A Watercolor Masterclass

With Francesco Fontana

Master of watercolor Francesco Fontana hosts his first-ever Berlin workshop at PAKD Gallery Berlin from 20th-22nd March 2026, 11:00 - 18:00. Open to beginners and up, this exclusive debut workshop explores three essential topics.

  • Expressive Self-Portrait

  • Atmospheric Landscape

  • Luminous Still Life

Francesco Fontana is sponsored by Daniel Smith Artists’ Materials

What you will discover…

  • Day 1:

The Expressive Self-Portrait concentrates on capturing likeness, personality, and developing self-awareness. We'll master form, light, and complex techniques for luminous watercolor skin tones.

  • Day 2:

Atmospheric Landscape is dedicated to translating the scene's vastness and light, emphasizing simplification, atmospheric perspective, and working effectively from photos and sketches.

  • Day 3:

Luminous Still Life is a detailed study of composition and object rendering, with a strong focus on achieving brilliant color luminosity and developing your unique personal style in depicting texture and form.

Francesco Fontana

Francesco Fontana is a highly esteemed master of watercolor painting, recognized globally by collectors and critics alike. Winner of many international awards, his skill, dedication, and significant contributions to the medium are highlighted by his signature memberships in both the American Watercolor Society (AWS) and the National Watercolor Society (NWS).

Beyond his studio work, Francesco is deeply passionate about artistic education, having shared his knowledge with students around the globe through workshops and as a faculty member at the Plein AIr Convention in the USA, as faculty at the Milan Painting Academy. His commitment to advancing the art of watercolor is further demonstrated by his participation as a judge and speaker at prestigious events like Watercolor Live.

Limited spaces! Enrol now -

Limited spaces! Enrol now -

3 Day Watercolor Masterclass with Francesco Fontana 3 Day Watercolor Masterclass with Francesco Fontana
3 Day Watercolor Masterclass with Francesco Fontana
€290.00

20.03.2025 - 22.03.2025

11:00 - 18:00 daily

Recommended Materials

Paint:

We prefer tubes. There are excellent brands available, but we work with Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor

  • Cadmium Yellow Lemon / Hansa Yellow Medium

  • Cadmium Yellow Deep / New Camboge

  • Magenta Red or Alazarin Crimson

  • Cadmium Red Deep / Permanent Red Deep

  • Primary Blue / Phthalo Blue (GS)

  • French Ultramarine

  • Olive Green / Olive Green

  • Orange / Transparent Pyrrol Orange

  • Purple / Imperial Purple

Paper:

  • Arches 100% Cotton, 200-300 gsm, cold pressed (fine grain), Green Cover. Minimum size 20x30 cm, or loose sheets.

Brushes:

  • Flat brush, 1/2 inch (12 mm wide). Example brand: Princeton Neptune

  • Round brushes, natural hair (sable, squirrel, or synthetic),

  • One thinner than a pencil and one thicker than a pencil

  • A 3 cm wide flat (hake style) and a squirrel hair mop

  • Palette - white enameled metal, or a ceramic plate, or a palette from a paint box. A good product is Mijello Fusion 18 Modules (for tube paints)

  • Paper board - to hold the paper (30 x 40 cm), Water container, Masking tape, Paper tissues, Sheets of paper or sketch pad 21 x 30 cm, 2B, 4B, and 6B pencils

  • White rubber eraser (Pelikan) for pencils, Kneaded eraser, Sharpener and cutter

Get in touch

Francesco Fontana is sponsored by Daniel Smith Artists’ Materials