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Gouache Paint Workshop: Still Life for Absolute Beginners
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Gouache Painting for the Absolute Beginner
Fri. April 10, 2026
9 am to 12 pm
Create a Still Life Using Gouache Paints
Here is what you get when you secure your seat:
-3 Hours of Expert Instruction: Local artist, Liz Troiano, will introduce you to gouache paint, composition, color mixing, and layering techniques.
-No Experience Needed: Beginner-friendly for ages 15+ and fully guided, this class introduces students to water-based gouache paints.
-Complete a Painting That Day: Liz will instruct you with a short demo followed by one-on-one guidance.
-Small Groups of 6: You will learn in-person from an expert with like-minded new friends in a relaxed, supportive environment.
-On-site Art Supply Store: Conveniently purchase class materials or bring your own*.
-Location: SEH Studios Art Gallery, 456 Central Ave., Dover, NH
*Supplies Available for Purchase Here at Dover Art Supply or bring your own:
- Gouache paints: Cadmium Red, Hansa or Cadmium Yellow, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White, and Payne's Gray. We offer M. Graham professional gouache paints here. Please use professional paints for best results. Store brands will disappoint!
- OR USE SAMPLES OF OUR PROFESSIONAL PAINTS FOR A $15 FEE PAYABLE DAY OF CLASS.
- Watercolor Brushes: Round #2, Round #10, 1/4inch Flat, and 3/4 inch Flat
- Watercolor Paper: 140# Cold Press 9x12 or 10x15 - five sheets
- Hard Pencil for sketching HB lead
- Optional but helpful: small water spray bottle, kneaded eraser, viewfinder
Liz is a Maine-based artist working primarily in painting. From a family of artists, creativity was second nature growing up. She studied painting and screenwriting at the School of Visual Arts, NYC. Working intuitively with bright colors and a focus on expressive, intentional brushwork, Liz continues to paint and explore the subjects that matter most to her.
I encourage students to experiment and focus on observation rather than perfection. ~ Liz
