Class Name: Watercolor Problems You May Be Struggling With
Instructor ‘s Name: Lyn Rackley
Instructor’s Email : lynrackley5572@comcast.net
Email Teacher to Register for Class and get Supply List
Instructor’s Phone Number: 850-865-5858
Dates of Class Session: April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2026
Time and Day of the Week: Fridays from 1:30 to 4:30
How Many Weeks in Class Session: 4
Student Experience Level: All
Minimum Number of Students:
Maximum Number of Students: 12
Total Class Cost Payable to the Teacher: $100
Non-Member’s Additional Cost: $40 Payable to QCFAPC or $25 to join the club.
Class Description:
Having problems with trees, rocks, and other subjects you want to paint? If so, come join this watercolor class where you will work on watercolor problems that may arise as you paint the Arizona area. You will spend each class working on one problem area. The instructor will demonstrate and provide individual help as you paint from your own photos.
Supply List: Watercolor Materials List
Brushes
Windsor & Newton Sceptre gold or any brand Acrylic short handle ROUND brush no. 12, 8, 6, 4. Winsor& Newton flat 995 series 1in and 1/2in or any brand Acrylic 1 in. watercolor flat. A rigger or liner brush.
Paints
Winsor & Newton Artist Colors – ultramarine blue, Winsor blue red shade, cobalt blue, cadmium red, alizarin crimson, new gamboge, yellow ochre, burnt sienna. Optional colors- hooker’s green, cadmium orange, rose madder genuine, Winsor violet {dioxazine}, cadmium lemon, indigo, sepia, and cerulean blue.
Paper
9X12 or 12X16 Watercolor pad {for exercises}, 2 full sheets of 140# Arches cold press watercolor paper. Other brands can work and are less expensive. Try not to get a student grade brand. If you do not want to stretch your paper you can get a watercolor BLOCK- 9×12 or larger, 140# Arches, cold press. This brand works the best but there are less expensive ones out there.
For stretching your paper
18X24X1/4 plywood board, slim line staple gun and staples, pliers, and a staple removing tool {you can find these in a store office section}. Students who want to work on a full sheet of watercolor paper can use a 24X32X1/4 plywood board with a support frame around the back edges for stretching their paper. 18×24 Gatorboard or Incredible art board can also be used for stretching your paper it is lighter than plywood. Note that this type of board will not work on a full sheet of watercolor paper.
Other Materials
Large water container, John Pikes or Robert E. Wood pallet {you want a large undivided mixing surface}, sketch book, ebony drawing pencil, magic rub eraser, paper towels, Masking fluid (miskit/frisket), hairdryer, toothbrush, small spray bottle, salt, scrubber brush {a stiff short bristle brush used for lifting watercolor paint}, sponge, masking tape.
