Greenville Center for Creative Arts

Instructor: Stacey Peters

Skill Level: Any Level

Ages: 15+

Total Class Hours: 2

Description: Nature creates remarkable beauty through layers, texture, and time. In this relaxed watercolor class, students will explore the colors, organic patterns, and quiet beauty of ocean jasper while experimenting with a variety of watercolor techniques inspired by these fascinating gemstones.

Using simple stone shapes as a starting point, we'll explore granulating watercolor, Aurora pigments, salt textures, alcohol effects, lifting techniques, white paint, and metallic accents to create richly textured, gemstone-inspired paintings. Rather than trying to recreate ocean jasper exactly, students will be encouraged to observe, experiment, and discover how watercolor naturally creates beautiful and unexpected effects.

This class is open to all skill levels and emphasizes curiosity, exploration, and process over perfection. Students will have the opportunity to observe pieces from the instructor's personal collection of ocean jasper while discovering how nature's patterns can inspire their own creative practice. Participants will leave with several watercolor studies, a printed techniques handout, and a collection of watercolor techniques they can continue exploring long after class.

Supplies: All supplies are included … just bring your creativity!

Website: www.StaceyReneeArt.com

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