Start your journey in watercolors with this two-day workshop taught by experienced instructor Jeff Williams. On the first day, Jeff will focus on drawing and watercolor basics. On the second day, the class will create a landscape painting using the techniques learned on the first day. This workshop will provide you with what you need to get started with a watercolor practice on your own!

Instructor’s name:
Jeff Williams
As long as I can remember I have loved the outdoors, whether it was exploring the wooded area behind my grandparents’ home, backpacking throughout my youth, stuffing my 6’7” frame into a Hyundai to travel the western United States or meandering the backroads of Oklahoma. More recently my relationship with nature has been through that of a painter’s lens as I explore places, mood and atmosphere. As a result of these experiences my watercolors have varied from urban scenes to construction sites to industrial areas to natural landscapes, both near and far, almost always en plein air.

Initially drawn to watercolor via architecture (exploring the work on my grandfather’s drawing board as a child as well as being exposed to inspiring renderings and historic documents throughout my professional career), I find the unpredictable and beautiful dispersion of color in water fascinating and the challenge to represent my observations with this medium invigorating. My hope is that by doing so I may help others find beauty in the world around us. Over the past few years I have actively been pursuing my passion for watercolor, in the process developing a wonderful circle of like-minded people who have inspired and encouraged me. I sincerely hope that I may continue to be inspired by these persons, and

Course Type:
Two - day

Class Time:
Friday, February 7th and Saturday, February 8th 9:00-4:00 pm

Tuition:
$80.00 members; $105.00 non-members

Ages:
18+

Supply Included:
Please see supply list here

To RSVP please fill out our registration form here or call us at 405-744-1535.

Example of Jeff's work: