Prescott Community Center

Learn the basics of watercolor painting in this beginner class. No experience necessary. This course will focus on getting comfortable with watercolor techniques and enjoying the process of painting. The basics of color mixing, value, composition and use of materials and tools will be covered. Through guided instruction and a step by step guided demonstration process, together we’ll paint simple landscape subjects. This will allow you to learn this wonderful medium in a fun and supportive environment. A material list will be supplied prior to the start of class. Materials are not included in the course registration fee. Here's what they are saying about Beth's Beginner Watercolor Painting Class: "Beth was a great teacher! I felt as though I learned a lot from her." "The instructor. So helpful and observant. Constant instruction always there to help." "Beth was very supportive and encouraging. Her progression of skills was great for a beginner. I appreciated that she gave suggestions for things to work on outside of class." "The class size was small enough that everyone was able to get adequate instruction and ask questions. I am so satisfied with the class I took I have registered for the following class." "Small class. Beth is very knowledgeable and her directions were easy to follow." "Beth did a wonderful job demonstrating the water color basics I wanted in a beginning class! She was so patient and encouraging to all the class and very helpful giving tips to everyone as we worked on our various paintings and skills. It was a fun group of ladies also." "Very friendly instructor and classmates. Also instructor was supportive and encouraging to everyone." "Beth is very patient and thoughtful. She works to ensure all students are successful and that they enjoy the class!" "She really makes this art form accessible to beginners yet never simplifies to the point of boring. Very enjoyable!" "Easy to follow. Enjoyed the comradery with both students and instructor." "Beth is a natural. I have some special needs and she accommodated them. I never felt rushed. She was understanding of my need to ask for repeating questions. I completed 3 passable paintings with her direction and critique." "Beth was a wonderful instructor! Our beginner watercolor class was welcoming, fun, and easy to follow. Beth provided excellent guidance with step by step instructions allowing us as beginners to learn basic watercolor techniques. Beth also gave great suggestions for homework and independent practice. I am looking forward to taking another watercolor workshop with Beth this summer!" "Beth’s logical, methodical, and artistic approach to teaching us beginners! She makes watercolor painting accessible for everyone and yet doesn’t oversimplify. Just right!"

In this workshop, Abby along with Heather Barros will guide participants in exploring East Asian calligraphy techniques, focusing on the "Four Gentlemen" of bamboo, plum blossom, orchid, and chrysanthemum, and/or script styles (standard script + seal script). Since the early 2000s, Abby has taught herself to work with graphite, ink, clay, wood, enamel, and paint. Since 2013, the artist has studied East Asian calligraphy both in the United States and abroad, earning a B.A. in East Asian Languages and Arts, which included brush-and-ink studies at Ewha Womans University in South Korea, as well as at Dalian Institute of Technology and Harbin Institute of Technology in China. Workshop $45 | Material fee $5

Take your sewing skills to the next level! This class is designed anyone who already has some experience using a sewing machine and wants to build confidence through new, practical projects. Together, we’ll review essential techniques and explore more advanced skills like alternate closures, shaping, linings, and interfacing all while creating a variety of useful items through guided instruction. Students will also have opportunities to choose their own projects and work at their own pace with personalized support. Bring your curiosity, creativity, and sewing machine—let’s keep stitching and learning together! Students are required to bring a sewing machine, fabric, coordinating thread, pins, scissors, and a zipper for your pouch. Claudia will bring batting for the projects.