{"product_id":"getting-started-with-watercolor-with-alexis-joseph","title":"Getting Started with Watercolors! with Alexis Joseph","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm PT\u003cbr\u003eThis is an in-person workshop at \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCfM Art Room:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4035 Judah St, San Francisco, next door to our shop!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEver wonder why watercolors behave the way they do? And oftentimes why they feel so difficult to control?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Case for Making's founder, Alexis Joseph, for a beginning watercolor primer! Alexis will demo how we make a batch of watercolor paint from pure pigment in order to explain why watercolors do what they do. Having a solid understanding of the actual material helps to ground the way we learn to use watercolor paint!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there we'll explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold press vs hot press paper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— which surface for which effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrush shapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— round, flat, filbert, liner, mop — and when to reach for each one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor mixing basics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— premixing, wet on wet, dry brushing, and glazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThere will be time to paint and explore and ask any questions you have to help get your started with watercolor! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end, you'll understand what your paint is actually doing — and have the curiosity and confidence to keep going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATERIALS NEEDED\u003cbr\u003eThese are the supplies you'll need to bring for class—feel free to supplement this list with other options you love or have on hand!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Handmade Watercolors\" href=\"https:\/\/caseformaking.com\/collections\/handmade-watercolors\"\u003eWatercolor paints\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– We recommend a mix of warm\/cool\/earth tones and a few brights or neons if you have them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caseformaking.com\/collections\/paper-goods\/\" title=\"CfM Paper Goods\"\u003eWatercolor paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– A pad or block of cold press paper, or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caseformaking.com\/products\/strathmore-ready-cut-cold-press-watercolor-paper\" title=\"Strathmore Ready-Cut Cold Press Sheets\"\u003eindividual sheets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(8\"x10\" recommended, but any approximate size will do!)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caseformaking.com\/collections\/cfm-brushes\/\" title=\"CfM Brushes\"\u003eBrushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– A\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caseformaking.com\/products\/cfm-round-brushes\" title=\"CfM Round Brushes\"\u003eSize 6 or 8 Round\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caseformaking.com\/products\/cfm-flat-brushes\" title=\"CfM Flat Brushes\"\u003eSize 10 Flat\u003c\/a\u003e, along with any other sizes\/styles you enjoy using\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard pencil - 2H\/3H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErasers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: Washi,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Artist's Pro Masking Tape\" href=\"https:\/\/caseformaking.com\/products\/artist-pro-masking-tape-1\"\u003eArtist's\u003c\/a\u003e, or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caseformaking.com\/products\/nichiban-white-masking-tape\" title=\"Nichiban Masking Tape\"\u003eNichiban\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emasking tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like to purchase supplies from our shop, you can order online and select in-store pickup, or shop in person before class. \u003cstrong\u003eShop hours are 11am-6pm daily; please plan ahead if you're picking up supplies! Instructors will not have access to the shop when we're closed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT INSTRUCTOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlexis Joseph founded Case for Making in 2014 as a space to explore all aspects of the creative practice. She's so excited to be able to teach workshops in our new Art Room space, and to be able to connect with our wonderful community!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/caseformaking\/?hl=en\" title=\"Case for Making\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@caseformaking\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/caseformaking\/?hl=en\" title=\"Case for Making\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/caseformaking.bsky.social\" title=\"Case for Making\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@caseformaking.bsky.social\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHINGS TO KNOW\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible so we can open up your spot! We are only able to refund if we’re notified at least 48 hours prior to the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWorkshop doors open 15 minutes early for all to arrive and get settled. Class will start promptly so everyone has plenty of time to create!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFor public transit, both the #18 bus and the N-Judah muni lines stop just at the corner of our block. If you're driving, there is 1-hour parking along Judah St., and unmetered street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. We recommend building in extra time to park for evening and weekend classes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIf you are planning to teach in the future using anything you’ve learned from us, we kindly ask that you credit Case for Making + the individual instructor where applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThank you so much for taking our workshops!!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Case for Making","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47965263036642,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2017\/9426\/files\/CfMZoeChing4.jpg?v=1783109063","url":"https:\/\/caseformaking.com\/products\/getting-started-with-watercolor-with-alexis-joseph","provider":"Case for Making","version":"1.0","type":"link"}