Dates: May 7, 8 & 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 to 4:00 pm
Location: Chota Classroom A
Prerequisites: None
Contact Information: Nishitaj@yahoo.com
Cost: $350 (members) $385 (non-members)
Class Size: Min 12 Max 20
Sign-up: Submit this registration form or click on the button below.
Deadline: April 15, 2025
Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 30 days prior to the start of the Workshop. There will be no refunds within 30 days of the workshop. If AGTV or the instructor cancels the workshop, participants will get a full refund. To cancel, fill out the workshop refund request form
Workshop Content:
Day 1
AM Session – Meet up on the waterfront to click reference photographs; do thumbnail sketches
PM- Session- Key watercolor techniques, including flat, graduated and variegated washes; generating textures
Day 2
AM Session – Planning and sketching composition
PM Session – Value studies
Day 3
AM Session- Painting the composition in color
PM Session – Adding finishing touches
Supply List: Paper: 8 x 10 Arches Cold Press 140 fine grain paper. Bring loose sheets or a block
Paint Tubes: Cobalt Blue, Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Raw Sienna, Hansa Yellow or Lemon Yellow, or Indian Yellow, Pyrrol Red or Cadmium Red or Cadmium Red Light, Quinacridone Rose or Alizarin Crimson, Dioxygene Purple, Pthalo Blue (red shade is preferred), Lavender, Indigo or Payne’s Gray or Neutral Tint, Burnt Umber
I recommend M. Graham, Daniel Smith, Winsor Newton, Van Gogh, Sennelier, or equivalent brands. I primarily use M. Graham and Daniel Smith tubes. Avoid Student Grade Materials.
I like to experiment with a range of pigments. Along with the above, I may occasionally use several other pigments in small quantities, including Prussian Blue, Burnt Sienna, and Permanent Blue. The list I have shared above should suffice for this course but feel free to bring any others you may already have.
Brushes
1. Hake (medium sized)
2. Round mop (medium sized)
3. Rigger or liners (thin)
4. 1” flat
5. 2 round brushed with good points – 8 or 10 and 12 or 14
6. Chinese calligraphy brush
7. Fan brush
Numbers vary across different brands as there is little standardization. I recommend avoiding smaller round and mop brushes. Its difficult to create loose, atmospheric paintings with those.
Other items we will need:
1. Gatorboard or acrylic sheet to support the paper. This is a must as some of the paintings will be very wet and a block will not suffice. Please avoid using drawing boards as they wrap with moisture.
2. An old towel to place under the support.
3. Raisers to increase the angle of the paper. Anything stable would work, including boxes and paperweights
4. Rags or wipes.
5. 2 Water containers
6. Clips or artist’s tape to hold paper
7. Kneaded erasers
8. Fine mist spraying bottle
9. 4b pencils
10. Sketchbooks
Biography: Nishita Jain is a Maryland-based watercolor artist celebrated for her ethereal landscapes and delicate nature scenes. Known for capturing the transient beauty of light and color, Jain’s work evokes a sense of calm and introspection. Alongside her art practice, she is an art instructor, teaching watercolor techniques to adult students at both beginner and intermediate levels. Her classes are designed to cultivate foundational skills and deepen artistic expression, making watercolor accessible and rewarding for all skill levels.
Instructor Website: www.nishita.art
