Class Registration $150 per person +materials. See below for details on materials.
Class runs for 6 weeks at the Beverly Senior Center
This course is designed for beginners and intermediates who are interested in exploring the beautiful and versatile medium of watercolor.
Throughout this course, you will learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting, including color theory, brush techniques, composition, and more. We will cover the essential techniques of watercolor painting, such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry-brush. The course will cover different subject matters, such as still life, landscapes and portraits. The course will be taught through a combination of demonstrations, and hands-on practice.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Jennifer Toler is a passionate artist and experienced art teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience. Jennifer currently teaches Art at Salem High School and has taught as a member of the Endicott College Graduate and Professional team. She has also taught Graphic Design and Illustration at Maine College of Art.
In addition to teaching, Jennifer is an active artist with a studio at Porter Mill Studios on Rantoul Street, in Beverly. Her work has been exhibited both locally and internationally.
Jennifer holds a M.Ed in Arts and Learning from Endicott College and a B.F.A. from the University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth. She has also studied at University of Fine Art in Hamburg, Germany, Massachusetts College of Art and Montserrat College of Art.
Jennifer lives in Beverly, MA with her husband Kevin and their two daughters, Julia and Meghan.
MATERIALS: A kit of materials can be purchased at Art Supply Wholesale in Beverly for approx $45. OR you can purchase materials at the first class for $50 due that night.
Liquid Watercolor Paint (Suggested Colors):
Lemon Yellow
Cadmium Yellow
Burnt Sienna
Raw Umber
Cadmium Red
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean Blue
Watercolor Brushes:
Round Brushes
Flat Brushes
Watercolor Paper:
1 Sheet of Arches 140lb. Cold Press.
Travel Palette
Masonite Board
Additional Items:
Masking Tape
Water Cup
Paper Towels
Pencils
White Eraser