BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T170000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Watercolor Workshop: A Beginner's Guide to Brushstrokes DESCRIPTION:Join local artist Sara Porter for a hands-on watercolor workshop focused on loose painting techniques and expressive brushwork. Whether you're brand new to watercolor or looking to refine your skills\, this class offers a supportive and creative environment to grow.In this workshop\, you'll practice essential brushstrokes while painting a Highlander Cow (from a previous class favorite) and a simple landscape.What to expect: Step-by-step instruction on brush techniques Practice exercises and guided painting Small class size for personalized attention A relaxed\, creative atmosphere Feel free to bring your favorite beverages and treats coffee and tea will be providedSara Porter is a Brainerd Lakes Area artist with a Studio Art degree from Northwestern University (Roseville\, MN)\, specializing in oil painting.She has been teaching at Kicks since 2018 and works with homeschool co-op groups\, teaching students from elementary through high school. Sara enjoys working across a variety of mediums\, allowing her classes to stay fresh\, creative\, and adaptable to different artistic styles.In addition to teaching\, Sara sells original artwork at Kicks and creates custom pet portraits in paint\, colored pencil\, and soft pastels.Follow her on Facebook & Instagram: @ArtistSaraPorter\nPaint:Recommended brands: Winsor & Newton or Grumbacher AcademyStarter set example:👉https://www.michaels.com/product/winsor-newton-cotman-water-colours-10-color-paint-set-10636594?michaelsStore=5507&inv=3 Suggested Colors: Lemon Yellow Burnt Sienna Ultramarine Blue Cadmium Red Deep Permanent Rose (or Quinacridone Magenta) Hooker's Green Optional Colors: Payne's Grey Prussian Blue Alizarin Crimson Yellow Ochre Phthalo BlueBrushes:Look for synthetic sable brushes (or similar).Recommended Brands: Princeton Aqua Elite Princeton Heritage Princeton Velvetouch Winsor & Newton Cotman Brushes to Bring:Round Brushes (2 3 total):👉 https://www.michaels.com/product/princeton-aqua-elite-synthetic-round-watercolor-brush-10553033👉 https://www.michaels.com/product/winsor-newton-cotman-round-brush-10368012Flat Brush ( or ):👉 https://www.michaels.com/product/princeton-aqua-elite-synthetic-stroke-watercolor-brush-10553039👉 https://www.michaels.com/product/princeton-velvetouch-series-3950-wash-brush-10658646Liner or Small Round (#1):👉 https://www.michaels.com/product/princeton-aqua-elite-synthetic-liner-watercolor-brush-10553024👉 https://www.michaels.com/product/princeton-velvetouch-series-3950-round-brush-10658641Paper (Most Important!)For best results\, use: 100% cotton Cold-pressed 140 lb Acid-free Recommended: Arches watercolor paper (top choice) Strathmore 500 series Example:👉 https://www.michaels.com/product/strathmore-500-series-cold-press-ready-cut-watercolor-paper-D841196S💡 Tip: Buy a large sheet (22 30 ) of Arches paper and tear it into smaller pieces for better value and results.Cost: $60Ages: 16+Class Size: Limited to 6 participantsRegistration Deadline: 8:00 PM\, two nights before classNo refundsMinimum of 4 participants requiredIf minimum is not met\, class may be canceledIf canceled\, you'll receive a refund or class creditFor last-minute availability\, please call X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


Join local artist Sara Porter for a hands-on watercolor workshop focused on loose painting techniques and expressive brushwork. Whether you'\;re brand new to watercolor or looking to refine your skills\, this class offers a supportive and creative environment to grow.

In this workshop\, you&rsquo\;ll practice essential brushstrokes while painting a Highlander Cow (from a previous class favorite) and a simple landscape.

What to expect:

&bull\; \;  \; \;Step-by-step instruction on brush techniques \;

&bull\; \;  \; \;Practice exercises and guided painting \;

&bull\; \;  \; \;Small class size for personalized attention \;

&bull\; \;  \; \;A relaxed\, creative atmosphere \;

Feel free to bring your favorite beverages and treats&mdash\;coffee and tea will be provided

Sara Porter is a Brainerd Lakes Area artist with a Studio Art degree from Northwestern University (Roseville\, MN)\, specializing in oil painting.

She has been teaching at Kicks since 2018 and works with homeschool co-op groups\, teaching students from elementary through high school. Sara enjoys working across a variety of mediums\, allowing her classes to stay fresh\, creative\, and adaptable to different artistic styles.

In addition to teaching\, Sara sells original artwork at Kicks and creates custom pet portraits in paint\, colored pencil\, and soft pastels.

Follow her on Facebook &\; Instagram: @ArtistSaraPorter


Paint:

Recommended brands: Winsor &\; Newton or Grumbacher Academy

Starter set example:

👉https://www.michaels.com/product/winsor-newton-cotman-water-colours-10-color-paint-set-10636594?michaelsStore=5507&\;inv=3

 \;Suggested Colors:

&bull\; \;  \; \;Lemon Yellow \;

&bull\; \;  \; \;Burnt Sienna \;

&bull\; \;  \; \;Ultramarine Blue \;

&bull\; \;  \; \;Cadmium Red Deep \;

&bull\; \;  \; \;Permanent Rose (or Quinacridone Magenta) \;

&bull\; \;  \; \;Hooker&rsquo\;s Green \;

Optional Colors:

&bull\; \;  \; \;Payne&rsquo\;s Grey \;

&bull\; \;  \; \;Prussian Blue \;

&bull\; \;  \; \;Alizarin Crimson \;

&bull\; \;  \; \;Yellow Ochre \;

&bull\; \;  \; \;Phthalo Blue

Brushes:

Look for synthetic sable brushes (or similar).

Recommended Brands:

&bull\; \;  \; \;Princeton Aqua Elite \;

&bull\; \;  \; \;Princeton Heritage \;

&bull\; \;  \; \;Princeton Velvetouch \;

&bull\; \;  \; \;Winsor &\; Newton Cotman \;

Brushes to Bring:

Round Brushes (2&ndash\;3 total):

👉 https://www.michaels.com/product/princeton-aqua-elite-synthetic-round-watercolor-brush-10553033

👉 https://www.michaels.com/product/winsor-newton-cotman-round-brush-10368012

Flat Brush (½\;&Prime\; or ¾\;&Prime\;):

👉 https://www.michaels.com/product/princeton-aqua-elite-synthetic-stroke-watercolor-brush-10553039

👉 \;https://www.michaels.com/product/princeton-velvetouch-series-3950-wash-brush-10658646

Liner or Small Round (#1):

👉 https://www.michaels.com/product/princeton-aqua-elite-synthetic-liner-watercolor-brush-10553024

👉 https://www.michaels.com/product/princeton-velvetouch-series-3950-round-brush-10658641

Paper (Most Important!)

For best results\, use:

&bull\; \;  \; \;100% cotton \;

&bull\; \;  \; \;Cold-pressed \;

&bull\; \;  \; \;140 lb \;

&bull\; \;  \; \;Acid-free \;

Recommended:

&bull\; \;  \; \;Arches watercolor paper (top choice) \;

&bull\; \;  \; \;Strathmore 500 series \;

Example:

👉 https://www.michaels.com/product/strathmore-500-series-cold-press-ready-cut-watercolor-paper-D841196S

💡 Tip: Buy a large sheet (22&Prime\; ×\; 30&Prime\;) of Arches paper and tear it into smaller pieces for better value and results.


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