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.
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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