Six Mondays | 10:00am - 12:00pm | March 16 - April 20 | Materials List | Class Fee $150

Using Watercolor, gouache, ink and colored pencils we will explore the world of mixed media. Learn how to incorporate gouache into your watercolors, see the power that inking can have on your paintings! Students should have some experience in watercolor.

PrintableMaterials List Mixed Media Watercolor Class with Philla Barkhorn

Watercolor and/or Gouache Paint 

Basic colors, a warm and cool red, yellow and blue is all you really need, but bring more if you have them. There are many brands, I like Winsor Newton & Daniel Smith. Suggested colors: Cadmium Red Light, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Lemon Yellow, Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue.

Nice to have: Payne’s Gray/Indigo, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Undersea Green (by Daniel Smith).  You do not need a complete set of both gouache and watercolor.

Get what interests you most and I will have both mediums to try in class.

Other Tools/Materials:

White plastic palette, the larger the better. Some people use a flat plastic serving tray.

Watercolor Paper, 140 lbs or more. 8 x 10 or larger is a good size

Watercolor Brushes - I like rounds size 12, 10, 8, 6 & 2, but you can get by with just two round brushes, size 10 & size 6. These sizes refer to Princeton Snap brushes, different manufacturers use different sizing.

A 1” flat brush 

Multiple containers for water 

Spray bottle for water (an old pump hairspray bottle works well) 

HB pencil, eraser. 

Paper towels 

Scrap watercolor paper for testing colors etc. 

There are a variety of options for paint, paper, brushes and miscellaneous items as it can get expensive. You do not have to buy everything!

Watercolor Paint

Less Expensive:

Winsor & Newton Cotman is student grade paint is a less expensive way to get started. The pocket set of 12 has plenty of colors to start. You may want to get an additional palette as the mixing area in this set is very small. Some people even use a plastic white plate or platter found at a home goods store. Watercolor set is approximately $22

https://www.jerrysartarama.com/winsor-newton-cotman-water-colour-sets-0069497000000

More Expensive:

Winsor & Newton set of 12 colors, professional grade, $70-75 

https://www.dickblick.com/items/winsor-newton-professional-watercolor-black-box-half-pan-set-of-12/

https://www.jerrysartarama.com/winsor-newton-professional-watercolor-sets

Six Mondays | 1:30-3:30 | March 16-April 20 | Matierials List | Class Fee $150

In this six week academic class, students will work either from life or from a photo to learn the fundamentals of measuring, seeing tilts and shapes essential for realistic drawing. Participants will develop an understanding of value and how it is used to turn form and show volume. Beginning students will work on multiple drawings as they delve into the intricacies of shape, value and edges. Advanced students may work on one piece for multiple sessions. While no prior experience is necessary, this is a challenging course which will call upon one’s persistence and patience.

Materials List - 

The most important thing is to have good paper. Make sure you have a few pencils and some kind of eraser. These are my recommendations.

Printable Materials List:

Several HB and B pencils, I like the brand Staedtler.

Pencil sharpener or Xacto knife and sandpaper block

Kneaded eraser

Tombow Mono Zero Elastomer Eraser, ultra fine 2.3 mm, round shape

Pentel Clic Eraser ZE22 or Paper Mate Tuff Stuff Eraser Stick

Thin knitting needle in a bright color, Size 2 or 3, 12 - 14” long, used for seeing and measuring tilts.

Hand held mirror

Strathmore 400 Series Smooth or Medium Surface Drawing Paper, White, Size 11” x 14”. Can have a brown cover or green cover (recycled paper).

One Day Workshop | Saturday, March 21| 11am to 2pm |Materials Included | Class Fee $125

Welcome to the colorful world of poured acrylic painting! Also known as fluid art, this technique creates mesmerizing and beautiful paintings. No two are the same, even when the same colors are used. In this course, you’ll be guided by an experienced fluid artist to learn the basics of poured acrylic and get your very own paintings to take home (after they’ve dried for a day). We’ll go through several pour techniques that result in stunningly different designs. Not only will you learn the fundamentals of fluid art, you’ll be given valuable tips and tricks you can’t get from videos or trying it at home. 

All materials will be provided.

Dress for a mess! 

Welcome to the colorful world of poured acrylic painting! Also known as fluid art, this technique creates mesmerizing and beautiful paintings. No two are the same, even when the same colors are used. In this course, you’ll be guided by an experienced fluid artist to learn the basics of poured acrylic and get your very own paintings to take home (after they’ve dried for a day). We’ll go through several pour techniques that result in stunningly different designs. Not only will you learn the fundamentals of fluid art, you’ll be given valuable tips and tricks you can’t get from videos or trying it at home. 

All materials will be provided.

Dress for a mess! 

This class is in two parts:

• Part I - Saturday April 18th 10:00am to 12:30pm
• Part 2 - Saturday April 25th 10:00am to 12:30pm 

Cost: $125 materials included

Discover why some color combinations captivate us while others fall flat. This course unlocks the secrets behind effective color use in art, design, and visual communication.

You'll learn the foundational principles that professional designers and artists use every day: how to navigate the color wheel, create harmonious color schemes, and understand why colors behave differently depending on their context. We'll explore both the science of how humans perceive color and the psychology of how different hues influence emotions and decisions.

Whether you're interested in graphic design, painting, interior decorating, branding, or simply want to develop a more sophisticated eye for color, this class will give you practical tools to make confident, intentional color choices. No prior art or design experience required—just bring your curiosity and prepare to see the world of color in a whole new light. 

Six Tuesdays | April 21 - May 26 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Materials List | Class Fee $125

We are very excited to have local artist, MaryAnn Goodwin teaching watercolor at the Jersey Shore Arts Center!

Reserve your spot in this fun, relaxing and informative class.  MaryAnne will be teaching old and new watercolor techniques along with some color theory.  This is the perfect atmosphere for beginners and for those intermediate watercolorists that want to continue and build on their watercolor experience and knowledge.

Materials:

Water Color Paints:

Cadmium Yellow Medium, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red Medium, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Hookers’ Green, Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Violet, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Paynes Gray.

Brushes: (Make sure they are watercolor brushes not oil or acrylic.)

Large 1”inch flat Large 12 round. Medium 6-8 round, fine 2 -0 round.

Paper: 140lb cold press watercolor paper.  9x12 or 10x14 (Fabriano is a good student quality; Arches is the best but can be pricey.)

Painters tape not masking.

Board: A stiff board to tape your watercolor paper; can be plastic, or corrugated board

Paint palette with reservoirs to put paint and a large area for mixing

Plastic cups for water

Paper towels

Pencils HB, or H 

Eraser: Kneaded or soft eraser

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