Blacks, Whites, and Everything‑in‑Between (4‑Week Watercolor Series)
Blacks, Whites, and Everything‑in‑Between (4‑Week Watercolor Series)
Light, shadow, and the colors that live between them. In this hands‑on series with watercolor artist Olga Muñoz, you’ll explore how value, hue, and temperature transform a flat sheet of paper into luminous studies of form. Over four Wednesday evenings, you’ll build fluency in mixing, layering, and seeing—because painting is really the art of translating light.
Schedule & Location
- Dates: Wednesdays — October 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles)
- Venue: Art Bias, Studio 114, 1700 Industrial Road, San Carlos, CA 94070
- Tuition: $350 for the full 4‑week series
- Materials: All materials included
What You’ll Learn
Each session deepens a core watercolor skill, with demos, guided exercises, and personal feedback. Expect to paint every class—and to leave with studies you’ll be proud of.
- Week 1 — Value & Seeing in Black and White: Grayscale scales, wet‑on‑wet vs. wet‑on‑dry, lifting and soft edges. How to simplify a subject into big value shapes.
- Week 2 — Neutrals & Everything‑in‑Between: Mixing rich neutrals without mud, controlling saturation, and creating depth with limited palettes.
- Week 3 — Light, Temperature, and Edges: Warm/cool relationships, hard vs. lost edges, glazing for glow. Studies of reflective and matte surfaces.
- Week 4 — From Study to Statement: Planning a small finished piece; composition, focal points, and confident brushwork. Group share and feedback.
Why This Series Works
- Beginner‑friendly, yet packed with depth for returning painters.
- Materials provided, so you can focus on learning (and not your shopping list).
- Steady momentum: four structured sessions to build skill, not just one‑off tips.
- Personal feedback from Olga every class.
About the Instructor
Olga Muñoz is a practicing watercolor artist and educator known for clear instruction and a calm, encouraging classroom. Her approach emphasizes value structure first—because when the lights and darks work, color sings. Expect practical demos, thoughtful critique, and plenty of time to paint.
What to Bring
- Your curiosity and clothes you don’t mind getting a splash on—everything else is provided.
- Optional: a small sketchbook for thumbnails between sessions.
Photo by Wioleta Zakrzewska
Who Should Attend
- New painters who want a guided start.
- Returning artists who want to sharpen fundamentals.
- Anyone who wants a mid‑week creative practice that sticks.
FAQ
Is this suitable for complete beginners? Yes. We start with value and build from there. You’ll be painting in the first 15 minutes.
Are materials really included? Yep—paper, paints, palettes, and brushes are provided each session.
What if I miss a class? You’ll receive the weekly handout with exercises; space permitting, limited make‑ups may be available—ask at check‑in.
Do I need to draw? A little helps, but we’ll cover basic sketching for watercolor.
Registration
Reserve your seat via the ticket link. Space is limited to keep feedback personalized. Four evenings, one strong foundation in value and color—join us.
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