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April 23 - May 28, 2025

CRAFTS: Experimental Techniques in Watercolor

East Boulder Community Center • 5660 Sioux Dr BOULDERCO  80303 Organized by BOULDER PARKS & RECREATION (w)

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Experimental Techniques in Transparent and Opaque Watercolor

Learn a variety of experimental techniques using transparent and opaque watercolor, including pen and ink techniques, mono-printing, and using sand and dyes, saran wrap, gauze and collage. Participants can work in both types of watercolor to develop a personal style using images or abstractions. This class is designed for all levels of experience.

Please see the online notes below for a materials list to purchase prior to class (approx. $60). The instructor will provide some materials.

Instructor Sally Elliott was a professor at the University of Colorado at Boulder and Denver in drawing and painting. She has been exhibiting locally and nationally for over 40 years and has earned numerous awards and honors.


List of materials for Experimental Techniques in Watercolor and Gouache
Some materials will be provided by the instructor. The materials each participant will need to provide themselves include:
One 9X12 90 lb mixed media pad of paperOne 9X12 140 lb watercolor pad of paperThree nylon watercolor brushes (One #10 or 12 round , one ½ inch flat and one small liner)Set of watercolors. The best buy are Yarka brand. Bring tube watercolors if you have some. Artist Masking tape Small container of Matte Gel MediumSpray bottleScissorsWater container (a plastic yogurt container Is good)Gouache or tempera (to be discussed later)
Guiry’s is the best place to buy what you need although McGuckins has art supplies as well. You can sometimes find things at Art Parts and Michael’s. Items can also be ordered online from a site such as Amazon.

Location

East Age Well Center

When

April 23 - May 28, 2025

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Wednesday

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Age and Gender

Ages 60-255 · Co-Ed

Location

East Boulder Community Center

5660 Sioux Dr BOULDERCO  80303

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