Beginning Watercolor (Wed}
PD-Class | Registration closed 6/17/2025
Watercolor is a wonderfully mysterious medium. Students will explore watercolor techniques, color mixing, and learn the value of using a limited palette to gain skills and confidence needed to get you started on your watercolor journey.
Watercolor Paper
140 lb. Arches watercolor paper (we will be working on an 11” x 15” size of paper. Paper doesn’t have to be exactly that size – just close to that size)
Palette
palette with a lid and large mixing area
Paint
Aureolin (yellow), permanent rose (red) or rose madder (red), cobalt (blue), ultramarine blue, burnt sienna
Brushes
1” or 2” Hake brush
A Large round brush
1” flat brush
Optional Brushes
#10 round, scrubber brush
Other Materials
A board and masking tape (board is to tape your paper to)
Pencil, eraser, spray bottle
2 cups for water, Box of tissues or roll of toilet paper
1 cloth or rag (the size of washcloth or dishcloth)
Tracing and Graphite Paper (NOT absolutely necessary)
Hair dryer
Please note: If you’ve painted before, bring in what you have and we can determine if you need to buy any further materials.
Julie Nieves
Julie’s paintings are inspired by the flora and fauna of the natural world and she loves painting the vibrant colors of Florida’s namesake flowers. She has studied watercolor painting locally at Crealdé School of Art, with local artist Katie Holt, and numerous workshops with professional artists. Along with teaching both children and adults at Crealdé, she is also the Painting and Drawing Program Manager. She is a member of the Central Florida Watercolor Society where she has served as Vice President and President. Her work has been included in juried shows at City Arts, the Orlando Science Center, the Center for Health and Wellbeing, Studio Art Farm, and the Mount Dora Center for the Arts. She is enthusiastic about sharing the joys of watercolor painting with the community and her students.