UC Watercolor: Beginning

This class is taught in English.

SUPPLY LIST:

Use what you’re currently most comfortable with, but here are my suggestions:

Paint – I personally prefer tube over pan watercolors, Daniel Smith is very reliable for consistency. My palette contains cold and warm versions of the basic primaries; Hansa Yellow Light (cold), Indian Yellow (warm), Pyrrol Scarlet (warm), Alizarin Crimson (cold), Ultramarine Blue (warm), Phthalo Blue (cold), sometimes Cobalt Blue (somewhere in between cold and warm, but makes for brilliant skies). I’ve also been known to use Raw Umber, Payne’s Gray, Burnt Sienna, and Yellow Ochre, but those are mostly for special monochrome effects.

Brushes – General rule of thumb is use a brush bigger than what you’re comfortable with…teaches you to be bold with your brush strokes! For large-area washes, I like a long flat 1” wide synthetic or blend (the cheaper ones with the clear plastic handles work fine!) or a #6 Squirrel Mop or Quill. For laying in the basic shapes and even some of the details, a #3–#12 long round works well. Then, for the smallest details (tree branches, sticks, twigs, power lines, etc.) a #0–#2 round or what’s known as a “rigger” are perfect for calligraphic mark making.

Paper – From long, sad experience, I’ve learned that if you skimp and buy the cheapest pad of sketch paper, you’ll be sorry. Strathmore makes a variety of fine watercolor papers, but my all-time favorite is Arches 140lb or 300lb 100% cotton rag cold press, which comes in several size blocks/pads. Tape your sheet to a larger piece of ½” gator board or Masonite, then clamp that into your French easel, or other plein air easel system.

Other stuff – A pint-size water bucket or cup (empty Tang® containers work great!), a roll of VIVA® Signature Cloth paper towels, and a plastic garbage bag round out your must-haves.

LOCATION:

Highland Community Center 5378 W 10400 N Street, Highland, UT

INSTRUCTOR:
This class is taught by Günther Haidenthaller. 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!

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