Join Us!
Join this unique opportunity for watercolor painters at all levels to take the next step in their watercolor paintings. The exact curriculum will be determined by the needs and interests of those who sign up for the workshop. Designed for beginners to expert painters, each day will include shared technique demos and individual feedback to move your paintings forward. The option to explore using watercolor effectively on nonabsorbent substrates such as Aquabord and watercolor canvas will be included, as well as how to mount and seal watercolors for display without using mats or glass.
Materials to bring:
One set tube watercolor paint. For this workshop student grade watercolors are fine. Good brands of paint include Windsor Newton (Cotman), Grumbacher, Daniel Smith, Holman, Liquitex, M. Graham, and many others. An ideal range of colors might include:
- Permanent alizarin red or other cool red
- Ultramarine blue or French ultramarine blue
- New gamboge yellow or quin gold
- Lemon or azo yellow
- Cadmium red or other warm red
- Cerulean or cobalt blue
- Violet or mauve
A range of at least four brushes.
- ROUNDS #10 or 8 for large areas, #5 or 6 for basics & #1 or 2 for details
- FLATS #2 or 1or 2-inch flat for washes
- Any size fan brush (optional)
- 5-8 sheets good watercolor paper (preferably bring some full (22 x 30 inch) or half sheets (22×15) of Arches 140 lb paper. Cold press or hot press paper will work.
- Two water containers (quart yogurt containers work great)
- A white plate, enamel butcher’s tray, or watercolor palette
- 3-6 small ½ to 1-cup sized cups/bowls or baby food jars
- A roll of masking tape
- Liquid Art Masking Fluid (Winsor Newton, Frisket, Misket) Optional Materials
- A small plastic spray bottle with adjustable nozzle
- A painting or drawing board to tape your paper to
- A 4×6” absorbent sponge + a smaller one
- Paper Towels
- Sketchbook and Pencils, B & softer or a #2
- An eraser, Art Gum or Kneaded
- A rubber cement pick-up (found at office supply stores)
- Any additional supplies you enjoy working with.
Optional materials to bring:
- Personal toiletries (shampoo, hairdryer, etc. — linens and towels are provided)
- Snacks
- Personal tools
- Water bottle
- Layers for cool evenings
- Hiking shoes
- Raincoat
When: Sunday, September 27 – Friday, October 2, 2026
Time: Sunday, 5:00PM – Friday, 12:00PM
Skill Level: Beginner Friendly, Intermediate, Advanced
Cost: Varies depending on needs.
Tuition Only: $400 (Price includes lunches and welcome dinner.) *You can add additional meals at the end of the registration form.
Tuition + Lodging: $1,100 single room, $825 shared room (Price includes all meals.)
Where: Adamah Art Studios
4681 County ZZ, Dodgeville, WI 53533
