Granary Arts invites adults age 55+ to participate in a hands-on watercolor workshop taught by local artist Kim Gordon. Kim is an experienced Snow College Visual Arts Instructor and workshop teacher for the North Sanpete Arts Council. She will instruct participants in watercolor painting techniques over the course of six consecutive weekly workshops complete with a culminating exhibition event. All skill levels welcome, no prior art experience or skills required. The workshop will focus on watercolor painting techniques and the enjoyment of painting. The basics of materials, tools, techniques, color, value and “seeing” your subject will be explored. Techniques include, but are not limited to: washes, wet-on-wet, lifting, composition and negative painting. This workshop is designed to be fun, inspirational, and social with a focus on how to relax and enjoy the process of watercolor painting. Watercolor paints, paper, brushes and palettes will be provided. Sign up with a friend, or by yourself. This workshop structure was generously provided by Utah Arts and Museums, Creative Aging program.
Space is limited, participants must register in advance! The cost of this workshop is $20. Scholarships available on a needs basis. Email info@granaryarts.org with pricing inquiries.
CLICK HERE to register online or contact us at info@granaryarts.org / 435.283.3456
WORKSHOP DATES
Fridays, 10am - 12pm
February 11, 18, 25,
(No meeting March 4th for Spring Break)
March 11, 18, 25
*additional culminating event (TBD with registrants).
Participants are asked to bring:
Pencil: Any 2B will do. A kneaded eraser is optional, but suggested.
Sketch book or blank paper for sketching
Water spray bottle (optional)
Granary Arts will provide:
Paper
Watercolor Paints
Watercolor brushes
Palettes
About The Instructor
Kim Gordon is a Utah based artist working in watercolor, drawing, printmaking and bookmaking. She is an active member of the Utah Watercolor Society and has exhibited work in many of their shows, and was recently honored with a Merchant Award. She has exhibited work at Snow College Art Gallery, Springville Museum of Art, Spring City Art Gallery and the Sego 3 Gallery. Kim paints regularly with a local plein air society in Sanpete County, teaches watercolor workshops and community classes through Snow College. Born in Arizona and raised in Colorado, Gordon earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art Education from Utah State University, and an Associate of Arts degree from Snow College. She currently teaches drawing and design at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah where she resides with her family and paints the wilds of the west.