Wes Hanson | Art Instructor
Instructor: Wes Hanson
Contact: (208)651-1346
Email: wesleyrhanson@gmail.com
Wes is an accomplished watercolor artist from Coeur D' Alene. He is an instructor at North Idaho College and provides occasional weekend classes at Spokane Art Supply. His classes cover watercolor, gouache, and drawing techniques.
2024 Classes:
Sketching and Watercolor Painting Urban and Country Scenes
Spokane Art Supply (509-327-6628) at 1303 N Monroe, Spokane, WA
Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22 10 till 4 (hour lunch) Cost: $100 Registration deadline: Monday, September 16
Workshop Description: Draw and paint city and country scenes in pencil, pen and watercolor.
SUPPLIES:
Subject Reference Materials: Photographs and magazine pictures of urban scenes and country landscape subjects.
Drawing Materials: The Aquabee Super Deluxe 808 Sketch Book (9 by 12 inches) or the Pentalic Nature Sketchbook (8.5 by 11 inches) or equivalent The sketchbook paper should have a small amount of tooth and be able to handle light washes. A No. 2 school and 4B or 6B pencil. A black waterproof pen.
A 30 by 40-inch cold pressed illustration board, a set of watercolor paints in a palette. A 12-inch ruler for drawing straight lines and measuring. A compass. Brushes: A round No. 10 or 12 watercolor brush and a one-inch flat watercolor brush. A Wide-Mouth Water Container. Masking Tape. Plastic Tablecloth. Paper Towels. Sun Hat, Sun Screen, Sun Glasses, Folding Chair. Long-Sleeve Shirt, Water Bottle, Snack (in case we go outdoors)
Charcoal and Pastel Drawing and Painting
Spokane Art Supply, 509-327-6628, 1303 N Monroe, Spokane, WA
Saturday and Sunday, October 12 and 13 10 to 4 (hour lunch)
Cost: $100 (US) Register by Monday, October 7
Description: Learn to draw accurately and expressively using charcoal and pastels.
SUPPLIES: Subject Reference Materials: Photographs and magazine pictures of urban scenes and country landscape subjects. Drawing Materials: The Aquabee Super Deluxe 808 Sketch Book (9 by 12 inches) or the Pentalic Nature Sketchbook (8.5 by 11 inches) or equivalent The sketchbook paper should have a small amount of tooth and be able to handle light washes. A No. 2 school and 4B or 6B pencil. A black waterproof pen.
A 30 by 40-inch cold pressed illustration board, a set of watercolor paints in a palette. A 12-inch ruler for drawing straight lines and measuring. A compass. Brushes: A round No. 10 or 12 watercolor brush and a one-inch flat watercolor brush. A Wide-Mouth Water Container. Masking Tape. Plastic Tablecloth. Paper Towels. Sun Hat, Sun Screen, Sun Glasses, Folding Chair. Long-Sleeve Shirt, Water Bottle, Snack (in case we go outdoors).
Painting Small Watercolors
Saturday, November 9 10 to 4
(One-hour lunch) Cost: $50 each day (US) Register by Monday, November 4
Workshop Description: Learn drawing and painting methods to create small watercolor paintings. We will be painting a series of pictures so you learn to create watercolors in stages. Watercolors make excellent travel journals and gifts.
Supply List Subject Reference Materials: Photographs and magazine pictures that have distinct shapes.
Drawing Materials: 8.5 by 11-inch typing paper and a No. 2 pencil. Watercolor Paper: One sheet (22 by 30 inch) of Arches or Fabriano 140 lb. all cotton cold pressed paper. Plywood Board or Gator Board: Smooth on one side and measuring approximately 14 by 18 inches.
Brushes: A round No. 10 or 12 watercolor brush and a one-inch flat watercolor brush. Watercolor Paints: A set of watercolor paints which includes a yellow, red, blue, green, orange and purple. I will be using tube colors. Just make sure your paints really produce rich color when wetted. A Wide-Mouth Quart or Larger Water Container. Masking Tape. Paper Towels. Plastic Tablecloth
Register by sending this filled out and signed form and your check, payable to Wes Hanson, to Wes Hanson, 2725 W. Carder Ln., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. Please print clearly.
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