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SUMMARY:Beginning Watercolor
LOCATION:Hastings Public Library\, 227 E. State Street Hastings\, MI 49058
DESCRIPTION:<p>Beginning Watercolor Techniques with Rue Sparks</p>\n<p>Dat
 e: Monday\, January 12\, 2026<br />Time: 6:00 PM<br />Location: Hastings P
 ublic Library &ndash\; Community Room</p>\n<p>Class size limited to 25 par
 ticipants.</p>\n<p>Join us as artist Rue Sparks introduces the basics of w
 atercolor painting. This hands-on class will cover foundational techniques
  such as creating washes and gradients\, understanding when to use wet-on-
 wet versus wet-on-dry applications\, dry brushing\, and the differences be
 tween liquid and cake paints. Participants will also learn how to care for
  their materials to ensure they last.</p>\n<p>This class is ideal for comp
 lete beginners who have always wanted to explore watercolor painting\, as 
 well as for those with some experience who would like to refine their skil
 ls and learn new tips and tricks.</p>\n<p>Watercolor Class &ndash\; Supply
  Information</p>\n<p>Participant Supply List:<br />Attendees should bring 
 the following materials for hands-on participation:</p>\n<p>Watercolor pai
 nts (tubes\, cakes\, or palette format)<br />Brushes (recommended: at leas
 t one flat\, one round\, and one liner)<br />Watercolor paper (cold press 
 or hot press)<br />Palette (plastic is fine)</p>\n<p>Instructor: Rue Spark
 s will bring their own supplies for demonstration and instruction.</p>\n<p
 >More about Rue Sparks: art and design portfolio is at ruesparks.com/portf
 olio</p>
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