Get Outside & Paint: Watercolor en Plein Air

Watercolor en Plein Air with Janet Schaus
June 3 – 24 (4 Wednesdays)
9 am – 12 pm
$167 CAE Member / $185 Non-Member
Minimum Students: 6 / Maximum Students: 16

This class combines two of the best things summer has to offer – spending time outdoors and painting. In this four-week class, we will be painting on location in or around the Evergreen area. If you are new to plein air painting, this is a perfect opportunity to get started. If you are a seasoned plein air painter, this will be a fun chance to expand your skills. Each day, we will meet up and paint at a carefully selected location (to be sent prior to the day of painting). The day will begin with a quick demo addressing compositional challenges, keeping a translucent quality to your painting, and how to simplify a scene. We will approach painting skies, luminescent middle grounds, and textured foregrounds in landscapes, cityscapes, and rural settings. You can expect a lot of individual attention to answer questions and address progress throughout the class. A critique before heading home will show you everyone’s interpretation of the area we paint in.

Bring a lawn chair and sketchbook or a pochade set up, and join us for some fun and relaxing time outside, hanging out with fellow artists and making some art.

We will paint weather permitting and will only reschedule in the event of high winds, lightning, or rain. Make-up dates will be determined if needed.

Supply List — Please Bring to the First Class

• Paper
  • Cold-pressed, 100% cotton, 140 lb watercolor paper
  • 7”×10” or 9”×12” block or pad
• Brushes
  • Round brushes: #4 or #6 and #8 or #10
  • Mop brush: #10 or #12
• Palette
  • Metal or plastic, folding preferred for travel
• Paints
  Winsor & Newton Professional Series recommended (not Cotman/student grade). Tubes preferred; pans acceptable.
  • Sepia
  • Burnt Umber
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Lemon Yellow
  • Cadmium Yellow
  • Cadmium Red
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Permanent Rose
  • Cerulean Blue
  • Cobalt Blue
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Payne’s Grey
• Additional Materials
  • Pencil and kneaded eraser
  • Water container with spill-proof lid
  • Small spray bottle
  • Towel or paper towels
  • Artist tape
  • Masonite board slightly larger than your paper
  • Sponge or towel for excess water control
• Optional Helpful Gear
  • Pochade box with tripod or French easel
  • Chair and board for lap painting
  • Bag, backpack, or container to keep supplies organized
• Outdoor Essentials
  • Sunscreen
  • Drinking water
  • Hat
  • Snacks
  • Bug repellent
  • Appropriate shoes and clothing

We will be “car painting,” meaning little to no hiking is required. Please note that bathroom facilities may not be available at all locations.