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Course Description

This course is designed for beginning to intermediate watercolorists who want to build confidence and skill. We'll explore materials, application methods, and key techniques to help continue your learning journey.

Each session includes practice drills and individual projects, with coaching to help you create original work from your own references, observations, and ideas. Weekly optional "challenges" encourage continued learning between classes.

The first part of each class is instructional with exercises and the second part is project-based work with instructor support. 

Course Outline

Week 1: Eucalyptus: Still Life Painting

Week 2: Underwater Scene Lifting, Blotting, Bleeds, Blooms 

Week 3: Form & Cast Shadows in Landscapes

Week 4: Butterly and Floral

Week 5: Portrait Study with Animal

Week 6: Using Complementary like the Masters

Week 7: Line and Wash Urban Scene

Week 8: Class 8: Pattern and Color

Week 9: Beach Landscape and Umbrella

Week 10: Post Card Mania

Learner Outcomes

Students will explore materials, application methods, and key techniques to build their skill level and gain exposure to advanced techniques.
Students will work on their own unique projects with help from the instructor.

 

 

Prerequisites

CSP-AVO 8730 (Basic Watercolor) or comparable experience. It is advisable that students check in with the instructor prior to enrolling in this class if they have not attended Basic Watercolor.
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Section Title
Intermediate Watercolor
FIS ID
365125
Section Schedule
Sep 11, 2026 to Nov 20, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
F
Time
9:30AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Sep 11, 2026 to Oct 09, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
F
Time
9:30AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Oct 23, 2026 to Nov 20, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Levine Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $289.00
Additional Fee(s)
Accident Insurance $1.60 Mandatory
CAPS Fee $13.00 Mandatory
CEUs
3 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 04, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 04, 2026
Instructors
  • Ida Irby

Section Notes

Students bring their supplies and a current project to first class.

Students must have attended CSP-AVO 8730 (Basic Watercolor) or have comparable experience. No beginners allowed in this class.

Students must update contact information- email address and cell phone number for important pre-class communication from instructor.

Section Title
Intermediate Watercolor
FIS ID
381259
Section Schedule
Jan 22, 2027 to Apr 02, 2027
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
F
Time
9:30AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Jan 22, 2027 to Mar 19, 2027
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
F
Time
9:30AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Apr 02, 2027
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Levine Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $289.00
Additional Fee(s)
Accident Insurance $1.60 Mandatory
CAPS Fee $13.00 Mandatory
CEUs
3 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 15, 2027
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 15, 2027
Instructors
  • Ida Irby

Section Notes

Class will not meet on 3/26.

Students bring their supplies and a current project to first class.

Students must have attended CSP-AVO 8730 (Basic Watercolor) or have comparable experience. No beginners allowed in this class.

Students must update contact information- email address and cell phone number for important pre-class communication from instructor.

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