Elvira Gallery

Watercolor Live Instruction Afternoon classes Spring 2026
2026-03-24 15:30 - 2026-05-19 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center, 208 East Main St. CA, Los Gatos,, CA, 95030, United States
About this Course
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.
*Instructor will share a more detailed list 2 weeks prior to the start of class.
Instructor: Elvira Rascov
Event location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center, Rm 214 – 208 East Main St. Los Gatos, CA 95030
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Watercolor Live Instruction Spring 2026 Morning Classes
2026-04-16 10:00 - 2026-05-21 12:30

Watercolor Landscapes from Photo to Art Class- Winter 2026
2026-04-18 10:00 - 13:00
About this Course
Some watercolor experience is recommended. This class is best suited for continuing watercolor students who are comfortable with basic techniques such as wet-on-wet, layering, and brush control.
In this watercolor workshop students will create a vibrant and expressive painting based on a reference photo. By using watercolor techniques like loose painting, color mixing and value sketching the students will be able to achieve beautiful results.
Students will learn how to use photographs effectively as a starting point for a painting by simplifying shapes and focusing on light and shadow. Also, students will learn composition, value sketching to plan a strong foundation.
There will be step by step guidance where the instructor will guide the students through all the process. Starting from choosing the right photo, creating a composition, a sketch and finally using the watercolor techniques to the final painting.
Students can choose to paint from provided references or use their own photos.
Note: Only personal photos will be used in this workshop.
Class Saturday January 31st, 2026
10 am to 1:00 pm
Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center
208 East Main St. Los Gatos, CA 95030
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