream

Let’s add architecture to the composition to make an interesting painting. We will learn how to make reflections in water.

April 13 – Let’s paint food!

A different project that will teach you a more detail approach using watercolor. Let’s learn how to create volume on different shape of vegetables. An why not to paint a dessert too?

April 27 – Little girl with a cat

Let’s paint a little girl with watercolor. By using different techniques we will learn how to paint people and pets.

May 4 – European Street

In this last class we will learn how to apply perspective to create an interesting composition.

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Let’s Paint Mother’s Day Watercolor Cards!

CLASS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

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Date: Saturday, May 6th, 2023

Time: 10 am to 12 pm

Event location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center, Large Hall – 208 East Main St. Los Gatos, CA

About this Course

Surprise you mother with a handmade watercolor card on Mother’s Day! In this workshop you will learn how to paint 3 different kind of watercolor and ink cards. The instructor will provide the images and you will paint-a-long. Class is designed for all levels of painting.

Basic materials you should have for this class:

-Basic set of watercolor paints -140lb/300 gm watercolor paper -Set of watercolor brushes include round brushes number 4, 6, 10 or 12 and a rigger brush for details. -Low tack masking tape -Masking fluid -A black ink liner 0.3 or 0.5 (Micron brand) or (Faber Castell) The simplest way to make the cards is to fold a sheet of paper in half, but you can also find watercolor postcards ready to pop in an envelope if you prefer.

Instructor: Elvira Rascov

California Poppies. A bouquet of flowers for a fun Mother’s Day Watercolor Card.

Red Tulips bouquet for a Mother’s Day Watercolor Card.

A Delicate Rose for Mom.

Class Location

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Let’s Paint Watercolor Easter Cards!

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CLASS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

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Class Date: April 1st
Time: 10 am to 12 pm
Location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation
Center, Large Hall – 208 East Main St. Los
Gatos, CA
Price: $40


About this Course
This Easter surprise your family and friends with a unique handmade
watercolor card. Learn all fun techniques using ink and
watercolor to create 3 different Easter cards. In this workshop the
instructor will provide the images for the cards and the students
will paint-a-long to create their own cards. At the end of the
workshop you will have 3 original watercolor and ink cards. Class
is designed for all levels of painting.

Basic materials you should have for this class:
-140lb/300 gm watercolor paper
-Basic set of watercolor paints
-Set of watercolor brushes include round brushes number 4, 6, and a rigger brush for details.
-Low tack masking tape -Masking fluid -A black ink liner 0.3 or 0.5 (Micron brand) or (Faber Castell)

The simplest way to make the cards is to fold a sheet of watercolor paper in half, but you can also find watercolor postcards ready to pop in an envelope if you prefer.


Instructor: Elvira Rascov

Watercolor of a cute little chick holding a Tulip with the Easter Eggs.

Two chicks and a cracked egg.

Easter cross with flowers.

Class location map


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Let’s Paint Watercolor Valentines Cards!

CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Date: February 4th

Time: 10 am to 12 pm

Location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center, Large Hall – 208 East Main St. Los Gatos, CA

Price: $40

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About this Course

This Valentine’s Day have a special gift for your Valentine and friends. A unique handmade watercolor card. Learn all fun techniques using ink and watercolor to create 3 different Valentine’s Day cards. In this workshop the instructor will provide the images for the cards and the students will paint-a-long to create their own cards. At the end of the workshop you will have 3 original watercolor and ink cards that you can send to your Valentine and friends. Class is designed for all levels of painting.

Basic materials you should have for this class: -140lb/300 gm watercolor paper -Basic set of watercolor paints -Set of watercolor brushes include round brushes number 4, 6, 10 or 12 and a rigger brush for details. -Low tack masking tape -Masking fluid -A black ink liner 0.3 or 0.5 (Micron brand) or (Faber Castell)

The simplest way to make the cards is to fold a sheet of paper in half, but you can also find watercolor postcards ready to pop in an envelope if you prefer.

Instructor: Elvira Rascov

Valentine’s Gnomes. Let’s have fun painting this two gnomes wishing you Valentine’s Day.

Bunnies in Love. What a cute card that we can paint with ink and watercolor.

Who doesn’t love a hummingbird with a Valentine’s message.

Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center’s Location

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