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Watercolor and Abstraction

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $425
  • 41 Cooper Sq, New York, NY
  • 27 hours over 9 sessions

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  • $425
  • Cooper Union - New Academic Building @ 41 Cooper Sq, New York, NY 10003
  • 27 hours over 9 sessions
  • Price includes a one time $25 registration fee
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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this watercolor class:

Discover the history and various motivations for abstract image making. For the beginner, it serves as a superb introduction to the often elusive medium of watercolor. For the more advanced student, abstraction provides a special means to explore technique and concept. In a freeform fashion, students will explore the layering of washes and the exploration of form and color. Students will be encouraged to work from observation, memory and invention; and to push the limits of the medium.

Required materials for all class sessions:

Paint:
  • (Watercolors in tubes: Windsor Newton/Schmincke/Sennelier/Old Holland) Professional quality paint is highly recommended. (If possible, avoid Winton and Cotman -- they are WN's student grade).
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Cadmium Red (light)
  • Cadmium Yellow ( light or pale)
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Neutral Tint (this is a very dark -- dark color)
  • Yellow Ochre
Optional
  • Windsor Blue (green shade) or Phthalo Turquoise
  • Prussian Blue or Indigo
  • White Gouache
Brushes
  • Watercolor brushes (large round brush that comes to a point):
  • daVinci Spin-Synthetics (Series 488 #6 or larger)
  • size26 or similar in Cosmotop Spin (SERIES 5580) or Robert Simmons: round synthetic
  • flat brush 1 to 1 1/2"
Note: 
Watercolor brush selections vary from store to store.  If you can’t find the large round brush recommended on my list, choose one that seems the largest that also comes to a really sharp point. Measure the neck (where the metal meets the brush) and try for 3/8” or larger. White synthetic holds up well and is a practical alternative to natural brushes.

Palette
  • John Pike/other large, white watercolor palette
Paper
  • 18"x24" watercolor pad/block, (Arches 140 lb./cold press is recommended)
  • optional: assorted large sheets and/or blocks (Blick/Canson/Fabriano/other)
Other Materials
  • two large containers (for water - large plastic yogurt containers work well)
  • several saucers/bowls/tuna cans/etc. (for mixing pools of color)
  • paper towels/kleenex
  • drafting or masking tape
  • clear push pins (after first class meeting depending on classroom location)
  • #2 HB pencil / gum eraser
  • straightedge or ruler
Registration fee included
School Notes:
Registration fee is charged only once per semester.

Refund Policy

Refunds are granted if your written request to withdraw is received by our office as per schedule. Requests sent by mail will be considered by the date they are postmarked.

For 4-10 session classes

If you withdraw 5 business days before the first class session you will receive a 100% tuition refund. If you are withdrawing after the first session but before the second, then they are eligible for an E Voucher for 75% of the tuition fee. After the second class session no refunds or credits will be granted. 


For 1-3 session classes and workshops

If you withdraw 5 business days before the first class session you will receive a 100% tuition refund. If you withdraw 1 business day before the first class session you will receive a 75% tuition Electronic Voucher. No refund or voucher once the class starts. 

In case of withdrawal due to medically certified illness, a Cooper Union Letter of Credit/ Electronic Voucher will be issued upon receipt of physician's documentation. A Cooper Union Letter of Credit/Electronic Voucher will be issued for the balance of the remaining class sessions. There will be no monetary refund. Registration fees, model fees and materials fees are not refundable.

Refunds are processed in the order they are received and may take 8-10 business days to be processed.

$25.00 Registration Fee- Non-Refundable

Reviews of Classes at The Cooper Union (45)

(4.2-star rating across 45 reviews)
  • Watercolor and Abstraction

    Reviewed by Doris B. on 3/31/2017
    The instructor is well prepared and brings materials that inspire including a great range other artists' work. The other students are focused.
  • Watercolor and Abstraction

    Reviewed by Doris B. on 12/8/2016
    Josette is a great instructor who brings in inspiring reference material for the weekly assignments. She offers insightful comments about your work. The students are focused on their work.
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