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Art Toolkit Workshops

Gouache Fundamentals

Learn Essential Painting Techniques with Jared Cullum.

Gouache Fundamentals

Live workshop with Jared Cullum.

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About this Workshop

Join us online on Saturday, June 14th, from 10am to 12:30pm Pacific for Gouache Fundamentals: Learn Essential Painting Techniques with Jared Cullum!

This workshop will cover the fundamentals of gouache as both an incredible medium for painting landscapes and an alternative to watercolor. Through demonstration and explanation, participants will learn brush techniques, tips for achieving proper paint consistency, and ways to simplify subjects for effective communication.

Last year, Jared joined us for a fantastic live demo on gouache techniques. In this workshop he’ll build off of what he shared, taking a deep dive into using gouache for landscape sketching.

Like watercolor, gouache re-hydrates with water and is compatible with our stainless steel paint pans. Consider adding gouache to your palette, and be sure to check out our video, Exploring Gouache, for tips on filling pans and reducing cracking.

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A watercolor painting of bananas, an orange, and a coffee pot next to a cup of coffee. A palette with paints and a cloth can be seen in the background on a wooden surface.
A bright red watering can rests beside a small black planting pot, set against a backdrop of various gardening tools and earthy tones. Sunlight casts soft shadows, highlighting the textures of the scene.
A hand holds a painting depicting a cozy interior scene with a light-filled room. A sofa and a side table are visible, adorned with a potted plant and decorative items. The painting features warm colors and expressive brush strokes, capturing the essence of the space.
A colorful landscape painting depicting a river with large rocks, surrounded by greenery and dappled sunlight filtering through trees. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and nature's beauty. A smaller black-and-white sketch is visible in the background.
A serene landscape depicting a calm river bordered by rocky shores and lush, green trees. The water reflects soft blues and light, contrasting with the earthy tones of the rocks. The background features distant hills under a clear sky.
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A sketchbook open to a painted scene of a bridge over water, with a few buildings visible in the background. Various art supplies, including a palette of colors, are arranged nearby on a wooden table.

Workshop Structure

This workshop has two options available for purchase: Live Access or Recorded Access.

Live Access includes the opportunity to join the 2-hour* workshop call, with an additional 30 minutes for asking questions, sharing art, and receiving feedback from the instructor.

Recorded Access includes all workshop materials and access to the 2-hour workshop recording for those who wish to work at their own pace. The recording is available the week following the live call date.

All participants, regardless of access level, will have access to the workshop recording a minimum of twelve months after the purchase date. We also invite you to join the Art Toolkit Community, a space for people registered for our workshops to share art, creative musings, questions, and inspiration! After signing up for any of our workshops, watch for the Art Toolkit Community invitation in your inbox to get started.

Registration Details

Select either “Live Access” or “Recorded Access” and add to cart. Important: you are not registered until you have completed checkout.

We will send you a payment receipt by email. If you don’t see it, please check your junk mail folder, and add hello@arttoolkit.com to your contacts.

When you have completed checkout, you’re in!

You will receive an email with an invite link to our learning platform Circle. If you already have an account, this link will add your new workshop to your Dashboard. The access details and syllabus will be under your Course Dashboard.

Questions? Please send us an email and we’ll help you out.

Note: Live Access requires a computer with a reliable internet connection.

About Jared Cullum

A man with glasses and a beard smiles at the camera, wearing a plaid shirt. Background features plants and framed artwork on a blue wall.

Jared Cullum is an award-winning author-cartoonist and painter of things living in Pittsburgh, PA. His debut young adult book, Kodi (available in the Art Toolkit Bookshop), was nominated for multiple awards and won the Rueben Award in 2021.

He has written and painted children's and young adult stories for Jim Henson Productions, IDW, Insight Editions, and others. Jared regularly posts lessons and demonstrations on his YouTube channel and is an avid outdoor painter and teacher of plein air and figure painting.
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