Start your week off with creativity and inspiration!  This class is designed for the beginner, or near beginner, who is looking for in-depth instruction in this fun and challenging medium.  Jennifer will guide you through basic techniques to get you comfortable with the medium, and excited about exploring the endless possibilities watercolour can offer.  Washes, wet-in-wet, glazing, textural effects, colour mixing and composition are just some of the topics covered in this extensive 8 week course.

      January 16th – March 5th   (8 sessions)
      Every Monday Morning – 9:30am – 12pm
      $275 + HST /each (materials not included)

Are you ready to take your watercolours to the next level?  This class is designed for students with some previous watercolour experience who want to advance their skills, and learn tips and secrets to create clean, luminous watercolours.  A variety of techniques will be explored, including wet-in-wet, pulled edges, glazing, dry-brush, textural effects, and liquid mask.  Colour mixing and projects in landscape, still life and florals will be explored in a fun classroom environment.  Projects will vary from those taught in previous sessions.      

      January 10th – April 17th   (8 sessions)
      Every Second Tuesday Morning –  9:30am-12pm
      $275 + HST /each (materials not included)

      January 11th – April 18th   (8 sessions)     
      Every Second Wednesday Evening – 7:00-9:30pm
      $275 + HST /each (materials not included)

Moving even further “beyond the basics,” Intermediate Watercolour explores the depth of watercolour painting in a fun, intimate environment.  Explanations and demonstrations will accompany each class, but projects will carry through for several weeks to allow students to develop fully finished paintings.  Students will get an in-depth look at colour mixing and paint applications, and learn how to put all the techniques and knowledge together for a well rounded painting approach.  Critique, mentorship and detailed notes are all part of this fun, interactive class.

      January 10th – April 17th  (8 sessions)
      Every Second Tuesday Afternoon –  1:00-4:00pm
      $325 + HST /each (materials not included)

This workshop takes place at Island Blue in Victoria.  "Wet-in-wet" highlights the best of watercolour: natural spontaneous effects, beautiful colour transitions and soft, blurry qualities. Learn how to be both controlled and loose with variations on this technique. Jennifer will take you through a series of technical studies to show you effects for everything from subtle backgrounds, to bold saturated details on wet surfaces. Work your way to a sample painting in the afternoon that incorporates the various techniques. Both beginners and experienced watercolourists will learn to stop overworking their paintings, refine their use of water, and learn fresh approaches for soft effects.

      Sunday February 12th
      10am-4pm (includes a ½ hour lunch break)
      Pricing and registration available at Island Blue
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This workshop is for the absolute beginner who is curious to try their hand at watercolour.  Learn how to make basic paintings using washes, wet-in-wet and dry brush techniques.  You’ll discover how the paint flows through the water and blends on its own, creating amazing spontaneous effects.  No need to purchase materials or supplies, just come ready to be creative.  You will be amazed at your results!

      Friday February 17th
      10am-4pm (includes a ½ hour lunch break)
      $110 + HST /each (all materials and supplies
      included)

Learn to create soft atmospheric effects and the illusion of mountains, trees and water emerging through the fog.  Wet-in-wet techniques, pulled edges, colour mixing and textural effects will all be explored in a painting that celebrates the beauty and atmosphere of our misty coasts.  This is a two part workshop resulting in a completed painting; students must be available for both dates.

      Friday March 2nd
      10am-4pm (includes a ½ hour lunch break)
      &
      Friday March 9th
      10am-4pm (includes a ½ hour lunch break)
      $170 + HST (materials not included)

This workshop takes place at Island Blue in Victoria.  The focus is on using "pulled edge" techniques to soften edges and regain control of your paint. "Pulled edges" are especially useful for consistent areas of graded colour, shadows, shading, transitions and slightly softened details. Mastering this technique will allow you to achieve darker, saturated colours, while still retaining your highlights. It opens a world of possibilities with watercolour, from fine, natural looking details, to beautifully transitioned colour without watermarks. Jennifer will take you through technical studies in the morning and then work towards a small sample painting in the afternoon. A fresh approach to painting for both newer painters and experienced watercolourists.

      Sunday March 11th
      10am-4pm (includes a ½ hour lunch break)
      Pricing and registration available at Island Blue
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Capture the beauty, drama and depth of spring flowers while painting them from life!  Explore techniques for creating the illusion of layered petals, stamens and stems.  Learn how to create a soft backdrop that will enhance your subject without overwhelming it.  Learn how to effectively capture light on form by incorporating plenty of white space in your paintings.  Controlled wet-in-wet, masking, pulled edges and textural effects will all be explored.

      Friday March 30th
      10am-4pm (includes a ½ hour lunch break)
      $85 + HST (materials not included)

Learn techniques for creating crashing and rolling waves, ripples and whitecaps.  A variety of textural effects, wet-in-wet techniques, pulled edges, masking and washes will be explored through several exploratory studies.  The samples created in this workshop will be an invaluable reference for future seascape paintings.
 
      Friday April 13th
      10am-4pm (includes a ½ hour lunch break)
      $85 + HST (materials not included)

Confidently add those finishing touches to your watercolours with guidance and expertise from Jennifer.  Perhaps a particular area has been challenging you, or you aren’t quite sure how to proceed with a piece.  Maybe you know your painting is lacking something but you just aren’t quite sure what.  Receive one-on-one help that’s particular to your project, get mini demonstrations on techniques that are challenging you and receive helpful critiques of your work.  With no formal group instruction, this workshop is catered to the particular needs of the students in the class.

      Friday January 27th
      1-4pm
      $40 + HST /each (materials not included)

      Friday February 24th
      1-4pm
      $40 + HST /each (materials not included)

      Friday April 27th
      1-4pm
      $40 + HST /each (materials not included)