Watercolor Basics

$50.00

Loose washes, soft blooms, water under control. All materials, tools and snacks are included in the seat price.

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What the class entails

Watercolor Basics makes peace with paint’s wild streak. Flat and graded washes, wet-on-wet blooms and gentle glazing come together in a botanical study on proper cotton paper.

David shows how to steer the paint instead of wrestling it — palette setup, water load and timing taught as calm steps you can repeat at home.

What's included

Cotton watercolour paper and paints for the day
Guided botanical study painting
Wash, bloom and glazing technique demos
Brushes and palettes, or bring your favourites
Tea, coffee and afternoon snacks in the studio

Good to know

Level: Beginners and refreshers
Duration: One afternoon · 3 hours
Group size: Max 12 painters per session
Schedule: Sundays · 11 AM – 2 PM
Materials: Paper and paints provided
Mentor: David Soapman

Meet your mentor

David paints botanicals most mornings before the shutters go up. His watercolour room runs quiet and encouraging — happy accidents are openly welcomed as part of the method.

Is watercolour harder than acrylic?

It behaves differently, not harder. We teach water control first, which removes most beginner frustration in the opening hour.

Can I frame my botanical study?

Yes — your study is painted on proper cotton paper sized for standard frames, and we show you the best way to flatten and store it.