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Total Beginner's Watercolor Painting

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Description
Class Level: Beginner
Age Requirements: 18 and older
Average Class Size: 8
System Requirements:

You will need a reliable Internet connection as well as a computer or device with which you can access your virtual class. We recommend you arrive to class 5-10 minutes early to ensure you're able to set up your device and connection.

Class Delivery:

This class will be held via Zoom unless otherwise specified.

Teacher: Melisse Copley

What you'll learn in this watercolor class:

Watercolors are fulfilling and relaxing to work with. Artists have felt the passion of watercolor painting for centuries. In this encouraging watercolor painting art class, you will:
  • Learn watercolor painting techniques, including: color use, brushwork, composition, wet on wet, dry brushing, color mixing, detail, and more.
  • Receive inspiration from subject matter, including still life, landscape, florals, abstraction, and personally chosen ideas.
  • Learn how to express your inner-artist through watercolors.
  • Express yourself through endless artistic techniques in painting, mixed-media, and a wide variety of art supplies.
  • Learn new weekly techniques with hands-on demonstrations.
  • Receive customized, one-on-one expert art instruction based on your personal needs and interests.
  • Learn in our encouraging, intimidation-free, non-judgmental art studio.
  • Create multiple finished watercolor paintings.
  • Receive the lasting health benefits of art classes, such as relaxation, stress relief, and mental clarity.
No artistic background necessary, this class is for beginners or those who have taken a class prior, and all levels are welcomed.

Q&A

Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? 
A: 
Unfortunately, we do not offer any makeups for classes missed. However, if you want to get the most from the course and the absence, you can tell the instructor when you will be absent ahead of time and the instructor can provide some guidance on exercises to practice while away.

Q: Is the room air conditioned? 
A: Yes, rooms are air conditioned when appropriate.

Q: Can I bring a friend to accompany me and watch?
A: No, unfortunately the class has limited space and all seats must be paid for.

Q: What is the dress code for this class? 
A: There is no dress code for this class, but keep in mind this is an art studio with wet paintings on the wall, so do not wear anything super nice or something that you don't want to risk getting ruined.

Q: Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? 
A: No. Materials not included. See materials list below:

For your first class, please bring: All of your materials.
  • Watercolor pad- size of your choice, at least 11" x 14"
  • Plastic palette with at least 6 wells
  • Watercolor tubes- starter kit suggested with 6+ colors
  • Art Masking Fluid for Watercolors
  • Magic Eraser
  • Watercolor Brushes- starter kit with 3-4 brushes of various sizes
Q: Do you sell class materials on site? 
A: 
Yes, canvases can be purchased at the following prices: 11 x 14 for $8 and 16 x 20 for $10.

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

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Refund Policy

Class tuition is neither non-refundable nor transferable. No refunds will be issued after registration and payment. In case of a Medically Certified illness, a credit will be issued after receipt of your physician’s documentation. The value of the credit will be for the balance of the remaining class sessions with an additional deduction of a $75 registration fee. Credit may be used up to 12 months.

If after your first class you are dissatisfied with the quality of your course, a written note must be submitted within 3 business days after your first class. After receiving your note, refund of class tuition will be reviewed by our staff. If a refund is granted, processing of refunds requires 8-10 weeks.

Course Cancellations

Although course cancellation is quite rare, The school reserves the right to cancel classes or change instructor assignments and makes every effort to notify students in advance. If enrollment goals are not met, a course may be cancelled up to 48 hours before the first scheduled class. In the event of cancellation, a full refund or credit is granted. On occasion, a course start-date will be pushed back if enrollment goals are not met. In this instance, you will receive a credit for the price of the class that did not take place.

Please note that there will be NO exceptions to this under any circumstances.

Make-up Policy

Unfortunately, The school does not offer any makeups for classes missed. However, if the student wants to get the most from the course and the absence, they can tell the instructor when they will be absent and the instructor can provide some guidance on exercises to practice while away.

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