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Online Watercolor 201 - Beginner

Pastimes for a Lifetime See all classes by this school @ Live Online via Zoom

Build your watercolor foundation in Online Watercolor 201. Work through core techniques including color mixing, varied brushstrokes, and composition to produce expressive, finished works. An excellent course for aspiring fine artists, illustrators, and designers at the early-intermediate stage.

(24) Beginner 7 and older
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Online Watercolor 202 - Intermediate

Pastimes for a Lifetime See all classes by this school @ Live Online via Zoom

Advance your watercolor practice in this intermediate-level class at Pastimes for a Lifetime. Work through advanced approaches to texture, tone, and layered color to achieve greater depth and vibrancy in your paintings. A strong fit for artists developing their skills in fine art or illustration.

(24) Intermediate 7 and older
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Beginners Watercolor Painting

The Art Studio NY See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom

Explore the luminous, fluid world of watercolor painting at one of NYC's most celebrated art studios. Classes cover a wide range of techniques and subject matter including landscape, still life, and abstraction, with experienced instructors guiding you at every step. Designed for all levels, with a particularly warm welcome for complete beginners.

(680) Beginner 18 and older
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Exploratory Watercolor

New York School of the Arts See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom

Tap into your creativity with watercolor as you step into still life and abstraction in this dynamic course at the New York School of the Arts. Discover diverse techniques, build composition and color skills, and receive personalized instruction and group critiques. Join us and create distinctive, individual paintings that truly reflect your artistic vision.

(92) All levels 18 and older
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Intermediate Watercolor Painting

The Art Studio NY See all classes by this school @ Online Classroom

Deepen your practice of watercolor painting and express your creativity in this inspiring online class. Learn from top-notch professionals and connect with a supportive community of artists worldwide. Discover a wide variety of techniques and styles to enhance your skills and increase your artistic confidence.

(680) Intermediate 18 and older
$299

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Beginning Watercolor: Online

Tap into your creativity and learn how to paint sparkling, luminous watercolors in the Chicago Botanic Garden's virtual botanical art class. You'll explore brush technique, color mixing, and wash control from the comfort of home. No prior experience needed.

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
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  • Online via Zoom
  • 15 hours over 6 sessions

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Class Description

Description

Participate in an engaging online botanical art workshop offered by the Chicago Botanic Garden, accessible from anywhere in the world through virtual instruction.

Develop your watercolor painting skills and master the techniques of creating luminous, translucent washes. This progressive course begins with foundational exercises designed to build confidence and technique, then advances through nature studies and landscape painting. You will rapidly develop proficiency through hands-on practice of essential skills, including advanced brush control, color theory and mixing methods, and both wet and dry application techniques. Previous artistic experience is not required to succeed in this class. A detailed supply list will be provided to all participants.

The course is delivered online via the Zoom platform. Students must complete their registration online at least two days before their chosen class date. Upon registration, participants will receive Zoom login information and access instructions 24 hours prior to the start of their session.

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Refund Policy

Refund requests must be submitted to [email protected] 2 business days prior to the program’s start date and time. The registration fee will be refunded less a 15% processing charge. A refund is issued in the form of a credit on file (to be used for future programs).

Refund requests submitted less than 48 hours prior to a program start date are non-transferable and are not eligible for a refund.

Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable on and after the program’s start date. We cannot refund fees requested on or after the start date of a program or for sessions missed due to student illness or other personal situations.

Registration fees for courses grouped and priced as a series will be considered one program and subject to all of the above guidelines. A refund request must be received prior to the start date of the series' first class session and will subsequently cancel your registration in every session of the series.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Chicago Botanic Garden (148)

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This class: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews

  • Beginning Watercolor: Online

    I am a true beginner with no prior experience. I learned about brushes, brush strokes, and paint mixing. Judith gave me great critiques with very good tips. The only negative is that the students seemed to be sorted by age instead of experience. I was the only “newby” so it was a bit intimidating.
  • Beginning Watercolor: Online

    I really enjoyed this class. I chose it to try out watercolor. It was appropriate for a beginner and the required materials list was short. We covered a lot of introductory techniques including painting on wet and dry paper, color mixing, creating textures, and painting objects and landscapes.
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Chicago Botanic Garden

The Chicago Botanic Garden is a world-renowned living museum and conservation science center that offers multiple unique nature courses spread throughout 26 gardens and four natural areas on 385 acres.

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