Watercolor Painting: Building Your Skills

Four Morning Sessions | Beginner & Intermediate Painters

Whether you're new to watercolor painting or looking to improve your skills, this four-session workshop is designed for you!

Join instructor Ron Malone for a friendly, hands-on learning experience focused on developing essential watercolor techniques, improving your skills, and building confidence in your painting.

Preparing for Your First Class

During our first session, we'll begin preparing a painting using a reference photo you select. Please review the following guidelines and bring your selected photo to the first class.

Selecting a Reference Photo for Watercolor Painting – Download Instructions (PDF)

Selecting a Reference Photo for Watercolor Painting.pdf

What You'll Learn

Throughout the four sessions, we'll practice:

• Transferring Reference Images: Accurately transfer photographs or drawings onto watercolor paper.

• Creating Smooth, Clean Washes: Learn techniques for applying even, controlled watercolor washes.

• Mixing Beautiful Colors: Create a wide range of colors using a basic Winsor & Newton watercolor palette.

• Understanding Values: Use light, medium, and dark values to create depth and dimension.

Putting Your Skills into Practice

We'll apply these techniques to two painting projects:

• Still Life Painting: Explore shapes, colors, lighting, and values.

• Landscape Painting: Create depth, atmosphere, and natural-looking scenery.

Personalized Instruction – Limited Class Size

Each class begins with a brief lesson and demonstration of watercolor techniques.

Students will then work on their individual paintings while Ron moves from student to student, providing personalized, one-on-one instruction based on each painter's experience, progress, and needs.

Class size is limited to ensure everyone receives individual attention and guidance.

Class Details

Dates: Tuesdays, November 10 and December 1, 8 & 15, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Format: Four 2-hour sessions (8 hours total)

Location: Ridge Art Association, Winter Haven, FL

Tuition:

• RAA Members: $140

• Non-Members: $155

Supplies

Professional-grade watercolor paper will be provided for all four sessions.

Students should bring their own watercolor paints, brushes, and other materials. Please review the supply list provided after registration.

Join Us!

Enjoy four mornings of creativity, learning, and painting in a relaxed, supportive environment. Whether you're just beginning or looking to refine your techniques, you'll receive the individual guidance needed to improve your watercolor skills.

Class size is limited, so early registration is encouraged!

Ron Malone
Watercolor Instructor
Ridge Art Association

Download the supply list: SUPPLY LIST.pdf