You'll explore the magic of watercolor through six essential techniques—each one taught step-by-step with guided swatches to build confidence and control. From wet on wet to glazing, you’ll see how each technique comes to life on paper.

Then, in the final lesson of the course, you'll bring everything together to paint a full landscape—your first completed scene using the skills you've gained along the way. It’s a satisfying moment of transformation: from individual brushstrokes to a finished piece you’ll be proud to share.

Watercolor has a language of its own—and in this course, you’ll learn to speak it fluently. We’ll break down six core techniques that form the foundation of beautiful watercolor painting:

• Wet-on-Wet – Create soft blends and dreamy textures by painting onto damp paper.
  
• Wet-on-Dry – Gain crisp, clean edges and more control by working on dry surfaces.

• Flat Wash – Master even color coverage for skies, backgrounds, and more.
  
• Graded Wash – Learn to fade colors smoothly from dark to light
  
• Lifting – Discover how to lighten or remove paint for highlights and corrections.
  
• Glazing – Layer transparent color to build depth, shadow, and subtle shifts in tone.
  

These essential techniques will become your go-to tools as you grow your skills—and you’ll get hands-on practice with each before using them in your final landscape project.

Beginner-Friendly

This class is perfect for adults who are new to watercolor or looking to ease back into painting. You don’t need any experience — just a willingness to try.

Lessons are clear, supportive, and completely self-paced, so you can paint whenever it fits your life. No pressure, no rush — just a chance to enjoy the process and grow your creativity.

You don't need a fancy setup to get started -- just a few basic supplies:

• 140 lb watercolor paper
• Medium round brush and a flat brush
• Watercolors - red, blue, and yellow are plenty to begin
• 2 cups or bowls of water
• Paper towels for dabbing and cleanup

That's it! Simple tools, beautiful results. We'll guide you on how to use each one step-by-step in the class.