Create Space Langley

This class is for people who have had a basic introduction to watercolor painting or have a regular practice. In each class watercolor painter Ellen Santoni will offer one or two techniques with practice activities. This way you can grow your repertoire of skills and increase your joy in the magical process of painting with watercolors. We will work both indoors and outdoors depending on the weather, and enjoy painting in the company of others. You don’t have to have…

Wednesdays, 1 - 3 PM January 8, 15, 22 & 29 Cost: $40 Materials fee: $20 In this introduction to soft block and pochoir (stencil) techniques we will explore 3 different ways of making repeating patterns. We will use combinations of these techniques to up cycle fabric scraps and paper into gift cards, wrapping paper and wearables. We will welcome how imperfections in the hand printing process are part of why these techniques are so appealing. I encourage you to…

With Peggy Taylor Wednesdays, 1 - 3 January 8, 15, 22 & 29 Suggested donation: $40. Please donate the entire $40 before the first class (by credit card at the donate button on our website: createspacelangley.org) or by check made out to WIAC (Whidbey Island Arts Council) or cash. Put checks and cash in the donation jar in our classroom. Please donate the entire amount even if you are going to miss a class. We have limited spaces. If you…

Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22 & 29 Suggested donation: $40 for the 4-week class You can donate the entire $40 before the first class (by credit card at the donate button on createspacelangley.org) or by check or cash at the first class in the donation jar in your classroom. Make checks out to WIAC (Whidbey Island Arts Council) If you can't afford $40, please give as you are able. Your donations ensure the future of Create Space. Do you have…

Mondays, 9-11 am January 13, 20 & 27. Serious about learning watercolor? Here’s a class for beginning beginners! In a small group you will learn watercolor basics: How to mix colors. Which brushes to use for a specific purpose. How to create smooth washes for skies & backgrounds. There will be homework so you will need to commit to the process. However, you will learn the joyful experience of watercolor flow and letting this fantastic medium do its magic in…

Mondays, 2-4 pm January 20 & 27 $20 Make a soft cover sketchbook with pockets. The book will lay flat as you work in it. This book form was taught by Chanel Ly in the 2024 Sketchbook Revival classes and has been modified by Claudia so that no glue is necessary for the spine to be secure. This book can be made with watercolor or mixed media paper to be used with wet media or it can be made with…

This class is for people who have had a basic introduction to watercolor painting or have a regular practice. In each class watercolor painter Ellen Santoni will offer one or two techniques with practice activities. This way you can grow your repertoire of skills and increase your joy in the magical process of painting with watercolors. We will work both indoors and outdoors depending on the weather, and enjoy painting in the company of others. You don’t have to have…