New Ulm Public School

Watercolor Bookmarks

2-Hour Watercolor Class
Artist/Instructor: Caroline Porter

Date & Time:
Friday, January 23, 2026
6:30–8:30 PM

No Experience Required

Age Ranges: Ages 14+ (ages 8-13 only if accompanied by adult)

Course Overview

Fall back in love with reading through this Watercolor Bookmark class. Create 3 preselected designs including the ever so popular Rainbow Pines, Starry Night and Jellyfish. Led by watercolor artist, Caroline Porter, students will learn a variety of skills to create their own unique bookmarks.  This class is perfect for all skill levels. To help students gain confidence, everyone will also get to practice on scrap paper before working on their final artwork. Each bookmark measures slightly under 2 x 7 inches. Students will receive cellophane sleeves for each bookmark to help protect the artwork.

Featured Bookmarks

1. Rainbow Pines - A fun and colorful bookmark featuring a row of pines with blending colors. Students are encouraged to select their own colors or follow along the rainbow pattern.

2. Starry Night - Captures a beautiful night sky with shimmering stars and black pine trees below. This piece uses iridescent watercolors and will shine in the light.

3. Jellyfish - Enjoy painting this tantalizing design completely in glitter watercolors! The specific type of glitter watercolor used shifts colors between blue and purple.

Location

New Ulm Area Community Education
Room 104 – Lower level of the Washington Learning Center
910 14th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073

Materials

All supplies are provided by the instructor. Materials include:

• Paper: Strathmore 300 Series Cold Press 140 lb
• Brushes: Round size 6, 8, and/or 10; Liner/Script brushes
• Paints: Winsor & Newton Cotman Series; Enlightened Watercolors Iridescent Watercolors
• Misc.: White Winsor & Newton gouache, paper towels, masking tape, and more

Important Notes

• All necessary materials are included, but students may bring their own paints or brushes if preferred.
• Participants are welcome to bring a notebook for note-taking.
• Students are encouraged to continue practicing the skills learned during the workshop at home.

*Coloration may vary due to different monitors/screens, production variations and digital photography.*

**By purchasing an item or attending a class from Caroline Porter Art (Artist Caroline E. Porter) you agree and understand that all designs are property of Caroline E. Porter and that the purchase of an item/ticket is NOT the purchase of reproduction rights and/or copyrights and that all designs are NOT intended for resale. For personal use only**