ART 34 — Farm to Palette: Watercolor Painting for Beginners
Quarter: Winter
Instructor(s): Erin Gleeson
Date(s): Feb 1—Mar 8
Class Recording Available: Yes
Class Meeting Day: Mondays
Grade Restriction: No letter grade
Class Meeting Time: 5:30—7:30 pm (PT)
Please Note: No class on February 15
Tuition: $355
Refund Deadline: Feb 3
Unit(s): 1
Enrollment Limit: 130
Status: Registration opens Nov 30, 8:30 am (PT)
Quarter: Winter
Day: Mondays
Duration: 5 weeks
Time: 5:30—7:30 pm (PT)
Date(s): Feb 1—Mar 8
Unit(s): 1
Tuition: $355
Refund Deadline: Feb 3
Instructor(s): Erin Gleeson
Grade Restriction: No letter grade
Enrollment Limit: 130
Recording Available: Yes
Status: Registration opens Nov 30, 8:30 am (PT)
Please Note: No class on February 15
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 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 short cooking demo using some of the produce the group has painted. Students must purchase their own art supplies for this course, the cost of which will depend on students’ individual needs.