Make Your Own Watercolor Set

Rachael Fischer
63d6ff09 seeable

Taught by Rachael Fischer

Rachael Fischer is an artist who paints primarily in watercolor, shellac ink, and acrylic on paper. She works at Kremer Pigments where she also teaches classes on pigments, grounds preparation, and paint-making. She makes paint for Kremer’s custom paint orders and watercolors at home for herself. She is a graduate of School of Visual Arts (BFA fine art) and CUNY Brooklyn College (MA art education). She is also a former professional baker, and spends much free time cooking all sorts of delicious things.

This is an old class! Check out the current classes, or sign up for our mailing list to see if we'll offer this one again.

This class might be over, but get first dibs on new sessions and brand-new classes by signing up on our ultra-rad mailing list.

Starting with dry pigments on a glass palette, you will learn methods of mixing hand-made watercolor paints using a gum arabic solution. The pigments for this class have been specially chosen for their varying physical characteristics and visual effects. You will learn how to use a glass muller to properly disperse fine particles. Each participant will mix 8 full-size watercolor pans that dry into a “cake.” They will be ready to use 2-3 days after completion.

You do not need to have previous painting experience to join this class.

Be advised: These paints will be quite runny at the conclusion of the class. It is recommended that you leave your watercolor set to rest at least overnight, and come pick it up when it is drier and easier to transport. Please bring your own apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

 

image

Cancellation policy