Classes at Monterey Centre
Class Descriptions for Sam L Boehner
Realistic Waves in Seacapes: Jan 11-Feb22 1-3:30pm
You will take away your own watercolour painting of a Seascape and the knowledge of how to create the realistic waves that make these paintings so desirable. Luminous seascapes are only a few classes away. This is a highly sought after class, so do not delay, come join in on the fun. Materials required.
Supplies List:
· Paper – ½ sheet of Arches 140 lb cold press .
· Painting board – 1/2” sealed plywood board to stretch your paper
· Stretching Materials: Masking Tape, and strong stapler that opens fully or staple gun
· Palette - any large watercolour palette will do.
· Water containers - at least 2
· Paper Towels & a cotton rag…(old towel)
· Brushes
· 3 Round watercolour brushes, pick a small, medium and large, also a 2” flat wash brush
· 1 small, cheap brush for masking fluid.
Masking fluid
· Paint: French Ultra marine Blue; Pthalo Blue; Permanent Alizron Crimson; Cadmium red scarlet; Lemon yellow (or another cool transparent yellow hue); Raw Sienna; Burnt Sienna (Windsor & Newton)
Any other supplies you have bring them along, if we need anything else not listed I can supply for a small fee.
Painting Stunning Glass and Crystal Jan 11-Feb 22 6:30-9pm
Get ready to create dazzling, light filled watercolours that explore complex ideas with simple techniques. These paintings can be masterful and easy to achieve once you know how. Sam will teach you all she knows about creating light and reflection, showing you how to observe light and paint it in a new way. Materials required
Supplies List:
· Paper – ½ sheet of Arches 140 lb cold press .
· Painting board – 1/2” sealed plywood board to stretch your paper
· Stretching Materials: Masking Tape, and strong stapler that opens fully or staple gun
· Palette - any large watercolour palette will do.
· Water containers - at least 2
· Paper Towels & a cotton rag…(old towel)
· Brushes
· 3 Round watercolour brushes, pick a small, medium and large, also a 2” flat wash brush
· 1 small, cheap brush for masking fluid.
Masking fluid
· Paint: French Ultra marine Blue; Pthalo Blue; Permanent Alizron Crimson; Cadmium red scarlet; Lemon yellow (or another cool transparent yellow hue); Cadmium yellow (warm shade) Raw Sienna; Burnt Sienna (Windsor & Newton)
Any other supplies you have bring them along, if we need anything else not listed I can supply for a small fee.
Pouring Light on Coconuts with Watercolour Jan 12-Feb 23 12:30-3pm
We will pour paint on paper to create the luminous watercolours made popular by Jean Grastorf, and Leslie Redhead. In this class we will use masking fluid, and layers of transparent watercolour to create a painting reminiscent of Zanzibar; a painting that flows and glows. Pouring classes are always popular so sign up now. Materials required
Supplies List:
· Paper – ½ sheet of Arches 140 lb cold press
· Painting board – 1/2” sealed plywood board to stretch your paper
· Stretching Materials: Masking Tape, and strong stapler that opens fully or staple gun
· Palette - any large watercolour palette will do.
· Water containers - at least 2
· Paper Towels & a cotton rag…(old towel)
· 3 small containers with lids (that won’t leak)suitable for mixing paint
· A large tub suitable for catching paint drippings. (as an example available at London drugs or hardware stores…Rubbermaid approximately 2ft X 1ft X 6 inches)
· Brushes
· 3 Round watercolour brushes, pick a small, medium and large, also a 2” flat wash brush
· 1 small, cheap brush for masking fluid or a ruling pen (available at Opus and Island blue)
Masking fluid
· Paint: French Ultra marine Blue; Pthalo Blue; Permanent Alizron Crimson; Cadmium red scarlet; Lemon yellow (or another cool transparent yellow hue); new gamboges; Raw Sienna; Burnt Sienna (Windsor & Newton)
Any other supplies you have bring them along, if we need anything else not listed I can supply for a small fee.
On the Waterfront March 14-Apr18 6:30-9pm
Coastal scenes, small and loose. We will paint 6 scenes in watercolour that include all that the coast can bring: fog, driftwood, sand and rocks, pounding surf, and tranquil bays. Join us won’t you for 6 weeks of painting and fun.
Materials required + print fee.
Supplies List:
· Paper – ½ sheet of Arches 140 lb cold press .
· Painting board – 1/2” sealed plywood board to stretch your paper
· Stretching Materials: Masking Tape, and strong stapler that opens fully or staple gun
· Palette - any large watercolour palette will do.
· Water containers - at least 2
· Paper Towels & a cotton rag…(old towel)
· Brushes
· 3 Round watercolour brushes, pick a small, medium and large, also a 2” flat wash brush
· 1 small, cheap brush for masking fluid.
Masking fluid
· Paint: French Ultra marine Blue; Pthalo Blue; Permanent Alizron Crimson; Cadmium red scarlet; Lemon yellow (or another cool transparent yellow hue); Raw Sienna; Burnt Sienna (Windsor & Newton)
Any other supplies you have bring them along, if we need anything else not listed I can supply for a small fee.
Trouble Shooting Watercolour March 14-April 18 1-3:30pm
In this class we will have fun painting and deliberately creating common painting problems, so we can apply practical solutions to fix them. Watercolours are often seen as too difficult and unmanageable. Sam will demonstrate how you can easily fix most any problem in watercolour. Materials required.
Supplies List:
· Paper – ½ sheet of Arches 140 lb cold press .
· Painting board – 1/2” sealed plywood board to stretch your paper
· Stretching Materials: Masking Tape, and strong stapler that opens fully or staple gun
· Palette - any large watercolour palette will do.
· Water containers - at least 2
· Paper Towels & a cotton rag…(old towel)
· Brushes
· 3 Round watercolour brushes, pick a small, medium and large, also a 2” flat wash brush
· 1 small, cheap brush for masking fluid.
Masking fluid
· Paint: French Ultra marine Blue; Pthalo Blue; Permanent Alizron Crimson; Cadmium red scarlet; Lemon yellow (or another cool transparent yellow hue); Raw Sienna; Burnt Sienna (Windsor & Newton)
Any other supplies you have bring them along, if we need anything else not listed I can supply for a small fee.
Flowers; Bold and beautiful March 15-April 19 12:30-3pm
In this class you will paint flowers in watercolour that quite simply “glow”. Painting from a photograph, Sam will review things to look for and to avoid when choosing a photograph to paint. She will demonstrate each class the many techniques you will use to create your bold and beautiful masterpiece. Materials required
Supplies List:
· Paper – ½ sheet of Arches 140 lb cold press .
· Painting board – 1/2” sealed plywood board to stretch your paper
· Stretching Materials: Masking Tape, and strong stapler that opens fully or staple gun
· Palette - any large watercolour palette will do.
· Water containers - at least 2
· Paper Towels & a cotton rag…(old towel)
· Brushes
· 3 Round watercolour brushes, pick a small, medium and large, also a 2” flat wash brush
· 1 small, cheap brush for masking fluid.
Masking fluid
· Paint: Cobalt Blue; Pthalo Blue; Permanent Alizron Crimson; Cadmium red scarlet; Lemon yellow (or another cool transparent yellow hue); New Gamboge Raw Sienna; Burnt Sienna (Windsor & Newton)
Any other supplies you have bring them along, if we need anything else not listed I can supply for a small fee.