Oh My Gouache!

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Oh My Gouache!

Oh My Gouache!

FOR AGES 16+

Saturday, July 19, 2025

10 AM-3 PM

One day workshops, Adults

Workshop overview: What is gouache? It is an opaque, water-based paint that shares some similarities with watercolor but has key differences: More opacity, it dries to a flat matte finish. Reactive ability to rewet after drying, and blending and correction to paint over mistakes. Gouache can be used with other mediums including watercolor, pen and ink, acrylic, and colored pencil/pastel. Learn the techniques for gouache painting dark to light methods, layering and opacity control, dry brush and texturing, glazing, and scumbling. We will practice forms and work on a final piece based on an image of your choice. From beginner to advanced, join us for a creative day of gouache painting and fun!

Meet the Teacher

Curtis Newman

Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Curtis Newman now resides in Kiel, WI.  He paints with oil, watercolors and acrylic paints including digital media. Curtis delights in exploring different techniques and subject matter, particularly subjects that invoke tranquility and a peaceful environment. Illustrating books is another endeavor he enjoys to complement the wonderful stories written by creative and entertaining authors! He majored in Illustration at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and has been illustrating professionally for Harley-Davidson, Usinger Sausage, and German Fest using many mediums, digitally and traditionally. He leads paint parties and conducts classes to share the joys of creating art with others, encouraging people to explore drawing and painting for pleasure, relaxation and to be empowered to overcome challenges! For more insight, please visit curtisnewmanartist.com

Upcoming Classes

July 21, 22, 23, 24

$75/80

Summer Camps Grades 5-8

Drawing and Painting

1030AM-12PM

One day workshops, Youth

Let your child’s imagination this summer come to life at our Summer Art Camps! Designed for young artists Grades 1-8, our fun and engaging camps encourages self-expression while building foundational art skills.

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July 21, 22, 23, 24

$75/80

Summer Camps Grades 1-4

Drawing and Painting

9-10AM

One day workshops, Youth

Let your child’s imagination this summer come to life at our Summer Art Camps! Designed for young artists Grades 1-8, our fun and engaging camps encourages self-expression while building foundational art skills.

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Saturday, July 26

$62/65

Couples Paint and Sip!

with Curtis Newman

3-5 PM

One day workshops, Adults

Join instructor, Curtis Newman as he leads a fun afternoon of step-by-step portrait painting session while enjoying an adult beverage! Spend an fun-filled afternoon painting your significant other - or a partner of your choice! Please register by July 23rd.

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