Watercolor: Do Not Be Afraid, Beginner-Intermediate | Winter

End the search for fun things to do in Castle Rock on Wednesday nights and dive into a truly rewarding creative challenge! This four-week Watercolor: Do Not Be Afraid course is the ultimate beginner-to-intermediate painting workshop, designed to dispel every common myth and frustration surrounding watercolor. Held at Tri Arts Project, this course allows you to progress confidently with instructor Paul Valdez, who guides you through the proper progression from foundational skills to mastering beautiful, unpredictable effects.

Watercolor is a beautiful, subtle medium, and this course minimizes wasted time and materials by teaching you the necessary control. This is ideal for those who want a structured commitment over several weeks to build a lasting skill.

What You'll Master in this Watercolor Course

Water Control & Consistency

Learn the tricky, essential skill of managing the paint-to-water ratio to avoid muddy colors and unwanted 'blooms'.

Essential Techniques

Master the building blocks of watercolor, including Wet-on-Wet (for soft blends) and Wet-on-Dry (for sharp details).

Material Selection

Understand the importance of using the right paper, brush, and paint quality to minimize frustration.

Layering & Patience

Learn the correct way to layer successive washes to build depth without overworking the painting or causing colors to bleed.

Color Harmony

Exercises covering composition, value (lights and darks), and limiting your palette for rich, clean colors.

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If you enjoy hands on creative workshops and want to explore more beginner friendly projects, take a look at our full collection of Crafts Classes at Tri Arts Project.