Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Instructor: Carol Newsom
October 2 – November 6 (5 Thursdays)
10 am – 12 pm
$165 CAE member / $182 non-member
Minimum 8 / Maximum 12

Step into the soft mystery of fog-shrouded forests and the quiet glow of misty mornings in this immersive intermediate-to-advanced watercolor class with award-winning artist Carol Newsom. Whether you’re an experienced painter or looking to deepen your watercolor practice, this class will help you master the art of atmosphere—capturing light, mood, and depth with graceful transparency.

Each session includes a live demonstration followed by guided work time as you complete a full painting in class. Carol offers personalized, expert instruction tailored to your goals, with a focus on building technique, confidence, and creative expression. You’ll work from source photos that help bring ethereal forest landscapes and moody skies to life.

Carol Newsom is an internationally published illustrator and signature member of CWS, NWS, and WFWS. Her watercolor work has earned multiple Best in Show honors across Colorado and beyond. Her teaching style is both supportive and technique-rich, and she’s passionate about helping students create the effects they envision.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to paint atmosphere: fog, mist, soft light, layered trees

• Watercolor techniques including: wet-on-wet, dry brush, glazing, splattering, dripping, and color mixing

• How to build depth, distance, and mood in your landscapes

• Step-by-step painting with daily demos and hands-on instruction

Supply List

Please bring the following materials to your first class:

Paper

• Cold-press watercolor paper, 140 lb or 300 lb (any brand)

• Bring several sheets (loose, blocks, or pads all welcome)

Brushes

• 1″–1.5″ large flat brush

• Round brushes: #6 and/or #10

• No brush smaller than #3

• Synthetic or natural fibers (Escoda is a great mid-range brand)

Palette

• Metal or plastic watercolor palette

Watercolor Paints (Any professional brand – bring what you have or use the list below to start)

• Neutral Tint or Black

• Burnt Umber

• Hansa Yellow (or Lemon Yellow)

• Cadmium Yellow (or bright warm yellow)

• Cadmium Red

• Indigo

• Ultramarine Blue

• Viridian Green (or other vivid green of your choice)
  This is a core palette—feel free to bring additional colors you enjoy working with.