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Gouache Techniques


  • St. Tammany Art Association 320 North Columbia Street Covington, LA, 70433 United States (map)

This 4-week COURSE meets Friday, March 20, 27, april 10, & 17
from 10am to 12pm

In this four-week class, students will learn how to paint with gouache. Gouache is a wonderful opaque watercolor paint that has been around for centuries. It is used on paper and dries to a matte finish. You will learn all its various uses, from thick to thinned with water, layering techniques and beyond, and ending class with a unique India Ink technique. Students will work from imagination, still life and copying a 19th century master work. Note: This is a hands-on painting class, with both classwork and homework.
Week One: Layering techniques
Week Two: Botanical studies
Week Three : Master works studies
Week Four: Ink wash technique

Earlier Event: March 17
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Later Event: June 1
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