NHFS: Virtual Intro to Watercolour

Explore watercolour virtually with Paul Eppler!

Type:Virtual
Level:No previous experience required
Medium:Painting

Class Dates

Thursday Oct 9, 2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Thursday Oct 16, 2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Thursday Oct 23, 2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Thursday Oct 30, 2025 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Overview

Step into the peaceful world of watercolours in this relaxed, beginner-friendly Zoom class designed especially for seniors. Over three weeks, you'll explore the beauty of fluid colour, layering, and texture - all from the comfort of your own home. We'll begin by experimenting with a sampler of classic techniques (plus a few playful surprises), then apply them to a series of simple scenes. In the final week, we'll put it all together in a layered landscape full of sky, depth, and light. No pressure - just discovery, joy, and your unique touch.

There is no charge to register for this program, however we welcome and appreciate all donations.
Please note that these no charge introductory level classes are intended as an opportunity for participants to experience only once.
Should you no longer be available to participate, please notify us as soon as possible so that a spot can be offered to someone on the waitlist.

We thank the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program funding for making our THRIVE - Introduction to Creativity for Seniors programs no charge for participants aged 50 and older.

Pre-requisites: N/A
Materials List: see below
Please note, this is a virtual program.
Please contact programs@niagarapumphouse.ca for any questions.

Materials List

-watercolour paints (basic palette is fine)
-brushes (rounds, flats if possible)
-watercolour paper (140lb/300 gsm or similar)
-pencil and eraser
-two water jars (clean/dirty)
-paper towel or cloth
-mixing palette
-wax candle
-masking tape
-coarse sea salt
-cling wrap
-natural sponge
-drinking straw