Beyond Watercolor: Exploring Water-based Media
When you think of water based paints, you might only think of watercolor and maybe acrylic. But the truth is, there are a wide variety of possibilities including watercolor pencils, water soluble crayons and pastels, ink, and more. The diversity of mark making and the changeable nature of those marks offer much to explore. This is a process based class that prioritizes experimentation as a way to let go of perfectionism. Only happy accidents here! We will do several quick studies and then use our favorite ideas and techniques to make a large work on 350 weight cold press paper.
In her own personal practice, instructor Katie Smart mixes materials to create imaginary worlds or internal landscapes. So much of how we talk about emotion has to do with a sense of place– “out of the woods, all over the place, between a rock and a hard place.” What might your sense of self or way of being in the world look like as a landscape?
General Tuition: $370
Pay It Forward: $395
Scholarship Tier I (Limited): $320
Scholarship Tier II (Limited): $345
Accessibility –
This class takes place in the San Pablo Community Classroom, located on the first floor. Please email classes@kala.org regarding any accessibility needs prior to enrolling so we can assess if we are able to accommodate you safely and efficiently.
- Tuition: $370
- Location: San Pablo Community Classroom
- Instructor: Katie Smart
- 5 Classes
- Sunday, October 12, 2025 — November 9, 2025
- 10am — 1pm
- TBD Materials Fee - Payable to the instructor on the first day