Watercolor Reverence: Introductory Techniques and Exploration

Church of Art is here to demystify watercolors for beginners. Whether you’ve tried painting with watercolors and given up or want to try watercolors but don’t know where to start, this workshop will give you the confidence you need.

Artist and Church of Art founder, Erika Halperin, will first teach you everything you need to know about watercolor supplies: which brushes to use, the difference between the many types of watercolors (Gansai, tube, pan, expensive, cheap, etc.), and what paper to use (and which paper to avoid). She will then guide the group through a hands-on exploration of watercolor techniques, helping you build confidence in how much water to use, how to mix colors, and how to avoid a muddy mess. Using a floral still life to practice techniques and create a final piece of artwork that’s yours to keep, using watercolor paints on a variety of papers. All supplies and materials included.

Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are also included.

Workshop includes:

• 3.5 hours of instruction and painting in a supportive, friendly environment
• Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
• That wonderful feeling of joy and connectedness that comes from a few hours of creative, artistic play with other adults
• A lovely still-life floral painting made by you that’s yours to keep