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Watercolor Landscapes (February) with Pam Benoit



Watercolor Landscapes (February) with Pam Benoit

Wednesdays, February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2026

5:30 to 7:30 pm
$125 for 4 classes, supplies needed
Limited to 12 students

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The beauty of a sunset over the lakes or the magnificent forests of our state parks can be captured through transparent watercolor. This hands-on course will explore the use of watercolor techniques, textural effects, and the magic of light. There will be an emphasis on constructing a visually appealing composition.

Through fun exercises and projects, you’ll master the wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry brush techniques. You’ll learn about the properties of your paint.

Wednesdays, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Feb 4 Watercolor Basics/Skies

Feb 11 Depth in Landscapes/Trees

Feb 18 Composition/Water

Feb 25 Texture /People in Landscapes

Come ready to explore, experiment, and create in a welcoming environment.

Level

This class is appropriate for beginners and intermediate painters.  Covers basic watercolor painting techniques and provides individual assistance. No prior experience is required. Intermediate painters will gain a deeper understanding  of the foundational concepts of watercolor through practice and guidance.

Pam Benoit is an award-winning teacher with a lengthy career teaching communication at universities. She has taught watercolor classes at Forstall and Four Seasons Gallery.  She loves helping other artists find their joy through watercolors.

 

Most Economical

Great Quality

Palette

Plastic or Glass Plate; plastic palette

Multiple palettes with plenty of space for mixing; Choose material you like best

Watercolor paper

140 lb Student grade paper

140 lb. rough paper (4-6 pieces of paper

Various types of paper, formats, and substrates for watercolor; Arches, Fabriano, Saunders Waterford
For this class, it would be helpful to have both Cold press AND Rough

Watercolor paints

Student grade paints- can do a set or 3 primaries 

Professional paints -Daniel Smith; Choose pan or tubes depending on how you paint 

Brushes

Round brush (6 or 8) and a  small detail brush

Assortment of types of brushes  and sizes

Tissue

Couple of facial tissues

Tissues and paper towels

Kneaded eraser

Faber-Castell

Faber-Castell

Water container

Old plastic cup

Multiple containers

Pencil

Number 2 pencil

Mechanical pencil or a hard  pencil

Tape

Masking tape

Painter’s tape

Board

Piece of thick cardboard larger than paper

Assorted sizes of boards, plexiglass, varnished wood

Other

Object to prop up your paper at an angle

Object to prop up your paper at an angle
Spray bottle
Dr. Ph Martins Bleed proof White
Frisket/Masking fluid


UPDATED CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations made 14 days or more in advance of the workshop will receive a refund equal to 50% of the cost of the class. Cancellations made within 14 days of the event will not receive a refund. This will help ensure that the instructor will be paid for their time and effort of teaching the workshop.


Skill Level: Beginner
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