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Watercolor Holiday Cards Class

Watercolor Holiday Cards Workshop

Friday, December 13 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center – Room 214
208 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA
Cost: $40

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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.

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Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to enjoy a morning of creativity and holiday cheer.

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Watercolor Live Instruction Fall 2025

Watercolor Painting – All Levels Welcome!

Instructor: Elvira Rascov

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.


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