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SUMMARY:The Farms: Watercolor Travel Journal
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All skill levels  \nMake your vacation photos into works of art at Watercolor Travel Journal on Friday through Sunday\, July 10-12 from 12-4 p.m. in  The Studio.  \nInstructor Deb Marett will teach the basics of watercolor painting\, drawing skills and putting a layout together to create pages in journals that capture memories and turn them into a cherished keepsake that can be expanded.  \nOn the first day\, students will experiment on practice paper\, focusing on how to break down images into simple shapes\, the principles of watercolor\, painting light to dark\, mixing colors\, handling brushes and other basics.  \nThe second day\, students will put together a page layout with thumbnail sketches and create pages in their journals\, as well as a painted page.  \nOn the third day\, students will continue painting their journals\, go outside and paint on location\, and learn some basics of plein air painting.  \n$175/person*. Register here. Registration will close on July 3 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  \n*Students should bring:  \n— 5”x8” or larger book with quality cold press with 140# watercolor paper (spiral bound or bound to lay flat is the best). (Suggested book: Hahnemuhle) \n— Watercolor paint set – suggested brand: Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor OR this similar pallet \n— Sketchbook 4”x6” or larger  \n— Watercolor brush set (not waterbrush pens)\, including a flat brush at least 1” wide and large mop brush (Suggested set: ARTIFY) \n— Mechanical pencil \n — Waterproof ink pen \n— Eraser small in diameter  \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu. \nBy 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. \nAbout the Instructor \nDeb Marrett is a professional artist whose work focuses on equestrian and figurative scenes as well as portraiture. She always travels with her watercolors and a travel journal.  \n“It is an amazing way to remember moments of the trip\, and spend time soaking up the places I visit\,” she said.  \nDeb loves sharing her knowledge by teaching and finding ways to make painting and drawing fun and accessible to those wanting to explore their creative side.  \nAbout The Farms \nThe 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. \nFind the complete Summer schedule here.
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Watercolor Travel Journal
DESCRIPTION:Experience Level: All skill levels \nMake your vacation photos into works of art at Watercolor Travel Journal on Friday through Sunday\, July 10-12 from 12-4 p.m. in  The Studio. \nInstructor Deb Marett will teach the basics of watercolor painting\, drawing skills and putting a layout together to create pages in journals that capture memories and turn them into a cherished keepsake that can be expanded. \nOn the first day\, students will experiment on practice paper\, focusing on how to break down images into simple shapes\, the principles of watercolor\, painting light to dark\, mixing colors\, handling brushes and other basics. \nThe second day\, students will put together a page layout with thumbnail sketches and create pages in their journals\, as well as a painted page. \nOn the third day\, students will continue painting their journals\, go outside and paint on location\, and learn some basics of plein air painting. \n$175/person*. Register here. Registration will close on July 3 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. \n*Students should bring: \n— 5”x8” or larger book with quality cold press with 140# watercolor paper (spiral bound or bound to lay flat is the best). (Suggested book: Hahnemuhle)\n— Watercolor paint set – suggested brand: Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor OR this similar pallet\n— Sketchbook 4”x6” or larger\n— Watercolor brush set (not waterbrush pens)\, including a flat brush at least 1” wide and large mop brush (Suggested set: ARTIFY)\n— Mechanical pencil\n — Waterproof ink pen\n— Eraser small in diameter  \nLearn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate\, please email owarren@illinois.edu.\nBy 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. \nAbout the Instructor\nDeb Marrett is a professional artist whose work focuses on equestrian and figurative scenes as well as portraiture. She always travels with her watercolors and a travel journal. \n“It is an amazing way to remember moments of the trip\, and spend time soaking up the places I visit\,” she said. \nDeb loves sharing her knowledge by teaching and finding ways to make painting and drawing fun and accessible to those wanting to explore their creative side.  \nAbout The Farms\nThe 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.\nFind the complete Summer schedule here.
URL:https://allerton.illinois.edu/event/sold-out-the-farms-watercolor-travel-journal-2/
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