Mini Watercolor Art Cards with Howard Rose (5-Week Series)

Mini Watercolor Art Cards with Howard Rose (5-Week Series)

Adult Classes | Available

200 Port Washington Blvd. Manhasset, NY 11030 United States
Indoor/Outdoor
ALL
4/27/2026-6/1/2026
1:00 PM-3:30 PM on Mon
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$285.00 USD
$250.00 USD

Mini Watercolor Art Cards with Howard Rose (5-Week Series)

Adult Classes | Available

Create a beautiful collection of hand-painted 4x3 mini watercolor cards in this fun and beginner-friendly 5-week series with Howard Rose. Designed for all skill levels, this class introduces essential watercolor techniques while encouraging creativity through small, manageable projects. Throughout the series, students will explore a variety of subjects including loose florals, simple cityscapes, and seasonal designs. Each class builds on the last, allowing you to gain confidence with brush control, color mixing, layering, and composition. You’ll also experiment with mixed media elements such as calligraphy, stamping, and ink to add personality and detail to your cards. Working in a mini format makes the process approachable, relaxing, and rewarding—perfect for beginners or anyone looking to develop their artistic style in a supportive environment. By the end of the course, you’ll have a unique collection of handmade cards that are ready to gift, use for special occasions like birthdays and holidays, or trade as small works of art. All paper is provided. Students should bring their own watercolor paints, brushes, and any favorite pens or calligraphy tools.


  • • No class 5/25
    • Class is confirmed 1 week prior to start and may be cancelled due to low enrollment

    • The suggested levels are guidelines only; please contact us if you have questions

    • Late registrations are welcome. Call to have your tuition adjusted

    • Please review our policies regarding make-ups, refunds, and enrollment at www.theartguild.org/policies

  • CANVASES:  (3x3/4x4/6x6/5x7/6x8) PAINTS: Cadmium Yellow Light / Yellow Ochre / Alizerin Crimson /
  • Viridian Green / , Thalo Yellow green (from Grumbacker) /
  • Ultramarine blue, / Kings blue (from Williamsburg paints only) /
  • Burnt Siena, / Big tube of Titanium White.
  • BRUSHES: Princeton synthetic oil painting bruises: BRIGHTS:
  • NUMBERS: 2, 4, 6. / FILBERS: NUMBERS 2,4,6. That's it.
  • PALETTE KNIFE:
  • TURPENOID FOR CLEANING YOUR BRUSHES: Glass jar (coil on
  • bottom the is made for cleaning brushes. NOTE: DONT USE
  • TURPENTINE...... ONLY TURPENOID.
  • PAINTING PANELS: WORK SMALL: get gesso board or Blick
  • painting panels.... 6 X 6 / 6x 8. / and 8 X 10... For now. Either gesso
  • board or Blick panels. Other brands are also OK. Smooth Painting
  • panels.
  • PALLETTE: Wood shellacked, or glass, or paper pallette.
  • PAPER TOWELS
Rose, Howard
Howard Rose

Howard Rose graduated from the School of Visual Arts, NYC, and Graduate studies at C.W. Post, and the New School in NYC. Since 1974, he was head product designer for a major leatherwear company in Santa Monica. In 1980 he started his own graphics and product design company on Long Island.   In 1989, Howard saw the paintings of a western painter named John Nieto. The amazing colors and large-sized paintings of American Indians caught his eye and he hasn’t looked back since. Howard has studied with Artists, Alfred Chadbourn. Charles Sovek, Matt-Smith, and Ovanes Berberian.   He had his first art studio in Roslyn, NY for 18 years where he taught and specialized in landscapes. The beaches of Long Island became his favorite subjects including the dunes, waves, and the sky found in some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. He teaches oil painting classes in multiple venues on Long Island, including the Art Guild, League of Long Island, National Art League and runs classes at his studio in Syosset, Long Island. Howard runs many varied workshops including; Color Mixing, iPhone, photography, Design and perspective, and an intensive Calligraphy and Penmanship course.   His articles and instruction techniques have been published in various magazines, including “Artists”, and “American Artist” Magazine. He runs annual workshops in Tuscany, Paris, Venice, Barcelona, and many locations on the east coast. He runs Plein air workshops all over the east coast. Please click here for more information about Howard.