{"id":9484005277935,"title":"MEDIUM MASTERY: Watercolor Foundations with Han Wirth, August 15, 2026","handle":"medium-mastery-watercolor-foundations-with-han-wirth-august-15-2026","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"slr1h0\" data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"369\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMEDIUM MASTERY: Watercolor Foundations\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"453\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eDiscover the beauty, transparency, and expressive possibilities of watercolor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eWhether you're picking up a watercolor brush for the first time or looking to strengthen your skills, this hands-on workshop will introduce the essential techniques that form the foundation of successful watercolor painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eAward-winning watercolor artist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/blogs\/featured-artists-3\/han-min-zaw-wirth\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Han Wirth\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eHan Wirth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e will guide students through the unique characteristics of the medium, demonstrating how water, pigment, and paper work together to create luminous paintings full of life and atmosphere. Through demonstrations and guided practice, you'll learn techniques that build confidence while developing control over one of the most beautiful—and rewarding—painting mediums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eBy the end of the workshop, you'll have a stronger understanding of watercolor materials, techniques, and the confidence to continue exploring the medium on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust 15, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-4 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlabama Art Supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHan Wirth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dt9ad2\" data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eYou'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12kwxoc\" data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eChoosing watercolor paints, brushes, and paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i2mhwx\" data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eControlling water and pigment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12k2kcd\" data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eBasic washes and glazing techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13jble0\" data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eWet-on-wet and wet-on-dry painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cx14g7\" data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eBuilding depth with transparent layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1giy9zo\" data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eCreating light, shadow, and atmosphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pj2tir\" data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eCommon watercolor mistakes and how to avoid them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lpwhq8\" data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eTips for continuing your watercolor journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginners and artists interested in learning the fundamentals of watercolor in a supportive, hands-on environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1uvfny0\" data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003eGuest Instructor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"dpph9t\" data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eHan Wirth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eInternational Master Watercolor Artist \u003cstrong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eHan Wirth\u003c\/strong\u003e is an internationally recognized watercolor painter whose work has been exhibited in the United States and Europe. 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In 2022, he was named an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003eInternational Master Watercolor Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cem data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003eExposition d'Aquarelles\u003c\/em\u003e in Albi, France, where his award-winning painting \u003cstrong data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003e\"Brahmas At Work\"\u003c\/strong\u003e toured alongside works by other internationally recognized watercolor artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003eOriginally from Myanmar, Han holds degrees in Electrical Power Engineering and Graphic Design and later dedicated himself to mastering watercolor under internationally respected watercolor artist \u003cstrong data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003eMyat Tun Aung\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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