Description: Do you want to learn how to paint your own holiday cards? Would you like to create priceless treasures to give this Christmas season? Join Denise for her annual winter class exploring the fun of miniature watercolor painting and hand-made cards. The goal will be for each student to create several miniatures, one of which can be copied and made into your own personal seasonal card. You will learn how to paint a range of subjects, from little birds with snow falling, to tiny winter landscapes with trees and mountains and so much more. Denise will share all her tricks and tips for successful watercolor painting. With her step-by-step methods, everyone will have success! Create festive winter scenes and improve your painting skills and - most of all - have fun for yourself and spread the joy with friends and family!

Supply List: You can purchase your quality art supplies at Artspot or Artist and Craftsman. Registered students receive a 10% discount on all their art supplies.

Palette:
Watercolor palette with lid (John Pike is Denise's favorite)

Paper and Support:

• You may use cut-up card-sized cold or hot press 140lb watercolor paper such as Arches or Fabriano (bring a board to tape paper on)

• Or one pack of watercolor cards

Paints:
A varied assortment of good-quality watercolors

If you wish to buy paints individually, this is Denise’s basic palette. If you have a good quality larger sized travel set with several colors, that will work as well

Suggested Colors: (Daniel Smith or M. Graham are excellent brands)

• Hansa Yellow

• Quinacridone Red

• Ultramarine Blue

• Phthalo Blue

• Sap Green or Green Gold

• Quinacridone Sienna

• Quinacridone Gold

• Quinacridone Magenta or Permanent Rose

• Cobalt Teal

• Required: White Gouache

Watercolor Brushes: Good quality synthetic or sable brushes

• ½” Flat

• #8 Round & #2 Round

• Or your favorite watercolor brushes

Other:

• Wintry or Christmas-themed photos to paint from or holiday-themed still life set up.  The studio will also have images on hand.

• Masking tape

• Old toothbrush

• Paper towels

• Pencil

• Kneadable eraser

• Spray water bottle

• Ruler

• Scissors