Asian Watercolor with Esther Hong
Class Description
This class will introduce you to the art of Asian watercolor painting. Beginning students will learn the brush strokes and techniques to paint the basic four paragons: the Orchid, the Bamboo, the Plum Blossoms and the Chrysanthemum with traditional materials. Intermediate students will learn how to draw flowers, various fruits and vegetables, baskets, and other objects for still life paintings. Advanced students will learn trees, rocks, mountains, fog, clouds, and waterfalls to draw traditional landscape paintings. Small class size allows for personalized instruction.
Price
$120 for members and $135 for non-members for the full 6 week course. Students must pay an additional $40 to the instructor on the first day of class for materials. For this fee, only cash and checks are accepted. Members use the code WATERCOLOR for your discount!
Dates & Times
This class meets each Thursday from 4 – 6 pm starting January 9th to February 13th for 6 total sessions.
January 9th
January 16th
January 23rd
January 30th
February 6th
February 13th
Materials Required
Materials not included and participants pay 1st day of class. Total Material cost is $40, only cash or check accepted and paid directly to the instructor.
The instructor has information on additional resources necessary for the class in the Asian Watercolor Paint Supplies PDF.
About The Instructor
Esther Hong, born and raised in Korea, earned her BA and MFA in traditional Korean watercolor painting from Keimyung University. She has held nine solo exhibitions across Korea and the U.S. and has taught at the Erie Art Museum since 2005. Her work, initially traditional landscapes, now draws inspiration from her Christian faith.