4146 - Paint Watercolor Cards: An Array of Whimsical Animals

Delivery Options Classroom - In Person

Course Description

IN PERSON: Discover the joy of watercolor painting as you create a delightful collection of greeting cards featuring whimsical animals. In this fun and relaxed course, you’ll paint seven charming designs — cats, giraffes, dogs, raccoons, birds, fish and rabbits — while exploring a variety of watercolor techniques and a touch of mixed media. The instructor will supply any nontraditional materials at no additional cost, and you’ll receive a list of suggested captions to complement your paintings. These one-of-a-kind cards are perfect for mailing, copying or framing. No drawing skills are required — the instructor will guide you through transferring each design. Beginners are welcome. Come unwind, experiment and enjoy an engaging, creative experience! | Active Skill Learning.

Max enrollment: 12.

Location: Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham NC 27705

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Spring 2026

Classroom - In Person

Canceled

Paint Watercolor Cards: An Array of Whimsical Animals

Classroom - In Person

9:00AM to 12:00PM

Mar 04, 2026 to Apr 01, 2026

Schedule and Location

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15.0

Durham - Judea Reform Congregation

Classroom - In Person

Tuition non-credit

$100.00

Section Notes

Required supplies/fee:

Students can rent materials for in-class use from the instructor for $35 or purchase their own materials for an estimated cost of $350.

WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES 2025
Bring your watercolor paints squeezed out onto your palette. (Do this before you arrive if you know how.)
• An assortment of brushes (see the list below)
• A palette with a separate lid. (Good watercolor palettes from Jerry’s are Tom Lynch for $20 or Tom Jones for $34; they have 17 wells and a separate lid.) Do not buy one that folds shut.
• A set of three scrubbers (a stiff brush to lift paint), masking fluid, a mask lifter or “pickup” (a 2” tough rubbery square), and an (optional) camera (cell phone camera is fine)
• An ordinary little sponge, a bit of natural sponge, masking tape, and paper towels
• An artists’ kneaded eraser (looks like soft, gray putty)
• An ordinary cheap mechanical pencil, a ballpoint pen
• A water container, a little spray bottle for water
• Graphite paper to transfer a drawing – buy only Sally’s or Saral brand in a roll
• A black Micron pen in size .01, .03, or .05
• A package of ten Strathmore Watercolor Greeting Cards
Suggested Colors
These colors are my suggestions which will serve for all nearly all paintings. Please purchase professional grade paint such as Winsor Newton, (Jerry’s) Lukas 1862, Daniel Smith, M. Graham, Da Vinci, or American Journey. (Do not buy student grade paints, e.g. Cotman, Grumbacher, or Reeves. They are cheap; but the color is transient and less vibrant.) Paints are expensive, but they last indefinitely.

MUST HAVE:
• Yellow ocher
• yellow (Winsor yellow or cadmium yellow)
• Olive green (a good one is Lucas 1862 at Jerry’s)
• Cobalt turquoise (or any other bright aqua)
• Cobalt blue
• Ultramarine blue
• Burnt umber
• Payne’s gray
• A purple (like Winsor dioxazine violet)
• Alizarin crimson
• Permanent rose
• Winsor red (or another “hot” red like cadmium)
• Schminckie’s translucent orange (order on line) or cadmium orange
• Quinacridone gold or burnt sienna

ALSO NICE IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE:
Opera (or bright rose), Shadow green (by Holbein), Sap green, cerulean (blue), Brown Madder, Chinese white.
BRUSHES:
Less expensive: natural hair brushes are not necessary. Buy a selection of brushes: (Rounds - #2, #6, and #8) and (flats – 1/8”, ¼”, ½”, ¾”, and 1”) and a rigger (or “script”) brush about a size 3 which is long and thin, and a package of 3 scrubbers (brushes with short, tough bristles used to erase paint). Loew Cornell, Creative Mark, or Miller’s Golden Fleece brushes are good. Jerry’s Artarama (919-876-6610) in Raleigh and Dick Blick online are good suppliers. You can shop on line or request a catalogue and they ship fast unless something is back ordered. Allow extra time for shipping. If you have questions, you can contact the instructor by phone (252-722-4053) or email (carolefynn@gmail.com).