CLASS OR WORKSHOP: Workshop
IN PERSON/ONLINE: IN PERSON
TITLE: Intro to Watercolor
INSTRUCTOR: Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA
DATE: October 3, 2025
TIME: 11 am to 2 pm
LOCATION: Arlene’s Artist Materials
LIMIT: 10 students
LEVEL: BEGINNER
MEMBER: $67.50 per student
NON-MEMBER: $72 per student
Preregistration is required to attend all classes and workshops at Arlene’s. Space is limited so please register soon. Click the link to register online. Otherwise, please come into the store, at 57 Fuller Rd Albany NY, or call us, at (518) 482-8881, to reserve your space.
Whether you're brand new to watercolor or returning after a long creative hiatus, this welcoming workshop is your perfect entry point. Learn the essentials—from brush handling and water-to-pigment magic to building confidence through simple exercises and creating mini compositions. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and any supplies you already own. We’ll explore tools and techniques together, helping you make the most of what you have. Plus, you’ll get a chance to shop with Carolyn, who’ll guide you through the best picks for your artistic journey.
Important Note: All watercolor students begin here unless they’ve previously studied with Carolyn. If you’ve got experience, you may submit a few paintings for placement in a more advanced class. These workshops are designed as a progressive series—each one building your skills, confidence, and creative joy.
A quick note about classroom etiquette: phones may absolutely be used for visual reference, but please silence calls and notifications. This is a focused, art-centered workshop, and we ask that conversations remain rooted in painting and creative exploration so that everyone can stay engaged and inspired.
Ready to dip your brush into something new? Let’s get those colors flowing.
Please note that our classes are typically held in the lower level of Arlene's. Because access to the lower level is available only by stair, please let us know if using the stairs presents any difficulty for you in advance of the class so we can make alternate arrangements. We want to make sure everyone is able to enjoy and participate in our classes.
You may also like the following events from Arlene's Artist Materials, Inc.:
- Next Wednesday, 8th October, 11:00 am, Plein Air Painting: Studio to Landscape with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA in Albany
- Next Saturday, 11th October, 11:00 am, Paint a Bristlehead with Kris Woodward in Albany
- This month, 14th October, 11:30 am, Mixed Media Sunflowers with Maria DeAngelo in Albany
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