Take your watercolor practice to the next level in this intensive course designed specifically for intermediate and advanced artists. Move beyond the basics with personalized coaching focused on mastering complex compositions, tonal values, sophisticated washes, and advanced textures.

This course offers a deep dive into professional-grade materials and technical exploration, allowing you to refine your unique style through hands-on practice. Whether you are focusing on vibrant, large-scale landscapes or nuanced, expressive portraiture, you will receive tailored consultations to help you overcome technical plateaus and deepen your artistic voice in a high-level, supportive environment.

Instructor: Richard Denzer
Age: 18+
Dates: 6 Mondays, April 27 to June 8, 2026 (no class May 25)
Time: 12:15 to 2:15 p.m.
Materials: Students must supply their own materials.
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HCA Policies: Please review our website's HCA Student Policies and Procedures here.

• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
  
  
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.
  
  
• Waiting List: If this class is sold out, it will say so below and will not allow you to register. If so, please add your name to our waitlist here. 

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishibay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

MEMBERS SAVE ON CLASSES: Your membership helps the HCA change the lives of artists and art lovers through its nurturing faculty, state-of-the-art facility, and need-based scholarship program. We are pleased to offer 5% off class costs to HCA Members from the Insider–Plus LEVEL and up.

To apply your membership discount to your order, please log into your account at the top of this page. Once logged in, your membership level discounts will be reflected in your cart at checkout.