Introduction to Gouache
Mondays, 9:00 am
February 2 – February 23 | Ages 16-99+
Class:
Want to discover more about how to use gouache? In this informative four-week introductory class, you’ll learn how to start using its unique creative qualities to your artistic advantage, and about the materials and techniques you need to get started. Receive personal one on one attention as well as daily demonstrations are given in order to help you grow in experience as a gouache artist. (Some painting experience is preferred, but not required.)
What You’ll Learn:
In a group learning environment, you will be working on your own current self-pace artwork, and will have the opportunity for one-on-one guidance, feedback on your artwork, feedback guidance including color mixing, brush techniques, and drawing, and inspiration form the instructor.
What You’ll Leave With:
By the end of each class meeting you will have more confidence and better understanding of the process of using gouache.
Deadline to register by: January 29th
Instructor: Ken Buck
Supply List
Materials:
300 lb (640 gsm) Watercolor Paper
White watercolor Derwent pencil
Watercolor brushes suggested: a detail brush, one flat brush, a script or liner brush, a round brush
Water container
Watercolor palette tray,
4H Pencil or similar
Optional: One Kroger freezer zip lock bag ( 2 gallon size) to slide your palette in.
Rag or paper towels
Art stores to get WN gouache, Holbein or Daniel Smith: Suders, Plaza or online stores for the deals and sets. Plaza says they can order Holbein sets if you call them and it is on their website.
You can get a primary set with red, yellow, blue and white, but I suggest buying the colors you use regularly in your palette, but it is expensive. So at least : Primary colors, Permanent white, black (prefer Indigo instead of black) burnt sienna, and ultramarine blue.
Photo reference will be provided by Baker Hunt at Ken’s choice. Everyone will be painting the same image to completion for 3 weeks. Do Not Miss The First Class
