Advanced Skills in Watercolor II


with Peg Sheridan
www.pegsheridan.com/  (540)679-9396
email: [email protected]

 Dates: Tuesdays, January 27 - March 3           
 Time:   10 am - 2 pm. Pack a lunch.
Location: Shenandoah Valley Art Center, 126 South Wayne , Waynesboro.  
Level: Beginner to advanced.  
Cost: $260
Register:  Print this page, and follow the instructions at the bottom. Registration is open from December 16 - January 20.   Note: refunds of a $50 deposit cannot be issued for cancellations after January 20.  Class size is limited, so don't wait.  

Are you seeking to advance your skills in watercolor painting and increase your confidence with the medium?  This course offers a structured exploration of watercolor techniques, emphasizing both creativity and technical competence.  

Participants will explore wet-in-wet as well as dry brush methods, negative painting approaches, layering color, the use of additional mediums, and the integration of lines using watercolor pencils and crayons.  The curriculum also includes practice with larger-scale paintings.  Instruction consists of demonstrations, color worksheets, and individual support.  Students will have the opportunity to select their subject matter, with an emphasis on experimentation throughout the course.  
  

Materials List (call me if you have questions):
  • A medium to large sized palette (or a butcher tray or white plate, etc).
  • Watercolor paints: Student or professional grade watercolor paints in yellows, blues, reds, browns, green. Titanium white gouache is also helpful.  Contact Peg for more information. 
  • A large (quart or so) water container. A large yogurt or mayonnaise container works well. 
  • Brushes: a variety of small to large round watercolor brushes (sizes 2 to 10 or 12), a 1 inch flat, a large (1.5 to 2 inch) wash brush, a rigger and a scrubber (it removes mistakes).  Bring any other of your favorite brushes.
  • A pencil, eraser, and something to take notes on (or a sketchbook)
  • Paper towels or rags
  • Watercolor paper.  I recommend professional watercolor paper, especially Arches cold press 140 lb. watercolor paper.  You can also use a tablet or a block.  Please do not bring Cotman or Strathmore paper; it will not work for the techniques we will be learning.   Also bring scrap paper, too (the backs of old paintings or cheaper paper).  You will need about 12 pieces of paper, in whatever size you like, for the 6 week class. 
  • A board to place your paper on.  It could be a piece of foam core, wood, etc.  It should be slightly larger than your paper.  Also bring a small piece of wood or something to prop up the top of your board about an inch (like a roll of masking or painter's tape). 
  • Optional: masking fluid. 
  • Photos that inspire you. ​
NOTE: cut the form below off and send to me.  KEEP the upper part. 
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Registration for  "Advanced Skills in Watercolor II"
Dates: Tuesdays, January 27 - March 3, 2026
Time: 10 am - 2 pm. Bring a lunch, or grab one at the nearby deli. 
Shenandoah Valley Art Center, 416 West Main St., Waynesboro, VA
 
  Registration is directly through the instructor.   Please fill out the following, write a check for $260 to Peg Sheridan, and mail it to me so that it arrives between December 16 and January 20. Or, you can Venmo me starting on December 16 (@Margaret Sheridan-10; my profile photo has a pink tree in the background).  If you have to use a credit card, there is a $9 fee.  Cancellations after January 20 will lose a $50 deposit. My address is: 201 Hunters Lane, Staunton, VA, 24401.  Questions?  Call me at  (540) 679-9396.
 
Website: www.pegsheridan.com.  FB and IG: Peg Sheridan Art

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Please cut this portion and mail, with check (see cost, above), to: Peg Sheridan, 201 Hunters Lane, Staunton VA 24401

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