Lesson plans

beginner · intermediate

10 step‑by‑step watercolor lessons — from first brushstrokes to advanced techniques.

Beginner · 5 lessons

#1

Wet-on-Wet Sky

beginner

Learn the magic of wet-on-wet by painting a soft, dreamy sky with clouds.

20 min 3 colors age 6+
#2

Color Wheel

beginner

Mix primary colors to create secondary colors — paint your own color wheel.

25 min 6 colors age 7+
#3

Leaf Print

beginner

Use real leaves to make beautiful nature prints with watercolor washes.

30 min 4 colors age 6+
#4

Sunset Silhouette

beginner

Paint a warm sunset gradient and add a dark silhouette tree or bird.

25 min 3 colors age 7+
#5

Water Droplets

beginner

Practice control and layering by painting realistic water droplets on paper.

20 min 2 colors age 8+

Intermediate · 5 lessons

#6

Mountain Landscape

intermediate

Layer washes to create depth in a mountain scene with misty valleys.

35 min 5 colors age 10+
#7

Salt & Splatter

intermediate

Create magical textures using salt, splatter, and lifting techniques.

30 min 4 colors age 10+
#8

Masking Fluid

intermediate

Use masking fluid to preserve white areas and create crisp highlights.

40 min 6 colors age 11+
#9

Feather & Fur

intermediate

Practice dry-brush and layering to paint realistic feathers or fur.

35 min 4 colors age 11+
#10

Glazing & Layers

intermediate

Master glazing techniques to build rich, luminous color layers.

40 min 5 colors age 12+
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