Beginning Watercolor

This watercolor course is designed to help the beginning and intermediate student understand the principles of mixing colors, as well as learn watercolor techniques. Students will complete several paintings during the course by applying what they have learned.

Supply List:

Paint

• BRANDS: Winsor & Newton, Daniel Smith, Holbein, Grumbacher, or American Journey, made by Cheap Joes (cheapjoes.com)
• Bring what you have, but must have at least 2 shades of each - yellow, red, blue:

Suggested color options:

• Yellow - Hansa Yellow, Lemon yellow, Winsor Yellow, Aureolin, Cadmium yellow
• Blue - Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue, Winsor Blue,
• Red - Winsor Red, Cadmium Red, Scarlet Lake, Vermilion, Carmine

Watercolor paper

• Arches 140# cold press (30”x22”) - full sheet

Watercolor brushes (not acrylic or oil) - synthetic, blend, or natural hair

• #8 round
• #6 round
• 3/4” flat

Palette - Preferably one with wells and large mixing area, or a large white ceramic plate, or an enamel butcher’s tray.

Miscellaneous

• 2 containers for clean water & brush cleaning - Cool Whip containers work well
• Paper towels - Viva brand or one with NO quilted pattern or print
• Kneaded eraser
• Note paper and #2 pencil or #B art pencil
• Masking tape - 1/2” or wider
• Ruler
• Fine misting water bottle - Windex bottles work well or liquid hair spray bottles
• Wood board or Gator board - approximately 11”x16” or a little larger

This course has no requirements.

Price: $155.00 (Course Fee) + $0.00 (Credit Card and Convenience Charge)
The following section fees are included in the Price:
$5.00 - CE Technology Fee

Date: Jan 20, 2026

Time: From 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

Building: Sycamore - Main Campus ( 070 )

Room: 7105

Number of seats available: 8

Section: 45029

All Meetings:

* Meetings may be subject to change

This course meets at the following location:

185 Freedlander Drive , Clyde NC 28721