LOCATION:

SAN PABLO Catholic Church PARISH HALL

550 122ND St, (Oceanside) Marathon, FL

ST COLUMBA Episcopal Church HALL     

Directions: Drive to the back of church (around the block or from the side of the property.)  See 2 driveways and the gravel parking lot. There is a visible main door to the multipurpose room from this location.)

451 52nd St. (Gulfside) Marathon, FL

TIME:  9:00 -2:00 (Bring your own Lunch, Project, Supplies and Drop Cloth.)  COST: $10 donation for use of the facility

 MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATER (MCT) -  Main Gallery

5101 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL

CHRISTINE REICHOW WORKSHOP 2025      https://www.CHRISTINEREICHOW.ART

*Attendees will receive access to the image transparency upon receipt of their paid $250. workshop fee.  Please note that all fees must be forwarded to the FKWCS Treasurer prior to the workshop to hold their paid reservation.  By request of the insructor, seating is limited for this workshop and reservations will be accepted on first-come basis.                       

Capturing the Beauty of Nature in Gradient Washes

Have you wondered how artists paint vibrant yet translucent watercolor flowers? Have you seen translucent watercolor flowers combined with a flawless gradient background? Christine Reichow has been painting award winning nature subjects with a gradient background for over 25 years.

This is designed to be an informative and encouraging workshop that challenges artists at all levels.

Each artist will be given a floral image to transfer to their watercolor paper. Christine will demonstrate her painting techniques as the class progresses. The topics covered will be masking, gradient washes, glazing, values, tricks and tips. Each artist will leave with a finished painting.

Come and have fun while exploring the wonderful world of translucent watercolor with gradient background washes.  

Reichow Workshop MATERIALS LIST (Updated 2/5/25) 

Learning to paint gradient washes is a messy business. 

 Please wear clothes that can get paintspattered and/or an apron. 

Bring at least 3 kitchen towel size rags.

Winsor Newton, Daniel Smith or Holbein Watercolor Paint

Aureolin Yellow, Burnt Sienna, Holbein MarineBlue, Holbein Shadow Green (a must), Hooker Green, Sap Green, Daniel Smith Quinacridone Fuschia, Windsor Newton Permanent Rose, and any other of your favorite transparent watercolor paints.

Palette with mixing areas along with 5 Styrofoam plates

Fabriano Artistico Soft Pressed 300 pound watercolor paper 15” x 22” (half sheet) This paper is a must.

Support on which to paint.

Hake Brushes in assorted sizes, including at least 3 in a 3” width

Assorted round brushes small to large (bring your favorites) and several small scrubber brushes

Cheap synthetic brushes to apply mask

Pebeo Mask - this is a must!  (Since this product has a shelf life, bring within one year of purchase)

Additional Equipment

HB Pencil, Kneaded Eraser, natural rubber pick up, scrap watercolor paper (color testing), cheap tissues without lotion, 2 containers for water, spray bottle, magnifying glass is helpful, notebook

Special Notes from Christine~

I will be bringing plexiglass sheets for all students. This is important for the gradient background process.

Also, the flower image that we will be completing will be sent ahead to the workshop coordinators.   Please contact the FL Keys Watercolor Society to make arrangements.  

(1 Hour Lunch: bring your own or go out.  Snacks and Drinks provided)

(As always, please remember your basic supplies such as water cup, paper towels, rags, paint pan or mixing tray, spray bottle, etc.  If you have questions, please call any board member; we're here to help :)

Other FKWCS "Things to Know"

Marathon Community Theater SHOW INFORMATION:  Exhibiters must be FKWCS members in good-standing. All artwork must be for sale; 20% commission fee helps support community arts thru MCT productions.  Updated information will be available at the membership meetings 👍🏼

SCHOLARSHIP

The FKWCS awards an annual scholarship to an outstanding student who is pursuing higher education in the visual arts field.  Our membership would like to congratulate Marathon High School Senior, Riley McDonald, our 2023 Visual Arts Scholarship Recipient.

For current information about our scholarship fund, or application protocol, please contact HS Administration or Peach Jar Community Updates.

FKWCS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President  -  Peter Sterling Turner      (Contact:  thefkwcs@gmail.com)

Vice President -  Dorothea McFarland

Recording Secretary  -   Barbara Reid

Treasurer & Web Oversite -  Janet Cederlund

Historian & Social Media -  Etoile Leblanc

Membership Chair -  Madelyn Paulson

Publicity, Advertising, Scholarship - Peter Sterling Turner

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TERMS AND AGREEMENTS

DUES:  Dues cover the period January 1st - December 31st Annually

Dues shall be payable on December 1st of the preceding year, or upon new membership enrollment which will be credited to either the current or upcoming membership year; date dependent. 

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Indemnity Policy Agreement - Adopted Feb, 2023

“I understand the need and requirement for the Florida Keys Watercolor Society (aka FKWCS) to require a release of liability for all its members and participants. In consideration of the right to participate in activities offered by the FKWCS or any of its leaders, directors, officers, instructors, or members, I hereby agree to RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, and HOLD HARMLESS the FKWCS, its leaders, directors, officers, instructors, and members from any loss or damage suffered by myself or any family member or guest that I bring to the FKWCS activity or event. This signed agreement will be held in the Membership Records of the FKWCS.”

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For more information about the FKWCS, please see the contact information below!  We look forward to hearing from you!

FKWCS IS A PROUD MEMBER OF:

The MARATHON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE   http://www.floridakeysmarathon.com.    Email:membership@floridakeysmarathon.com

The MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATER   (MCT) http://marathontheater.org