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WATERCOLOR Class Announcement,  MARCH – JUNE 2023 

CURRENT and UPCOMING CLASSES - Questions? Want to register? just email me.

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Most classes are now IN PERSON, IN THE STUDIO, evenings and afternoons; a vaccination card is required for Studio classes.

ZOOM ONLINE classes continue on Wednesday evenings at 6 till 8 pm.

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Class DESCRIPTIONS are below. Any questions, just shout!

Full Materials Kit available for $60, plus shipping (if you can't pick it up on Union Square). Includes 5 brushes, folding palette with 10 colors (half a tube), 12-sheet pad of Arches paper. If you run out of a color during the class, you get more free of charge.

Missed Classes: can always be made up in the same class any time in the future, space permitting; or in any future Zoom class. 

HOW TO PAY: Cash on the first day, or via Zelle or Venmo. 

My username is   joanwc   and cell is 917-804-1635.  To use a credit card, I can send you a PayPal invoice. (Apologies: PP now adds a $10 surcharge for invoices.)

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ABSOLUTE BEGINNER Basics Classes, Studio and Zoom

5-week identical Beginner classes are given on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

TIMES and DATES:

Wednesdays on ZOOM: Wednesdays from 6-8 pm; March 1, 8, 15, 22, NO CLASS MARCH 29, April 5.   

A May ZOOM class starts Wednesday, MAY 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21

Thursdays in the STUDIO: Thursdays from 1 to 3:30 pm, March 2, 9, 16, 23, April 6

An April STUDIO class starts Thursday, April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11.

Saturdays in the STUDIO: Saturdays from 12-2:30 pm; April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6

A May STUDIO class starts Saturday, May 13, 20, NO CLASS MAY 27, June 3, 10, 17

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This Absolute Beginner class covers all the basic techniques with simple exercises. You’ll learn water control, paint consistencies, color mixing, creating highlights and shadows, and differences in working on wet and dry paper...while creating simple fruits, flowers, and foliage. Lots of individual help and demos.

You'll receive an email recap of each session, with plenty of video and tutorial suggestions for homework -- which is encouraged, but NEVER mandatory!

We'll work from some of these ideas on my Pinterest board:

   https://www.pinterest.com/jiaconetti/zoom-wk1-beginner-basics/

Fees: Beginner STUDIO Classes are $265 for five weeks.

Beginner ZOOM Class is $180 for five weeks. The Zoom invitation is sent about an hour before class.  

Materials Kit: $60 for paper, paints, palette, paintbrushes

SUPPLIES LIST:  Click if you'd prefer to buy your own materials.

 

  April 16:  ONE-DAY Workshop:  SIMPLE BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS in the STUDIO

For all levels, even those with no experience. Just want to paint simple, colorful flowers and bouquets? Lots of demos, easy techniques, relaxing and fun for both beginners and those with more experience. We’ll work on wet and dry paper, use spatter, negative painting and underpaintings.

 Examples here   https://www.pinterest.com/jiaconetti/wcflowers-wkshp/

Fee: $140 via cash, Zelle, Venmo. To use a credit card, I can send you a PayPal invoice. (Apologies: PP now adds a $10 surcharge for invoices.)

Date: Sunday, April 16, 11 am–4:30 pm with 45 minutes for lunch

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   March 14:  INDUSTRIAL RUST    NOTE: this is a TWO-Week class

Gritty can be gorgeous when you know the right techniques. Useful for those who enjoy creating urban landscapes as well as ‘semi-abstract’ paintings of aging metal like keys, trucks, machinery, etc.

Examples: https://www.pinterest.com/jiaconetti/a-zoom-hvd-rusted-industrial/

Fee: $95 for 2 sessions, via cash, Zelle or Venmo

Time: Tuesdays, March 14 and 21, at 6 till 8:30 pm in the STUDIO

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  April 11:  UNDERPAINTINGS: CREATING DRAMA AND MYSTERY

Limited to those who have taken the Beginner class or have previous experience.

If you want to move away from tight, controlled paintings with hard edges everywhere…learn to create underpaintings on wet or damp paper for the unpredictable, translucent effects watercolor is famous for. We’ll start with simple still life and landscape, using new techniques that you can then apply when painting from your own photographs.

