Watercolor Techniques & Expression | 4 Weeks | Thursdays, Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 | 10:00AM–12:00PM

Take your watercolor painting to the next level with award-winning artist Dorothy (Dolly) Koliba, a member of the Brevard Watercolor Society. This four-week class is designed for artists who want to strengthen their technical skills while developing their own creative voice.

Through demonstrations, guided instruction, and individualized feedback, students will explore a variety of watercolor subjects while refining essential techniques, including color mixing, composition, value, transparent layering, brushwork, and creating light, depth, and texture. Dolly’s thoughtful approach encourages students to move beyond simply following steps and toward a deeper understanding of the watercolor medium.

Each class offers plenty of time to paint in a relaxed, supportive studio environment with personalized instruction tailored to each student’s goals and experience.

This class is best suited for students with some watercolor experience. Confident beginners are welcome but should have a basic familiarity with watercolor materials and techniques.

Suggested Supply List

Primary Watercolors

(Any professional-quality watercolor brand is acceptable.)

• Permanent Yellow Transparent

• New Gamboge

• Yellow Ochre

• Raw Sienna

• Quinacridone Rose

• Burnt Sienna

• Quinacridone Red

• Rose of Ultramarine

• Cobalt Blue

• French Ultramarine Blue

• Thalo Blue (Green Shade)

• Transparent Orange

• Magenta or Permanent Tint

• Sap Green

• Gold Green (or Gold Green Light)

• Dioxazine Purple (or Scarlet Purple)

• Cobalt Teal

Brushes & Paper

• Quality watercolor brushes

• ARCHES 140 lb watercolor paper (recommended)

• 100% cotton watercolor paper (preferred)

• Masking tape

• Gatorboard (or similar rigid backing board)

Drawing & Prep Supplies

• Graphite paper

• Pencil

• Kneaded eraser

• White eraser

• Water sprayer

• Paper towels

• Two plastic water containers

Extras

• Sponge

• Fitch scrubber brush

By registering for this class, participants acknowledge and agree to Harbor City Art Studio Policies.