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"Watercolor for Intermediate to Advanced Level Artists" with Chris Dreyer (March 2025)



WATERCOLOR FOR INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ARTISTS
with Instructor Chris Dreyer


WHEN: 
4-WEEKS
Fridays (8:30 to 11:30am)
March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025

WHERE: 
Art League Academy
(106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC)


Chris will demonstrate multiple paintings (seascape, floral, & island theme) from beginning to completion. Areas of demonstrations and techniques will include, design, drawing, color, value, washes, glazing, wet in wet, masking, dry brush, lifting out and more.

Chris will guide you through the techniques and help you develop skills needed to produce beautiful watercolor paintings. He will not only tell you how, but also show you!

For more information about Chris, visit his website at www.dreyerdesign.com.

SKILL LEVEL:
This course is designed for intermediate and advanced level students.

REFUND POLICY:
Ticket purchases to Art League of Hilton Head events are final. Credits or Refunds will not be given for missed or cancelled (by you) classes/workshops.

If a class or workshop is canceled by Art League of Hilton Head a full refund will be given.


Skill Level: Intermediate
Skill Details: This course has been designed for students with at least some watercolor experience.
Materials Included: No materials are included in this class. A list of materials you should bring with you is provided below.
Requirements: PLEASE BRING:

Printable Supply List Here

Paper:
Watercolor Block (At least 5 sheets)
*Glued on all 4 sides!
12" x 16" is a good size. I recommend Arches cold press watercolor block or individual sheets to ensure you have a good quality product.

NOTE: Art League Academy sells sheets of Arches Paper at a significant discount. Email academy@artleaguehhi.org to inquire about purchasing.

Brushes:
1" Flat brush or larger
(Used for Larger Washes)
1/2" AND 1/4" Angle Brushes
(Used for Smaller Washes & Some Detail Work)
#2 Rigger Brush
(Used for Detail Work)
#4 Fan Brush

PAINT: (Tubes Only)
I suggest to start with the Primary Colors:
Lemon Yellow
Cadmium Red
Alizarin Crimson
Rose Madder
Ultramarine Blue
Turquoise Blue
The Secondary Colors:
Hookers Green
Sap Green
Violet
Blue
& These Additional Colors:
Burnt Umber
Burnt Sienna
Payne's Gray

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

A Palette
Board to tape your paper to
A Jar for Water
A #2 Pencil
A toothbrush, for splatter technique
Paper Towels
A Spray Bottle
A Natural Sponge
Masking Fluid
Kneaded Eraser


QUESTIONS?
Please Email:
Academy at academy@artleaguehhi.org
Instructor: Chris Dreyer
Instructor Bio:
CHRIS DREYER is an award-winning artist, designer and illustrator.

Currently, Chris exhibits at regional shows and galleries throughout the Midwest and is represented in numerous private collections. Although he continues with a commercial design and illustration business, his passion is capturing the beauty of nature through watercolor.

He currently teaches watercolor classes and workshops at ALHH Academy.

PAST TEACHING LOCATIONS:

Watercolor Demonstrations / Workshops at:
Elk Grove, IL (Recreation Department)
Schaumburg, IL (Recreation Department)
La Grange Park, IL (Recreation Department)
City of Sun Prairie, WI (Recreation Department)
The Cypress Of Hilton Head Island, SC
High School of Westfield, WI
Baraboo, WI School District
South Wisconsin Watercolor Society
4H Family Day of Learning; Portage, WI
YMCA Art's Week; Sun Prairie, WI
Verona Public Library

Visit Chris Dreyer's Website
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