A joyful, confidence-building introduction to watercolor painting—designed for beginners ages 7 and up.
Whether you're teaching a child at home, exploring art as a family, or learning alongside your student, Intro to Watercolor provides everything you need to start painting with purpose and delight. With 15 engaging lessons, 15 beautiful projects, and high-quality video instruction, this course is designed to gently guide beginners through foundational watercolor skills in a fun, approachable way.
15 Watercolor Lessons — Clear, age-appropriate instructions that build skills and confidence
15 Guided Projects — Fun, colorful art pieces that reinforce new techniques
Video Instruction — Each lesson includes a video to walk students through the process step-by-step. This class includes nearly 6 hours of video instruction!
Supply List — A detailed list of recommended, affordable supplies
Created with kids ages 7+ in mind, but enjoyable for teens and adults, too!
Supplies & Workspace Setup
Brush Techniques — Project: Jellyfish
Water Control — Project: Lake Sunset
Color Mixing — Project: Create a Color Wheel
Sketching Basic Shapes — Project: Ice Cream Cone
Using Washi Tape — Project: Geometric Painting
Flowers & Leaves — Project: Watering Can Bouquet
Exploring Texture — Project: Salt Geode
Landscapes & Clouds — Project: Mountain Scene
Layering — Project: Root Vegetables
Abstract Painting — Project: Handmade Cards
Watercolor with Ink — Project: Tiny Town
Troubleshooting Tips — Project: Prickly Pear Cactus
Using White — Project: Whale Shark
Using Your Imagination — Project: Design Your Own Map
Homeschool art curriculum
Creative time after school or on weekends
Budding artists and beginners of all ages
Parent-child creative time
Art co-ops and small groups
Help your child grow in creativity and confidence one brushstroke at a time.
This gentle, comprehensive course makes watercolor both doable and delightful.
Please note: This is a digital class, so nothing will be shipped to your home. As soon as you complete your purchase, you’ll receive instant lifetime access to all the lessons online.
You can find our recommended supply list here. But if you already have watercolor supplies, you're welcome to use those!
The Intro to Watercolor Class is designed for ages 7 and up—perfect for kids, teens, and even adults who are brand-new to watercolor.
Yes! The class works wonderfully for small groups or homeschool co-ops.
You can purchase a Small Group License here, in addition to this class.
Absolutely! Once you purchase the class, you can go back and rewatch the lessons anytime.
There's no time limit on this class, so you can take it at your own pace.
This is our most comprehensive watercolor class yet! While our other classes focus on individual projects, this course takes you step-by-step through 15 lessons that build on each other—covering foundational techniques, tips for fixing mistakes, and 15 projects. It’s designed to give you both the skills and the confidence to keep painting long after the class ends.
No religious material is included in this course, making it charter-school friendly.
This class has been a fun addition to our homeschool rhythms. My daughters and I are all enjoying being able to incorporate art into our week in a way that is beginner friendly! Whitney is a great teacher and the videos are easy to follow along with.
This intro to Watercolor course is beautifully done and can be done in bite-size pieces. The watercolor tips naturally build on each other ending in lovely projects. A great gift for a child and something you can share together!
I am using the intro to watercolor class for our homeschool art class this year. We have completed a couple of lessons so far and my three children are loving it! I love the detailed instructions provided in the tutorial videos! I’ve also purchased some of the other watercolor classes from Brighter Day Press to do once this is completed! This is a great resource and I definitely recommend.
My 8 year old daughter and I have had so much fun taking these tutorials! We’ve learned so much about how to take care of our materials, simple brush strokes and tips to take our paintings to the next level! But the most valuable part to me is how it’s added a playful and fun way to connect with my daughter during our homeschool week. Thanks, Whitney, for this great resource!
My 7 year old daughter looks forward to her art class so much! Her technique has already improved so much and she is so proud of herself. Highly recommend!
Hi! I’m Whitney. I’m a pastor’s wife, Charlotte Mason fan, and homeschooling mom of four. It's my privilege to write gospel-centered, literature-rich curriculum for families!
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