Watercolor for Brain Health: A 5-Week Creative Journey

Wed May 13 2026 at 05:00 pm to 06:30 pm UTC-07:00

2117 11th Ave | Oakland

DICTEE Art & Exhibition
Publisher/HostDICTEE Art & Exhibition
Watercolor for Brain Health: A 5-Week Creative Journey
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Join artist Salma Ramadan for a 5-week series using watercolor to turn down mental noise. Focus on the creative process through play!
About this Event

About the Workshop Watercolor for Brain Health is a 5-week series intended for anyone willing to tap into their inherent creative energy. The series focuses on the creative process rather than the final product. Each class centers on a design meant to turn down the noise in our heads and lean on creating as a tool for our brain health. Absolutely no prior experience is required—just a willingness to recover or discover your creativity through play!


Curriculum Overview

  • Week 1 (May 13): Getting acquainted, easy play.
  • Week 2 (May 20): Out of our head, into the lines.
  • Week 3 (June 3): Layers of our favorite things.
  • Week 4 (June 10): Spiraling upward!.
  • Week 5 (June 17): What does your brain look like?.

Supply List (Please bring to class)

To ensure you can practice at home, please bring the following supplies:

  • Watercolor Journal (cold-pressed cotton, something small you can carry around).
  • Basic Watercolor Palette (try for one with a pan for color mixing).
  • Watercolor Brushes (Size 2 and 5 round brushes suggested).
  • Two cups for water.
  • Cloth or paper towel.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

2117 11th Ave, 2117 11th Avenue, Oakland, United States

Tickets

USD 161.90

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