AuSable Artisan Village

Create a beautiful floral watercolor under the guidance of award-winning artist, Ruth Forman.

Enjoy a three-hour class to get started with this media and to learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting using a loose, abstract style.  Students will become familiar with the entire painting process, exploring techniques, and mixing colors, while getting lots of individual attention.  This class will be a great opportunity to gain quality insights into the beautiful world of watercolor art, and launch you onto your own painting path successfully.

The instructor, Ruth Forman, is a Costa Rica born-American artist who has been teaching for over a decade.  She has exhibited and won awards world-wide and is a member of many watercolor societies.  Some of her works can be seen at “Ruth Forman Watercolors” on FaceBook.

This class is designed for adults. 

Students need to bring their own supplies.

Watercolor paper: 140 lb. cold pressed. 11x15”

Watercolor pigments: Alizarin crimson, Cadmium red, Yellow ochre, Permanent yellow, Burnt sienna, Ultramarine blue, Cerulean blue, Olive green , Titanium white

Brushes: Round brush #8t, Flat brush 3/4”, Liner brush 1

Watercolor palette

Container for water

Pencil 2B

Kneaded eraser

Sketch book

Spray bottle

Tape

Paper towels