Watercolor Painting Classes
Susan Shaw, Instructor
Open Studio is a program I conduct once a month on a drop in basis. It includes instruction in traditional Chinese brush painting as well as western style watercolor.
We meet at my studio at 7 Corey Tail, Wyoming RI. Call me at 401 539-3009. I currently have a waiting list for this class and will let you know when I have an opening.
This is an all media open studio, offering individual instruction, as requested.
Please call or email for more information.
Recommended places for purchase of materials: Jerry’s Artarama (Providence or on-line); Utrecht/Blick (Providence or on-line); South County Art Supply, Wakefield; aswexpress.com, cheapjoes.com. There are many other sources in addition to these listed.
Below are some supplies I recommend. Please call me with questions you may have.
PAINTS
Lemon yellow or a cool yellow (Hansa), new gamboge, permanent alizarin crimson, permanent rose, cerulean blue, cobalt blue, ultramarine blue, raw sienna, burnt sienna, pthalo green or viridian green, titanium white.
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT
Good paper is essential; don’t buy cheap watercolor paper!
140 lb. cold press paper (Arches is best), a 1 1/2 or 2 inch flat wash brush, 1 inch flat sabeline brush,1/2 inch flat brush, round brushes – three brushes in range of sizes – #3,#8, #14 or similar sizes, small natural sponge, paper towels or terrycloth paint rag, water container (pint size plastic container with wide mouth opening), Pike palette or “Holbein” type palette (any type of palette, a “butcher plate”, or a white plate will do). Also, bring a sketchbook or some paper for drawing, a pencil (2b), and kneaded or white eraser.
Chinese Brush Painting Classes
Susan Shaw, Instructor
Open Studio is a program I conduct once a month on a dropping basis. It includes instruction in traditional Chinese brush painting. Dates for classes are listed under “Teaching/Open Studio” page. We meet at my home studio at 7 Corey Tail, Wyoming RI. Call me at 401 539-3009.
Chinese Brush Painting Materials List. Materials for Chinese brush painting can be purchased from Oriental Art Supply (OAS). I will supply various types of paper during class. Paper can also be purchased from me for use outside class.
Recommended materials to start are: (numbers/letters are ordering code for OAS)
Rectangular ink stone 102RJ
Shanghai premium ink stick 108
orchid bamboo brush H2c
(optional) Happy dot brush