Ceramic Ornament Painting with Watercolor and Gouache

Welcome to our watercolor on ceramic ornament class! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting with watercolor, this holiday-themed workshop will guide you through creating beautiful, handcrafted ornaments.

In this class, I'll share some trade secrets – including where I source my ornaments and the best sealer for lasting protection – alongside the essential techniques to achieve stunning results. We'll cover everything from initial design to the final sealing touch.

This class is perfect for beginner and intermediate watercolor artists, though some prior experience with watercolor painting is recommended. Let's get started!

Introduction: We'll begin by welcoming you and outlining what you'll learn throughout the session.

Supplies: A quick overview of the necessary supplies will be provided. You'll need:

• Watercolor paints
• Watercolor paper
• Watercolor brushes
• Pen
• Ceramic ornaments

Practicing Watercolor Strokes: Before painting on ceramic, we'll master fundamental watercolor strokes on paper. This skill is transferable and useful for Christmas card making or other watercolor projects. We'll explore brush techniques to achieve various effects.

Building Layers: Learn how to build depth and texture in your watercolor painting by layering colors.

Creating a Watercolor Christmas Tree: We'll introduce two new brushes and use watercolor to paint the first and second layers of the Christmas tree: a shadow ground and detailed pine needles.

Flocking Techniques: Discover how to create a snowy, flocked effect on your Christmas trees using white gouache and a filbert brush.

Final Embellishments: Add a touch of sparkle with a Pilot Gold Marker, creating golden snowfall to complete your watercolor ornament.

This class provides a comprehensive guide to creating unique and personalized Christmas ornaments using watercolor techniques. You'll leave with the skills and knowledge to create beautiful, handcrafted decorations for the holidays and beyond.