RAAC is introducing a new two-part class and workshop series that explores the unique relationship between watercolor and gouache. The first session focuses on watercolor, followed by a Friday/Saturday workshop dedicated to gouache and how the two mediums work together. Both sessions will be taught by Ali Ghassan, and students may enroll in the full series or register for Part 1 or Part 2 individually.

The Gouache Workshop is designed to stand fully on its own and may be taken without completing the watercolor session, offering valuable instruction and strong foundational skills for students interested in gouache as a versatile, independent medium.

Part 1 – February  21, 28, March 7, 14 – Classes will be held on Saturday afternoon from 1-4PM. -CLOSED-

Part 2 – March 20, 21 – Workshop sessions will be held Friday and Saturday 10-4PM.  -A FEW SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!-

Class and Workshop will be limited to 15 people

About the Artist –

Ali has been named a “Living Master” by the prestigious Art Renewal Center. Few people in the world have achieved this distinction.

Born in Babel, Iraq, Ali earned a master’s degree in Fine Arts at Babel University, studied in Italy and Russia, and was an internationally award-winning, professional artist before becoming a professor of Fine Arts at Babel University in 2008. Ali has taught art and sculpting for nearly 20 years. His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions around the world and has earned him first-place awards in Iraq, France and the United States.

Ali and his wife immigrated to the United States in 2014 and worked together to share their passion for teaching and restoration of the Masters’ art techniques. Through word of mouth, Colorado students found Ali and his commitment to ARC’s teaching philosophy, which ultimately gave rise to The REAL Academy of Art Colorado.

Materials Required

Paints (Winsor & Newton – Designers’ Gouache):

• Cadmium Red
• Cadmium Yellow
• Alizarin Crimson
• Cobalt Blue
• Ultramarine Blue
• Burnt Umber
• Yellow Ochre
• Permanent White

Brushes:

• Nicpro 10 PCS Flat Paint Brush Set
  (Suitable for gouache, watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting)
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• Winsor & Newton Cotman Brush 777:

o    1 inch

o    1-2 inch

o    3-4 inches

o    1/4 inch
(Ideal for precise gouache work and blending techniques)

Paper:

• Cold Press Watercolor Paper, 140 lb
  or Illustration Board

Palette & Mediums:

• Joybest 24-Well Airtight Watercolor Palette Box
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• Winsor & Newton Watercolor Blending Medium, 75ml
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Additional Supplies:

• Artist Masking Tape
• Two water containers (one for washing brushes, one for clean water)