Whether you’ve never painted with watercolor before, or you have limited experience and want to further your skills, get ready to expand your painting horizons. We will learn about materials, cover some basics of color mixing, pick up some tricks and techniques, and walk away with some great paintings too.

Materials: come with what you have — basics are okay, watercolor paint; a few brushes of various sizes; a pencil; and watercolor paper. Don’t go all out on supplies. We will talk about the pros and cons so you can make an informed decision that best works for you and your budget.

Image, right, by Loren Kovich.