In the Flow: An Expressive Watercolor Intensive
With Helen Klebesadel
September 15 - 20, 2027
Join in this unique opportunity for watercolor painters of all levels to take the next step in their watercolor paintings. The exact curriculum will be determined by the needs and interests of those who sign up for the workshop. Designed for beginners to expert painters, each day will include shared technique demos and individual feedback to move your paintings forward. The option to explore using watercolor effectively on nonabsorbent substrates such as Aquabord and watercolor canvas will be included, as well as how to mount and seal watercolors for display without using mats or glass.
Materials Needed:
- One set tube watercolor paint. For this workshop, student-grade watercolors are fine. Good brands of paint include Windsor Newton (Cotman), Grumbacher, Daniel Smith, Holman, Liquitex, M. Graham, and many others. An ideal range of colors might include:
- Permanent alizarin red or other cool red
- Ultramarine blue or French ultramarine blue
- New gamboge yellow or quin gold
- Lemon or azo yellow
- A cadmium red or other warm red
- Cerulean or cobalt blue
- A violet or mauve
- A range of at least four brushes:
- Rounds: #10 or 8 for large areas, #5 or 6 for basics, and #1 or 2 for details
- Flats: #2 or 1- or 2-inch flat for washes
- Any size fan brush (optional)
- 5–8 sheets good watercolor paper (preferably bring some full 22″ × 30″ or half sheets 22″ × 15″ of Arches 140 lb paper). Cold press or hot press paper will work.
- Two water containers (quart yogurt containers work great)
- A white plate, enamel butcher’s tray, or watercolor palette
- 3–6 small ½- to 1-cup sized cups/bowls or baby food jars
- A roll of masking tape
- Liquid Art Masking Fluid (Winsor Newton, Frisket, Misket)
Optional Materials:
- A small plastic spray bottle with adjustable nozzle
- A painting or drawing board to tape your paper to
- A 4″ × 6″ absorbent sponge + a smaller one
- Paper towels
- Sketchbook and pencils, B & softer or a #2
- An eraser, Art Gum or Kneaded
- A rubber cement pick-up (found at office supply stores)
- Any additional supplies you enjoy working with
Don’t worry if something is hard for you to find. I will have anything you cannot find or are unsure about purchasing. If you have a question, email me at: Helen@Klebesadel.com
Schedule:
Wednesday, September 15
- 4:00–5:00 PM: Arrive & Check-In at Adamah Retreat Center
- 5:00–6:00 PM: Welcome Dinner
- 6:00–7:00 PM: Studio Introduction
- 7:00 PM – Evening: Open Studio/Hiking/Explore
Thursday, September 16
- 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:00 AM–Noon: Studio Instruction
- Noon–1:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:00–4:00 PM: Studio Instruction
- 4:00–5:00 PM: Break/Free Time
- 5:00–6:00 PM: Dinner
- 6:00 PM–Evening: Open Studio/Hiking/Explore
Friday, September 17
- 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:00 AM–Noon: Studio Instruction
- Noon–1:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:00–4:00 PM: Studio Instruction
- 4:00–5:00 PM: Break/Free Time
- 5:00–6:00 PM: Dinner
- 6:00 PM–Evening: Open Studio/Hiking/Explore
Saturday, September 18, 2027
- 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:00 AM–Noon: Studio Instruction
- Noon–1:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:00–4:00 PM: Studio Instruction
- 4:00–5:00 PM: Break/Free Time
- 5:00–6:00 PM: Dinner
- 6:00 PM–Evening: Open Studio/Hiking/Explore
Sunday, September 19, 2027
- 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:00 AM–Noon: Studio Instruction
- Noon–1:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:00–4:00 PM: Studio Instruction
- 4:00–5:00 PM: Break/Free Time
- 5:00–6:00 PM: Dinner
- 6:00 PM–Evening: Open Studio/Hiking/Explore
Monday, September 20, 2027
- 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:00–11:00 AM: Studio Instruction
- 11:00 AM–12:00 PM: Studio Clean-Up, Group Photo, End of Workshop Review
- 12:00 PM: Workshop Ends
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