4 Mondays, August4-25, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Beginner Watercolor Taught by Karen Berstler, 18+ $88 Member / $96 Non-Member Students will be learning a variety of watercolor techniques and how to apply them to a painting. During each class students will practice these techniques first, then have fun putting them into practice. The class is focused on the mechanics of using the paint. Truly a beginner’s class, no experience necessary. Experienced watercolor instructor Karen Bertsler will show you how fun and beautiful this medium really is! Basic supply list: • Paper: Watercolor block, 140 lb. cold press 100% cotton, 9”x12”. Two brands I recommend are Legion Stonehenge, and New York Central (They have a medium level price point). Of course, you can use any brand that you choose, as long as those basic criteria are met • Brushes: Short handled brushes- a 1 inch flat brush, no. 10 round, and no. 6 round. There are many brands to choose from, synthetic as well as natural hair. Choose brushes that are specific to watercolor. • Paint: Turner brand 15 ml tube watercolor paints. Pyrrole Red, Phthalo Blue(Red Shade), Permanent Yellow, Hooker’s Green, Burnt Sienna, and Dioxazine Violet. • Paint Palette: Something simple that has at least 7 wells for color, and a flat space for mixing • Graphite paper • Kneaded eraser Other Accessories: • Roll of paper towels • tissues • Pencil • Water jar • Palette knife (if already own), or a butter knife Jerry's Artarama in Newark has the supply list and will give you a discount if you tell them you are taking my class.