Watercolor Workshop

Beginning through advanced artists are invited to join renowned watercolor instructor Ken Mitchell in two Watercolor Workshops at Westport Winery. The first titled, “Is It Spring Yet?” will be held on two Mondays, May 18 and June 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost for this class is $35 with a focus on the winery’s blossoming gardens.

The second class called Painting Party on the Patio will be held on five consecutive dates from Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost to attend this class is $110 per person.

Mitchell has a BA and MA in Fine Arts from Colorado State University. He has taught art at all levels for the past 30 years and has won numbers awards for his watercolor and oil paintings. From murals to stage sets to illustrations, Ken has excelled as a professional artist his entire life as he has also taught others the techniques to pursue their own dreams.

The course fee includes instruction only. Students need to bring their own paper, pencils, watercolors, brushes, and non-glass containers (see complete list below). Lunch is available to purchase during class. Sack lunches and outside food and drinks are not allowed.
Students need to provide the following supplies. These can be purchased from Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff at 374 Industrial Park Dr., Boone, N.C. 28607 (1-800-227-2788) or Daniel Smith Art Supply at 4150 First Ave. South, Seattle, WA  98134 (206-223-9599) or online.
1.  Watercolor paper: white 140 or 300 lb., 2 sheets 22″x30″, cold press (we will be cutting them into 2-4 sheets each during workshop).
2.  Brushes—synthetic, blend or sable (synthetics and blends are less costly). Rounds #0, #4, #10 and a flat 1-1/2″ or any brushes you prefer if already a painter.
3.  Beginner should look for the seven colors with a * after them. All paints are in 15ml tubes. Ken prefers Windsor Newton, Grumbacher or Daniel Smith brand paints:
yellow (aureolin*), orange (cadmium yellow), red (alizarin crimson*,  rose madder* or Indian red), violet (permanent mauve or mauve), green (Hooker’s green and sap green*), blue (cobalt blue or Joe’s blue* or ultramarine blue* or cerulean blue or manganese blue), brown  (burnt umber*), and white (Chinese white).4.  16″x 12″ plastic (no glass please) watercolor palette or a large white plastic plate or similar size
5.  Water container (medium sized plastic cup like a white plastic butter container)
6.  Roll of paper towels
7.  Other–painting sponge, additional painting equipment or materials you normally use (if you already paint), a board to tape your paper to (optional) and a roll of masking tape (optional).