California Watercolor Association

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

More Workshop Information

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

More Workshop Information

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

     

Join us as award-winning artist, Soon Young Warren, share her process in creating breath-taking brilliance in her master piece paintings. In this workshop, you will learn how to use glazing and washing techniques to create luminous, brilliant colors of crystal and red silk background in your paintings. Students will also learn how to apply masking fluid to preserve the white of the paper for highlights. You will have a "hands-on" painting experience while learning the concept of color theory and relationships as well as layering, washing, glazing colors, and detailing to finalize the painting. Soon will provide students with one-on-one guidance as well as helpful critiques all throughout the workshop. Be ready to get wowed!

Demo:  May 15, CWA General Meeting
Workshop Dates:  May 13-15, 3 Days, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner to Advanced
Registration Fees:  Non-Member $450, Member $390
Artist Website:  Soon Young Warren

More Workshop Information

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.

Don Andrews 2019 Landscapes

Don Andrews, AWS - Landscapes
July 15-16, 2 Days, All Levels