Painting with Gouache in Beautiful Edmonds w/ Kim Caldwell: Saturday, July 25 / 10:30-5:30: All Levels
Painting with Gouache in Beautiful Edmonds w/ Kim Caldwell: Saturday, July 25 / 10:30-5:30: All Levels
Saturday, July 25, 10:30-5:30
Join artist Kim Caldwell for a relaxed, immersive seven-hour plein air painting experience along the Edmonds waterfront. Known for her bold color and expressive brushwork, Kim will focus on gouache while welcoming you to work in whatever medium you prefer—gouache or acrylic.
Gouache has quickly become a favorite for artists on the go, thanks to its rich, vibrant color and ease of use outdoors. Throughout the day, you’ll explore the fundamentals of plein air painting, with an emphasis on simplifying shapes, capturing light, and building strong compositions.
Weather permitting, we’ll paint outside in Edmonds, taking in sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains and the shoreline in full summer color. If the weather turns, we’ll move into the studio at Cole Art Studio, where Kim will show you how to turn sketches, photos, and memories into finished paintings. With demos, group conversation, and individual guidance, you’ll gain practical tools for building a painting from start to finish—and learn how to bring more clarity and atmosphere into your work.
Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop is a great way to grow your plein air practice, explore gouache, and spend a creative day inspired by Edmonds’ natural beauty.
This workshop is designed for artists of all levels who want to improve their plein air skills, discover the versatility of gouache, and enjoy a supportive environment surrounded by Edmonds inspiring natural beauty.
Students will meet at Cole Art Studio, located in the lower level of Cole Gallery at 107 5th Ave S. Edmonds
ART SUPPLY LIST
Blick U Course Supply List: https://www.dickblick.com/lists/blicku/HUUUFKLWRRPTF
Nijii Artist Gouache – set of 12
Nijii Artist Gouache – White, .5 oz
Sample of brushes recommended: Princeton Series 6300 Dakota Synthetic Bristle Brushes Set of 4, or Princeton Snap! White Taklon Brush Set – Long Handle, set of 3
A Palette knife, for mixing and applying paint to a canvas panel.
Watercolor Plein Air Easel - Available through Blick Here: https://www.dickblick.com/items/meeden-watercolor-plein-air-easel-28-7-d-17-65-h/
Highly suggest a Masterson Sta-Wet Handy Palette – 8-!/2’ x 7”
A 6” x 9” Canvas Panel – a panel works best instead of stretched canvas or A Stillman & Birn Nova Trio Series Toned Spiral-bound Sketchbook – 8” x 6”
A water container, a spray bottle (water), paper towels or cloth towels for wiping your brushes, and a travel easel (Note that Cole Art Studio has some loaner easels on a first come first serve bases.) If you like to sit when painting, a stool or a folding chair. Bull Clips to hold your panel to the easel.
