Zoom Class: It’s Gnome-y October!

Event Phone: 813.704.0712

In years past, one of my greatest delights were the trick-or-treaters that came to the door on Halloween. This year, it seems unlikely any of the usual crew of suspects will be showing up thanks to the lovely virus floating around out there.

So I decided to create my own gnome trick-or-treaters and I want to share them with you!

With little more than noses showing, we don’t have to worry about facial features and there are soooo many ways to create these fun little beings, I bet you’ll want to create more!

This class will be broken out into four one-hour sessions over two weeks in October. Each class will be hosted via Zoom on Saturdays and Tuesdays. Can’t make it to every class? No worries! The videos will be posted quickly after each class and you’ll be able to watch it as many times as you’d like! You’ll have the time to catch up and finish any painting that needs to be finished before our next class.

There will be at least one pre-class video and possibly more so that we can keep our focus on painting together. Oh, and there will be homework!

Class Schedule

A pre-class video will be available starting Tuesday, October 5, 2020, to help you set up and prep your artwork/card so we can get started painting on Saturday, October 10th!

Class 1 – Saturday, October 10, 2020: We’ll begin our page by painting the background, adding shadows around the bases of our trick-or-treaters, removing the masking, adding more paint and creating the flags in the background.

Class 2 – Tuesday, October 13, 2020: We will be painting our witch gnome.

Class 3 – Saturday, October 17, 2020: We will  be painting “Frankie” gnome.

Class 4 – Tuesday, October 20, 2020: We will be painting the “Dracula” gnome and finishing up any additional details.

A final video will be made available before the end of class showing the lettering and how to create the ombre effect of the letters. Final date is still to be determined!

You will have plenty of time to ask questions and I’ll be offering additional tips and techniques on how to make this collection of gnomes your very own. This project would be appropriate as a standalone piece, in a journal or painted onto a card for a special someone! The gnomes can be created separately or on one piece of paper—it’s all up to you to choose.

I hope you can come and join me to create your own crew of adorable trick-or-treater gnomes!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I Have To Know How To Draw?

No, you do not. You will be provided with a template to trace onto your paper.

Do I Have To Know How To Paint?

You do need some experience with watercolors, washes, etc. to successfully take this class, but beginners with adventurous and courageous attitudes are always most welcome!

When Will Class Be Held?

Class will be held live and online on four days: Saturdays, October 10 and October 17, 2020 as well as on Tuesdays, October 13 and October 20, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. EDST and will last approximately one hour.

What Happens If I Can’t Make One Of The Class Dates?

The classes are all recorded and I will be posting them as soon as possible (without editing) so you can watch the class you missed at your convenience!

Can I Access The Class Later? 

Yes! Each class will be recorded and posted as quickly as possible (probably without editing) on TheImaginaryRealm.com so you can get started right away on your project. Once each class has been uploaded, you will receive an email to let you know where and how to access the video and handout.

How Long Will I Have The Materials?

You will have the class instructions handout (in pdf form) forever as it can be downloaded and you will have access to all the class videos for one year from October 20, 2020 or the date you sign up after October 20, 2020.

Can I Get A Refund For This Class?

Unfortunately, that’s not possible once access to the class materials has been given.

Have Another Question?

Ask away by sending this form to Laure!

Recommended Supply List

Cold press watercolor paper, 140 lb. paper – I will be working bit larger for the class so I will be using a 9 x 12 inch piece of paper This would also be a suitable project for a journal, sketchbook or the front of a watercolor card.

Graphite pencil

Kneaded eraser

White Eraser or SumoGrip Eraser (https://amzn.to/3fJRgcY) – It’s black but don’t let that fool you!

Pebeo Drawing Gum (Masking Fluid) (https://amzn.to/3cn1bEA) – Pebeo is my favorite masking fluid for larger areas. I see they also have a pen available, but I have not (yet) tried it. I do have one of the Molotow Mask Pens (https://amzn.to/3hXKTmT) in a 2mm tip and it works quite well.

Watercolors

Below are the pigments I used (Most are Daniel Smith):

Hansa Yellow Medium (https://amzn.to/3iJAQTf); Phthalo Yellow Green (https://amzn.to/33Tiw3Z); Pyrrol Orange (https://amzn.to/3anVyVz); Perylene Red (https://amzn.to/31QmDNb); Raw Sienna (https://amzn.to/3hYbYWI); Burnt Sienna (https://amzn.to/2RRkDjt); Burnt Umber (https://amzn.to/2DPOqFH); Carbazole Violet (https://amzn.to/2Y0ZU01); M. Graham Titanium White (https://amzn.to/3iWezSs); and M. Graham’s Neutral Tint (https://amzn.to/3craPpv) – I specifically prefer M. Graham’s titanium white and neutral tint. The titanium white from other brands can dry rock hard and be hard to reconstitute.  I prefer the neutral tint from M. Graham over a true black pigment or other neutral tints because the mix is made from green and violet pigments that mixes well with other pigments without deadening or dulling them.

Watercolor brush, Round, Size 6 or 8 (https://amzn.to/39fMgu5)

Watercolor brush with a sharp point, Size 2 or 4

Paper towels, tissues, and two water containers

Black Fine-tipped marker with waterproof ink like Faber-Castell’s Artist Pitt Pen (https://amzn.to/3iYQTNc), Uni-Pin Black Marker 0.5 (https://amzn.to/2RQH08n) or Sakura Pigma Micron Pen .3 (https://amzn.to/3i4atqo). Some of the links are for sets as the pen sets are usually far more economical than buying just one pen.

Optional Supplies

Ruler

Graphite transfer paper (https://amzn.to/2WCYVCq) – If you purchase transfer paper, make sure it is Wax Free)

White Uni•Ball Signo* gel pen (https://amzn.to/3fOI8Ea) or other white gel pen for minor corrections

Pencil Sharpener

Blow Dryer for speeding up drying times

Transfer Papers

All transfer papers are NOT created equally. I used both a white and a graphite transfer paper in the quilt project. You do not have to purchase either item to make the project work as I show you alternate ways to create a transfer. With that said, if you find yourself doing a lot of these, it’s worth the investment to get the transfer papers.

If you purchase graphite transfer paper please be sure it is Wax Free.

To transfer your project without graphite transfer paper, you can use a window or light box.

For the areas where a white transfer paper would work best, you can use a white charcoal pencil to create the transfer by scribbling on the back of the paper to be transferred. Several methods of transfer will be shown in the class.

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