About This Workshop
About This Workshop
Ready to take your watercolor skills to the next level? Looking for a creative project to get you motivated this summer? Whether you’re new to watercolors or are looking to strengthen your skills and make something beautiful, this workshop is for you!
In this three-week workshop, you’ll learn watercolor fundamentals with teacher Keren Duchan, try out over 10 modern watercolor techniques with Cat Coquillette, and then put all your new skills to practice by creating a complete wedding invitation suite with Carolyn Wiedeman to add to your portfolio!
You will have assignments due each week that include watching one class and submitting a project for feedback from the group.
Your final project to create a suite of wedding materials will be reviewed by the Skillshare team and participating teachers, and one winner will be selected to receive a $250 gift card from Blick Art Materials!
How It Works:
- Click “Join” at the top of the page to officially join the workshop.
- Take a look at the workshop timeline below. You’ll be taking three classes, sharing one watercolor project after the first class, one after the second class, and your final project after the third class. Your first step is due on July 23rd. Get started at any time!
- Introduce yourself in the Discussions tab above to get to know your fellow workshop participants. The Skillshare team will also be actively posting reminders and feedback here.
Workshop Timeline:
Step 1: Due Monday, July 23rd. Get started by taking Watercolor Fundamentals: Water Control and Shape with artist Keren Duchan. This class will teach you the essential watercolor painting skills of Water Control and Shape, and walk you through a variety of practice examples. Your assignment is to create and share at least one watercolor practice sheet to the project page for this class by July 23rd.
Step 2: Due Monday, July 30th. Take Modern Watercolor Techniques: Explore Skills to Create On-Trend Paintings with designer and artist Cat Coquillette. In this class, you’ll learn step-by-step techniques to create modern, on-trend watercolor designs! Your assignment will be to share one watercolor painting showcasing the skills you’ve learned to the project page for this class by July 30th.
Step 3: Due Monday, August 6th. Watch Watercolor Illustration: Developing a Wedding Brand Suite to learn from artist and illustrator Carolyn Wiedeman how to create a full suite of watercolor wedding invitations! This class walks you through all aspects of the process, from concept to digitizing to printing. Your final project for the workshop will be to create and share an invitation, RSVP card, and table card to this project by August 6th.
How to Win:
The Skillshare team and participating teachers will review all entries and select one winner who will receive a $250 gift card to Blick Art Materials!
Upload a photo your wedding set to the Watercolor Illustration: Developing a Wedding Brand Suite site no later than 11:59pm EDT on 08/06/18. All entries will be judged by 8/20/18 and the winner will be notified by Skillshare via email.
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Ready to take your watercolor skills to the next level? Looking for a creative project to get you motivated this summer? Whether you’re new to watercolors or are looking to strengthen your skills and make something beautiful, this workshop is for you!
In this three-week workshop, you’ll learn watercolor fundamentals with teacher Keren Duchan, try out over 10 modern watercolor techniques with Cat Coquillette, and then put all your new skills to practice by creating a complete wedding invitation suite with Carolyn Wiedeman to add to your portfolio!
You will have assignments due each week that include watching one class and submitting a project for feedback from the group.
Your final project to create a suite of wedding materials will be reviewed by the Skillshare team and participating teachers, and one winner will be selected to receive a $250 gift card from Blick Art Materials!
How It Works:
- Click “Join” at the top of the page to officially join the workshop.
- Take a look at the workshop timeline below. You’ll be taking three classes, sharing one watercolor project after the first class, one after the second class, and your final project after the third class. Your first step is due on July 23rd. Get started at any time!
- Introduce yourself in the Discussions tab above to get to know your fellow workshop participants. The Skillshare team will also be actively posting reminders and feedback here.
Workshop Timeline:
Step 1: Due Monday, July 23rd. Get started by taking Watercolor Fundamentals: Water Control and Shape with artist Keren Duchan. This class will teach you the essential watercolor painting skills of Water Control and Shape, and walk you through a variety of practice examples. Your assignment is to create and share at least one watercolor practice sheet to the project page for this class by July 23rd.
Step 2: Due Monday, July 30th. Take Modern Watercolor Techniques: Explore Skills to Create On-Trend Paintings with designer and artist Cat Coquillette. In this class, you’ll learn step-by-step techniques to create modern, on-trend watercolor designs! Your assignment will be to share one watercolor painting showcasing the skills you’ve learned to the project page for this class by July 30th.
Step 3: Due Monday, August 6th. Watch Watercolor Illustration: Developing a Wedding Brand Suite to learn from artist and illustrator Carolyn Wiedeman how to create a full suite of watercolor wedding invitations! This class walks you through all aspects of the process, from concept to digitizing to printing. Your final project for the workshop will be to create and share an invitation, RSVP card, and table card to this project by August 6th.
How to Win:
The Skillshare team and participating teachers will review all entries and select one winner who will receive a $250 gift card to Blick Art Materials!
Upload a photo your wedding set to the Watercolor Illustration: Developing a Wedding Brand Suite site no later than 11:59pm EDT on 08/06/18. All entries will be judged by 8/20/18 and the winner will be notified by Skillshare via email.
