Landscapes in Gouache Class
2026-03-21 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center, 208 East Main St. CA, Los Gatos,, CA, 95030, United States
About this Course
dive into the vibrant world of gouache painting—a fun, flexible medium that combines the best of watercolor and acrylic! In this class, you’ll learn how to paint beautiful landscapes using bold colors, layering techniques, and playful brushwork.
We’ll work on a step-by-step project together, so you can paint along and get hands-on practice as you explore brushstrokes, tone, and color combinations. Whether you are brand new to painting or just curious about gouache, this class is perfect for all levels—no experience needed!
Materials for This Class
To get the most out of the class, here’s what you’ll need:
Gouache paints – A basic set with primary colors plus black and white (we recommend Winsor & Newton brand)
Paintbrushes – Suggested brushes include:
• ½ inch angle shader
• ¼ inch filbert
• Size 8 round
• Size 2 round
Watercolor paper – 120 lb or heavier
Mixing palette – For blending those bold colors!
A detailed materials list will be emailed to you two weeks before the class begins, so you’ll have plenty of time to get everything ready for your creative journey.
Instructor: Elvira Rascov
Event location: Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center, 214 – 208 East Main St. Los Gatos, CA 95030
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Watercolor Live Instruction Afternoon classes Spring 2026
2026-03-24 15:30 - 2026-05-19 18:00
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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Watercolor Live Instruction Class - Summer 2026
2026-08-13 10:00 - 12:30
Four sessions from August 13 to September 10th (no class August 27th)
Time: 10 am to 12:30 pm
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
REGISTER HERE
