Loading...

Course Description

Photo courtesy of Sarah Chalek

Watercolor is beloved by artists for its spontaneity and layering ability. With a few basic principles, you can gain control of this fluid medium. Begin by playing with brush marks and how they interact with wet and dry paper. Prepare thumbnails to plan your design. Practice mixing colors and using them in washes and glazes. Once you are familiar with the basics, tackle how to capture a sense of light and surface texture in your paintings. You will complete a series of sketches and observational paintings like still lifes, portraits and simple landscapes that are bold and vibrant.

Learner Outcomes

  • Experiment with mark-making and color mixing.
  • Design interesting compositions.
  • Apply color theory and watercolor techniques in studies and finished paintings.

Prerequisites

Students must be 13-17 years of age.

Loading...

Enroll Now - Select a section to enroll in

Section Schedule
Jul 06, 2026 to Aug 09, 2026
Type
Online, Live Sessions
Days
M
Time
5:00PM to 6:00PM
Dates
Jul 06, 2026 to Aug 03, 2026
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Jul 06, 2026 to Aug 09, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $380.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 27, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 03, 2026 to Jul 02, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2026 to Aug 09, 2026
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

Students are responsible for purchasing their own art supplies, equipment, software subscriptions, and/or books. For most classes, the cost is under $75 (estimate). A supply list will be available on the course site in Canvas at least 30 days prior to the first day of class. 

Once you have received your enrollment confirmation and logged in to Canvas, navigate to Upcoming Courses on the left-hand side of your dashboard. Supplies will be listed on your course homepage under the supplies heading. Some or all of your course supplies are available at the RISD Store. 

Type
Studio
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jul 06, 2026 to Jul 10, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $365.00
Additional Fee(s)
Material/Lab Fee $15.00 Mandatory
Model Fee $15.00 Mandatory
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 09, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 03, 2026 to Jul 02, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2026 to Jul 10, 2026
Instructors
Necessary Supplies
All necessary materials and supplies will be provided for this course.

Section Notes

If your student requires an Accessibility Accommodation, please contact our Office of Disability Support Services.

 

Type
Studio
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Jul 27, 2026 to Jul 31, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $365.00
Additional Fee(s)
Material/Lab Fee $15.00 Mandatory
Model Fee $15.00 Mandatory
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 30, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 03, 2026 to Jul 23, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 27, 2026 to Jul 31, 2026
Instructors
Necessary Supplies
All necessary materials and supplies will be provided for this course.

Section Notes

If your student requires an Accessibility Accommodation, please contact our Office of Disability Support Services.

 

Required fields are indicated by .