Classes begin September 9.
Early Enrollment Discount!
Enroll for an 8-week course before August 8 to receive a discount on the enrollment fee! Early enrollment fee for PVAC Members is $135 (price after August 8 is $145). Early enrollment fee for Non-PVAC Members is $145 (price after August 8 is $155). Early enrollment discount does not apply to Flexible Schedule enrollments.
Dates/Time – September 9, 2025 – November 4, 2025 (no class October 14). 8 sessions, Tuesday mornings from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Class Description -
Whether you are brand new to watercolor or have some experience with the medium, all skill levels are welcome! Instruction and support are provided to meet your specific level of experience. If you are ready to explore watercolor beyond basic techniques, this curriculum includes some topics that were curated by the students who participated in the Spring 2025 class. Beginning students will receive instruction on basic watercolor techniques. Returning students will learn how to create textures and make your background areas lively. Each class will begin with a short demonstration of a technique. Students will have the opportunity to practice the technique and apply it to subject matter of their choice. For some techniques the instructor will provide subjects to paint.
Supply List: Students must bring their own supplies to class
* If you already have watercolor supplies, please use what you have.
Please bring the following supplies:
*Watercolor Paper – Papers that are 100% cotton are highly recommended. 9”x12” pad of watercolor paper or a watercolor block in a size you are comfortable working with.
*Paint – Good brands include: Winsor & Newton, M. Graham, Daniel Smith, Holbein, Maimeri Blu, Sennelier, and DaVinci.
Colors - Cobalt Blue (or cobalt deep) and Ultramarine Blue (or French ultramarine)
Permanent Rose (or Quinacridone Rose) and Cadmium Red (or Vermillion)
Lemon Yellow (or Hansa Yellow) and Cadmium Yellow Light (or Gamboge or New Gamboge)
Optional - Burnt Sienna and Sepia or Vandyke Brown
*Brushes –There are good synthetic blends available that are good choices for this class.
1” flat (wash) brush or large round brush - # 10 or #12 (good for skies and covering larger areas)
# 4 round brush (small diameter)
#6 round brush or #8 round brush (medium diameter)
Note: Jerry’s Artarama (www.jerrysartarama.com) has a Mimik Squirrel Try Me set of 5 synthetic brushes. This set has all the brushes you need for this class, for about $15!
Other supplies to bring to class
- Students must bring a table covering to protect your workspace
- Reference photos taken by you or taken by others who have given you permission to use them.
- A watercolor palette that has wells for paint and mixing areas OR a white shallow dinner plate; an 8”/9” Hefty foam plate is a good alternative.
- 2 containers for water. One-pound deli containers are great water containers.
- Paper towels.
- A rigid support to secure your watercolor paper unless you are using a watercolor block.
- Masking tape or Painters’ tape (for securing paper to the support). 1” wide works well.
- A #2 pencil or mechanical pencil
- A kneaded eraser
- Hair dryer to speed up drying, optional but helpful.
Sources for art supplies
Amazon.com, Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, Jerrysartarama.com, Dickblick.com
For questions about the class or course registration, please email Linda Gerhard – lingerart@aol.com.
This is an eight-week session consisting of eight two-hour classes held on Tuesday mornings, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Begins September 9, 2025 – November 4, 2025 (no class October 14).
Cost for the 8-week session: PVAC Member: $145; Non-Member: $155.
Flexible registration options are available.
PVAC members must be logged-in to receive the member price.
CLASS LIMITED TO 9 PARTCIPANTS
To pay for registration by check, please mail to:
Perk Valley Art Center
PO Box 474
Schwenksville, PA. 19473
If you are paying by mail, your check must be received prior to class start date to guarantee your reservation in the class.
Cancellation Policy – Cancellation may be requested up to 7 days before the first class begins, however, no refunds will be issued unless the instructor cancels the entire 8-week session.
