Learn to paint a dumpster fire with Serena Cole! A "dumpster fire" is a commonly used informal expression used to describe a completely disastrous, chaotic, and mismanaged situation that is out of control. In this workshop we will play with the idea of painting symbolized challenges with a lighthearted approach. Don't want to paint a dumpster fire? Paint anything on fire!

This workshop will introduce the adventurous beginner as well as more advanced watercolor painters to the ins and outs of working with highly pigmented watercolor applications combined with washes to create unpredictable results. We will also play with combining powdered dye and a water sprayer to achieve organic shapes and movement to resemble smoke and fire.

Students may bring printed or digital imagery they wish to work with or use images provided by the instructor.

Anyone age 16 and over is welcome! Some drawing experience is recommended but not required.

WHEN: July 25, 2 - 5 PM

WHERE: Verge Center for the Arts

About the Instructor

Serena Cole received her Master of Fine Arts degree in 2011 from the California College of the Arts. She has exhibited her work in multiple solo exhibitions including Gallery 16 (San Francisco), Soo Visual Arts Center (Minneapolis), and Stephanie Chefas Projects (Portland). Her work has also been exhibited widely at venues such as Dodge Gallery (New York), Roberts and Tilton (Los Angeles), the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (San Francisco), and Phillips de Pury (New York). Her work has been published in The Huffington Post, Juxtapoz Magazine, KQED Arts, Comstock’s Magazine, and more.

Serena is a resident in the Studio Project at Verge Center for the Arts. She is an adjunct professor at Sierra College and American River College.

Community Standards

In order to create a safe and encouraging environment for creativity, we ask that all attendees comply with Verge’s non-discrimination policy which prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, age, physical or mental disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by the state or local laws. We also ask that everyone contribute positively to a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who does not abide by our community standards stated above.

Cancellation and Refunds Policy

Verge Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel classes, to change instructors, and to make other changes that may become necessary to ensure a quality experience for participants. In the event that a class is canceled, we will contact all registrants and offer the option of transferring to another available session, or receiving a full refund.

If a participant wishes to withdraw from a class, they must do so in writing at least seven days prior to the first class meeting to receive a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. Withdrawals occurring within seven days prior to the first class meeting will receive a refund of 50% of the total class fee or may transfer to a class of equal or lesser value. Participants are only eligible for one transfer per registration and must get it approved by Verge staff. No refunds or transfers are given to withdrawals that occur 24 hours or less before the class begins. Membership fees are non-refundable. Please note we are unable to issue cash refunds.

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Watercolor Dumpster Fire