Intro to Watercolor Class

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.

What’s Included:

• 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!

Lessons + Projects:

1. Supplies & Workspace Setup

2. Brush Techniques — Project: Jellyfish

3. Water Control — Project: Lake Sunset

4. Color Mixing — Project: Create a Color Wheel

5. Sketching Basic Shapes — Project: Ice Cream Cone

6. Using Washi Tape — Project: Geometric Painting

7. Flowers & Leaves — Project: Watering Can Bouquet

8. Exploring Texture — Project: Salt Geode

9. Landscapes & Clouds — Project: Mountain Scene

10. Layering — Project: Root Vegetables

11. Abstract Painting — Project: Handmade Cards

12. Watercolor with Ink — Project: Tiny Town

13. Troubleshooting Tips — Project: Prickly Pear Cactus

14. Using White — Project: Whale Shark

15. Using Your Imagination — Project: Design Your Own Map

16. Bonus Project: Galaxy Bookmarks

Ideal For:

• 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. If you would like to use this in a group setting please purchase our small group license. This allows a group to use the class all together in one classroom or event. Only one person will have access to the class. Please reach out to hello@brighterdaypress.com if you have any additional questions.