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Watercolor Negative Painting

Learn two new watercolor techniques while creating a serene image of river rocks.

Starts Jun 9
From 27 US dollars
Arts Council of White Lake - Nuveen Center

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Class Description

Ages 16+ $25, $22.50 for ACWL Members You will learn two new approaches on how to paint with watercolor. Spray watercolor will create a unique background that you've not experienced before. Then you will start to create the stones by painting the negative space around the stones to make them "magically" appear. Class minimum:4 Class maximum: 12 About the Instructor: Marie Essenberg has been a nature and wildlife artist for 50 years and nature is where her soul thrives and roots connect. She has used many mediums to create detailed artwork such as oil, watercolor, pastel, graphite, colored pencil, pen and ink, acrylic, and scratchboard. Over the years her work has been shown at many galleries and art shows in several states. ACWL-Nuveen classes are supported by the White Lake Community Fund of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County, CatchMark Technologies, Michigan Arts & Culture Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nuveen Benevolent Trust.


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Cancellation Policy

Please note - Registration for classes is required, unless otherwise noted. You may register online, by calling (231) 893-2524 or visiting the ACWL-Nuveen. Please enroll in classes at least 48 hours before the scheduled class time. Courses cancelled due to insufficient enrollment will be 100% refunded. You can cancel your registration up to 3 days in advance of the class date. If you withdraw from a class less than 3 days before the class, you will be given a class credit. If withdrawing the day classes begin, no refund or credit is available. To view our complete class policies, please visit www.artswhitelake.org/class-event-policies


Contact Details

  • 106 East Colby Street, Whitehall, MI, USA

    + 2318932524

    nuveen@artswhitelake.org


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The Nuveen Center is accessible to all visitors–whatever their ability. Each room is wheelchair accessible, including classrooms and restroom. Guide animals are also welcome. Feel free to call us in advance of your visit so we can accommodate any special needs. 

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Address: 106 E. Colby St. Whitehall, MI 49461

Email: Nuveen@artswhitelake.org

Phone: (231) 893-2524

Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 11am - 5:30pm

Saturday, 11am - 3pm

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