2026 Spring Watercolor Workshop is open for enrollment!
This is a small group, intensive workshop designed for beginner watercolorists who want to gain confidence and control with the medium. This Beginner Watercolor Bootcamp focuses on mastering watercolor fundamentals — from handling paint and water, to simplifying subjects, applying the right visual treatment, and developing a cohesive color palette through primary color mixing.
What’s valuable about the course
Many beginners struggle not because of a lack of creativity, but because they don’t yet understand how to control the medium or build a strong foundation for their painting. This workshop helps you overcome those early hurdles by teaching a step-by-step approach to painting simple yet compelling subjects — landscapes, still life, and small scenes — using clear tonal contrast, intentional brushwork, and color harmony.
You’ll learn:
- How to control water, pigment, and timing for confident washes and textures
- How to simplify any subject into strong light, mid, and dark value shapes
- How to choose the right visual treatment for different subjects (soft vs. hard, loose vs. defined)
- How to mix a full range of colors using just three primaries — for beautiful, natural, and cohesive results
What's included in this course that my usual 2-hour classes don’t cover
This in-depth workshop goes far beyond the scope of my regular in-person classes.
1️⃣ You’ll receive comprehensive instruction and personalized coaching to help you fully develop the foundational watercolor skills that will serve you for years to come — setting you up for a more confident and fulfilling creative journey.
2️⃣ Instead of painting just one subject step-by-step alongside me, this course introduces you to a variety of landscape subjects — from woodlands and ocean scenes to boats, houses, and still life — helping you understand the different visual treatments required for each. By the end, you’ll feel confident approaching any subject that inspires you, knowing how to interpret and paint it in your own way.
Supplies
Please note that no supplies are included except for watercolor paper provided during the workshop. Students are required to bring the following items to ensure they can fully participate and benefit from the class:
Brushes
- 1 large round brush (~0.5 inches in diameter) for applying washes
- 1 small round brush (~0.125 inches in diameter) or a rigger brush for fine details
Palette
Drawing tools
- 2B or softer pencil
- Eraser
Watercolor paints
- Burnt Sienna
- French Ultramarine Blue
- Alizarin Crimson
- Yellow Ochre
- Cadmium Yellow
- Cadmium Red
Other essentials
- Rag or old towel for soaking up excess water
- Cup or jug for clean water
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(Optional) Easel or portable painting surface
