6 Week Watercolor SAT June 20 @ 2:30pm

Class Description

Watercolor Series - all levels with Kara Power Adults and mature teens taking class with parent Saturdays 2:30-4pm 6 weeks June 20 - August 1 (no class on July 4) All Materials included, but feel free to bring your own supplies and missed class will be given a take home project. *Classes occur on the second floor and while we do not have an elevator, teacher assistance is available if you have trouble climbing stairs. Join local artist Kara for a relaxing and expressive watercolor journey designed for both beginners and developing artists. This 6-week series explores foundational watercolor techniques while encouraging creativity, confidence, and personal style in a welcoming studio environment. Students will learn essential watercolor skills including: Wet-on-wet techniques Dry brush and dry-on-dry painting Blending and gradients Layering and glazing Color theory and mixing Blotting and lifting techniques Brush control and texture creation Composition and light/shadow Creating depth, atmosphere, and movement Throughout the course, students will experiment with florals, landscapes, abstract textures, and expressive subjects while learning how to work intuitively with watercolor’s natural flow. Course Breakdown Weeks 1–2: Foundations of watercolor — supplies, brush control, color mixing, wet-on-wet techniques, gradients, texture exercises, and learning how water behaves on paper. Weeks 3–4: Building confidence through layered painting, dry-on-dry techniques, depth, shadows, blending, landscapes, florals, and atmospheric effects. Weeks 5–6: Creating finished pieces with personal expression and composition. Students will explore more advanced subjects such as portraits, dreamy landscapes, or stylized artwork while refining their own artistic voice. This class is designed to be calming, creative, and beginner-friendly while still offering techniques that inspire more experienced artists. Kara is a multidisciplinary artist with a background in advertising, visual storytelling, and intuitive creative expression. Her teaching style focuses on making art approachable, relaxing, and exploratory while helping students build real technical skills and confidence with watercolor. She loves blending traditional technique with playful experimentation, encouraging students to create artwork that feels expressive and uniquely their own.