Presented by: Amanda Clarke-Peterson
Location: Gaffney Visitor’s Center & Art Gallery in the CAVA Basement Studio
210 W. Frederick St. Gaffney, SC 29340
Hosted by: The Cherokee Alliance of Visual Artists (CAVA)
Date: June 24, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm EST

What to Expect:
I’m excited to invite you to a special 30-minute talk where I’ll be sharing the foundational magic of watercolor—what makes this medium so luminous, fluid, and beloved across generations.

We’ll explore the essential qualities that give watercolor its distinct personality, from the way pigment flows across the page to the way it interacts with paper and light. I’ll also walk you through a live demonstration of how watercolor paint is made from scratch using traditional ingredients—an eye-opening (and surprisingly simple!) process that gives you a deeper connection to the materials we often take for granted.

We’ll spend a few moments looking at some core tools and supplies you’ll want to be familiar with—like papers, brushes, and pigments—so you feel more confident building your own creative setup, no matter your experience level.

At the end of the session, I’ll be sharing a free digital resource: The Ultimate Watercolor Product Guide—a downloadable tool I created to help beginners and budget-conscious artists choose quality materials. I’ll also briefly introduce my book, Comprehensive Watercolor – An Interactive Guide, for those who want to continue learning at their own pace.

(I will have a few copies on hand, should anyone desire to purchase a signed copy of Comprehensive Watercolor – An Interactive Guide for Learning to Paint with Watercolor at the event. I am able to accept cash at $86.39 including taxes and credit or debit card through the website.)

Whether you’re new to watercolor or simply curious about the craft behind the paint, I’d love to have you join me for this warm, beginner-friendly introduction!

🗓️ Event Details:

Talk Title: Fundamentals of Watercolor
Presenter: Amanda Clarke-Peterson
Length: ~30 minutes
Includes: Live demo, Q&A, and FREE resource
Cost: Free to attend