New Ulm Public School

Bokeh Botanicals - Watercolor Classes with Caroline Porter

2-Hour Watercolor & Ink Class
Artist/Instructor: Caroline Porter

Date: Thursday, August 20
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM

No Experience Required

Age Ranges: Ages 14+ (Ages 10+ if accompanied by an adult)

Course Overview

Master the ever so popular Bokeh Effect in watercolors from Minnesota artist, Caroline Porter. Students will be shown a variety of ways to produce the Bokeh Effect that are easy for beginners to learn. To help gain confidence, students will first practice on scrap paper before working on their final piece. Other techniques covered in this class include wet on wet, wet on dry, and layering with watercolors. To make your piece stand out, students are encouraged to choose their own background colors and botanical designs.

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. and either Strathmore 400 series or Arches 140 lb. cold press paper (depends on availability)
• Brushes: Round detail brushes ranging in sizes 0-12
• Paints: Winsor & Newton Cotman Series
• Ink: masking fluid, masking tape, pencils, erasers, paper towels, circular stencils, etc.

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**