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1/2 Day Nature-based Pre-K
Paint several smaller paintings of flowers in vases using watercolor, collage and acrylic. Step-by-step instruction enables all levels of experience to paint a successful painting. This class has a supply list to purchase, view full list online.
Supply List to Bring to Class:
Cold press 140lb watercolor paper. It doesn’t have to be expensive watercolor paper. We will paint 2 or 3 smaller paintings approx. size of 7” x 11”. Bring what you have. Don’t tear paper until class.
Artist quality watercolor paint. I use Mission Gold Paint by Mijello: Indian Yellow, Permanent Magenta, Permanent Rose, Alizarin Crimson, Peacock, Olive Green, Cobalt Blue 2, Ultramarine Blue, These paints are expensive and harder to purchase. A good alternative for an inexpensive set of paints is MeiLiang watercolor paint set 36 colors on Amazon $20.99
Bring YES Paste by Gane Brothers & Lane if you have it You don’t have to buy it for class. I have some to share.
Brushes. I like white nylon brushes, a large and a small.
Your usual painting supplies which should include 2 water containers, paper towels, pop up tissues and a spray bottle.
Eraser
Pencil and Ruler
Acrylic paint-white like deco art
Acrylic paint-black
Small flat brushes to paint checks (size #4 and size #8)
Larger flat brush to apply paste
Small squeeze bottle/gutta bottle about 15 ml with stainless steel tip-thin You may buy this from the instructor for $2.
Collage Materials: decorative napkins, old book pages, pallet paper with used acrylic paint on it, rice papers
Carol Spohn is a watercolor/mixed media artist and instructor from Saint Paul, Minnesota where she lives with her husband Cozzie and two cats. Carol recently retired to be a full time artist and instructor. Carol enjoys teaching others to paint even more than she loves painting. Her step by step methods enables each student to be successful in creating art. She is a popular instructor at painting conventions and art retreats, sharing her joy of painting with students throughout the country.
Carol believes everyone has a creative spirit and her classes are a perfect opportunity to learn techniques enabling students to nurture their skills. Her philosophy is to embrace the joy and not make art so hard. Make one decision at a time and see where that leads you. Students of all levels will be successful.
Carol Spohn
