How to paint with watercolor and ink holiday cards 2021– On line zoom class (no longer available)

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Class through Los Gatos Saratoga Community Education and Recreation. Class date December 2nd from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm PST live on zoom. The class will be recorded so you can review at your own time. Class price $40. Instructor: Elvira Rascov.

It is fun to send friends and family your own watercolor cards. In this class, you will have the opportunity to learn how to make your own holiday cards. With simple watercolor techniques, you will make four different holiday cards. Using wet and wet techniques, glazing, masking to reserve whites you will be able to make beautiful winter and holiday scenes. The instructor will guide you all the way live via zoom. A recording of the class will be sent to students so they can review it at their own time.

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.
Do you want to keep your original cards? No problem, the instructor will give you information of where you can print your holiday cards for a good price.
Let’s get in the holiday spirit with this fun class!

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November 1, 2021/by admin

Watercolor Classes

How to paint a front of a Store or Cafe in watercolor online zoom class 2021(no longer available)

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Class through Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education and Recreation. Classs date October 21, 2021. From 10:30 am to 12:00 pm PST. Price $40. This class is no longer available.

In this online class, you will learn how to use light, colors, and values to create volume and contrast on a building. Also, by applying shadows you will bring the building to life. The instructor will teach you the best way to use different colors to create an interesting façade. Let’s add a human character to the scene and it will be a perfect watercolor painting. All the demo will be live and you will receive a reference photo and a full list of materials before class. The class will be recorded so you can review it at your own time.

Basic materials you should have for this class:
-Cold press or rough 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.

You don’t have to have all of them, but it is good to have a variety.
A more detailed list of materials will be sent when you sign up for the class.

Instructor: Elvira Rascov

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October 6, 2021/by admin

Watercolor Classes

How to paint an ocean scene in watercolor on line zoom class 2021. (no longer available)

CLASS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. CHECK THIS LINK FOR CLASSES 2023

Class through Los Gatos Saratoga Community Education and Recreation. Class Date: October 7, 2021 from 10:30 am to 12 pm Pacific Time

Price: $40

About this Course

This is an online option. Learn how to paint an ocean scene in watercolor using a simple and fun approach. We will start the class by practicing different types of water scenes using the wet and wet techniques. Learn how to make reflections in the water on still water by simplifying the process. Painting water could be challenging, but with the right technique, you can create the water illusion. At the end of the class, we will use the dry brush technique to create waves in the ocean. All demos will be live on zoom and you will get reference pictures and all detailed class materials when you sign up for the class. The class will be recorded so you can review it at your own time.

Basic materials you should have for this class: -Cold press or rough 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. A flat brush will be helpful to paint washes. – Masking fluid – Colors Let’s have different types of blues for this class Ultramarine blue Pthalo blue Cerulean blue Cobalt teal blue You don’t have to have all of them, but it is good to have a variety. A more detailed list of materials will be sent when you sign up for the class.

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September 16, 2021/by admin