Summer Watercolor Classes with Robert Leedy

Summer is here and it’s a great time to inspire yourself in watercolor painting!

I am opening my studio in Riverside to accommodate a limited number of students to immerse themselves in the art of watercolor. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate painter, this class will build your knowledge and inspire you in the medium of watercolor. I make the medium user-friendly – and throw out the window – the notion that watercolor is too difficult…

Basic materials and watercolor techniques are explored. Elements & principles of design along with color theory will be the background as students learn brush control, value control, color mixing, and color layering. The goal will be to create luminous, color & light-filled, juicy watercolors that epitomize the medium. I will push you out of your comfort zone yet keep it fun and inspiring!

Students will paint from a weekly set still life or photographs of their choosing (although these photos must first be approved by me!)

Weekly classes will begin with a critique of the previous week’s watercolor painting. I will paint demonstration paintings periodically throughout the course. The emphasis will be on student painting time and instruction on improving your individual watercolor painting. Though we will have a variety of talent levels, there is an emphasis on individual instruction from me – though students will gain equal – or even more -painting knowledge  and inspiration from fellow students as a group setting in watercolor is always a big plus.

Watercolor with Robert Leedy

Beginning & Intermediate Levels

Wednesdays, June 19th thru July 24th, 2013, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Held at The CoRK North Arts District, CoRK North Gallery

The cost of the six week class is $200.

That is a total of 18 hours of instruction. Art supplies are not included. Here is the supply list.

Space is limited. You can sign up online.

Contact me through this site if you have any questions.

I look forward to painting with you in a very creative environment!

– Robert Leedy

DIRECTIONS:

CoRK Arts District
Studio E
603 King Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32204

From the Northside:

Take I-95 South and connect to I-10 West; Get off at the Stockton Street Exit; turn left at the light then go down to Stockton Street and take another left; Make the first right turn (Phyliss Street); Go all the way down to King Street – CoRK North is on the corner of King & Phyllis Streets – #603.

From the Beaches & Southside:

Whether you cross the Matthews Bridge or come into town on I-95 North, get on I-10 West; Get off at the Stockton Street Exit; turn left at the light then go down to Stockton Street and take another left; Make the first right turn (Phyliss Street); Go all the way down to King Street – CoRK North is on the corner of King & Phyllis Streets – #603.

From Mandarin:

Take I-295 South towards Orange Park and get off at US 17 (Roosevelt Blvd), the first exit once you cross the Buckman Bridge. Go north (right) on US 17. Once past McDuff Avenue, get on I-1o East and stay in the right lane to take the first exit, Stockton Street. At the Stockton Street traffic light, continue west on Rosselle Street. Right after you cross the railroad tracks, turn right (north) on King Street and go down 1 block to Phyliss Street – – CoRK North is on the corner of King & Phyllis Streets – #603.

From the Westside:

Take I-1o East towards Downtown Jacksonville  and stay in the right lane to take the Stockton Street exit. At the Stockton Street traffic light, continue west on Rosselle Street. Right after you cross the railroad tracks, turn right (north) on King Street and go down 1 block to Phyliss Street – – CoRK North is on the corner of King & Phyllis Streets – #603.

From Orange Park and Green Cove Springs:

Take US 17 (Roosevelt Blvd) North. Pass Jacksonville NAS and cross the Ortega River and continue past Edgewood Avenue; Once past McDuff Avenue, get on I-1o East and stay in the right lane to take the first exit, Stockton Street. At the Stockton Street traffic light, continue west on Rosselle Street. Right after you cross the railroad tracks, turn right (north) on King Street and go down 1 block to Phyliss Street – – CoRK North is on the corner of King & Phyllis Streets – #603.

Parking:

There is ample parking around the CoRK Arts District buildings. It is OK to park on the grass around the building at CoRK North or around CoRK East & CoRK West (both on the corner of Rosselle & King Streets). Make sure not to block the dumpster or the gate between CoRK North & CoRK West. Also be sure not to block bay doors in front of CoRK West & CoRK East. There is also a small parking lot on the northeast corner of Phyliss & King Streets that you may use.