Saturday, April 17th - 1PM to 4PM - $145 - All materials included!

Have you ever wondered how to create a watercolor painting that looks like a gorgeous woodblock print? In this workshop, students will use watercolor, white gouache, and black India ink to create images that are bold, dramatic, and a little unpredictable. That's part of the fun!

The process involves seven steps, including drawing your images, painting off several areas, covering those imaes with gouache, and then covering the entire piece in black ink. It sounds counter-intuitive, but once you wash it and let it dry something quite wonderful emerges.

Part of the charm of this technique is that you never have complete control over the outcome. Surprises, happy accidents, and results you couldn't have planned if you tried will happen. The finished pieces often have the strong lines and rich textures of a woodblock print, but with your own personality.

All supplies are included in the workshop fee. Just bring your curiosity, a willingness to experiment, and a sense of humor. The ink will take care of the surprises.

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This class seats 10 students.  Cancellation and transfer policies can be found at the link in the navigation bar. Please call (828) 776 2716 or email gallery@310art.com for any questions concerning classes. 

Originally a medical illustrator, Miriam Hughes works in gouache, watercolors, pens, collage and fibers and makes time to create art daily. She exhibits widely and teaches art in a number of topics.