Examples:  https://www.pinterest.com/jiaconetti/wcwet-paper-examples/

Fee:  $150 for 3 in-person sessions, via cash, Zelle or Venmo.

Time: Tuesdays, April 11, 18, 25 from 6-8:30 pm in the STUDIO

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  April 12:  SEA CREATURES on ZOOM - 3 weeks, $120

Colorful jellyfish, carp, whales, seahorses...even seashells and beach stones, if you like.

Simple techniques on wet and dry paper. Your Pinterest preferences and suggestions are 

welcome! The Zoom invitation is sent about an hour before class.  

Dates: Wednesdays, April 12, 19, 26 from 6 to 8 pm on Zoom

Examples:  https://www.pinterest.com/jiaconetti/wcsea-shells-stones-creatures/

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  May 3:  PAINTING SKIES AND WATER on ZOOM - 3 weeks, $120

Cloud techniques, clear skies and stormy, various techniques in painting oceans and lakes. We'll spend time learning how to trace and paint a breaking wave - a challenge, but all will be demo'd.     
Dates: Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17 from 6 to 8 pm

Examples:  https://www.pinterest.com/jiaconetti/wcskies-seas/

 

    May 2:  PEOPLE PORTRAITS    

Back by popular demand. Once you learn the simple basics of facial proportions, creating a portrait becomes way easier. We will learn to measure and sketch a random imaginary face, then practice painting features and layering washes. You’ll trace a portrait of your friend or family member in class, from a simplified photo you’ll send me.

Examples here  https://www.pinterest.com/jiaconetti/wc-zoom-portraits/

Fee:  $150 for 3 in-person sessions, via cash, Zelle or Venmo.

Time: Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 26 from 6 – 8:30 pm in the STUDIO


    May 23:  BIGGER SIMPLER LANDSCAPE  

AKA Big Crazy Landscape, AKA Semi-Abstract Landscape. Back by popular demand: Learn to get looser with larger brushes, larger paper (if you like), and lots of water. We’ll also try using liquid acrylic inks. All it takes is a little courage and washable clothing. This is for Intermediate Level -- those who have taken the Beginner Class at least once, or those with previous watercolor experience.

Examples: https://www.pinterest.com/jiaconetti/wc-zoom-landscape/abstract-landscape/ 

Time: Tuesdays, MAY 23, NO CLASS MAY 30, JUNE 6, 13  from 6 to 8:30 pm, in the STUDIO

Fee:  $150 for 3 in-person sessions, via cash, Zelle or Venmo.

  

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Missed Classes: You can always make up a missed class in the same class any time in the future, space permitting; and of course in any future (or current) Zoom class. 

Supplies: The MATERIALS KIT, with all you need, is $60. Free extra paint if you run out during the class.

Covid Notes: You need to show your COVID vaccination card to take in-person studio classes. Masks may or may not be mandatory, depending on various variants.

Because travel plans can be Covid-discombobulated, the dates below MAY be subject to change…but probably not.

Images? Sorry I don’t include images here; GoogleGroups makes that hard to do. Just click on the Pinterest links for examples.

TO REGISTER OR ASK QUESTIONS: just email me at  iaco...@gmail.com  and tell me which class(es) you want.

 

A Word about Fees:    

3-week STUDIO in Person classes are $150, 2.5 hours long

3-week ZOOM classes are $120, 2 hours long

2-week Zoom class is $95, 2 hours long

5-Week STUDIO Absolute Beginner Class is $265, 2.5 hours long

5-Week ZOOM  Absolute Beginner Class is $180, 2 hours long

1-Day Studio Workshops are $140, approx 5 hours with 45 min lunch.

HOW TO PAY: Cash on the first day, or via either Zelle or Venmo. My username is  joanwc   and cell is 917-804-1635.  To use a credit card, I can send you a PayPal invoice. (Apologies: PP now adds a $10 surcharge for invoices.)


Any questions? Want to sign up?  Just Email me:  iaconetti-at-gmail-dot-com

 

joan iaconetti  

Studio and Zoom Classes : :  www.watercolor.joanweb.com
Gallery : :  www.joaniaconetti.com
Cell : :  917-804-1635

Studio : : 24-32 Union Square East, Studio 509; on Park Ave. South between 15-16 St., two doors north of the Raymour-Flanigan furniture store.   

Trains: 4 5 6 N R W Q L  to Union Sq/14 St

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