Watercolor & Batik Design Workshop - Painting Your Home
BECAUSE OF SEVERAL REQUESTS FOR A REPEAT, THIS WORKSHOP IS BEING OFFERED AGAIN IN DECEMBER, JUST IN TIME FOR A ONE-OF-A-KIND CHRISTMAS GIFT!! Used by permission, The photo shown here is the creative efforts of workshop participant, Deb Wermer!! WOW!
Led by the award-winning artist Paula Moore, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to become familiar with the design process creating a watercolor batik painting of a building of your choice. Whether it's your home, barn, or cabin, Paula will guide you through the elements and principles of design. The workshop participant class size is 15, so reserve your space early. For the duration of the workshop, we can leave our workstation setup securely locked in the building.
Workshop Schedule:
Thursday, December 12th 9-4pm: Workstation set up, Introduction to design process, watercolor marker review, Bonus project featuring color and value theories. You’ll also learn the steps of wax batiking methods. As a special guest, I have invited Lori Decker with TCI Printing to share her expertise in printing and designing. Lori will bring printed copies of your chosen subject matter.
Friday, December 13th 9:00 am-4:00 pm—Morning session: 9-12 pm Break for lunch, 1-4 pm—Continue to work on the project and iron out the wax to finish the batiked painting.
Saturday, December 14th, 9:00 am- noon— If more time is needed to finish or enhance the painting, Saturday morning will be our catch-up session.
What is included: The workshop fee of $100.00 covers a comprehensive package that ensures you get the most out of this innovative workshop. The cost includes all vendor fees, an instruction guide, a bonus project, demonstrations, batik rice paper surface, use of waxing supplies and brushes, watercolor paints, and use of Paula's watercolor brushes. You will also receive a personal set of quality 12-count landscape watercolor markers, a black ink permanent marker, and green value lens - and more!. This package, valued at over $ 200, is designed to cater to both confident beginners and advanced students, making it a valuable investment in your artistic journey.
Your homework before the workshop: Consider the building you want to paint. Paula will help you decide on the structure of the scene you want to paint.
Please email your building photo(s) to paula@paulamooreart.com for review. We’ll talk about your inspiration and composition options. When the design is finalized, 2 color copies of the same size and 2 black-and-white copies will be provided to you the first day of the workshop.. More details will be given to the registered participants.
What to bring: An old towel, a roll of paper towels, your personal watercolor paints and brushes if you choose, and other mixed mediums to enhance your painting, such as pastels and water-soluble crayons. (Note: Paula will have a Play Station available with various options.) Bring a portable hairdryer, your own drink, and a notebook for notes. For Friday, homemade soup will be ready for our lunch or you can bring you own or order out. For this multiday workshop, If you would like, bring shareable nibbles. There is a full refrigerator/freezer available.
For questions, please email- paula@paulamooreart.com | 417-830-6802)
Limited participation is available. Please book early to save your spot https://paulamooreart.com
Palace on the Green, Deb Wermer, Watercolor Batik
