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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Paint expressive watercolor art with this beginner-friendly watercolor painting workshop in Palo Alto.
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6 hours
Palo Alto
1 on 1
$185
What you'll do
Learn how to paint confidently with watercolor with this hands-on art class in Palo Alto. A friendly instructor will demonstrate essential skills and guide you through creative watercolor exercises as you practice painting abstract designs that make great greeting cards and expressive scenes. You’ll also explore brush techniques for painting people, skies, and landscapes, as well as basic color theory for mixing vibrant color values.This beginner-friendly watercolor class focuses on building a strong foundation while encouraging creativity and experimentation. This workshop is perfect for beginners curious about watercolor painting, a creative date idea, or a relaxing solo activity. By the end, you’ll have new techniques, finished watercolor pieces, and the confidence to continue painting on your own.The instructor will be demonstrating with the following colors: Permanent Rose, Vermilion, Aureolin Yellow, Yellow Ochre or Raw Sienna, Viridian or Hookers Green, Cobalt Blue, Phthalo Blue, Burnt Sienna. Students are not required to have these colors. Bring what you have.
What you'll get
Learn how to paint with watercolor.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Bring the watercolors you already own. We will not be using watercolor pencils. There is no need to purchase new materials unless you don’t have the following:- Water container
- Cotton rag
- palette loaded with your watercolor paint or a pan set that you like.
- Watercolor brush(s) (small, medium and large round best) (or a Chinese calligraphy brush)
- HB No. 2 pencils or 2B pencils
- A kneaded eraser
- a glue stick if you have one. Instructor will have some.
- One full sheet of 140# cold pressed watercolor paper we will tear this down to 8– 7.5” x 11” sheets with a backing board and two binder clips.
- Or a watercolor block of 140 pound cold pressed paper 8” x 10” or 9” x 12”
Your teacher
Robert Dvorák
Robert Regis Dvorák has been making drawing and painting fun and easy to learn for more than 35 years. He is an artist and popular speaker on subjects of creativity in education and business. He has authored and illustrated a number of books on drawing and watercolor painting subjects: Travel Drawing and Painting, Drawing without Fear, Experiential Drawing, The Practice of Drawing as Meditation and The Pocket Drawing Book and his latest book, A Book about Nothing and Other Telling Topics, a book of verses and drawings. He has had articles on drawing and watercolor painting in American Artist Magazine and Watercolor Magazine. He is a former Professor of Architecture at the University of Oregon and UC Berkeley.
Your host
The Pacific Art League, originally known as the Palo Alto Art Club, has been a cornerstone of the arts community in Palo Alto, California, since its founding in 1921. Initially established by a group of around 40 artists, many of whom were connected to Stanford University, the club began as a gathering place for upper-class artists. Reflecting a shift towards a more inclusive and community-oriented approach, the organization transitioned from an exclusive club to a nonprofit arts institution. In 1984, the organization changed its name from the Palo Alto Art Club to the Pacific Art League to better reflect its evolving mission and growing influence beyond Palo Alto. Today, PAL operates as a vibrant nonprofit art school, gallery, and community hub. With a team of approximately 35-40 instructors, the League offers a diverse range of art classes, workshops, and summer camps on a quarterly basis, serving over 2, 000 students per quarter. PAL continues to nurture the arts by providing high-quality, inclusive educational programs that inspire creativity in individuals of all ages and skill levels.Our innovative, high-quality, and inclusive educational programs aim to enrich lives by empowering people to explore, express, and connect through the arts.
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