FALL 2021 Virtual Beginner Series | Red Hook Continuing Ed

Watercolor Basics (ZOOM)

In this class students will learn the fundamentals of painting in watercolor and how to use supplies to achieve desired effects. This three-part series covers the following topics.

1 - Supplies overview, and Basic washes which includes wet-on-wet, glazing, values and brush techniques.
2 - Color Triad & Color Mixing, where Betsy will explain the color triad and how to create endless variations from just a few basic colors. We will finish this class with a still-life painting of a lemon.
3 - The Hudson River Valley Landscape, where students will embark on painting a signature luminous landscape in Betsy’s wet-on-wet style.

Each session will be recorded and emailed to students at its conclusion. Students will receive a supply list via email prior to the start of the course. It can also be found on Betsy Jacaruso’s website.

Instructor: Betsy Jacaruso is a talented painter and gifted instructor who teaches watercolor techniques as a way of realizing individual vision. She is the owner of the Betsy Jacaruso Studio and Gallery, in the heart of Rhinebeck. Her current work explores atmosphere and luminosity in landscape.

3 Mon, 9/13-9/27 1:00-2:30 (demo time is one hour with up to a half hour after each class for Q&A) Fee:$65

Students must register through Red Hook Cont. Ed, click link below to find registration form on Page 3, fill out and mail with payment to address provided.

OR pick-up a form at or gallery.