Level: Form III (7th–9th grades), Form IV (10th–12th grades)
Subject(s): Art/Art Appreciation
Description:
Current for 2026–27
Mrs. Billing’s Studio Art Watercolor Painting class will focus on the foundations of watercolor painting techniques. These techniques include flat washes, variegated washes, wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques, color theory, values and transparency, glazing techniques, texture techniques, composition and design basics, nature painting, water and skies, florals, urban and still-life scenes, and master copy sessions.
Materials:
Families should purchase the following supplies and gather them in a painting tote, which students must bring and have ready to use at each class session (with the exception of the heat gun). Families may use supplies they already have on hand.
- One pan of Windsor and Newton watercolors: Paint Pan
- One set of watercolor brushes: Watercolor brushes
- A set of three plastic packable water cups: Collapsible cups
- A heat dryer for at-home use only (optional but recommended): Heat Gun
- Drawing pencils (optional): Mechanical HB Pencils
- White erasers: 4-Pack Erasers
- A tote bag to carry painting supplies to/from class
- Cotton Absorbable cloth (white cloth diapers or cotton dish towels are ideal). This will be used for dabbing paint and cleaning brushes. It will get covered in non-washable paint.
- Paint smock (optional): My favorite (female) smock
The following classroom supplies and learning resources will be provided by the instructor:
- Watercolor Paper Pad
- Small paint palette
- 4-h pencil
- Classroom heat dryer (used in class only)
- Various watercolor technique tools
- Painting finishing supplies, including boards, glue, and varnishes
Finally, students will need access to the Internet and printer services. Students will need to be able to scan and email assignments. They will need to watch occasional at-home videos and tutorials, accessed through private links and YouTube, via Google Classroom
