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ADULT ART CLASSES

Classes designed, demonstrated, and artfully instructed by artist Willow Heath. With 20+ years of teaching in art schools, museums, and studios. Thank you for supporting an independent teaching artist.

WATERCOLOR CLASSES

EXPLORING WATERCOLOR : A watercolor toolkit builder

Thursdays Dec 4-18  FULL-WAIT LIST

Strengthen your knowledge and understanding of the versatile and magical medium of watercolor with artist, Willow Heath. Demystify color mixing, palette set up, techniques, special effects, glazing, preserving, and more in this 5 week crash course. Whether you are new to watercolor or a seasoned professional, this workshop will build your knowledge of watermedia and add to your artistic toolbox.

 Register at Gage Academy of Art

WATERCOLOR DESSERTS: A food painting mini-class

Tuesdays Dec 2nd- 16th FULL-WAIT LIST

Learn to paint deliciously beautiful, light filled watercolor croissants, pies, donuts, sweets, and beverages from two time cookbook illustrator Willow Heath. Level: Intermediate.

Register at Gage Academy of Art

WINTER WATERCOLORS

Tuesday Jan - March

Learn to paint deliciously beautiful, light filled

Paint a menagerie of winter watercolor landscapes, animals, and subjects, such as;  snowy mountains,  icebergs, frost covered branches, and the icy nose of an arctic fox. Strengthen your understanding of watercolor through exploring various loose and realistic techniques, effects, color mixing, and the art of translating photographs to watercolor. You’ll learn through live demonstrations, discussions, and feedback, while painting in a relaxed art studio environment. Register at Gage Academy of Art

COLOR IN WATERCOLOR

Thursdays 5-weeks, Jan - February

Have you wondered how to mix a vibrant purple or how to paint a white object without white paint? Color mixing, color stories, color theory, and single color themed projects will lead the way on this five week watercolor journey.  Each class we will dive into a different single color inspiration with color recipes and techniques ranging from loose to realism. Including painting white objects, Payne’s Gray,  and a few color projects as voted on by the class. You'll learn from live demonstrations, feedback, and discussions in a relaxed art studio environment. Register at Gage Academy of Art

THE WATERCOLOR FACE

Thursdays 5-weeks, February - March

Demystify the watercolor portrait painting process by painting individual studies of eyes, nose, ears, and mouth. We will paint small realistic and loose renderings of facial features, while learning to color match, glaze, build depth, and imbue your watercolors with light. You'll watch artist Willow Heath’s live demonstrations, receive feedback, and engage in artful discussion while strengthening your watercolor knowledge and technique. 

Register at Gage Academy of Art


 

Organizing an event?

Have Willow teach an art class at your next office party or team building event. Please see rates on Private Lessons page. Willow will bring the energy and good vibes to every class, whether it is online or in person.

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