BEGINNERS WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS ONLINE

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)

Beginner Watercolor Painting Classes

Learn to Paint with Watercolors – No Experience Needed!

Looking for the best watercolor painting classes in NYC? Watercolor is one of the most relaxing, creative, and rewarding art forms, and this beginner-friendly class is the perfect way to learn watercolor painting step by step in a supportive, fun environment. Whether you are a total beginner or have only dabbled with watercolors, this class will help you gain confidence, build technique, and create paintings you’ll feel proud of.

Taught by professional NYC artists at The Art Studio NY – NYC’s #1-rated art school, these beginner watercolor classes are designed for adults of all ages who want to express themselves through painting while learning fundamental watercolor techniques.

👩‍🎨 In this watercolor painting class, you will:

• Receive personalized, one-on-one instruction from a professional watercolor artist

• Learn step-by-step watercolor painting techniques including:

  • Gradated washes

  • Wet-on-wet watercolor

  • Wet-on-dry watercolor

  • Dry brush techniques

  • Variegated washes

  • Splattering, dripping, glazing, layering, and color mixing

• Explore a wide variety of subject matter such as landscape painting, still life, floral art, and abstract painting

• Learn how to combine technique with your own personal style and artistic voice

• Gain inspiration from live demonstrations and guided watercolor lessons

• Create multiple finished watercolor paintings to take home or share

• Join our private online student community, where you’ll receive feedback, support, and inspiration between classes

🌟 Why Students Love This Class

• Beginner-friendly and perfect for all levels

• Relaxing, stress-free environment to unwind and get creative

• No repeated projects—returning students always learn new techniques and projects

• Proven wellness benefits of watercolor painting include stress relief, boosted memory, improved focus, self-expression, and joy

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