Date
About This Event
Watercolor Painting
January 19–March 16, 2027 (9 weeks)
Tuesdays, 7–9 pm
$150 AAH Member
$160 Non-Member
Students new to the medium will learn basic watercolor techniques, including paper and color selection, sketching, the importance of design, drawing washes, handling color, and controlling the medium. Students will work from photos, still lifes, and sketches. Demonstrations will be included. Experienced students may use this class to expand their skills and work independently. Supplies are not included in the tuition fee.
Supply List
Paper:
140 lb. cold-press watercolor paper (spiral pad, block, etc.): any size, brand, or type
Sketch pad: any size, any brand
Brushes:
Round #1, 2, 5, 8, and 12, as well as flat 1.5-inch and 0.5-inch synthetic brushes: any brand or type
Paint (tubes):
• Ultramarine Blue and Prussian or Windsor Blue (blues)
• Sap green and hooker's light green (greens)
• Alizarin Crimson and Cadmium Red (reds)
• Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Yellow Light, gamboge (yellows)
• Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Sepia, and Raw Umber (browns)
• Payne’s Gray or Ivory Black (dark)
• The paper—no paint (white)
Materials:
• Paper towels: any brand or size
• Hardboard to tape your paper; masking tape
• Small container for water (Instructor may supply)
• Pencil and eraser
• Ruler, straight edge, and triangle
• X-Acto knife
• Palette (covered; metal or plastic; to mix and hold colors)
• For later: masking fluid, soap, and a pick-up
Pictures you would like to paint
Instructor: Richard “Dick” Michaelian
Dick Michaelian, an artist from Mechanicsburg, was a dedicated student of the renowned local artist David Lenker and specializes in watercolor landscapes. He has taught watercolor with the Art Association of Harrisburg for more than two decades.
Age: 15+
Level: All levels
Capacity: 15 students
About This Event
Watercolor Painting
January 19–March 16, 2027 (9 weeks)
Tuesdays, 7–9 pm
$150 AAH Member
$160 Non-Member
Students new to the medium will learn basic watercolor techniques, including paper and color selection, sketching, the importance of design, drawing washes, handling color, and controlling the medium. Students will work from photos, still lifes, and sketches. Demonstrations will be included. Experienced students may use this class to expand their skills and work independently. Supplies are not included in the tuition fee.
Supply List
Paper:
140 lb. cold-press watercolor paper (spiral pad, block, etc.): any size, brand, or type
Sketch pad: any size, any brand
Brushes:
Round #1, 2, 5, 8, and 12, as well as flat 1.5-inch and 0.5-inch synthetic brushes: any brand or type
Paint (tubes):
• Ultramarine Blue and Prussian or Windsor Blue (blues)
• Sap green and hooker's light green (greens)
• Alizarin Crimson and Cadmium Red (reds)
• Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Yellow Light, gamboge (yellows)
• Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Sepia, and Raw Umber (browns)
• Payne’s Gray or Ivory Black (dark)
• The paper—no paint (white)
Materials:
• Paper towels: any brand or size
• Hardboard to tape your paper; masking tape
• Small container for water (Instructor may supply)
• Pencil and eraser
• Ruler, straight edge, and triangle
• X-Acto knife
• Palette (covered; metal or plastic; to mix and hold colors)
• For later: masking fluid, soap, and a pick-up
Pictures you would like to paint
Instructor: Richard “Dick” Michaelian
Dick Michaelian, an artist from Mechanicsburg, was a dedicated student of the renowned local artist David Lenker and specializes in watercolor landscapes. He has taught watercolor with the Art Association of Harrisburg for more than two decades.
Age: 15+
Level: All levels
Capacity: 15 students
Getting There
Giant - Second Floor Community Room
3301 Trindle Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011