ART 34 — Farm to Palette: Watercolor Painting for Beginners
Quarter: Summer
Instructor(s): Erin Gleeson
Date(s): Jun 24—Jul 15
Class Recording Available: Yes
Class Meeting Day: Tuesdays
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
Class Meeting Time: 5:30—7:00 pm (PT)
Tuition: $255
Refund Deadline: Jun 26
Unit(s): 0
Enrollment Limit: 41
Status: Closed
Quarter: Summer
Day: Tuesdays
Duration: 4 weeks
Time: 5:30—7:00 pm (PT)
Date(s): Jun 24—Jul 15
Unit(s): 0
Tuition: $255
Refund Deadline: Jun 26
Instructor(s): Erin Gleeson
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
Enrollment Limit: 41
Recording Available: Yes
Status: Closed
This hands-on course is designed to introduce beginners to the art of watercolor painting through the vibrant colors and forms of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and edible flowers. Students will explore fundamental watercolor techniques such as wet-on-wet blending, color mixing, layering, and creating textures to bring simple botanical illustrations to life. The course begins with guided exercises to familiarize students with tools, materials, and basic techniques, then progresses to painting simple but striking still-life illustrations of farmers’ market produce. Through these exercises and projects, students will develop their understanding of this versatile medium and gain confidence in expressing themselves creatively through watercolor.
At the end of each class session, the instructor will do a cooking demo using some of the produce the group has painted. Students will have the option of making the recipe at home alongside the instructor if they wish. More details will be provided prior to the first class. Students must purchase their own art supplies for this course, the cost of which will depend on students’ individual needs.