Homes hold memories. This two-day workshop offers you the opportunity to learn how to create a watercolor of one of your favorite places from an artist often commissioned for house portraits by both the owners and real estate agents. Classes are 6-8 pm on Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 20 and 22.

On the first day, the class will discuss and practice the watercolor techniques important to architectural drawing including layering and masking.

On the second day, you will focus on a take-home project working from a printed photo of a home or building of your choice.

Supplies:

Small watercolor palette

Watercolor paint— Sennelier l'Aquarelle French Watercolor Paint or Cotman by Winsor & Newton

Your choice of colors depending on subject, multiple shades of green and brown recommended as well as a black

Small metal ruler

Pigma micron pen in black( 05 ) or uniball vision fine black pen (waterproof/fade-proof)

Brushes should be 0 or 3/0 script liner, square wash brush, oval wash, fan OR a basic set of watercolor brushes - ensuring there is a script liner. I prefer Taklon brand brushes, but it’s up to the artist.

The workshop is in the Grosse Pointe Artists Association studio at The War Memorial.