Watercolor Foundations: From First Brushstroke to Finished Painting with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA

This beginner‑friendly three-week class is designed to give you a strong, confident start in watercolor. You’ll learn the essential skills that make watercolor both approachable and enjoyable—from understanding your materials to completing a finished painting from observation. We’ll explore brush handling, washes, color mixing, value, and composition, building each skill step‑by‑step so you can see how they come together in a final piece. By the end of class, you’ll understand how watercolor behaves, how to control it, and how to use it to paint what you see with clarity and confidence.

A great choice for anyone new to watercolor or looking to strengthen their fundamentals. Supplies are not included in the cost of the workshop. A PDF copy of the supply list can be found in the workshop description. Carolyn will review supplies during the first session and can help you shop in the store if needed. There is also…