Create Water Scenes and Reflections Workshop

Create Water Scenes and Reflections

                     Using Watercolor Techniques

                    Karen Van Gamper, Instructor

   Date and Time:  Friday, February 6 and Saturday, February 7, 2026

                                    10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

                     Class Fee:  $150

We will discuss and demonstrate light wash techniques and color mixing to create reflections and markings on birds.  We will save our whites and develop movement in water.  Dark contrast areas will create depth.  Interesting details will highlight the composition.

            Instructor Supplied Materials

   Rock Salt, Liquid Mask, Erasers, Pipettes for pouring technique

            Student Material List

         Sketch pad, Mechanical pencil and pink eraser, 18” ruler,

          Watercolor Block (12” x 18”); Palette or Butchers Tray,

   Water container, spray bottle, sponges, paper towel and Kleenex.

6 small containers and lids, several watercolor brushes including

Detail, medium rounds and 1” or 2” flat brushes.  The #6 Winson &

Newton watercolor sable pointed round is especially useful.

Watercolor Paints

Cerulean Blue         Yellow Ocher               Sepia

Ultramarine            Cadmium Yellow        Burnt Umber

Cobalt Blue              Cadmium Scarlet        Hookers Green

Payne’s Gray             Cadmium Red            Viridian

Turquoise                  New Gamboge            Sap Green

It is important to have at least 2 light, 2 medium and 2 dark of all primary colors.  Most professional brands are interchangeable, and include Holbein, Windsor Newton, and Daniel Smith.  The American Journey watercolors from Cheap Joe’s are excellent. 

Please join me for an enjoyable class with new and old watercolor techniques, and a resulting painting with dramatic effects.  The bold and beautiful designs will inspire and captivate you with interesting ways to depict everyday subjects.