{"product_id":"watercolor-workshop-with-giselle-lapalme","title":"Watercolor Workshop with Giselle Lapalme","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatercolour Workshop with Gisèle Lapalme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 Weeks · 2½-Hour Sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuesdays, September 15 – November 3, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the beauty and versatility of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewatercolour painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in this relaxed, hands-on 8-week workshop with artist and instructor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGisèle Lapalme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to build confidence while exploring this expressive medium, the course introduces the essential techniques needed to develop a strong foundation in watercolour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the eight weeks, you’ll explore \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolour mixing, washes, wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques, layering, blending, brush control, and the relationship between water and pigment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough demonstrations, guided exercises and individual projects, Gisèle will help you understand how to use transparency, colour and water to create depth, texture, movement and beautiful variations of tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe extended 8-week format gives you time to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epractice, experiment and build your skills from week to week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while receiving individual guidance and encouragement throughout the process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is This Course For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo previous experience is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re picking up a watercolour brush for the first time or returning to the medium and looking to strengthen your skills, this workshop offers a welcoming and supportive environment in which to learn, experiment and create.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the watercolour supplies you already have, or purchase the materials you need at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Rockers Art Supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegistered students receive 10% off their art supplies while attending the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA recommended materials list will be provided to participants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore water. 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