California Watercolor Association

Lian Quan Zhen

Lian Quan Zhen - Free and Fun, Color Pouring, and Paint-Around with 3 Watercolors
September 20-22, 3 days, Beginners to Advanced

Lian teaches basic techniques such as compositions and coloring, and his unique methods of "Color Pouring and Blending" and "Paint Around (negative painting)." He shows how to mix colors on watercolor papers, as well as letting the pigments paint themselves. Only three primary colors will be used for painting. There are 4-6 short demos each day with student practicing between, so that they can absorb and assimilate the lessons. In critiques, Lian will help students by touching up their paintings. At the end of the workshop, students may be able to finish a couple of paintings, or learn enough techniques to complete them later.

For more information on Lian, visit his website at www.lianspainting.com.

Workshop location is east of San Francisco, on the Walnut Creek/Concord border, at Cal State East Bay. Details.

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Michael Reardon II

Michael Reardon - Watercolor Techniques
November 9-10, 2 Days, Advanced Beginner to Advanced

In this workshop, Michael will share information from his latest book, Watercolor Techniques. He will share some of his insights into painting and how to enjoy it. Through demonstrations and hands-on painting, Michael will show ways to simplify and create dynamic compositions, work quickly and decisively, and capture the essence of a scene convincingly. He will cover the use of a limited palette, dynamic color mixing, and the use of light and value to describe form.

To learn more about Michael, see his website: http://www.reardonwatercolors.com/.

Workshop location is east of San Francisco, on the Walnut Creek/Concord border, at Cal State East Bay. Details.

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To receive the Member Price, please log in, choose Workshops, then click the blue Sign Up Now button above.  If you are not a CWA member, you may click the Sign Up Now button at any time.  

Alternatively, you may print out the Registration Form, fill it out and mail it with your check to the name and address printed on the form.

Jean Haines 2019

Jean Haines, SWA - Loose and Free, Watercolor Inspiration
2 Identical Classes for 2 Days each, February 19-20 and February 22-23
Advanced Beginner to Advanced

Internationally renowned Watercolor Artist, Jean Haines, offers an exciting workshop that will help us look at how to work in a loose style minus the use of a preliminary sketch. We will paint a variety of subjects in ways that seem to magically bring them to life. Jean will guide us from the first decision of choosing what to paint, to selecting a wide range of techniques, along with dramatic color combinations for adding impact to gain unique results. This workshop will aim at bringing the best out of you as an original artist and have you leaving feeling motivated and inspired.

Offering Two Identical Classes! Choose one and click the "Sign up now" button below to register.

Demo:  February 20, CWA General Meeting
Workshop 1:  February 19-20, 2 days, Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 am - 4 pm
Workshop 2:  February 22-23, 2 days, Friday - Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm
Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner to Advanced
Registration Fees:  Non-Members $485, Members $425
Artist Website:  Jean Haines

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Important Note:  These 2 classes are identical.
Please register for one class only unless you want to take the second class to sharpen the skills you learned.

To receive the Member Price, please log in, choose Workshops, then click the blue Sign Up Now button above.  If you are not a CWA member, you may click the Sign Up Now button at any time.  

Alternatively, you may print out the Registration Form (Download), fill it out and mail it with your check to the name and address printed on the form

Brenda Swenson 2019

Brenda Swenson, WW, NWWS, SDWS- Sketching Techniques with Watercolor
March 21-23, 3 Days, All Levels

Enjoy the charming, loose, and colorful nature of watercolor at its best, while sketching! Sharpen your observation skills, color awareness, and learn simple design principles. Each day we'll explore various sketching tools, techniques, and papers. Learn how a sketch can be complete in itself, or a road map to larger studio paintings. Whether you want to improve your drawing skills, create travel journals, or take that next step as an artist, you will come away from this workshop excited and inspired about your artwork. Students will benefit from informative demonstrations, friendly critiques, and one-on-one help.

Demo:  March 20, CWA General Meeting
Workshop Dates:  March 21-23, 3 days - Thursday-Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm
Skill Level:  All levels
Registration Fees:  Non-Members $450 , Members $390
Artist Website:  Brenda Swenson

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To receive the Member Price, please log in, choose Workshops, then click the blue Sign Up Now button above.  If you are not a CWA member, you may click the Sign Up Now button at any time.  

Alternatively, you may print out the Registration Form (Download), fill it out and mail it with your check to the name and address printed on the form.

Soon Y. Warren 2019

Soon Young Warren, AWS, NWS - Vibrant Watercolors
May 13-15, 3 Days, Advanced Beginner to Advanced