Minneapolis Community Education

This session focuses on understanding watercolor color theory through the shifting, ethereal palette of the Northern Lights.  Students explore how cool‑temperature pigments, staining colors, and granulating mixtures can be layered to create luminous veils of green, violet, blue, and rose.  Through guided demonstrations, participants experiment with controlled wet‑on‑wet techniques, soft‑edge transitions, and intentional pigment selection to capture the movement and glow of aurora-filled skies. Alongside color theory, the class highlights how pigment behavior influences atmosphere—how transparency creates depth, how granulation suggests drifting light, and how value contrast brings the night sky to life. Students leave with a stronger grasp of mixing expressive cool palettes, building layered luminosity, and using watercolor’s natural properties to evoke a sense of wonder.  No prior experience is required; curiosity and a love of Minnesota skies are more than enough.

This class is priced on a sliding fee scale. Please pay the price you are able. This helps to ensure that Community Education can provide quality opportunities for all of our participants.