This class will be held off-site from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Participants will meet in the front JCC parking lot at 12:30 p.m.

Registration will close Wednesday, May 15

Sunday, May 19
12:30 p.m. – Meet Up at JCC – Those registered are asked to meet the instructor in the JCC parking lot at 12:30 p.m. Participants will then caravan over to the nearby park.
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Class held off-site

Topic: “Plein Air Painting”
During this special class, participants will travel off-site to a nearby park for a plein air painting session. Plein air painting is an exercise in capturing an outdoors landscape as you see it. It is a wonderful exercise for observing and painting light and its changing, ephemeral qualities. Participants are asked to bring basic watercolor supplies. (below). Chairs are not needed, as there are picnic tables at the park.

In the event of rain, class will be held inside the JCC.

Register for this class online though Daxko or by calling (402) 334-6419.
Questions? Please contact Telagio at (402) 249-8241 or telagiowatercolorist@gmail.com

SUPPLIES

PAINT
Bring whatever you have No special colors are needed
– Squeeze tubes or watercolor paint pans are fine. Pans are ideal for outdoor painting and travel.

PAPER
– Approximately 9″x12″ 140lb cold-press or larger is recommended
– Watercolor pads are useful for outdoor painting as you don’t need a board
– If you want paper that won’t buckle, consider 300lb cold press.

BRUSHES
– Bring whatever you have
– Round brushes come in all numbers, #1, #8 & #12 (recommended)
– Flat brushes come in various widths, 1/2″ & 1″ (recommended)
– Filbert brushes #8 are great for blending portraits and flower petals.

PALETTES
– Plastic – To properly view the colors, a white palette is reccommended. Opt for rectangular palettes with large painting wells that can hold various colors.

OTHER ITEMS TO CONSIDER
– A mounting board is necessary to tape the watercolor paper to if you don’t use a watercolor pad.  Gatorboard or Form board is a lightweight and portable material that can be easily cut down to any desired size.
– Two water containers, paper cups will do (one for clean & one for dirty water)
– 2B Pencil & eraser
– Kitchen paper towels (rag cloth or sponge optional)
– Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (optional)
– Artist tape or masking tape (1/2″ or 1″ wide)
– Masking fluid – If there are spots you would rather not paint, you could try using the fluid to keep areas protected. Use color fluid other than white to see the image better (optional)

Can’t find an item? Don’t worry. We can loan any missing supplies.

This class will be held from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Staenberg Omaha JCC

Sunday, July 14
“Still Life Painting”  | code: 01-0714

Register for this class online though Daxko or by calling (402) 334-6419.
Questions? Please contact Telagio at (402) 249-8241 or telagiowatercolorist@gmail.com

SUPPLIES

PAINT
Bring whatever you have No special colors are needed
– Squeeze tubes or watercolor paint pans are fine. Pans are ideal for outdoor painting and travel.

PAPER
– Approximately 9″x12″ 140lb cold-press or larger is recommended
– Watercolor pads are useful for outdoor painting as you don’t need a board
– If you want paper that won’t buckle, consider 300lb cold press.

BRUSHES
– Bring whatever you have
– Round brushes come in all numbers, #1, #8 & #12 (recommended)
– Flat brushes come in various widths, 1/2″ & 1″ (recommended)
– Filbert brushes #8 are great for blending portraits and flower petals.

PALETTES
– Plastic – To properly view the colors, a white palette is reccommended. Opt for rectangular palettes with large painting wells that can hold various colors.

OTHER ITEMS TO CONSIDER
– A mounting board is necessary to tape the watercolor paper to if you don’t use a watercolor pad.  Gatorboard or Form board is a lightweight and portable material that can be easily cut down to any desired size.
– Two water containers, paper cups will do (one for clean & one for dirty water)
– 2B Pencil & eraser
– Kitchen paper towels (rag cloth or sponge optional)
– Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (optional)
– Artist tape or masking tape (1/2″ or 1″ wide)
– Masking fluid – If there are spots you would rather not paint, you could try using the fluid to keep areas protected. Use color fluid other than white to see the image better (optional)

Can’t find an item? Don’t worry. We can loan any missing supplies.

