Watercolor Pencils - Coloring Nature NEW! In-Store Class Oct 11

Watercolor Pencils - Coloring Nature NEW! In-Store Class
Saturday, October 11, 11-4pm
Instructor: Renee Jorgensen
Limit: 6 students. All participants must be 15 years or older.

Class Details

Watercolor pencils look like ordinary colored pencils, but magic happens when they’re combined with water. More than just paint in pencil form, they’re a distinct medium that marries drawing and painting in a unique way. They have special properties that go beyond the usual characteristics of watercolor itself, and are convenient for traveling, journaling, or quick sketching. 

Discover just how versatile watercolor pencils are during this introductory class with Renee Jorgensen, a local artist who taught drawing and illustration at Denver’s School of Botanical Art and Illustration for years. Learn techniques such as how to mix colors on a paper palette, how to work directly off the pencils, how to manage both wet and dry color, and how to use a water brush to create on demand color. You’ll practice the techniques as you work on the hand drawn illustration Renee created for class. Try out her “magic color tool” to help with color choices.

There’s no need to have experience with watercolors or watercolor pencils. Everyone is welcome! Renee invites you to enjoy exploring new ways of working with this unique medium.

An email will be sent to participants the Monday before the class. Classes with homework may receive pre-class info earlier.  No email? Double check the email address you entered when you registered and your SPAM folder. Due to SPAM filters and inbox settings, we cannot guarantee you will see, read, or open these emails. Two Hands Paperie assumes no responsibility for non-attendance of a class. Contact twohandsclasses@gmail.com with any class questions and see our Class Policies page for more information. 

Class Materials

Please bring the following materials:

• 1 set of 12 watercolor pencils (Renee suggests Derwent Inktense or other artist brand. She uses Caran d’ache SupraColor, but Derwent watercolor pencils are fine and less expensive. Avoid super inexpensive brands such as Crayola.)
• Optional: Pen and notebook for taking notes
• Optional: something to drink and a bag lunch for the mid-day break

Class Materials Include:

• Instructional handouts, mixing chart, hand drawn, nature-in-the-round flower drawing on watercolor paper, various watercolor papers, practice paper, etc
• Gouache sample, water brushes, gold pens, pencils, erasers, water containers, paper towels, etc
  

Class Refund/Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made up to 14 days prior to the first class meeting will be refunded or, at the participant's option, used to pay for another class. Two Hands Paperie will retain a $10 processing fee for EACH class cancelled by a participant. After 14 days, there is no refund or credit. In addition, the fee for a class cancelled within this 14-day timeframe by a participant cannot be transferred to pay for another class. These policies are to ensure that teachers are compensated for their investment in materials and in time spent preparing for the class. We reserve the right to cancel a class if fewer than 3 students enroll 48 hours prior to the scheduled class time. If for any reason Two Hands Paperie cancels a class, students will be called at the phone number on file and refunded the FULL class fee.

Instructor Bio

Renee Jorgensen is an artist and illustrator with degrees and certifications in commercial art, graphic design, and botanical illustration. She’s also certified as an American Cursive Handwriting instructor. In addition, Renee has studied various forms of calligraphy. She has a particular reverence for the art of Medieval Illumination, which inspired her to develop her own modern style of the traditional illuminated alphabet. It’s not surprising that she combines her love of nature and the written word in the classes she teaches. Renee’s art is enjoyed in private collections and a variety of publications for gardening communities. Learn more about Renee on her website: reneejorgensenartist.com.