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Spectrum Sketchbook: Watercolor Pencil Work taught by Liz Carlson (Multi-Session)
August 9 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Multi-Session Class
Meets Via Zoom on 4 Sundays, August 9-30 from 10:30am-12:30pm Central TimeVIRTUAL Meets via Zoom
Join Liz for the first of a new series of classes in 2026, Spectrum Sketchbook:Watercolor Pencils! Each week we will focus on a part of the color spectrum and practice color mixing, rendering depth and their compliments. Sketch, paint and master techniques while working from a variety of subject matter. Fill pages of your favorite watercolor sketchbook, the perfect format for exploration. Inspiration images are available for in class work. Homework is part of this class, access to Pinterest will be useful. The supply list is flexible for a multitude of budgets.
SUPPLY LIST: 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.
Note about Watercolor Pencils, They come in a range of quality and colors. Often you get what you pay for with this particular media. I’ll be teaching using the line Museum Aquarelle by Caran d’Ache. These are excellent. I have listed below options that will give you a lovely outcome to your pages. They make a 12 set (the smallest option) that is very useful, if you have that already you are good to go. However, I put together a thoughtful range of 16 colors that also mixes well, varies from the 12 set and allows you to expand with individual colors if you wish. Color swatch images of the 12 set and “my selections” are included here so you can make the best decision for your budget. You can start with the 6 primaries and go from there or see how far you get with 6 colors!
If you have another brand of watercolor pencils please match corresponding colors and join us for a great time!
“My Selections”
SIX PRIMARIES:
3510.010 Yellow, 3510.530 Gold Cadmium Yellow, 3510.350 Purplish Red, 3510.070 Scarlet, 3510.149 Night Blue, 3510.660 Middles Cobalt Blue
USEFUL ADDITIONS:
3510.034 Yellow Ochre, 3510.060 Vermilion , 3510.181 Light Malachite Green
EARTH TONES:
3510.249 Olive, 3510.225 Moss Green, 3510.055 Cinnamon, 3510.046 Cassel Earth
EXTRAS:
3510.120 Violet (a clean violet), 3510.850 Cornelian (a clean orange), 3510.009 Black
Brushes: selection of your choice
Princeton Snap Rounds 0, 2, 4, 6, Princeton Select Pointed Filbert 2, 4
or Princeton Real Value White Taklon 5pk (PB9174)
Sketchbook(s)
Your favorite watercolor sketchbook will do! Make sure you have room on your page for swatching, notes and art! Here are some of my favorites:
Stillman & Birn Alpha (softcover 8×10) 150gsm, 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
Optional Extras
HB, 2H pencil, Micron PN, Purple painters tape, small clear ruler, Kneaded eraser, Soft white vinyl eraser, Pencil Sharpener-get a good one, one you can change the blade on, KUM brand, brass little ones, or KUM 2-way (AS2km)
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.
Ticket Instruction: You must choose a quantity to activate “get tickets”. To pay for a class registration with a Wet Paint gift card, please call 651-698-6431
