The First Bloom is designed to give you a comfortable foundation in watercolor without overwhelming you. Over four one-hour lessons, we'll build your skills step by step—from getting to know your supplies and understanding water control to mixing color, creating shapes, and putting those skills together in your own watercolor paintings.
Lesson 1
Getting Started
Meet your supplies, learn how watercolor behaves, and begin practicing basic brush and water control.
Lesson 3
Building a Painting
Practice turning simple brush strokes and shapes into recognizable forms while learning about light, value, and layering.
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4 private, one-hour lessons
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$100 for the complete series
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Designed for absolute beginners
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Lessons take place in my home watercolor studio
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Many everyday painting supplies are provided for you in the studio—you'll only need a few basic watercolor supplies of your own, watercolors, brushes, paper, and artist tape
The First Bloom
Lesson Details
Lesson 2
Exploring Color
Learn how colors mix, how water changes them, and how to create beautiful variations from a simple palette.
Lesson 4
Your First Bloom
Bring everything together as you create a finished watercolor painting using the skills you have learned.
Everything is taught at a comfortable pace, with plenty of time to ask questions, practice, and enjoy the process. The goal isn't perfection—it's giving you the skills and confidence to keep painting long after our four lessons are finished.