Having Fun with Watercolors: The Wonderful, Watercolor World of Color - With Janet Oliver

Details
Room
Visual Arts Classroom
Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Begins
Ends
Time
Tuesday, 1:00 – 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. 11th, 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 2 of 3: The Wonderful, Watercolor World of Color

Most of us see our world in “Color” but capturing those colors in our paintings is challenging. It requires knowledge on how watercolors mix, match and contrast with each other. Artist and illustrator Jan Oliver will share with you paint characteristics including primary, secondary and tertiary colors; how to blend and mix colors to avoid “mud’, and how to create the impact your desire by using different color combinations.

By the end of the class you will have gained knowledge about color theories (the color wheel, color harmony and the context of how colors are used), values, color temperature, and common color combinations to consider. In addition, you will create your own color wheel and mixing guide.

Please Note:

  • 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 Supply List link for Janet's 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.)