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Deena Ball will lead the workshop Watercolor Meets Wood: Painting on Birch Panels from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 31.

In this innovative workshop, students will learn to combine traditional watercolor techniques with modern watercolor grounds on birchwood panels. Begin by applying watercolor grounds to create a richly textured underpainting that serves as the foundation for your piece. Once dry, paint over this prepared surface using your regular watercolor palette to achieve stunning visual effects.

The technique produces particularly striking results when working with granulating pigments, such as the Daniel Smith PrimaTek collection, which settle beautifully into the textured ground. The mineral-based pigments create captivating organic patterns that enhance the natural warmth of the birchwood support.

Students will also discover professional finishing techniques for sealing and protecting their watercolor-on-wood paintings without traditional glazing or matting, ensuring their artwork remains vibrant and protected for years to come.

Please bring your regular watercolor supplies — professional quality paints (tubes are preferred), water container, brushes, palette, paper towels and a hairdryer or heat gun.

Supply fee is $25 (includes 6 x 6 baltic birch cradled panel, use of watercolor grounds, use of a limited selection of Daniel Smith Primatek paints, for finishing UV spray and wax).

Participant cost is $105 plus $25 materials fee.

Minimum six students, maximum 12.

Please see deenasball.com/all-classes/p/deenas-favorite-watercolor-supplies for suggested materials. Registration closes Jan. 24. Register at https://buy.stripe.com/28E00i9iFfshbsF8pR9R60G.