Having Fun With Watercolors: Basics - With Janet Oliver

Details
Room
Visual Arts Classroom
Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Begins
Ends
Time
Tuesday, 1pm-3:30pm
Age Range

16 - no maximum age

Grade Range
12th grade - Adult
Member tuition
$35.00
Non-member tuition

$45.00 (become a member)

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Description

1 session: Tuesday, Feb. 4th, 1 p.m – 3:30 p.m.
Adults / Ages 16+

Designed for newbies, learn foundational tips so you can begin to paint with watercolor! Register for one or all classes in this series:

  • Having Fun with Watercolors Part 1 of 3: BASICS (No experience required.)
  • Having Fun with Watercolors Part 2 of 3: COLOR (Prerequisite: The "Basics" class or previous watercolor experience.)
  • Having Fun with Watercolors Part 3 of 3: PERSPECTIVE (Prerequisite: The "Basics" class or previous watercolor experience.)

This class is Part 1 of 3: BASICS

Designed JUST for newbies, learn all the foundational skills you need so you can begin painting with watercolor! Absolutely no experience required. Artist and illustrator Jan Oliver will introduce a variety of tools and techniques in a welcoming, comfortable small group setting with plenty of time for individual practice and one-on-one guidance. By the end of this series, you will:

  • Learn how to recognize different types of paintbrushes, their uses, and how to choose the right shapes and bristles to achieve the look you want
  • Know the difference between hot press and cold press watercolor paper, other painting surfaces, and how to choose the ideal quality surface for your project
  • Identify different types of watercolor paints, how to mix colors, how to apply and layer watercolor to achieve different effects
  • Experience what you can do with watercolor, what to avoid, and how to fix mistakes
  • Use all of your new skills and knowledge to paint your own sunset

Please Note:

  • Bring a photo of a sunset you would like to paint (optional - you can also do this from available photos or your imagination!)
  • Wear an apron and/or clothes that don't mind paint stains. 
  • All materials are included. In case you wish to bring your own, see the link for Janet's list of recommended but optional supplies.
SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
Supply list
Oliver_Supplies_HavingFunWithWatercolors-2024.pdf
Supplies provided
Yes
Art Area
Visual Arts
Medium
Painting
Watercolor
Instructor(s)

Janet Oliver

Instructor
CTAC Traverse City
http://www.grandtraversearts.com/

Janet (Jan) paints with acrylic, oil and watercolor. Jan loves nature and the beauty within, which is captured in most of her work. Her paintings lean towards realism, often enhanced to emphasize inspirational elements. She also paints portraits and does other commission work. 

Jan is the illustrator for the picture books: “Fire Bird: The Kirtland’s Warbler Story,” “Rosie’s Rescue: Rosie the Roseate Spoonbill,” and “The Lord Looks at Your Heart.”

Jan has been teaching part-time since the late 1990s, but her specialty is teaching watercolor painting. She has taught many classes at Northwestern Michigan College’s Extended Education Program, Mr. Pinn Gallery in Bellaire (now closed), and the Senior Center Network (at the Interlochen and Traverse City locations). 

Jan has received awards and recognitions for her book illustrations and has been a finalist in both an art show at the Grand Traverse Commons and wine label competition through Bowers Harbor Vineyards. She has shown her work throughout the region at various art shows (including juried exhibits) and fine art galleries. You can see her work now in the gift shops at Crooked Tree Art Center, Traverse City and Oliver Art Center, Frankfort.

 

 

 

Cancellation & Class Policies

Cancellation Policy for Traverse City Classes (In-Person)

Student Withdrawal
Requests for cancellation by the student at least seven (7) days prior to the first day of class will be honored (minus a $20 processing fee).  NO REFUNDS will be given for a student cancellation made less than seven (7) days in advance of the first day of the class.

Class Cancellations (Weather)
In the event of inclement weather, CTAC-TC will announce the cancellation on its website and phone system (231-941-9488). We will do our best to provide a make-up opportunity for the missed class. Refunds will not be given if the student is unable to attend the rescheduled session of class. Please note that CTAC-TC does not follow Traverse City Area Public School closings.

Student Absence
We are unable to offer refunds or make-up sessions for classes missed due to student absence.

Minimum Enrollment
Crooked Tree Arts Center reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet its minimum student enrollment prior to the first class session. If a class is cancelled by CTAC for lack of enrollment, CTAC will offer a full refund to the student in the manner in which tuition was paid. (Cash payments will be refunded by check.)