How to Use Watercolor Paints

Watercolor paints and brushes

How to Use Watercolor Paints

Course Code: CSP-PNTWATR

Are you interested in watercolor painting but have no prior experience? No worries! This is a true beginners workshop on watercolor painting technique. Anyone who has attempted watercolor art or other forms of painting are also welcome.

You will be introduced to the basics and painting something every class, while building on the previous week’s learning. Each class session will provide the opportunity for students to share information and ask questions about watercolor painting. The class will cover:

  • Supplies (brushes, paper types, quality vs. bargain items)
  • Paint mixing
  • Colors
  • Hue vs. value
  • How to create a color wheel (painting anything with only 3 colors)
  • Stretching paper
  • Painting on dry paper
  • Painting on wet paper
  • The value of "white space" (you will learn to paint a tree limb by not painting it)

You will need to bring to a set of watercolor brushes, a watercolor palette (preferably with storage cups), and one sheet of watercolor paper - this can be purchased at Hobby Lobby or from many other local stores.

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About the Community Enrichment Program

The Community Enrichment Program (CEP) at Craven Community College provides a diverse array of non-credit, short-term, and affordable courses. Classes are open to anyone who wants to keep learning while having fun! Topics offered are based on community input and range in skill levels from beginner to advanced. Classes can take place in one session or span several weeks. Please note: CEP classes cannot be used for credit toward any of our degree programs.

Students may receive a full refund if a CEP class is canceled by Craven CC prior to the start date, or the student withdraws from the class before the start date. Complete details about CEP refunds are available in the Workforce Development section of the academic catalog.

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Community Enrichment Coordinator
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-1519

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