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Kuretake Watercolor Art Nouveau: William Morris Paint-a-long taught by Liz Carlson
January 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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VIRTUAL CLASS
Join Liz for a relaxing morning paint-a-long using the beautiful color range of the Kuretake Art Nouveau watercolor set; featuring the work of textile designer William Morris. You’ll recreate two segments* of Morris’ designs while experiencing the smooth and rich application of Kuretake watercolors. Class includes six transfer illustrations, to continue the pattern play after class time. No drawing necessary.
*transfer illustrations-(These will be emailed to registrants prior to class): are 3″x 6″edited details from the William Morris coloring book by Pomegranate (c) 2009 Brooklyn Museum Line Drawing (c) Pomegranate Communications, Inc ISBN 978-0-7649-5024-7
SUPPLIES TO BRING: All class materials are available for purchase from our store Wet Paint Artists’ Materials. We are open 10-6pm daily at 1684 Grand Avenue in St. Paul, MN or online at www.wetpaintart.com.
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Art Nouveau 24 Colors Set
This set lends itself perfectly to the color range of the work of William Morris. You are welcome to use additional colors, although the focus will be on this color range and style of watercolor.
Brushes: selection of your choice
Princeton Snap Rounds 0, 2, 4, 6 or similar. Princeton Select Pointed Filbert 2, 4 or similar or Princeton RealValue White Taklon 5pk
Sketchbook(s) or Paper
Your favorite watercolor sketchbook will do. Or some of your favorite watercolor paper. Here are some of my favorites:
Stillman & Birn Beta (softcover 8×10) 270gsm, Global Art Hand Book Watercolor Journal, both weights are good, 5.5×8.25, 8.25sq or 8.25×10.5, Pentalic Nature Sketch 9×6 or 8.5×11
Sheets: Arches 140# cold press or heavier, Fabriano 140# cold press or heavier.
Optional Extras
Small watercolor palette (strongly recommended), HB, 2H pencil, Micron PN, Purple painters tape, small clear ruler, Kneaded eraser
Classes have a limited space available and some fill quickly. Decisions about whether to cancel a class or add another session are typically made one week prior to the start of a class. If a class you are interested in is full we will have a waiting list and will contact you if a space opens up. If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment (fewer than 4 registrations) all registrations will be promptly refunded.
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