Beginner Watercolor: Intro to Color Mixing

Beginner Watercolor: Intro to Color Mixing

Class | Available

140 East Main Street Tuckerton, NJ 08087 United States
TBD
Beginner
5/5/2026 (one day)
11:00 AM-3:00 PM EDT on Tue
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$65.00
$55.00

Beginner Watercolor: Intro to Color Mixing

Class | Available

Discover how to mix any color from just a few tubes of watercolor paint!

In this foundational class, we’ll dive into the magic of primary colors and how to create a full spectrum with a limited palette. You'll learn warm and cool primaries, make your own color wheel, and create cheerful paintings of fruit.

By the end of the workshop, you'll have a solid grasp of color theory and the confidence to create dynamic, harmonious compositions.

-  Confidence in mixing secondary and tertiary colors
-  A Personal reference color wheel and swatch chart
-  A feel for how watercolor behaves when blending
- One or two small paintings of fruit that celebrate your new color skills

Class Goals:

By the end of this class, students will:

- Learn the basics of color theory and the nature of pigments
- Create a 2-color color mixing chart
- Understand warm vs.cool versions of primary colors

What to Expect:

During this four-hour session, you will experience:

- A clear introduction to the color wheel and simple color theory concepts
- Step-by-step demonstrations of how to mix accurate colors from a limited palette
- Guided exercises including mixing charts and swatches
- A structured approach to sketching and blocking in a still life composition
- Instruction on layering, blending, and creating volume with light and shadow.
- Individual support, feedback, and encouragement throughout the process

You’ll leave with:

-  Confidence in mixing secondary and tertiary colors
-  A personal reference color wheel and swatch chart
-  A feel for how watercolor behaves when blending
-  One small finished painting, Still Life with Fruit, that celebrates your new color skills

Enroll now to master color with confidence !


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.