Paramount Center for the Arts

*Presented in partnership with the Central Minnesota Watercolorists

Experience Level: Some prior watercolor painting experience recommended

Saturday October 17, 10am-4pm (one session)

Priority registration is available to CMW Members June 23 through July 23

*Public Registration Opens July 24 at 10am

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)

Join us for an enriching one-day workshop with award‑winning watercolor artist Catherine Hearding as she shares her expert techniques for creating compelling waterscapes.

Through guided instruction in brushwork and the use of a deliberate palette, you will learn how to bring energy and dimension to your paintings—

from conveying movement to capturing the interplay of water and light to expand your visual storytelling.

You will explore Hearding's methods of painting from a unique perspective and creating harmony within your work; with

intentional design and limiting detail to specific elements, all to enhance the viewers' attention and experience.  

This focused workshop emphasizes skill development rather than completion of a painting,

offering concentrated instruction designed to inspire new ideas and strengthen your waterscape painting techniques.

We look forward to having you join us!

Materials List, please bring the follow paint brand and colors and other materials to class:

Required paints will be inlcuded in the cost of the registration. Students will have access to paints for use in class- 

Brushes Wash brush such as a Squirrel Mop #5 or similar (Princeton) # 10 or #12 round watercolor brush

Paper: 140# cold press Arches watercolor paper or a watercolor block (Arches) 9” x 12” or larger. OR Use sheet paper of the same brand and have drawing board on which to tape paper.

Additional Supplies: 3 plastic containers for water and mixing washes

Paper towels/ rags

Palette (plastic or butcher’s tray enamel)

Drawing pencil

Sketchbook

Spray bottle

Palette knife

Masking fluid

Studio Practices- What to Expect While You Are Creating with Us!

The Paramount Center for the Arts welcomes all people to the Studios with the expectation of inclusion and respect towards all, including yourself, fellow students, instructors, staff and volunteers.

Instructor Prep Time: Please allow your instructor time to prepare your classroom; if you arrive more than 15 minutes earlier than the class start time, please explore one of our onsite exhibition spaces or wait in the Lobby in the Visual Arts Department.

Cleaning: Please help keep the Studios a welcoming space by cleaning up your area before departing the building.

Food and Beverage: The Visual Arts Department offers a Lobby Area for students and instructors to enjoy food and beverages. There is an onsite microwave and refrigerator, along with vending machines. For your safety, we ask that you please do not eat in any of the Studios.

Ceramics Studios: To ensure the appropriate firing temperatures and to protect the kilns, all clay must be purchased through the Paramount Center for the Arts, no outside clay bodies or glazes should be introduced to the Studios. If you have any questions about clay and glazes, please connect with our Ceramics Technician.

Supplies and Materials: For the safety and wellbeing of all visitors to the Paramount, we ask that materials that are used in the studios are the recommended brands and grade, as described in the materials list, or are approved by Paramount Staff.

Open Studio Access: Ceramic Artists are welcome and encouraged to utilize the Studio outside of class. September to May Studio availability is Monday through Wednesday 10am-9pm and Thursday through Saturday 10am-4pm, when classes are not in session. Please check the calendars posted outside the Pottery and Handbuilding Studios to see when studios are open and available for use!  

Weather Closures:  In the event of severe weather, the Visual Arts Department will update the phone messages on the Information Desk (320) 257-3125, announce closures on the Paramount website homepage, and will communicate via email to any students whose class meeting time is impacted by the closure.

Accessibility Statement: The Paramount Center for the Arts welcomes all guests, artists and patrons alike, and affirms our commitment to offering programming and services that are accessible to all.