Your browser is not optimized for viewing this website.

More information »

Paramount Center for the Arts

Intro to Watercolor: The Basics of Landscapes

with Elly Van Diest

$125

Experience Level: Beginner, no previous experience needed! 

Wednesdays,  April 15-May 6, 6-8:30pm (4 sessions)

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

Continue exploring the exciting world of watercolor as you discover tips and techniques for painting landscapes.

This versatile subject matter will help you enhance your landscape paintings, as well as learn techniques that can be applied to other subject matter, as Elly guides your experience to help you find success! Join us!  

Please Bring the Following Materials to Class:

1.) Sketch book, 60 or 80lb, acid free

2.) Watercolor paper: 10.x14 in size 140lb cold press, acid free. (Arches or Strathmore W.C. 400 series recommended)

3.) Watercolor-brushes: 1" flat, &  #6 or #8 round 

4.) Watercolor paints Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor brand (student grade welcome)

5.) Watercolor pallet with good sized paint mixing area.

6.) #2 Pencil & White Eraser

7.) Fine spray water bottle

8.) Paper towels – white (Viva recommended)

9.) Kleenex

10.) Painter’s tape 

11.) Firm surface, 9”x 12” (Plexiglass or hard board recommended) to tape paper onto

12) Two Shallow Water Containers: Cool Whip containers work well!

  • Apr 15 - May 6th, 2026
    Wed from 6:00 pm

Paramount Center for the Arts

320-259-5463

913 West St. Germain Street
St. Cloud, MN 56301 Get directions

Location map for Paramount Center for the Arts




Forgot password?
Staff Log In