Watercolor Classes in Chicago, IL

In this class you will learn the techniques to create an abstract watercolor painting using “wet on wet” technique. This process can be a source of relaxation and creativity in stressful times. By building up layers of paint and allowing the medium to flow, you will create a beautiful piece of art. The techniques you will learn can be applied...

This class is beginner-friendly and no previous experience is required! You’ll learn how to choose the best materials and the basic techniques for painting gorgeous florals and how to master the skills you need to enjoy the serene, relaxing benefits that watercolors can provide. In this workshop you will learn: Basic watercolor painting techniques...

Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this class, you'll create a bucolic winter wonderland scene with trees, snow, a charming cottage, and a lovely winter sky. I'll walk you through every step, beginning with the essential techniques needed to complete a landscape and how to use household items and regular house paint...

Learn how to draw and paint beautiful botanicals in a fun, stress-free environment where absolutely no experience is necessary. This class is designed for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills. We will cover line drawing, and basic as well as more advanced watercolor techniques to create beautiful flowers...

This class is a continuation of my Watercolor Florals, and if you're ready to learn more and take your watercolor flowers to the next level, look no further! This is the class you need! In this intermediate installment of my watercolor floral classes, we'll review how to choose the best materials and learn advanced techniques for painting gorgeous...

This class is the second class in our Watercolor Workshop Series. Though it can be taken on its own, we recommend you first take Virtual Floral Watercolor for Beginners. Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this class, you'll create a bucolic scene with trees, water, grass, flowers, and a serene sky.  I'll walk...

Mixed media collage is the utilization of more than one medium in a single piece of art and may include paint, glitter, crayons, fabric, magazine/book images/quotes, found objects, ink, watercolor, oil pastel, chalk pastel, colored pencils, etc.  Mixed media art brings together all of your artistic skills, even if they’re not as good as you’d...

Learn to watercolor paint beautiful celestial scenes complete with your very own Zodiac constellation in our virtual WebJam hosted via Zoom. About this Event Written in the stars? More like painted in the stars! The Zodiac Watercolor WebJam will have you looking to the heavens for inspiration. Learn to watercolor paint beautiful celestial scenes...

This course offers students instruction on basic watercolor techniques in order to bring out their artistic expression. Topics covered in class include: color mixing, color application, brush stroke techniques, plus much more. No experience needed, all are welcome to join.  Please read:  Students need to have access to a basic...

Come try your hand at a wonderful art form with subtle nuances and spontaneity, as well as brilliance and control. Learn traditional watercolor techniques through invaluable demonstrations that will give you a solid foundation. Watercolor is a medium that’s not as unforgiving as you might think, so come find out about some surprising tricks that...

Learn how to watercolor from professional watercolor artists who will share the tricks of their craft with you. Our watercolor technique will allow you to leave your one hour session with actual abilities to paint on your own. Come back for more to perfect your technique and hang with a community of like minded creatives. Classes include supplies....

Begin your immersion into the world of watercolors. Learn the basics of watercolor painting including—paint, brush, paper, value, color mixing, wash, wet-in-wet, wet-over-dry. Move on to form, light, color, and composition. Demonstrations will be included in the online class. Classes will include short overviews of historical and contemporary...

Love watercolor florals? We will spend Friday mornings devoted to loose flowers, botanicals, succulents and leaves. Lets bring springtime inside and brighten up your canvas! This is a great beginner class that lets you dip your toe in basic techniques of watercolor like basic color mixing, washes, wet on wet and placement. This class is fast, not...

Join a class designed for those who wish to improve and guide their watercolor techniques toward a more personal and creative direction. In a supportive, constructive, and stress-free environment, learn how to achieve desired effects that will enhance previous painting attempts, and find out about effective methods for attaining more satisfying results...

Learn how to achieve a likeness in painting a portrait with this challenging medium. Each week you’ll work directly from a live model or from your own reference photographs to learn how to capture the character and depth of each subject. Prerequisite: at least two semesters of Basic/Intermediate Watercolor. For the Supply List, please CLICK...