Verge Center for the Arts

Explore the beauty of watercolor! This course will introduce the beginning painter to the ins and outs of working with transparent material. More advanced painters are also welcome to come get back to basics. We will begin with fundamental studies of value, and explore the low-pressure concept of drawing with paint, the challenges of negative painting and blending, and create a color wheel. The course will culminate with a ‘personal style’ still life, with an emphasis on composition and color.

Anyone age 16 and over is welcome! Some drawing experience is recommended but not required.

WHEN: June 7, 8, & 14, 2-5 PM

WHERE: Verge Center for the Arts

About the Instructor 

Serena Cole received her Master of Fine Arts degree in 2011 from the California College of the Arts. She has exhibited her work in multiple solo exhibitions including Gallery 16 (San Francisco), Soo Visual Arts Center (Minneapolis), and Stephanie Chefas Projects (Portland). Her work has also been exhibited widely at venues such as Dodge Gallery (New York), Roberts and Tilton (Los Angeles), the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (San Francisco), and Phillips de Pury (New York). Her work has been published in The Huffington Post, Juxtapoz Magazine, KQED Arts, Comstock’s Magazine, and more.

Serena is a resident in the Studio Project at Verge Center for the Arts. She is an adjunct professor at Sierra College and American River College.

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Cancellation and Refunds Policy

Verge Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel classes, to change instructors, and to make other changes that may become necessary to ensure a quality experience for participants. In the event that a class is canceled, we will contact all registrants and offer the option of transferring to another available session, or receiving a full refund.

If a participant wishes to withdraw from a class, they must do so in writing at least seven days prior to the first class meeting to receive a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. Withdrawals occurring within seven days prior to the first class meeting will receive a refund of 50% of the total class fee or may transfer to a class of equal or lesser value. Participants are only eligible for one transfer per registration and must get it approved by Verge staff. No refunds or transfers are given to withdrawals that occur 24 hours or less before the class begins. Membership fees are non-refundable. Please note we are unable to issue cash refunds.

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