The Watercolor Travel Sketchbook

Class Description

Date & Time: Monday, September 15th, 2025. 10am - 1pm Fee: $45 for BRAF members; $60 for non-members Skill level: All levels welcome.  Class size: 8, adults only Register by: September 14th, 2025 Learn how to interpret and copy from your travel photographs to create pleasing and dynamic watercolor compositions. All you’ll need is a few pencils, an eraser and some lightweight watercolor painting supplies. You will learn how to create a mini “studio space” for use en route that can be easily set up on a desk corner and tucked away in a small back pack.  The class will introduce various “copying techniques” to create facsimiles of your photos onto 140 lb watercolor paper. Plus we will review watercolor technical skills and basic color mixing. All skill levels are welcome. About the Instructor: Jeannette Kogeler has vacationed in the Boothbay Region for many years and is hoping to make it her home soon. She hails from Toronto, Ontario and has an impressive resume including being awarded a 2-week art residency at Chateau Orquevaux, Champagne-Ardenne and just this past spring she completed a 2-week Artist Residency at Arte Studio Ginestrelle in Assisi, Italy. Kogeler came to BRAF’s attention when she joined one of BRAF’s Open Studio sessions and charmed everyone with her wonderful sketchbooks. Jeannette has taught two classes at BRAF and returns to us this fall to continue her Watercolor Sketchbook Series. Find Jeannette online at jeannettekogelerart.com and on Instagram @jeannettekogeler.