Experience level: Beginner
Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor (Morning) on Tuesdays, February 23, March, 2, 9, & 16 from 9-11:30 a.m. the Studio.
Former art educator Sally Walsh will teach students foundational skills and techniques of watercolor. Students will learn new techniques each week to create paintings focusing on landscapes, flowers, fruit, glass, and special effects.
$85/person*. Register here. Registration will close February 16 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
*Students should bring:
— 140 lb. watercolor paper pad: no smaller than 9″x12″ (spiral bound is best)
— 16-color oval pan watercolor paint set, Prang brand preferred.
— Minimum of three brushes with pointed bristles: large (No. 9-12), medium (No. 6-8) and small (No. 3-5)
— Pencil, clear ruler, kneaded eraser, scissor
Watercolor paper and a basic pallet of cake watercolors are available upon request. However, students are encouraged to bring their own. Allerton will supply pencils, erasers, clear plastic rulers, papertowels, and spray bottles.
If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.
By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.
About the instructor:
Sally Walsh is a retired art teacher from Richland Community College in Decatur. She has more than 30 years of teaching experience and has led previous art classes at Allerton.
About the Farms
The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, outdoor education, science, storytelling, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.
