Simplifying Watercolor

03/05/2026 - 03/26/2026 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Level: All

Price

$222

Member Price

$188.7

Material Fee: 5

Room: 202 Atelier

200 Grant St Denver

Date	Session Times
03/26/2026	5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Simplifying Watercolor
This class is about a simple way to paint with watercolors.
The lessons are design to remove the complexities from learning this delightful but challenging medium.
In each class, we will learn to paint by making a simple picture , step by step, simultaneously with the teacher, and by individual instruction.
No complex color study, maskings, or any special techniques in this class.
If you are a beginner, or if you tried watercolor in the past, found it too difficult, yet still loves the joy, magic and playfulness of the medium, this class is for you.

Class Objectives:
Sketch book compositions for watercolor painting.
Understanding light and shadow.
Transferring method from sketchbook to the watercolor paper.
the use of reference materials and photos, for watercolor.
Simple applications of paint, washes, and brushwork that are unique to watercolor painting.

Joshua Fallik

Paint:

Winsor Blue (green shade)

French Ultramarine

Cobalt Blue

Cerulean Blue

Burnt Umber

Burnt sienna

Light Red

Cadmium Red

Raw Umber

Raw Siena

Aurelian Yellow

Cadmium Lemon

Optional paints:

Payne’s Gray (or Ivory Black)

Cobalt Violet

Viridian Green

Alizarin Crimson

Cadmium Orange

Titanium White

Students can get by with:

1-2 blue

1-2 yellow

1-2 reds + umber & sienna

Cold press white watercolor paper

9X12 or similar size sketchbook

Variety of size brushes, Small to large watercolor brushes

Watercolor Palette

Cup for water

Paper towels or rags

Drafting tape

Clips

Board for the watercolor paper

Pencil 4B, HB,

Kneaded Rubber eraser

Date	Session Times
03/26/2026	5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Simplifying Watercolor

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