Now offering private classes in my studio at AsIf Studio, $50/hour includes supplies
530-559-7117
I usually start with a short demonstration of a specific technique (mixing colors, values, simplifying compositions, etc) and then everyone works independently. Beginners get special instruction and exercises so each student can learn at their own pace.
I will encourage you to work at home. Critique with the group is up to you.. Classes are fun with a positive energy. Our location at AsIf Gallery in Downtown Grass Valley offers large classrooms with lots of light, tables and easels.
Not sure if watercolor is for you? You can use my supplies for your first class. Then, if you are ready to go for it, I will give you a supply list and help you set up your palette.
I love to travel....and I would rather capture the exotic locations on my journal than take photos.
I have great techniques to quickly compose a street scene: sketch with a Micron pen and then paint it with quick washes from my travel palette... everything fits in your backpack.
From time to time, I teach a class on journaling....email me if you are interested.
Dear Dori,
I want you to know that you had a major impact on my "artistic" skills. And for that, I am indebted forever. I never imagined that I could end up with nine watercolor paintings in nine days and that I would like each one. That is SO crazy!
I've taken a dozen watercolor workshops over the past three years, including five with the phenomenal artist Karlyn Holman, yet you taught me critical elements that had not been taught to me before, specifically, creating gorgeous colors from basic red, blue, yellow, etc. I am also grateful for your instruction on how to re-imagine my tourist photos so that they could be turned
into well-crafted paintings.
You also taught me not to be afraid to venture forth with watercolor. "After all, it's only paper." After your instruction, I feel emboldened and fearless to go forth and create!
Thank you again,
Dianne Zalewski
LARGE GROUPS
Beginners can 'paint along' with a step by step class. Everyone will finish a painting.