Do you need a creative recharge of your watercolor batteries? This fun 2-day workshop will get your artistic juices flowing again. We’ll revisit classic watercolor techniques to loosen up your brushwork, mix clean strong color, and give your painting freshness and pizzazz. Bigger brushes, and boldness will be encouraged! In this hands-on class, your instructor will demo several techniques and show you how to apply them to your own “toolbox” of skills. You’ll also have some quiet painting time to work on your own. Jane gives individual guidance and support tailored to your specific personal art goals. For an extra dose of artistic inspiration, we’ll watch an art video at the end of the day. Note: some basic familiarity with watercolor required. A supply will be sent prior to class and is available online at www.theclearing.org.

Jane Barnard is a highly skilled and supportive teacher, a member of the Wisconsin Watercolor Society, Wisconsin Visual Artists, and Wisconsin Plein Air Painters. She has a master’s degree from Marquette University. Her studies have included the University of Paris (Sorbonne), the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and workshops from master watercolorists. Jane is a passionate painter and teacher, especially gentle and helpful in encouraging those wanting to stretch their artistic vision and skills. She has led two Art Workshops to Provence, France and was selected for an artist residency in Tuscany in 2019. She was the juror and presenter for the 2022 Wisconsin Regional Artists exhibit, Madison.