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Beginning Watercolor
I am starting a new beginner watercolor class in December 2025. This new class will be held at Three Little Birds Darte in Sequim, WA.
The series of five classes will cover many skills and techniques used in watercolor painting. Please join me starting on Saturday, December 6th.
To register and for pricing, go the the Three Little Birds website
three.little.birds.darte@gmail.com
Pleine Air Painting
Had a wonderful day yesterday at Olympic Bluffs Cidery and Lavender Farm painting. There was fog but it added a bit of mystery.
Beginning Watercolor Class
Beginning Watercolor Painting
Taught by Marilyn Hiestand
This class will cover some of the basic technique of watercolor painting. Each week we will complete a watercolor picture.
Students may follow along with a painting by Marilyn or work on their own project with input from her.
When: Tuesdays beginning June 18th. (No class the Tuesday after first Friday Each month)
Time: 10:00 to 12:00
Cost: $30 per class
Where: 793 Draper Road, Port Angeles,WA
Contact Marilyn: 360-565-6226
wovenwind793@yahoo.com
Eco Printing Class
This class is coming up soon.
Create wonderful prints using the natural properties of leaves and flowers.
Date June 10
Time. 10am
Where. 793 Draper Road, Port Angeles,WA
Price. $50
Send payment to. Marilyn Hiestand, 793 Draper Road, Port Angeles, WA 98362
You will be registered with receipt of payment.
Supplies. You may bring any vegetation you want to try. Some things print and some don’t. You may also bring a piece of natural fiber (cotton, linen etc. )fabric or piece of clothing to print on. Bring snacks and a lunch if you want.
Painting Silk With the Sun
The sun silk painting class yesterday was fantastic. We couldn’t have had better weather.
Next class is eco printing. Look forward to seeing you there.
Northwest Watercolor Society Samish Island Paint Out
Last week I was very pleased to be able to attend this wonderful paint out. The scenery was exquisite. Oh, and painting alongside 50 ( more or less) , very talented artists was exciting. I always learn so much when I am around other artists.
Here are the paintings I was able to complete.
Paper Making
A friend of mine gave me a whole bag of magnolia flowers from her beautiful yard to eco print. Unfortunately, being my forgetful self, I left them in the bag too long. I’ve been wanting to make paper, so I thought, why not magnolia flower paper?
First I boiled the flowers with baking soda and then put them in the blender. I put this mix in my water tray. When I scooped it out on the screen it was too thin.
Hm, I needed to add something else to it. I had some watercolors that I wasn’t pleased with so I tore these up and boiled them with soda ash. ( I really don’t know what I am doing). This seemed to help break them down. I added this to the mix along with some 100% cotton paper I had made from an old bed sheet. I am pleased with the results even if I could have broken down the watercolors a little more as they made it a little lumpy.
Here is a picture of my results.
I can’t wait to try some other fibers. 😀
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