A Watercolor Journey with Timothy Kitz 8/7-9/11

Class #2700.241: 10am-1pm
Sundays 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 & 9/11.
Cost: $140 - Drop-In participation is available for $30.
Register at the link below or call 310.458.2239.

http://apm.activecommunities.com/santamonicarecreation/Activity_Search/51663

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CLASS REQUIRES A $20 CASH MATERIAL FEE TO BE PAID TO THE INSTRUCTOR.

Although basic shared equipment is included in this class, you are encouraged to bring your own rigs. The instructor will let you know what paper is required for each week's exercise; for the first session or if you are dropping in, please bring a pad or 2-3 sheets of cold-press watercolor paper of around 18"x24".

Join urban sketcher and watercolorist Timothy Kitz in a six week immersive watercolor course, open to all levels. Tim will share tips about both medium and technique while going through weekly exercises to hone your vision, perspective and brush skills. The gorgeous views framed by our picture windows overlooking the ocean will provide ongoing inspiration. Exterior and interior scenes and lighting will be addressed, and all basic materials will be provided, but if you have your own brushes, palettes, and nontoxic color feel free to bring.

More detail: Classes will feature in-depth watercolor instruction with an emphasis on conveying an appreciation for the medium; it’s artistic legacy, it’s fluidity, spontaneity and simplicity of form and the complexities of proper application.

The curriculum will cover:

Medium and Materials - Watercolor paint, palette, brushes and paper used and the importance of building a working process that is ergonomic and efficient.

Composition - The fundamentals of composing a pleasing picture: compositional forms, vanishing point fundamentals, the Rule of Thirds etc.

Drawing - The importance of learning to accurately render the scene or image for placement in the painting; architectural perspective, rendering styles, the human form, the discipline of regular sketching and visual journaling.

Brush Work - The application of paint to the paper in watercolor. A thorough explanation of brush types and sizes, their appropriate use, effects and the subtleties of individual calligraphy.

Color Theory - An explanation of the Color Wheel, the importance of Values, The layout and use of the Palette. The Visual Watercolor Vocabulary.

En Plein air - Students will have multiple opportunities in the relaxed and picturesque environment of the Palisade to paint an outdoor scene.

All day parking at the Civic Auditorium lot on Main a few blocks south - $5. Shorter term parking is around the corner at Structure 6 on 2nd, $4 for 3.5 hours.

The first 10 beginners to register for this class (using the link above) can use our brand new watercolor work stations, courtesy of Blick Art Materials - no equipment, no problem!

Blick Art Materials is a proud supporter of the Camera Obscura Art Lab. Visit http://www.dickblick.com/stores/coupons/2344SMCameraObscuraClass2015 for additional in-store savings.
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Train: Metro terminus at 4th St/Colorado, 4 blocks away. Upon exiting the station go west on Colorado to Ocean Ave, cross the street to the Pier and turn right. We're in the park just past Broadway.

Parking: Under $2 for the first 2.5 hours in Parking Structure 6 (1431 2nd Street between Broadway and Santa Monica). On weekends at the Civic Auditorium lot at 1855 Main St it's $5 all day except during special events. Pier Deck: $10-15/day; Beach Lot 1N just north of the Pier $6-12/day. Meters on Ocean Avenue; $2/hr maximum 3 hours. More info: smgov.net/parking

Bus: Routes 1, 2, 8 and rapid 10. More info: metro.net or bigbluebus.com.

Bike: Ride your bike (bring a lock) or utilize the Breeze Bike Share corral just south of us in the park.

Registration (bring cash to cover material fees) In Person: Advance registration accepted at 1450 Ocean between 9am-5pm M-F & 11am-4pm Sat. Dropping in? Call 310-458-2239 to confirm availability, preferably by the Tuesday before class starts; plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of class; many classes do not allow drop ins.

Refunds/Transfers: Full refunds are given if class is cancelled before taking place - enroll online with confidence. For student withdrawals for any other reason, $15 processing fee for each multisession activity refunded; one-time classes & expended material fees are nonrefundable. Requests must be made in person, by mail, fax (310-899-0840), or email to communityclasses@smgov.net within 24 hours of first class meeting. All class dates, times, locations, and instructors are subject to change.