4 WEEK SESSION TOTAL BEGINNERS WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS ONLINE: Winter Season Holiday Greetings!

No Class On: Dec 29

NOTE: This is an Online Art Class. Our instructors will work with you over high-quality live video and teach you to make art from the comfort of your home. The Art Studio NY conducts classes from New York City, United States (Eastern US Time Zone)

CREATE, CONNECT & CELEBRATE THE SEASON THROUGH ART!

Take a creative break from holiday stresses and make your winter season more joyful, relaxing and inspiring with this Winter Holiday Card Making Workshop at The Art Studio NY, NYC's #1-rated art studio! Designed for all backgrounds, beliefs and levels of creativity, this cozy, beginner-friendly workshop invites you to slow down, connect and create something meaningful. Guided by a professional NYC artist educator, you'll learn fun and approachable watercolor, drawing, collage and mixed-media techniques, including watercolor washes, layering, texture, color and creative mark-making. Explore seasonal nature, kindness, gratitude and the magic of togetherness as inspiration while designing and handcrafting a collection of beautiful, personalized, one-of-a-kind winter holiday cards to give to friends and family, or keep for yourself. No artistic experience is necessary, just bring your curiosity and enjoy the simple pleasure of making something from the heart.

“This was such a wonderful way to slow down during the holidays. I loved creating handmade cards, and the whole experience felt relaxing, joyful and inspiring.” — The Art Studio NY Student

IN THIS JOY-FILLED WINTER HOLIDAY CARD MAKING WORKSHOP, YOU WILL:

• Learn simple, approachable techniques for creating beautiful, personalized handmade cards—no previous art experience necessary
• Explore watercolor washes, color, texture and layering to create unique backgrounds and seasonal designs
• Experiment with drawing and expressive mark-making to add personality and detail to your cards
• Learn how to combine collage and mixed-media materials to create dimension, texture and visual interest
• Explore different approaches to composition, color and design while developing your own creative ideas
• Draw inspiration from winter nature, kindness, gratitude, connection and the magic of the season
• Create a collection of one-of-a-kind winter holiday cards to share with friends, family and loved ones—or treasure for yourself
• Receive personalized guidance from a professional NYC artist educator in a relaxed, encouraging environment
• Discover how to turn simple materials and your own ideas into meaningful handmade artwork
• Enjoy a welcoming, inclusive and non-judgmental creative community where everyone is encouraged to express themselves
• Step away from holiday shopping, errands and to-do lists and experience the relaxation, focus and joy of making art
• Come solo, with friends or with family and enjoy a creative experience designed to help you slow down, connect and celebrate the season

Art Class Materials:

Materials are not included.

For Watercolor you will need:

• Watercolor Paper (any size you prefer and preferably at least 140 lbs),
• Watercolor Paint Set (Watercolor Pan sets are great for beginners),
• Paint Palette or Plate where you can mix your paint
• Watercolor Brushes (2 rounds and 2 flats- such as 4s and 12s which are big and small varieties),
• cup/jar for water,
• Painter's Masking Tape such as Frog Tape
• Pencil and sharpener
• Eraser- white vinyl or kneaded is fine
• Optional: Any thin water-resistant black or white pens such as Micron Ink Pens, Acrylic Paint Pens, Gelly Roll, Sharpie
• Optional: Masking Fluid -not needed for short courses

Purchase supplies from our online materials list.