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Join Berkshire Art Center at Chesterwood for a workshop focused on the mindset and methods of painting outside on location. The workshop will balance instructor demonstrations and independent student application. This is a confident-beginner to intermediate + level class. Students should already be familiar with their paints and supplies. Use the suggested materials list just to see scope of what to bring. As we will be on location, dress appropriately for the day’s conditions (sunscreen/drinking water) and maybe stash a folding stool in your car!
A Site Fee has been included in the cost of tuition for this class.
(In the event that BAC has to cancel a class session due to weather or facility emergencies, please note the pre-scheduled makeup date for this course will be 7/12. More information on our policies for cancellations can be found HERE.)
CLASS MATERIALS
Materials Suggested:
Paper: Watercolor paper/sketchbook. Feel free to bring loose paper and a clipboard, it doesn’t need to be in a sketchbook!
Examples of paper I may be using:
Arches Watercolor Pad - 9" x 12", 140 lb, Cold Press, Fold-over, 12 Sheets https://www.dickblick.com/items/arches-watercolor-pad-9-x-12-140-lb-cold-press-fold-over-12-sheets/
Stillman & Birn, Beta Series, 8” x 10”, soft cover (cellulose sketchbook) https://www.dickblick.com/items/stillman-birn-beta-series-sketchbook-10-x-8-soft-cover-26-sheets/
Etchr Cold Press Cotton Sketchbook
https://etchrlab.com/products/es-portrait
Paint:
A basic array of good student or Artist/Professional Grade watercolor paints. Pans or tube paint are both good. A smaller portable setup is recommended for outside.
Examples:
Artist grade set: https://www.dickblick.com/items/daniel-smith-watercolor-half-pan-sets-metal-box-set-of-12-colors/
Student Grade set: https://www.dickblick.com/items/winsor-newton-cotman-watercolors-compact-set-assorted-colors-set-of-14-half-pans/
Brushes:
Wash brush, one larger brush, and one or two rounds, large/small.
Example Brush Set: https://www.dickblick.com/items/princeton-aqua-elite-series-4850-synthetic-brushes-box-set-of-4/
Misc:
Pencil w/eraser (or separate)
Rag/Paper Towels
Portable water jar
Lightweight easel (optional)
Anything you may need for your specific outdoor setup, carry in - carry out.
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