# Event Details - **Event Name**: Watercolor for Brain Health: A 5-Week Creative Journey - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join artist Salma Ramadan for a 5-week series using watercolor to turn down mental noise. Focus on the creative process through play!About this EventAbout the Workshop Watercolor for Brain Health is a 5-week series intended for anyone willing to tap into their inherent creative energy. The series focuses on the creative process rather than the final product. Each class centers on a design meant to turn down the noise in our heads and lean on creating as a tool for our brain health. Absolutely no prior experience is required—just a willingness to recover or discover your creativity through play!Curriculum OverviewWeek 1 (May 13): Getting acquainted, easy play.Week 2 (May 20): Out of our head, into the lines.Week 3 (June 3): Layers of our favorite things.Week 4 (June 10): Spiraling upward!.Week 5 (June 17): What does your brain look like?.Supply List (Please bring to class)To ensure you can practice at home, please bring the following supplies:Watercolor Journal (cold-pressed cotton, something small you can carry around).Basic Watercolor Palette (try for one with a pan for color mixing).Watercolor Brushes (Size 2 and 5 round brushes suggested).Two cups for water.Cloth or paper towel. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/watercolor-for-brain-health-a-5-week-creative-journey/100001986991340588 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 161.9, max: 161.9, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oakland - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 2117 11th Ave - **lat**: 37.796363 - **long**: -122.2421971 - **full address**: 2117 11th Ave, 2117 11th Avenue, Oakland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Watercolor for Brain Health: A 5-Week Creative Journey - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a931c302147b31f3bca4610b965f485f74b2e68717728684bea8b1c0ee26f9f7-rimg-w1200-h742-dcd7dad8-gmir.jpg?v=1775797884 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Watercolor for Brain Health: A 5-Week Creative Journey being held? - **A:** Watercolor for Brain Health: A 5-Week Creative Journey takes place on Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm at 2117 11th Ave, 2117 11th Avenue, Oakland, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Watercolor for Brain Health: A 5-Week Creative Journey? - **A:** Tickets for Watercolor for Brain Health: A 5-Week Creative Journey are priced at USD 162 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityFull 5-Week Series PassUSD 162 + USD 12 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Watercolor for Brain Health: A 5-Week Creative Journey? - **A:** Watercolor for Brain Health: A 5-Week Creative Journey is organized by DICTEE Art & Exhibition. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Watercolor for Brain Health: A 5-Week Creative Journey is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oakland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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