Introduction to Gouache Painting, with Patty Barnes (2-part workshop) 

Presented by the Cultural Center of Cape Cod on 2 Saturdays, March 18 and 25, from 1-2pm.

No painting experience or drawing skills necessary. An Introduction to Gouache Painting is an opportunity to enhance one’s creativity and “playtime” as you learn a new painting skill. Gouache, an opaque watercolor, is non-toxic, fast drying, easy to use and highly forgiving. The workshop will focus on simplicity through the use of values, shapes and colors—always painting towards the light. If you can see, you can paint. Instructor will demonstrate staining and layering and then offer direction as participants work from photo references.

$64/$56 for members. Materials list is available. Register at www.cultural-center.org or call 508-394-7100. The Cultural Center is located at 307 Old Main Street in South Yarmouth.