Using Trees Shapes Watercolor with Ann Obernolte January 2026

This class is for the beginner and those with some water color experience.

If you have wanted to learn how to paint with watercolor, this is the class for you. We will learn how to create
depth, apply color and texture, as we layer and put color in our paintings. You will come out of the class with a
frameable watercolor painting!

Student #: minimum 8, maximum 14, by January12th.

The class will be held on Friday, January 16th from 9 am to 3 pm

Class cost: $150 ($160 for Trilogy residents that are not club members), plus $30 for the optional material package.

Payable to Ann Obernolte by check, cash, Zelle, Venmo
Contact via email: aobernolte @ yahoo.com

Material List:
A material package that includes: 140 lb Arches watercolor paper, watercolor brushes, tape, and professional
watercolor paint is $30.00 per person.
You will need to bring paper towels, optional apron, small spray bottle for water, old credit card, scissors,
and a water container.
*If you want the material package, you must purchase the package with your payment so I can prepare the
materials for you.
If you prefer to bring your own supplies, You will need to bring:

• One, 30 x 22 full sheet of 140 lb Arches cold press watercolor paper (rough or regular) (We will fold
  and divide into 4 equal pieces, or you can bring 4 pieces of 12 x 16 watercolor paper.)
• Watercolor brushes, (I use Silver Black Velvet) You should bring a #6,7 or 8 round, and any other
  brushes you have.
• Watercolor paint: I use professional paint, Winsor Newton and other brands. paynes gray (you need this one) Alizarin Crimson, Yellow Ocher, Burnt Sienna, French Ultramarine, New Gambage, Quin Gold, Sap Green, Van Dyke brown, Indigo and any other colors you have.
• Paper towels, paint pallet, water container, 1 “ masking tape or artist tape, pencils, kneaded eraser,
  exacto knife with blade. apron, old credit cards, scissors and a small spray bottle for water.

Ann is an accomplished watercolorist with a degree in art education from the University of Minnesota. She is a
retired educator with her master’s degree in art and elementary education. She has taken many additional
classes from well-known artists across the country. She lives in Trilogy with her husband, Al.