Testing the Water[colors]
Art Mediums | Introduction to Wet-on-Wet Watercolor Techniques
Water it down.
OVERVIEW
This two-hour beginner's class provides a complete introduction to the beautiful and versatile medium of watercolor, focusing on achieving its signature luminous and transparent effects.
Participants will learn essential fundamentals, starting with surface preparation and proper brush loading, before mastering core techniques like washes (creating smooth, even fields of color) and the wet-on-wet technique (applying color to pre-wetted paper for soft, blended effects). We will also cover controlled techniques such as lifting (removing pigment for highlights) and glazing (building up thin, transparent layers of color), resulting in a vibrant, free-spirited canvas (yes, canvas!) painting.
Painterly Original works will be provided to fuel the creative process and stoke the imagination. No experience or artistic skill required!
PRICING
All classes are $120 per canvas with a ten (10) student class minimum.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to counteract the age of disposable experiences by teaching genuine creative skills. Painterly’s framework promotes the creation of keepsake artwork that carries lasting personal value, rather than becoming clutter. In a world where art is often mass-produced or prohibitively expensive, we offer an affordable and intentional pathway for our students to create their own meaningful, display-worthy creations rooted in solid artistic foundations.
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Simple: it’s super cool . . . and fun. Unlike other mediums, watercolor requires complete control over pigments that are suspended in water. Movement of the brush, canvas, or solvents can change how the water and pigments behave, directly impacting the final work. For that reason, watercolor is often regarded as one of the most difficult art mediums to master. Good watercolorists know that the work they’re looking at while creating will appear dramatically different when dry, so watercolorists often plan for this “magical change” upfront, anticipating how the paint will change over time. Through the utilization of many layers of transparent color, unparalleled luminosity and light is created, which is often difficult to match through any other medium.
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Many famous artists throughout time have used watercolor throughout their bodies of work. Some recognizable names include, Georgia O’Keefe, John Singer Sargent, Andrew Wyeth, Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky, Edward Hopper, and more.
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Guided group demonstration
Personalized instruction
Premium 12 x 16 gallery wrap canvas
Workshop guide
Shared class supplies (brushes, paints, etc.)
Fresh, frameable art compositions
Deeper understanding of art history
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AGES | All ages welcome but 13+ is recommended to benefit the most from instruction.
PREREQUISITE | None. No prior artistic skill required, either.
ARRIVAL | Please allow an extra 15-30 minutes for mingling to ensure you are settled when instruction begins.
ATTIRE | Heavy-duty canvas aprons are provided for class, but because accidents happen sometimes, we do recommend wearing clothes that you don’t mind getting a tad messy.
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TO BOOK | Click below to book a painting event at the location of your choice. Once your booking is confirmed, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your event.
RESCHEDULING | Hosts may request a one-time calendar postponement by contacting us at events@painterly.co at least seven (7) full days prior to the event. Approved transfers are subject to a $150 administrative rescheduling fee, and the new date must fall within six months of the original block, subject to calendar availability.
CANCELLATION POLICY | To create an exceptional experience for your group, we begin preparing for your event the moment it’s booked. Because our experiences require dedicated artist scheduling, custom material procurement, and precise regional travel logistics, the initial 50% deposit is non-refundable.
If your event needs to be cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled date (after the final balance has been settled), please note that all processed fees are non-refundable. This helps us ensure our working artists and local vendors are still compensated for the time and materials already dedicated to your event.
