Intro to Watercolors

Dates:  June 6, 13, 20, 27

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Instructor: Irene Jahns

Class Size: Minimum of 4, maximum of 8 students  

Location: Jahns Studio - 19806 D One Norman Circle, Cornelius

This class with provide an introduction to painting with transparent watercolor paint.  Tools and materials with be explained for their proper use, quality of pigments, paper choices, and effectiveness.  The tool of mystic will be introduced but not used extensively at this point. 

Various brushes, choices of paper and various qualities and chemistry of paint brands will be explained in a simple but inclusive manner. Students will have a large opportunity to practice their knowledge by doing actual painting during class time with access to individual guidance and advice on how to achieve their painting goals. 

As in the name of the paint, students with work with managing water in the several techniques of watercolor. Water plays such a huge part in watercolor and the success of visual goals.  The interaction of water as it relates to the choice of paper, paint and brushes will be explored.   Preparing sketches or drawings or sketches for watercolor will be introduced. Experimentation will be encouraged with guidance where requested. 

As an instructor, Irene enjoys helping students work toward their goals.  She does this while providing a professional guidance along the way. 

Cost

$100 Members  

$120 Non-members 

Last day to register June 1, 2022

Dates & Times: by appointment 

Instructor: Dr. Mary-Louise Biasotti Hooper

Cost: $25 Members  $30 Non-members

One-hour "one-on-one" lessons designed for beginner, intermediate or advanced ages 18 – 108. 

Although these sessions are designed for a single person, you may prefer to work with a friend. In that case, the price is $20 for each MA member ($40 for the session) or $25 for each non-member ($50 for the session). Maximum of 2 students per one-hour individual session. 

Registration: We recommend you register no later than the Wednesday prior to your preferred session. After registering, your phone number will be sent to the instructor who will call you to schedule the actual date and time for your individual one-on-one hour. 

This is a unique opportunity to have an individual session with a master teacher. Sometimes one needs focused work in drawing or painting in any media. Other times, one needs critique. This might be the perfect time for you to have 100% of the instructor’s attention and guidance. Beginner, intermediate or advanced are welcome.

Bring your supplies and pictures. All one-on-one sessions must be prescheduled with the instructor.

Visit Mary-Louise’s website to see more of her fantastic work: www.hooperart.com