Beginning Watercolor with Stephanie Snyder | Sept. 2025
September 7 @ 10:00 am - September 28 @ 10:00 am
$90.00 – $120.00
Sundays, 10 am – 12 pm
September 7, 14, 21, 28
$120, $100 Members ($90 to skip beginners day)
This beginning watercolor class will be focused on producing finished work.
The first day of the month’s session is for anyone who is just starting out and will cover basic techniques and materials. I would recommend that you attend the first class if you’re a first time student of this class.
Many learn best when following along painting with an artist, so that is the approach this class will follow. We will produce a finished painting each week with a different subject, and returning students are welcomed. The approach will be to paint fast and loose, to cover the basics of watercolor by doing them, and hopefully, to have some fun.
In the event of wonderful weather, this class may go outside to paint. This will be announced ahead of time. Be sure to bring sunscreen, a sunhat, or other items to protect you and make you comfortable.
Stephanie Snyder began painting in watercolor in 2022 at the Wallkill River Center for the Arts under the instruction of Alan Lewis. She enjoys painting landscapes in an impressionistic style, and paints as often as her teaching career allows. She lists her influences as Alan Lewis, Dusan Djukaric, JMW Turner, and Stanley Donwood.
Students are to bring their own supplies. Specific recommendations will be discussed in the first class, so bring what you already have rather than purchasing anything before that class.
Paper- cold press paper recommended (100% cotton)
Brushes – 3 basic brushes: #10 round, a smaller brush for detail, a larger quill brush (size 6) or mop brush of about an inch
Paint – Avoid chalky mediums. Tubes will be easier to work with than pans.
Palette – A watercolor palette has many wells for your paint and space to mix colors.
Other – Not necessary for class, but useful at home – A hairdryer, painters tape, tissues, pencils, paper towels, etc.
