Cloudy Sky

Creating a Cloudy Sky - Beginner Watercolor

Class | Available

140 East Main Street Tuckerton, NJ 08087 United States
TBD
Beginner
2/1/2025 (one day)
10:00 AM-1:00 PM EST on Sat
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$55.00

Creating a Cloudy Sky - Beginner Watercolor

Class | Available


Learn the basics of watercolor painting as you create your own beautiful cloudscapes! In this beginner-friendly class, participants will discover foundational watercolor techniques while capturing the beauty, tranquility, and drama of a cloudy sky. By the end of the workshop, you'll have mastered essential skills such as color, composition, value/form, contrast, washes, blending, lifting, layering, and achieving various textures to bring your clouded sky to life on paper.

Objectives/Goals:

* Participants will gain confidence in handling watercolor materials, understanding color theory, and how to use washes, brushes, and other tools and techniques to create soft, fluffy clouds and dynamic skies.
* Participants will leave with a completed watercolor painting showcasing their newly acquired skills, ready to display at home or give as a heartfelt gift.
* Participants will learn essential watercolor techniques such as wet-on-wet, dry brushing, blending, and lifting, enabling them to continue exploring this versatile medium beyond the classroom.

What to Expect:

In this 3-hour class, you'll start with a brief introduction to watercolor materials and basic techniques. Through guided practice, you'll experiment with creating cloud formations, blending colors, and how to create hard and soft edges. The class will include hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and personalized feedback from the instructor to ensure you progress confidently. By the end of the session, you'll have a beautiful, atmospheric cloudscape painting to take home, along with the knowledge and techniques to continue your watercolor journey.

Sign up now and immerse yourself in the calming art of watercolor painting!

  • There is a $10 Supply Fee which is to be paid to the instructor at the time of the class.  Please bring cash.
Cesaretti, Kimberly
Kimberly Cesaretti

Kim was born in northern New Jersey, residing in Elizabeth and Hillside prior to moving “down the shore” with her family to Lanoka Harbor in December, 1971, where she and her two younger sisters were raised. She has been an artist since early childhood, from the moment she could pick up a crayon and make marks on paper. While a student attending Lacey Township High School, Kim participated in the New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival where her watercolor work was chosen to tour the state. Also, one of her oil paintings won second place in the New Jersey State Congressional Art Competition in her senior year. After high school, Kim attended the prestigious Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University. She continued her education at Ocean County College (OCC) and, while a student there, Kim landed a job as a Graphics Artist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst (NAWCADLKE), NJ. She continued her career there after earning her Associate Degree in Fine Arts from OCC and then went on to earn a degree in Art Education from Georgian Court College in May 1995. Upon graduation, Kim received the Art Award from the Art Department at GCC and the Dean’s Medal of Academic Excellence (Highest GPA, Evening Division). While still employed as a Graphics Artist at NAWC, Kim earned a Master of Science in Systems Management with a Certificate in Technology Management from Capitol College, Laurel, MD in May 1998. After a seven year career as a Graphics Artist, Kim took the opportunity to enter the acquisition field in the Department of Defense as a Contract Specialist in August, 1997. Then, in January, 2000, Kim was hired as an Adjunct Instructor at Georgian Court College/Georgian Court University to help start and develop a web design program for the Art Department. Kim married her husband, Albert, in October, 2000. They have two daughters.