This class will be held from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Staenberg Omaha JCC

Sunday, September 15
“Atmospheric Painting”  |  code: 01-0915

Register for this class online though Daxko or by calling (402) 334-6419.
Questions? Please contact Telagio at (402) 249-8241 or telagiowatercolorist@gmail.com

SUPPLIES

PAINT
Bring whatever you have No special colors are needed
– Squeeze tubes or watercolor paint pans are fine. Pans are ideal for outdoor painting and travel.

PAPER
– Approximately 9″x12″ 140lb cold-press or larger is recommended
– Watercolor pads are useful for outdoor painting as you don’t need a board
– If you want paper that won’t buckle, consider 300lb cold press.

BRUSHES
– Bring whatever you have
– Round brushes come in all numbers, #1, #8 & #12 (recommended)
– Flat brushes come in various widths, 1/2″ & 1″ (recommended)
– Filbert brushes #8 are great for blending portraits and flower petals.

PALETTES
– Plastic – To properly view the colors, a white palette is reccommended. Opt for rectangular palettes with large painting wells that can hold various colors.

OTHER ITEMS TO CONSIDER
– A mounting board is necessary to tape the watercolor paper to if you don’t use a watercolor pad.  Gatorboard or Form board is a lightweight and portable material that can be easily cut down to any desired size.
– Two water containers, paper cups will do (one for clean & one for dirty water)
– 2B Pencil & eraser
– Kitchen paper towels (rag cloth or sponge optional)
– Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (optional)
– Artist tape or masking tape (1/2″ or 1″ wide)
– Masking fluid – If there are spots you would rather not paint, you could try using the fluid to keep areas protected. Use color fluid other than white to see the image better (optional)

Can’t find an item? Don’t worry. We can loan any missing supplies.

This class will be held from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Staenberg Omaha JCC

Sunday, November 10
“Painting Holiday Cards”  |  code: 01-1110

Register for this class online though Daxko or by calling (402) 334-6419.
Questions? Please contact Telagio at (402) 249-8241 or telagiowatercolorist@gmail.com

SUPPLIES

PAINT
Bring whatever you have No special colors are needed
– Squeeze tubes or watercolor paint pans are fine. Pans are ideal for outdoor painting and travel.

PAPER
– Approximately 9″x12″ 140lb cold-press or larger is recommended
– Watercolor pads are useful for outdoor painting as you don’t need a board
– If you want paper that won’t buckle, consider 300lb cold press.

BRUSHES
– Bring whatever you have
– Round brushes come in all numbers, #1, #8 & #12 (recommended)
– Flat brushes come in various widths, 1/2″ & 1″ (recommended)
– Filbert brushes #8 are great for blending portraits and flower petals.

PALETTES
– Plastic – To properly view the colors, a white palette is reccommended. Opt for rectangular palettes with large painting wells that can hold various colors.

OTHER ITEMS TO CONSIDER
– A mounting board is necessary to tape the watercolor paper to if you don’t use a watercolor pad.  Gatorboard or Form board is a lightweight and portable material that can be easily cut down to any desired size.
– Two water containers, paper cups will do (one for clean & one for dirty water)
– 2B Pencil & eraser
– Kitchen paper towels (rag cloth or sponge optional)
– Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (optional)
– Artist tape or masking tape (1/2″ or 1″ wide)
– Masking fluid – If there are spots you would rather not paint, you could try using the fluid to keep areas protected. Use color fluid other than white to see the image better (optional)

Can’t find an item? Don’t worry. We can loan any missing supplies.

General Supply List
If possible, participants should bring the following items with them to each workshop.

• Watercolor Paints (Winsor Newton Cotman small tubes, or any inexpensive brand)
• Watercolor Paper Pad  (140lb cold press / 11×14 or any size close) any brand
• Various Watercolor Brushes: Small round synthetic brushes (#2 & #6), Flat synthetic brushes (1/4” & 1” wide), Fiber brush (#4)
• White Palette with Several Painting Wells
• Mounting Board: Used to accommodate 11×14 watercolor paper as work surface (gatorboard, thin plywood, cooking sheet, foam core board or artist’s drawing board)
• Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (grocery store)
• Masking Tape or Artist White Tape (1”W)
• 2 Water Containers (cups, recycled food containers, jars, etc.)
• 2B Pencil & White or Kneaded Eraser

Can’t find an item? Don’t worry. We can loan any missing supplies.

Questions? Please contact Telagio at (402) 249-8241 or telagiowatercolorist@gmail.com