Beginning Watercolor
- Teacher: SAL Instructor
- Class Length: 8 Weeks
- Class Days: Mondays, beginning 9.28
- Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm PST
A word about materials
Links are provided as shopping examples. You are welcome to buy supplies anywhere.
Most important:
• Watercolor paper: 140 lb. cold press, preferably 100% cotton. A watercolor block is easiest because it helps prevent buckling. Good brands include Arches, Lanaquarelle, Richeson, Saunders Waterford, and Fabriano.
Example: Arches Watercolor Blocks
• Watercolor paint: a small set of good paints is better than a large set of low-quality paints.
Examples: American Journey Artists’ Watercolor Voyager Sets or American Journey Artists’ Watercolor Tubes
• Brushes: synthetic watercolor brushes are fine. Bring a few flats and rounds if you have them.
Also bring:
• Palette, or a ceramic plate
• Pencils: 2H, H, 2B
• Eraser
• Masking tape or artist’s tape
• Roll of paper towels
• 2 mason jars or water containers
• Toothbrush
• Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
Optional:
• Hot press or rough watercolor paper
• Lightweight paint board, such as masonite or gatorboard, approximately 16 x 24”. Newer plastic political yard signs also work well.







