Mondays and Wednesdays, September 8 – September 22. 2025
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
This 3-week workshop is designed to introduce participants to essential watercolor techniques while encouraging creative exploration through portraits, figures, and still life painting. Starting with the foundations of washes, layering, and color mixing, students will build confidence and skill through guided practice. As the course progresses, each participant will create expressive works from their own perspective using visual references—developing a personal style while applying technique.
Syllabus:
Week 1 – Watercolor Foundations
Introduction to materials
Washes, wet-on-wet & wet-on-dry techniques
Layering and transparency
Still life practice
Week 2 – Portraits from Your Perspective
Facial structure and feature
Expressive color choices and brushwork
Begin personal portrait project
Week 3 – Figures & Composition
Gesture and posture in watercolor
Creative use of negative space
Final compositions: combine figure/still life/portrait
Number of Participants: 10
Adult
Beginner/Intermediate
$360
Supplies Needed:
Watercolor sketchbook (140 lb / 300 gsm, cold press) I suggest these : Amazon.com: Hapikalor Watercolor Paper Pad, 9"x12" Water Color Paper, 140lb/300gsm Artist Painting Drawing Paper Book, Art Supplies for Adults Kids, Watercolors, Watercolor Paint Set, Sketchbook, Journal, Teal OR Amazon.com: Art-N-Fly Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12 30 Sheets - Cold Press Water Color Sketchbook Pad 140 lb for Art Painting, Drawing, Wet & Mixed Media - Water Coloring Paint Paper for Artist & Kids
Watercolor paints ( pans) I suggest these colors : Amazon.com: Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, Field Set, 14 Half Pan w/ Brush, Mixing Palette : Toys & Games OR Amazon.com: Watercolor Paint Set, Shuttle Art 48 Colors Watercolor Paint in Half Pans with 2 Water Brush Pens, 10 Paint Brushes, 1 Watercolor Pad, 1 Palette, 2 Color Charts, Watercolor Kit for KidsAdults, Artists : Toys & Games
Round brushes (sizes 6 and 10) + 1 flat brush
Mixing palette,, paper towel
eraser
Masking tape (optional)
About Kenzy
Kenzy is a visual artist , fine arts researcher and instructor from Alexandria, Egypt, and holds a bachelor's degree from Alexandria University school of Art. Kenzy specializes in watercolor, acrylic, and marker-based works and has exhibited works locally and internationally.
