Illustrative Watercolor Painting Class

Learn the basics of watercolor painting in this art class in Oakland.


Hot Stuff Studios
Hot Stuff Studios
4k
5.0 (4)

2 hours Class size 1 to 20 guests    

$75 - $135 ($75 per Single Entry, $135 per Couples' Entry)


Illustrate your imagination in this watercolor painting class in Oakland! In this workshop, local artist, illustrator, and fantasy writer Max Silver will take you through the basics of watercolor painting to create unique art!
This class is beginner friendly and comes with all of the supplies you will need for your art projects! You will learn how to make a wash, how to add salt for an enhancing effect, and how to add details with fine-tipped brushes. You will learn to paint on premium watercolor paper with both watercolor paint and gouache.
If you're looking for a relaxing hobby or a fun indoor activity to do with friends or colleagues, watercolor painting is a fantastic medium to explore. Let your creativity take the lead and surprise yourself with the wonderful creations you can make in just one lesson!
About the facilitator:
Max Silver is a San Francisco artist and teacher. Having graduated from University of California, Santa Cruz with a BA in Art, Max teaches different mediums (acrylic, oil, landscapes, portraits, abstract art, surrealism, short-film animation, and storytelling through art). However, his favorite area of expertise is watercolor painting. Max paints mostly in cartoon-style illustrations, however, he teaches a variety of techniques that will allow you to create beautiful paintings in your own preferred style!

Knowledge required
This class is extremely beginner-friendly. No experience with watercolors is required!
 
What you'll get
  • Paintbrushes
  • Paper towels
  • Hair dryers
  • Cups for water
  • Watercolor paint (tubes)
  • Drawing pencils
  • Art erasers
  • Fine grain salt
  • Palettes
  • White gouache
  • Black gouache
  • Watercolor paper
  • Watercolor artist books to flip through for inspiration
  • Artist apron
And of course...
A completed and unique artwork!
What to bring
No supplies needed!
 
Location

A.B.O. Comix - 2520 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA

A.B.O. Comix is conveiently located a few minutes walk from the Downtown Oakland 19th st BART station.

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Hot Stuff Studios
Hot Stuff Studios

4k
5.0 (4)

We’re a Queer femme owned boutique and community space showcasing amazing small businesses + artists from the Bay and beyond.
We started as an accessory line, You Are Hot Stuff, but recently got a venue and expanded! In this new chapter, we're showcasing other artists and holding space for Queer creatives in the East Bay through workshops and community events. All of our teachers are working artists in the Bay Area united by their passion for creativity.

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