Enjoy a creative day learning Asian brush painting techniques such as dry brush, wet-in-wet, and glazed brush painting strokes. Join us to learn both traditional and modern watercolor techniques and paint the following subjects on rice paper: vegetables with a basket, sweet corn, loquat fruit tree with birds, and grapes on a vine. You will also learn the calligraphy for each of the subjects taught. Bring your own supplies, or reserve and purchase a $25 supply kit from the instructor on the day of the class.
Instructor: Stella Dobbins, National Watercolor Society
Ages 18 and over (Adult)
This class will be held at Olbrich Botanical Gardens on Sunday, April 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
We are currently following local public health guidelines, so masks/face covers are not required at this time.
Bring your own supplies, or reserve and purchase a supply kit from the instructor on the day of class. This registration form will allow you to select your supply preferences, or email RBenedict@cityofmadison.com with any questions.
Supplies needed for class:
- Bag lunch
- Rice Paper (roll or pad)
- Asian black ink
- Asian natural bristle brushes, one medium and one small
- Palette
- Felt (to place your rice paper)
- Set of watercolors: Chinese white, yellow ochre, Prussian blue, crimson, orange, burnt sienna; more colors are fine
- Paper weight (smooth rock is fine)