Fundamentals of Watercolor

This class is FULL! To be added to the waitlist please call 315-255-1553

Tuesdays, October 3 – November 7, 2023, 1-3pm

Age/levels: 16+, all levels

Cost: Members $180, Non-members $190

This six-week series is designed for those who want to begin watercolor and the more experienced painter who could use work on the fundamentals. The course will cover applying washes, mixing colors, work with gray scales and learning to paint a simple still Life or simple scenes from a photo reference. 

Masks may be required in the classroom depending on community spread. Mask requirements may be subject to change. If you are not willing to wear a mask, please do not sign up for our adult classes.

Eric Shute was born and raised in upstate New York and at an early age began his artistic training at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, New York.  Eric holds a degree in Education from S.U.N.Y @ New Paltz, a degree in Advertising and Illustration from Mohawk Community College and a BFA from Syracuse University

In addition to his academic training, Mr. Shute studied painting technique with nationally recognized artists:  Hong Nian Zhang, (oil painting), advanced watercolor with Richard Segalman, and advanced abstract painting with Jenny Nelson at the Woodstock School of Art.  Mr. Shute has also taken water color workshops with Robert Wade, Christopher Schink, and Don Andrews.