Current Workshops

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Karen Knutson  - "Watercolor with Wire Drawing"  3-Day Workshop via Zoom
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 13-15, 2021 -- 9am - Noon each day
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THE KAREN KNUTSON  WORKSHOP IS FULL. TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST, PLEASE SEND YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS TO:

[email protected]
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​Karen Knutson  - "Watercolor with Wire Drawing"  3-Day Workshop via Zoom
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 13-15, 2021 -- 9am - Noon each day
 HFAG Member - $75 ($25x3)            Non-HFAG Member - $90 ($30x3)

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Watercolor beginnings and wire drawing for details make this workshop a new experience for all painters! Wire drawing (using permanent markers to make the objects look like a wire sculpture) is very popular now. It is fun process, and the wrong lines that you draw will actually benefit the finished painting.

Students will learn how to make an abstract background and many special techniques to create texture. They may choose between flowers, birds, and abstract figures for their subject matter.

​Wire drawing (using a marker to create a drawing that looks like a wire sculpture) is the bonus for this workshop! It is the secret ingredient to successful paintings.
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Get ready to loosen up in this workshop!
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Supply list for Watercolor and Wire Drawing Workshop
Instructor:  Karen Knutson.  www.karenknutson.com 
Questions?:  [email protected] 

Paper:
  • 1 full sheet cold press paper.  ( I use Arches 140 lb. but you can work on whatever paper you’d like)  We will divide this in class.  We will be working on paintings that are size 11” x 15”,  (or smaller), so bring a foam core board or other support about 12” x 16”, for attaching paper to.
Paint: 
  • Bring your palette filled with your usual colors.  Because everyone always asks, my palette is as follows.  I use mainly transparent colors.  (Please do not feel that you must go out and buy these colors.  The most important 5 colors are listed first.) Aureolin yellow, permanent rose (or DaVinci red rose deep), cobalt blue, winsor green, alizarin crimson, antwerp blue,  French ultramarine blue, manganese blue, cerulean blue, quinacridone gold, burnt sienna, permanent magenta, winsor red, neutral tint, and scarlet lake. 
​          Note:  Fluid acrylics are fine to use if you don't want to use watercolor for this workshop.
Brushes: 
  • Watercolor brushes (bring your favorites) I use 1” flat and ½ “flat, and a small (#6) round brush.   
  • Palette knife (make sure it’s thin enough to fit into the neck of the masking fluid bottle.). You can use a plastic knife if you want.


Miscellaneous:  
  • Water containers (old Cool Whip containers work great) bring 2. 
  • Toothbrush
  • Sponge or rag for wiping off your brushes. Masking tape. 
  • Sketch pad or notebook for taking notes. 
  • Fine and ultra fine black permanent marker ( I like Twin Top Sharpie markers, available at office supply stores.)
  • 2  Pencil and eraser 
  • Tracing paper 
  • Graphite paper (Saral graphite colored brand is my favorite- available at Dick Blick art supply stores) 
  • Ruler 
  • Masking fluid.   (I use Pebeo brand, because of its fluidity and that it is grey in color.) 
  • Kleenex brand tissues (because they pop up for easy grabbing) 
  • Margarita salt or table salt 
  • Spray bottle (I use a push button top, old Windex bottle.  You can usually get these at small convenience gas stations.)
  • Reference photos of your choice of subject. 
  • Pebeo porcelain outliner tubes.  My favorite color is gold.  (This is gold paint that is raised when applied.  It usually is for painting on glass.  These are available through Cheap Joes Art supply catalog or at Micheals Art Supply Store.) 
  • Masking tape​


Optional items:
  • Blow dryer (optional) 
  • Non- stretch Gauze (optional)
  • (Optional). Bring whatever acrylic metallic paints that you have.  My favorite is Lumiere metallic acrylic paints.  I use both copper and gold. 
  • Optional:  Gold reactive foil (12” rolls available at Hobby Lobby)  I use this instead of gold leaf.  It’s easier.  :). You can also order gold foil paper from www.joggles.com
  • Optional:  Double stick tape that is available in the craft section of Michaels.  I use a big one that is used for framing purposes, but a small one will work just fine. I use this to attach the gold foil paper.
If you need any additional information,  contact the workshop director,
Mary Kay Jacobus at [email protected]; tel. 303-594-4667.

Paint Day

Thursday paint days at Ascension Lutheran Church are not currently meeting.

These are uninstructed sessions where you can paint and share ideas with other artists. A $1.00 donation is requested to help defray the cost of renting the space.

Ascension Lutheran Church
1701 W. Caley Ave.
Littleton, CO
​"Paint Day" is also open to non-members.
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January Art Challenge by Beatrice Drury