Group Classes at Oregon Society of Artists (Oregon Art Center)

Watercolor Fundamentals

Build confidence and master control of watercolor in this lively, task-focused series. You’ll learn the fundamentals of color mixing, value management, and water control on paper through a fresh, fun, and highly interactive approach.

Martin’s structured format features clear demonstrations and hands-on exercises, guiding you step-by-step—from mastering individual techniques to combining them as your skills grow.

Tuesdays, February 24 - April 7, 2026 (7 sessions)

5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

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Watercolor Essentials

A class for beginners and intermediate painters struggling to add vibrancy and power to your watercolors. Exercises will help you control the variables: water, paper, pigment and brush. Plenty of individual coaching.

Martin’s approach is fresh, fun and highly interactive. His structured format includes numerous demonstrations and exercises. Techniques address how to load your brush, manage water in the paper, create textures and more. Landscape-focused exercises include rocks, water, clouds, trees, reflections and shadows. Individual problem-solving demos as needed.

Demonstrations, guided exercises, and paint-along sessions help you build confidence and creative range in your work.

Wednesdays, April 15 - May 7, 2026 (7 sessions)

5:30 - 8:30pm

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Sargent, Homer & Moran: Watercolor Methods

Explore the techniques of three master watercolor painters, then put those techniques to work.Each session focuses on one of these painters and their techniques. Once you understand how the achieved their effects, you can incorporate that knowledge into your own paintings.

Fridays, April 17 – May 1

1:00 - 4:00 pm (3 sessions)

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