Watercolor Classes with Phyllis Rapp

The emphasis of these classes is to introduce students to watercolor. This is a beginner class but is also a good class for those who would like to get back to using watercolor.
The first day will consist of an introduction to the materials used in watercolor. There will be demonstrations on color mixing and techniques with student participation.

The second day the students will apply the skills taught on the first day and paint a simple painting with newly acquired confidence.
The third day students will create a painting with the use a photocopy of a simple subject for reference. The instructor will provide the photocopies.

There will be several demonstrations by the instructor during all three class days.

Dates: July 9, 10, 11 (Saturday, Sunday and Monday)

Time: 10am- 3pm
Location: HCA classroom
Instructor: Phyllis Rapp, CWA
Fee: $220
Registration: Online (credit card and/or check) http://www.healdsburgcenterforthearts.com/classes/adult classes

Material List

#40 wash brush, no. 236: Taklon item #34007 or any comparable large round watercolor brush with a good sharp tip – this item can be ordered from Utrecht art supply catalog ; call 1-800-223-9132 or www.utrechtart.com

The following can be ordered from Daniel Smith art supply catalog: call 1-800-426-6740 or www.danielsmith.com Riley Street in Santa Rosa carries Daniel Smith.
Watercolor paints 15ml tubes ... *The paints can be shared if you are attending this class with a friend

a. nichel azo item # 284-600-061
b. phthalo blue (RS) item #284-600-119 c.alizarin crimson #284-600-004 d.quinacridone pink #284-600-095
e. phthalo green (BS) #284-600-078

You can use substitutes from Windsor Newton watercolor paints . These paints can be bought at Riley Street in Santa Rosa or other local art stores.
Windsor green (BS)
Opera Rose or Rose Madder Genuine

Alizarin Crimson New Gamboge Windsor blue (RS)

Robert E. Wood palette item #530-130-002 or any pallet with many paint wells and several large mixing areas 2 containers for water(pint sized)
A stiff board approx. 25”x35” wood or thick foam board to tape on watercolor paper
1 roll 1/2 inch masking tape, blue painter’s tape is good

paper towels
#2h pencil and eraser (kneaded or white) Spray bottle for water
a small natural sponge

Watercolor paper – 300lb. Cold Press Arches, Windsor Newton, Fabriano (the good stuff) Buy around 4 to 5 sheets.

Healdsburg Center for the Arts 130 Plaza Street Healdsburg, CA 95448 707.431.1970 HealdsburgCenterForTheArts.org