🎨Redwood Gallery: Watercolor Roots: 4-Part Foundations Series

Watercolor Roots: 4-Part Foundations Series

$200.00

Join us for a four-week guided journey into watercolor painting, designed for beginners and those wanting to deepen their skills and build an at home creative practice. Over four sessions, you’ll build technique, confidence, and your own finished work, all in a supportive and creative environment.

Dates/Time:

Every other Thursday, 6–8pm

• January 29

• February 12

• February 26

• March 12

What we’ll cover:

• Week 1: Basics & Brush Play — Learn the essential tools, explore wet-on-wet vs. wet-on-dry, create washes and gradients, and experiment with brush strokes. We’ll finish with a loose floral piece so you leave with something beautiful.

• Week 2: Color Theory & Watercolor Magic — Dive into mixing, transparency, layering, harmonies & contrasts. Understand how color choices affect mood and depth.

• Week 3: Composition & Nature-Inspired Painting — Learn how to plan a painting: thumbnail sketches, focal point placement, layering to create depth. Paint from still lifes, botanicals, or simple landscape references.

• Week 4: Final Project & Showcase — Bring together what you’ve learned in a polished piece of your choice (floral, landscape, or abstract). Receive feedback, refine your technique, and celebrate your progress with a group share.

Supplies: Students bring their own supplies. A full supply list has been shared with Iris at The Velvet Elephant (right next door to Redwood Gallery). Mention that you’re coming from RG and you’ll receive a discount when purchasing your materials there.

Who this is for: Beginners, curious makers, or anyone wanting to refresh their skills. No prior experience necessary.

Why you’ll love it: Learn in community, practice as you go, and leave with tangible work + tools/skills you can use again.

Limited spots available to keep class size small and ensure personalized attention.