Florida Beginners
Watercolor Workshop
Introduction to Watercolors through Simple Botanicals
April 2-4, 2025
Are you ready to dive into the vibrant world of watercolors and discover the joy of making pigments flow effortlessly on paper?
This workshop is perfect for those who are just starting out or for those looking to elevate their art to the next level. Over three inspiring days and 16 hours of pure artistic immersion, we will explore the basics of watercolor, including color mixing, blending, layering, and the essential techniques that make watercolor painting so unique and expressive.
I have fun exercises lined up to help you loosen up and enjoy the process, ensuring you feel confident and inspired. By the end of the workshop, I believe you’ll be amazed at your progress and proud of your beautiful creations. This is your opportunity to relax, have fun, and let your artistic skills grow in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Join me on this creative journey where you'll gain new skills and a deeper appreciation for the art of watercolor.
$745.00 CDN
What You Can Expect At Your Watercolor Workshop
Introduction to Watercolors: Learn the basics of watercolor painting including color mixing, blending, layering, and other essential techniques.
16 Hours of Creative Instruction: Spanning over three days, this workshop offers hands-on guidance through step-by-step demonstrations.
Varied Themes: Start with simple botanical subjects and still life, progressing to capturing the essence of a beach setting.
Interactive and Hands-On: You will actively participate, applying paint to paper and experimenting alongside the instructor.
Fun and Relaxing Exercises: Designed to help you loosen up and enjoy the artistic process while gaining confidence in your skills.
Progress and Pride: By the end of the workshop, expect significant improvement in your abilities and a collection of beautiful creations.
Supportive Environment: Enjoy a supportive and encouraging setting that fosters relaxation and artistic growth.
Creative Journey: Gain new skills and deepen your appreciation for the art of watercolor in a picturesque location
What you need to bring
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Have on hand the primary colors, red, yellow and blue. Also, Magenta, Cyan blue, lemon yellow and black.
It can be paints from a tube or from a travel palette, both are great. If you are using tubes, be sure to bring along a mixing palette. Either way, extra mixing palettes are great to have on hand. It can even be a white plastic plate.
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I use hot press paper, it's a paper with no or very little texture. Look for good quality paper, 100% cotton, 140lb is fine. One example is Arches watercolor pad in 9x12 inches. We will be working in small formats so no need for large size paper.
Tracing paper
A few sheets of tracing paper will do.
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This is perfect to mount your watercolor paper onto. Once again , no need for large sizes, a 16x20 or so would be perfect. These board tend to be pricey, so you could buy a bigger one, cut it up into two pieces and share expenses with a fellow artist. text goes here
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Your favorite brushes: round and flat. HB pencil and eraser. Plastic pipette, Paper towels, and rags to prevent messes. Plus any other tools you like to use.
Workshop Schedule
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Let's start the excitement early with a casual meet and greet the evening before our main workshop sessions. I can't wait to meet each and every one of you, and get to know the faces behind the creativity. Stay tuned for the exact time and location – it's going to be a fantastic start to our artistic adventure !
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Class: 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Lunch Break: 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM
Class: 1:15 PM to 4:00 PM
Evenings are your time for whatever you please, beach, shopping, sightseeing, recharging and connecting with other passionate people !
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Class: 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Lunch Break: 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM
Class: 1:15 PM to 4:00 PM
Evenings are your time for whatever you please, beach, shopping, sightseeing, recharging and connecting with other passionate people.
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Class: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lunch Break: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Class: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
This course will take place at the Hampton Inn & Suites Amelia Island-Historic Harbor Front.
While you're free to explore lodging options in Fernandina Beach, we've arranged special rates at this hotel if you’re interested. Breakfasts are included. Upon registration for the workshop, we will provide a link for this hotel’s special rates.
Special Rate Deadline: March 7, 2025
Lisa Audit has been gracing homes worldwide with beautiful art and designs for over 20 years.
The original artwork she creates evokes a soft tender look from her love of nature. These designs have found their way onto countless home decor products, sold through multiple channels globally, retail and e-commerce.
Born and raised in Canada, Lisa studied graphic design and art before starting her career as a wallpaper designer. This led her to explore licensing her artwork where she has found her career success.
Today, Lisa is one of the most sought-after artistic brands across several industries. Her art and patterns have been licensed on products for every room in the home, including tableware, stationery, kitchen textiles, bedding, bath, rugs and wall decor.