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Capture the Essence: Enjoying the Moment with Watercolor Still Lifes​, with Anne Kaese

2 to 4 p.m. on Friday 3 and 10 May 2024
Course fee: $90*
Duration: 2 hours ea. session
Age Requirement: 13+
Watercolor allows us to be expressive, contemplative, and creative—all in the same time frame and on the same sheet of paper. It is magic with water, pigment, and a brush. In this 2-session class, we are going to cover basic drawing and painting techniques using a still life as our reference.  We get to look with the eyes of our heart as we draw what we see, and use paint to capture the objects.

This class will sharpen your eye and your drawing skills, and freshen up painting techniques. You can paint big or small, detailed or loose. The goal is to feel the colour and shapes, the textures and the magic of time with life and art. It is a joy and gift to give yourself.

There will be a homework component to practice the skills learned.  You can work at whatever size is comfortable for you.    

Supply needed for class:
  • Bring your own artist-quality watercolor paints and brushes, watercolor paper of any size, a board, pencil, and eraser (no Artist Loft or dollar store pans, please!)
​             - OR - 
  • Purchase a kit of paints and brushes from the instructor for an additional $25 by selecting "Capture the Essence + Optional Supply Kit" at checkout. 
  • Do not wear special clothes or do wear an apron. 
  • If you have any questions about supplies, contact Anne Kaese at [email protected]

​*​ Cancel your registration up to 14 days prior to class day by emailing [email protected] for a partial refund.

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About Your Instructor: 
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Anne Kaese is an educator, mentor, and passionate supporter of the heritage arts with a primary focus and interest on calligraphy, watercolor and bookmaking (and a side focus on the medieval arts).  She is an active and enthusiastic teacher of the Arts within the community and nationally.

Course Registration

Registration now CLOSED
Exhibitions and operations are supported in part by the generous support of the following regional, state, and local entities:
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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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Operation support is provided in part by
​the FM Area Foundation.

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This activity is funded by The Arts Partnership,
with support from the Cities of Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo.

The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
521 Main Avenue
​Moorhead, MN 56560
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Tel. 218.236.8861
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