Monday & Tuesday, January 4, 5, 2027
from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
2-day Workshop fee: $245/$196 annual donors
Intermediate & Advanced watercolor artists will be approaching abstract artwork through the creation of a collage on day one. The elements of design and composition will be discussed, and several collages will be developed, with the end result a collage to be used for a painting. On day 2 you will receive a printed sketch of your collage, to create an abstract watercolor painting. This is not a class for beginning watercolor painters; although you will learn watercolor techniques, it will be assumed you have painting experience, as I will not be teaching the basics of watercolor.
On the first day, along with discussion of design elements, I will have samples of abstracts as well as doing demonstrations. At the end of the day, each student will decide which collage they wish to use in order to create a painting, I will take photos of each one and return with a line drawing on day two, so the student can paint from the line drawing to create a painting.
On the second day I will demonstrate how to paint from a photo of your collage, taking you step-by-step through the process, with individualized instruction. Each day of class, students should come with all materials used to create their collage and to paint in watercolor. I will have plenty of extra paper for collage, glue sticks and mat medium.
Cancellation deadline: 12/28/2026
Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900
BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:
We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the contractual agreements with some of these artists, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.
Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.
OR
Your funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season, less the $75 non-refundable fee.
All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class.
