6 week watercolor workshop: January 12,19,26 February 2,9,16
Week 1: Getting Comfortable with Watercolor
Focus: Foundations & Play
Intro to materials: types of paper, brushes, paints, palettes, and water control.
Exercises:
Wet-on-wet vs. wet-on-dry
Creating washes (flat, graded, variegated)
Color mixing basics (primaries, secondaries, neutrals)
Mini Project: Completed still life piece – the same piece that launched Tina Williams’s watercolor career!
Week 2: Building Shapes & Depth
Focus: From Techniques to Simple Forms
Skill focus:
Layering & glazing (waiting between layers for transparency)
Dry brush for texture
Lifting & blending
Practice:
Simple florals & leaves, painting trees
Geometric shapes (to learn light/shadow with watercolor)
Mini Project: A floral/botanical piece in negative space
Week 3: Bringing It All Together
Focus: Composition & Confidence
Skill focus:
Planning a composition
Backgrounds vs. foregrounds
Using negative space
Practice:
Landscape (sky, trees, water, mountains)
Adding details without overworking
WEEK 4 – Mastering Light, Shadows & Contrast
Focus: Depth and realism through value control
Objectives:
Refresh advanced wash techniques (graded, variegated, glazing)
Understand the difference between value vs. color
Learn how to build form with shadows and highlights
Practice layering for depth without muddiness
Project:
Still Life with Glass or Ceramics — explore transparency, reflections, and soft vs. hard edges
Takeaway Skill: Turning flat shapes into dimensional subjects through value mastery
WEEK 5 – Color Harmony & Texture Techniques
Focus: Richer color stories and visual interest
Objectives:
Explore complementary and analogous color harmony
Mix neutrals and “muted vibrancy” palettes
Introduce textures: salt, dry brush, lifting, splattering, and layering with intention
Learn how to build visual texture without chaos
Project:
Botanical or Nature Texture Study — leaves, bark, florals, or stone textures combining multiple techniques
Takeaway Skill: Control and confidence in building sophisticated color relationships and textures
WEEK 6 – Composition & Storytelling
Focus: From studies to finished paintings
Objectives:
Explore focal points, balance, and composition
Plan a painting from sketch to final (reference simplification + thumbnail planning)
Incorporate atmosphere, movement, and personal style
Gentle critique session and group discussion
Project:
Mood Piece or Landscape Scene — combine all learned techniques into a cohesive, expressive final painting
Takeaway Skill: Planning and completing a full piece with composition, story, and confidence
What’s Included
All supplies provided (same high-quality materials as 101)
Step-by-step demos and personalized feedback
Optional homework mini-challenges between weeks
Access to reference photos and 201 self-buildable workbook
Tina Williams Art Policies:
Age Policy: No kiddos under 12, please. All minors must be joined by a paying adult at all times.
Refunds & Cancellations: Life happens, but once we’re within 7 days of class time, I can’t offer refunds or credits — and that includes missed classes. I’m a small business, and every spot counts — thanks for understanding and helping me keep prices fair for everyone!
Supplies: Everything you need is provided! Please don’t bring your own supplies — I promise it’s easier (and prettier) when we’re all painting from the same palette.
Arrival: Arrive a few minutes early to settle in, grab a sip or snack, and say hello! We’ll start right on time because these classes are jam-packed with creativity from start to finish.
Food & Drinks: BYOB (and snacks)! Bring your favorite treats and beverages to make your creative night extra cozy.
Please note, these policies are separate and independent from the ArtSpot
Tina Williams
January 12,19,26 February 2,9,16
$325 all materials included
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