UC Watercolor Illustration: Beginning & Intermediate

Dive into the vibrant world of illustration and watercolor painting! Students will practice drawing, color mixing, and watercolor techniques while creating artwork ranging from characters and animals to plants, buildings, and illustrated lettering.

Let’s dive into the vibrant world of illustration and watercolor painting! 
Together we’ll practice drawing, color mixing, and watercolor layering techniques to build your illustration confidence. Throughout the course of this class, students will draw and paint everything from character designs, animals, and plants, to illustrated lettering, buildings, and transportation.  We’ll teach you ways to manipulate water, paper, and pigments to create beautiful washes, build dimension, and produce rich organic textures that bring watercolor projects to another level. 

With so many exciting tricks to make your paintings POP, each class day will bring an opportunity to try something new and build on what students have learned in previous weeks. Whether you’re new to watercolor or ready to take your skills further, this class is a place to experiment, grow, and create artwork you’ll be proud of.

This class is for artists ages 12+. Those who register should have a strong interest in drawing and painting, but they do not need to be highly experienced. Class time will pass by quickly! Students should be engaged in their projects, and able to maintain a focused environment during work time.

 

WEEKLY TOPIC BREAKDOWN:

 

 

Week 1-3: Creating Dimension with Value and Contrast (monochromatic painting)

Week 4-6: Mixing Colors and Designing Great Color Combinations

Week 7-9: Creating Unique Textures with Water, Different Brushes, and Paper

Week 10-12: Adding Gouache Details to a Watercolor Painting

 

SKILLS TAUGHT IN THIS CLASS:

-How to build contrast and capture correct values
-How to mix and change colors, neutralize saturated colors, and mix accurate skin colors
-When to use different shapes and sizes of brushes
-When to paint wet-on-wet paper or wet-on-dry paper
-How to create sharp and "lost" edges
-How to create a variety of textures
-How to go back and improve undesired mistakes in watercolor

 

SUPPLIES:

 

-Basic set of watercolor tube paints - (this is a good option: https://a.co/d/03mDnEWa)
-Mixing tray (something like this: https://a.co/d/01UfJsbb)
-Set of watercolor brushes (this is a good option: https://a.co/d/026LOkEP)
-Pad of cold-press watercolor paper (this is a good option: https://a.co/d/0hbesJ3v) 
-Roll of paper towels
-Roll of masking tape

 

THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING!!!!

 

LOCATION:

HIGHLAND COMMUNITY CENTER

5378 W 10400 N St, Highland, UT 84003

 

Search for directions to "Highland Community Center" for easiest directions.

 

INSTRUCTOR:
This class is taught by Addie Vawdrey. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty

 

DROP-INS:

This class IS open for drop-in students. Students can register online for a specific date or purchase a Flex Pass. Everyone is responsible for bringing their supplies for the class.

 

REFUND POLICY:

We are only able to offer refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of class. We do not offer refunds or credits or make-up classes to students who miss class.

 

TRANSFER POLICY:

We may be able to transfer you to a different class depending on space availability.

 

CLASS CANCELLATION:

We find that students learn better in larger groups. If we feel the number of registrations is too low to promote a good learning environment, we may cancel the class. In the event we cancel a class, we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

 

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

We try to make our classes as accessible to everyone as possible. We are able to offer a limited number of tuition assistance scholarships each term. You can complete an application on our website or call our office for assistance applying. Applications are available in Spanish and English.

 

MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT:

When you register for more than one class, you can receive a discount up to 10% per class! You must call and register through the front office for this discount.

 

ADA ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS:

Our classrooms are ADA accessible. Some courses may involve tasks or activities that may be difficult for individuals with limited strength, difficulty bending over, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. We are happy to work with students to find solutions to make their experience positive and doable. For example, wheel throwing takes arm strength and bending over the wheel. Students may work on hand-building projects instead of throwing. Please reach out to our office to discuss your needs.

 

DIFFICULTY REGISTERING?

Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796 or email us at [email protected]