In-Person Class: Introduction to Gouache Class I

  • Friday, February 24
  • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM MT
  • Education Annex

Space is limited, registration required. Please email contact@gokm.org or call 505.946.1000 for assistance with event registration.

Join us for an exploration of painting with gouache. This beginning-level, in-person class will introduce you to working with gouache, an opaque, creamy water-based paint. Similar to watercolor, gouache dries quickly but with a matte finish perfect for layering and building color. In this class, take time to get familiar with the medium by making color blocks of paint. From there you will experiment with creating different layered patterns inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s abstract paintings, to loosen up your hands and unleash your creativity as you learn basic gouache painting techniques.

This is a two-part workshop that occurs on Friday, February 24 and Friday, March 3 from 3:00pm–5:00pm MST.

Registration limited, all supplies are included: Members $35/Non-members $45

This class is suitable for youth ages 12 and up. Children are welcome to participate alongside their adults.

Space is limited, reservations required.

This program will take place in the Education Annex at 123 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, NM.

About the Instructor

Christina Dallorso Kortz is a freelance illustrator, arts educator, and professional dancer based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Originally from New York City, she lived in San Francisco for many years participating in the city’s thriving visual and performing arts culture. Since 2000, Christina has worked as an educator, teaching artist, and Museum gallery guide at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe. 

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