Building Light, Depth, and Form with Gouache

Skill Level: Beginner
Age: 16+ | 6 Weeks
Every Tuesday | 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Date: June 2nd to July 7th, 2026

Building Light, Depth, and Form with Gouache

Dates: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7 | Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginners
Target: 18+ Adults      
Fee: $269
All Materials Included

This 6-week course expands on the foundations of value painting using gouache, guiding participants from basic tonal exercises to more confident, dimensional paintings. Students will develop a strong understanding of light, shadow, and form through structured weekly projects and guided practice.

All materials are provided including a set of 12 gouache paints and a block of watercolor pad to take home.

What to expect:

This 6-week gouache course is designed to help beginners build confidence in painting light, depth, and form through structured weekly exercises and creative projects. Students will begin with guided tonal and value studies, learning how to simplify shapes and understand light and shadow using gouache.

As the course progresses, participants will explore painting simple objects, still life arrangements, and layered compositions while developing their own artistic approach. Each class includes demonstrations, hands-on practice, and personalized instructor feedback to support individual growth and experimentation.

All materials are included, and students will receive their own set of 12 gouache paints and watercolor paper pad to continue practicing at home.

What students will learn:

• Learn how to understand and control value (light to dark) while working with color in gouache
• Follow step-by-step demos and guided exercises, from value scales to simple forms and still life
• Explore how color and value work together to create depth, light, and dimension
• Develop a finished painting through progressive weekly projects with instructor feedback

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