Beginners Watercolor Painting Class Online: All Levels

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)

Class Start Date: Tuesday, September 10

*It’s never too late to create! This art class has already begun, and we welcome new students to join at the prorated cost that reflects the number of weeks remaining in the class. Our instructors will catch you up!.

Nervous About Taking an Art Class?  Always wanted to try watercolor painting but weren't sure where to begin?

 You're in the Right Place. You don't have to be "good at art" to enjoy watercolor. This welcoming, beginner-friendly watercolor painting class at The Art Studio NY, NYC’s #1-rated art studio is designed to help you relax, learn, and discover the joy of creating with watercolor without pressure or perfectionism. Many students arrive saying they haven't painted since childhood—or that they're simply "not artistic." They quickly discover that watercolor isn't about having natural talent. It's about learning a few foundational techniques, practicing, and giving yourself permission to explore.

Whether you're a complete beginner who has never picked up a watercolor brush or you've dabbled with watercolor and want more guidance, you'll receive step-by-step instruction in a supportive, encouraging, and Fear-Free environment at The Art Studio NY, NYC's #1-rated art studio.

With a professional NYC artist as your guide, you'll learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting while creating beautiful artwork inspired by landscapes, flowers, still life, abstract art, and your own imagination. Small classes and personalized instruction means you'll receive the individual guidance, demonstrations, and encouragement you need to feel confident as you paint.  Most importantly, this is a place to slow down, have fun, and enjoy being creative.  This is your time.

"(My instructor)'s upbeat, nonjudgmental personality made it easy to take risks with just the right amount of freedom and structure." 

In This Beginner Watercolor Class, You Will:

• Learn watercolor painting step by step with personalized instruction from a professional artist and educator
• Build a strong foundation in essential watercolor techniques, including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, gradated washes, variegated washes, dry brush, glazing, layering, splattering, dripping, and color mixing
• Discover how to control water, pigment, brushwork, transparency, value, color, and texture
• Learn how to create beautiful color palettes and mix the colors you envision
• Explore watercolor through a variety of subjects, including landscape painting, floral painting, still life, and abstract art
• Watch live watercolor demonstrations and immediately practice the techniques you've learned
• Learn how to combine watercolor techniques with your own personal artistic style and self-expression
• Receive individualized feedback and encouragement so you can understand why a technique works
• Create finished watercolor paintings you can take home, display, or give as meaningful handmade gifts

This is one session of Beginners Watercolor Painting Class — Online

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.