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BOOK A WATERCOLOR PARTY!

I Bring Paint Night to You!

Looking for a fun night IN with your friends, and a way to explore a new creative outlet?  Now you can host a paint night in the convenience of your own home, with me as your instructor!  It's simple for you to host, beginners are more than welcome, and I will work with you to create a party that's fun for everyone.  Here's how it works:

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  • Contact me to set a date and time for your watercolor party (it doesn't have to be at night).

  • Create a guest list of people who might be interested in attending (full names, Facebook names if different, and email addresses), and share it with me.  Remember to invite more people than you actually want to attend (groups should be no more than 10 people).  Usually about 30% of the people you invite will actually come.  If more than 10 people want to attend, I will be happy to organize a second party with you!

  • Let your invitees know that they will be receiving an invitation from Naomi Witzke at Artsy Mama Design, so that they can watch for it.  Now your job is done!

  • I will create a Facebook event page for your party, and invite everyone on your guest list.  On the event page, there will be a link to where they can register and pay for the class ahead of time (prices are below).  As the host(ess), you don't need to pay anything - your registration is free!  All you do is invite us to your home and I will do the rest!

  • If you have invitees that aren't on Facebook much, I am happy to send them an email invite instead, or mail them a paper invitation through the USPS.  Let me know who they are and we will make that work.

  • I will contact you before the party to confirm who is planning to come, so we both know how many people to prepare for.

  • You may provide snacks and beverages for your guests if you want, but that is up to you!  I will provide everything that we need to paint with.  We will need table space to work on and access to a sink for filling water containers and rinsing palettes. 

  • That's it!  It's time to start painting!

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For the moment, my instruction is limited to groups located within the Twin Cities Metro Area.  During your watercolor party, we will focus on learning the basics of water and pigment control, fundamental watercolor techniques, and color mixing/theory, all while creating a beautiful piece of art that you will be proud to display!  Read the descriptions below to choose your painting.

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"INDIGO TWILIGHT" WATERCOLOR CLASS

$30 per student

In this beginner class, we will work with a limited color palette to create a dramatic winter sky over snow-covered trees.  You will learn basic watercolor skills such as dropping in color wet-on-wet, varying tone and size to create depth, and adding details with wet-on-dry brush strokes.  Included in your registration fee is the beautiful 8x10" painting you will create and take home, plus three hours of instruction.  All supplies and materials will be provided for your use during class, but will not be taken home.  Beginning watercolor painters are encouraged to sign up for this introductory class!

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"STILL WATERS" WATERCOLOR CLASS

$35 per student

Learn how to create this soothing lakeside scene, where a pine forest tree line is reflected in the glassy water below.  The beauty of this piece is that neither the sky nor the water are actually painted; they are merely implied by the white space on the paper.  During this class we will work more on controlling the flow of pigment wet in wet, creating depth in the tree line by varying the color values, and bringing the water into focus with the addition of a few rocks to anchor the scene. Included in your registration fee is the beautiful 8x10" painting you will create and take home, plus three hours of instruction.  All supplies and materials will be provided for your use during class, but will not be taken home.  This class is perfect for those who have had some prior experience working with watercolor.

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"NOVEMBER" WATERCOLOR CLASS

$35 per student

Using only two colors, we will explore how to create a wide range of hues in this soft autumn landscape.  Techniques taught in this class include wet-in-wet charging, scumbling, and some fine detail work.  You will also learn my tips for painting distant birds without ending up with that classic "M" shape!  Included in your registration fee is the beautiful 8x10" painting you will create and take home, plus three hours of instruction.  All supplies and materials will be provided for your use during class, but will not be taken home.  This class is perfect for those who have had some prior experience working with watercolor.

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"ENCHANTED LEAF" WATERCOLOR CLASS

$30 per student

Relax and play with blended color as you paint this boho inspired, mixed media watercolor leaf.  This is a perfect class for those just starting with watercolor who want a simple and fun introduction.  First we will hand draw a basic leaf frond shape with waterproof ink.  Then we will practice wet in wet techniques to drop in color and watch it swirl and blend on the paper to create a beautiful, tie-dye effect on each of the leaves.  When the painting is dry, we will go over each leaf with white doodle details that pop against the painted background.  Included in your registration fee is the beautiful 8x10" painting you will create and take home, plus three hours of instruction.  All supplies and materials will be provided for your use during class, but will not be taken home.  All painting skill levels are welcome!

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