Fun, Relaxing Colorful Watercolors Just for the Beginning Artist: A Day to Start Flying
Dan Danielson
Fri-Sat, Sept 19-20
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Adult | Watercolor | Levels 1-2
Members: $275 | Non-Members: $300
Course ID: 2D2531
*This workshop must meet a minimum number of students by August 15, 2025.
Concept
Start on the ground with FUNdamentals... learn to fly with the basic techniques... discover watercolor with other enthusiastic beginners. Dan's bold, loose, and expressive painting style combined with his easy-to-follow lessons, make this beginner's workshop an enjoyable, new experience.
Experience
We'll start at the very beginning by becoming familiar with the brushes, pigments, and paper. Demonstrations of basic techniques, such as color blending, wet-into-wet, gradation, dry-brushing, and more. The workshop closes with a casual group conversation about the day's work. Come prepared for a day of fun and discovery.
Skill Level
No experience necessary. The only requirements are to bring an open mind and desire to learn and enjoy the process. Get ready to fly.
Adult | Watercolor | Levels 1-2
Members: $275 | Non-Members: $300
Course ID: 2D2531
*This workshop must meet a minimum number of students by August 15, 2025.
Concept
Start on the ground with FUNdamentals... learn to fly with the basic techniques... discover watercolor with other enthusiastic beginners. Dan's bold, loose, and expressive painting style combined with his easy-to-follow lessons, make this beginner's workshop an enjoyable, new experience.
Experience
We'll start at the very beginning by becoming familiar with the brushes, pigments, and paper. Demonstrations of basic techniques, such as color blending, wet-into-wet, gradation, dry-brushing, and more. The workshop closes with a casual group conversation about the day's work. Come prepared for a day of fun and discovery.
Skill Level
No experience necessary. The only requirements are to bring an open mind and desire to learn and enjoy the process. Get ready to fly.
Adult | Watercolor | Levels 1-2
Members: $275 | Non-Members: $300
Course ID: 2D2531
*This workshop must meet a minimum number of students by August 15, 2025.
Concept
Start on the ground with FUNdamentals... learn to fly with the basic techniques... discover watercolor with other enthusiastic beginners. Dan's bold, loose, and expressive painting style combined with his easy-to-follow lessons, make this beginner's workshop an enjoyable, new experience.
Experience
We'll start at the very beginning by becoming familiar with the brushes, pigments, and paper. Demonstrations of basic techniques, such as color blending, wet-into-wet, gradation, dry-brushing, and more. The workshop closes with a casual group conversation about the day's work. Come prepared for a day of fun and discovery.
Skill Level
No experience necessary. The only requirements are to bring an open mind and desire to learn and enjoy the process. Get ready to fly.
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INSTRUCTOR
Dan Danielson’s first ever paying art job was drawing products for Walgreens ads in The Suburban LIFE newspaper in Chicago as a teenager. Fast forward, he now teaches workshops throughout the Midwest and continues to exhibit and earn awards as a Signature Member of both the Illinois Watercolor Society and Transparent Watercolor Society of America. You should also know; Dan is a jogger and walker following an avid marathon running hobby. He is proud to say that his personal best time would have been a world record in 1971.
