Watercolors of Spring

Watercolors of Spring

Adult | This class is completed

286 Whisconier Rd, PO Box 122 Brookfield, CT 06804 United States

River Room

All Levels

Tuesday, April 2, 2024-Tuesday, April 30, 2024

9:00 AM-12:00 PM on Tue

$274.00

Spring brings an explosion of delicate and vibrant colors that give us all a refreshed spirit! Explore methods and techniques of watercolor painting while appreciating New England's awakening. Create paintings of delicate springtime flowers from home. Returning students benefit from additional reinforcement of learned skills while encouraged to explore.
Open to ages 16 and older.

  • There is a $4 registration fee included in tuition.

  • All members will have the fee deducted from the tuition.
    A materials fee of $8.00 is included in the tuition.

    This class is held in the Mill Building in the River Room studio which is beneath the Gallery and Jewelry Studio.
    There will be a set of steps to walk up and down with a railing.

    **Please note that classes at Brookfield Craft Center must meet a minimum number of registrations for the class to run. Students will be notified within a week's notice whether their class will be held. If the class is canceled due to low enrollment, students may request to be transferred to another class or be refunded in full.
  • STUDENTS WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:

  •  - Watercolor paper (Strathmore recommended) - at least 3 pieces for each class, 9x12" or 11x15" are good sizes - Can be found at Michaels or any art supply store.

  •  - An assortment of brushes - various sizes and types

  •  - Watercolor paints - Tube or solid - if you use tube paints you will need a palette.
     - Pencil and eraser
Kwashnak, ShawnaLee

Award winning New England artist, ShawnaLee W. Kwashnak, loves animals, a warm cup of coffee, and bringing joy to others by creating Portraits of pets and people. With attention to detail, ShawnaLee strives to capture the spirit of her subjects in every work. Each piece is created entirely by hand in the time honored way using authentic artist materials and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. ShawnaLee is a Cum Laude graduate from Western Connecticut State University with a BA in Studio Art and Graphic design/Illustration and has been instructing art for over 28 years. She has served as Youth Art Director and program developer for the Ridgefield Guild of Artists, and taught at many venues as well as privately. She is a current board member of the CT Society of Portrait Artists, a member of SCAN, WAA and also the Richter Association for the arts. Her work has garnered numerous awards including An Award of Excellence from the Richter, Newtown Savings Bank Award from SCAN, recent feature articles in Northeast Equestrian Magazine & Middlebury Magazine as well as the Susan Wakeen Studio Art Award 2019. She is a mother of three, leader of an active Girl Scout Troop and shares her studio space with 4 cats, rabbit, a turtle, and if horses could come inside, the horse too!