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Welcome to
Beginning Watercolor – a 3 1/2 day workshop
In-Person Only July 12-15 2022
With Instructor Ellen Jean Diederich TWSA, RRWS, WSA, WW
Class is from (9:30-4:00 Tuesday –Thursday) (9:00 -12:30 Friday)
one hour lunch break each day, Holiday Inn Fargo, ND 58102
Dear Students,
I look forward to painting with you. When you check in on Tuesday, I will be there to help you with supplies at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Please watch the video all about the supplies on my website called Watercolor Fundamentals. You can pre-order supplies from Ellen and pick them up prior to class follow the video and set up your palette the day before. OR Supplies ready for you the first morning and you come a half hour early and set up your palette. This class is designed for the total beginner or a review for others who have painted before.
I will be bringing photography of what I am painting so you work on the same subject as myself; however, and bring your own too to paint any subject you like. Please do not bring cards or pictures of artwork by other artists to paint from.
Class is $250.00 There is $10.00 off if you sign up by June 15th. Watch the free video “Watercolor Fundamentals that will tell you all about supplies. Ellen will be sending you more information.
Please log on to register and keep your login as we are videotaping this workshop and will offer it to you at no charge after the editing is complete. *During class, I have a large screen up front so you can watch what I’m doing while you continue to paint.
Feel free to email me [email protected] with any questions you have.When you check in on Tuesday, I will be there to help you with supplies at 9:00 am. A supply list is included below. Bring everything you have on the supply list. I will bring my favorite paints, paper, and brushes available for purchase at discounted prices to make sure you have supplies that work.
You will watch demonstrations, practice techniques, and create your own paintings. You may paint from the photographs provided, and/or bring your own. A welcome letter will be sent to you two weeks prior with more details.
Syllabus
Tuesday: Set up your palette; understand the paint, the paper, and the process. Paint white shapes with volume. Paint a subject with two colors. A drawing to trace and example to use will be provided
Wednesday: Warm up by painting a flower while holding it in your hand. Select and color a white shape from drawings provided, integrate a background around it.
Thursday/Friday: class can choose from 2 projects or use own photographs to create a painting.
This will be a step by step process you may vary from if you choose.
When you check in on Tuesday, I will be there to help you with supplies at 9:00 am. A supply list is included below. Bring everything you have on the supply list. I will bring my favorite paints, paper, and brushes available for purchase at discounted prices to make sure you have supplies that work.
You will watch demonstrations, practice techniques, and create your own paintings. You may paint from the photographs provided, and/or bring your own. A welcome letter will be sent to you two weeks prior with more details.
Ellen Jean Diederich’ Supply List
Email [email protected] for a supply order form. I will be ordering in early June if you would like to order or compare prices.
START WITH THE STUFF YOU HAVE: Please bring your own favorites and a variety of brushes, including oil painting brushes and various tools, and any water media paints you have. Many items can be substituted and old brands can be used up before buying new.
PLEASE BRING: Photographs you have taken to paint from, paper towels, New 1” masking tape and/or *Frog tape, an ice cream pail, #2 pencils, 2 1/2″ house brush (black Bristle), supportive painting board (such as gator board or drawing board, HB or #2 drawing Pencil, jet eraser, and art gum eraser 18” ruler or straight edge, sharpie marker, Mr. Clean Magic eraser (original), razor blade.
SUPPLIES: These specified brands are used by Ellen; please feel comfortable using the brands you currently have. Tubes of paint can be divided with others. A watercolor Palette is the best and most economic purchase you can add, I recommend The Robert E. Wood Palette. Professional grade paint and paper is strongly recommended & will definitely affect your painting success. Many people have difficulty painting because of the paper & brushes they choose. If you want to purchase discounted supplies from me please ask for an order sheet. For help setting up your palette, arrive by 8:30 Tuesday morning.
- Robert Wood Watercolor Palette
- D’Arches 140# (or heavier) cold press or watercolor paper 2-5 sheets
- Brushes: WN (Winsor-Newton) Golden Scepter 1″ flat and ½ “ flat also called a wash
- Brush WN 530 Script, WN #10 Round
- 9″ x 12″ Drawing Pad, Gum Eraser, & magic eraser
- Variety of Watercolor Pencils (Derwent) larger group of colors are better
Winsor Newton Professional Grade Paint-
- Cerulean Blue, (New Gamboge* or Winsor Yellow Deep), Raw Sienna, Cadmium Lemon , Cobalt Blue
- Scarlet Lake, Cobalt Blue, Antwerp Blue, Winsor Green (pthalo), Hookers Green
- Burnt Sienna, Permanent Rose, Cobalt Turquoise Dark, French Ultramarine Blue
- Indian Red, Rose Madder Genuine , Permanent Rose
Colors with Cadmium in name are now sold as Cadmium Free
**Additional colors “unnecessary favorites”
| Cobalt Violet | Cobalt Turquoise Light | Cadmium Orange |
| Cobalt Green | Permanent Magenta | Mars Black |
| Cobalt Teal | Quinacridone Gold | Titanium White |
Optional Materials: If you have these things on hand and want to work with them feel free to bring: Brayers, Speedball cut easy Blocks, Speedball linoleum cutter, metallic watercolors, Gouache, Acrylic paints, Matt medium, soft gel gloss, collage items & watercolor pencils (box of 36 or more) recommended. These are not part of the curriculum.