4/12 - Prepare for Plein Air – A Gouache Painting Workshop with Stephanie Weaver

Ready to take your painting outside?

This hands-on workshop will prepare you for the joy of plein air painting with gouache from the comfort of an inside studio!

Join artist Stephanie Weaver as she guides you through the essentials of working with gouache in a portable and practical way. You'll learn how to set up a compact painting kit, choose the right supplies for painting on location, and develop techniques that make plein air painting approachable and enjoyable.

By the end of the class, you’ll have the confidence to step outside and capture the beauty of the world around you—one brushstroke at a time!

What You’ll Learn:

• Essential Gouache Techniques – Master blending, layering, and working from dark to light for vibrant outdoor scenes.
• Portable Painting Setup – Learn what supplies to bring and how to pack efficiently for painting on location.
• Extending Drying Time – Discover how to use a medium to keep gouache workable while painting outdoors.
• Adapting to Natural Light – Tips for capturing light and atmosphere quickly before conditions change.
• Simplifying a Scene – How to break down complex landscapes into manageable compositions.

Workshop Details:

• Date: April 12, 2025
• Time: 3:30pm - 6:30pm (3 hours)
• Location: Studio 269 & 270, Huntsville Art Supplies
• Ticket Price: $100
• Maximum Class Size: 10
• Minimum Class Size: 3 (If less than 3, the class will be canceled, and fees refunded.)

What to Bring:

• Designers Gouache Artist Set Of 12Pc 5Ml Tubes
• Hahnemühle Postcard Tin – Compact and perfect for outdoor painting.
• Princeton Snap Brush Set – A versatile brush set for gouache painting.
• Water Container & Spray Bottle – Keep your paints moist and ready to use.
• Portable Palette – For easy color mixing on the go.
• Small Sketchbook & Pencil – Quick thumbnails to plan compositions.
• Paper Towels or Rag – Essential for cleanup and controlling water usage.

All of these supplies are available at Huntsville Art Supplies!