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BEGINNER’S WATERCOLOR WITH THE ART STUDIO (B211-1)

B – Fine Arts

Learn a variety of watercolor techniques and how to apply them in a painting. Explore methods like washes, wet-on-wet and dry brushwork, glazing and color mixing. Each class includes hands-on practice with each technique, culminating in a small sample piece. Students will use their new skills to create a finished painting. Supply list is provided for purchase before class. In partnership with The Art Studio. Additional Fee: Please note that this course requires an additional fee of $49. Participants receive a payment link from OLLI prior to the first class. Sign up for the Tuesday section held off-site at The Art Studio, located at 310 Kiamensi Road, Wilmington, DE 19804 or the online section held on Wednesdays.

This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).

INSTRUCTORS: Karen Berstler, Nicole Sexton

BERSTLER, KAREN — Has been drawing and painting for as long as she can remember. Fascinated with people, their personal stories and what makes us all tick as human beings. Loves creating paintings that are both fun and meaningful, sharing them with the world and, hopefully, leaving the space she has occupied a bit more beautiful than it was before she arrived. (B211, B348)

SEXTON, NICOLE — Coordinator for The Art Studio of the New Castle County Department of Community Services. (B211, B14, B222, B348, B352, B359)

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