1:1 Watercolor Studio: A Mixed-Media Art Journey

Watercolor Studio: A Mixed Media Art Journey: Designed for Learners Ages 11-15

🎨 Paint, Experiment, and Discover Your Unique Style! 🌟
Step into an exciting watercolor and mixed media journey where learners can explore their creativity in a relaxed and supportive environment. This class is perfect for homeschoolers and after-school learners who want to build confidence in their artistic abilities while having fun. Create a masterpiece in each 40 minute session. Join anytime!

➡️ What to Expect:

🖌️ Step-by-Step Guidance – Each class begins with a guided drawing, ensuring your learner stay on track while allowing room for creative choices. 

🎨 Thinking Like an Artist – We discuss elements of art and principles of design, helping your learner develop their artistic eye and decision-making skills.

🔹 Color Theory Exploration – From blending techniques to understanding primary, secondary, and complementary colors, your learner will experiment with color relationships to enhance their artwork.

👩‍🎨 Demonstrations & Discussions – Each session includes live demonstrations of watercolor and mixed media techniques. Learners also engage in discussions about the subject matter, deepening their understanding through fun facts and creative insights.

🌈 Artistic Confidence Building – Learners are encouraged to explore their artistic style and take creative risks. They will have opportunities to discuss their choices, and reflect on their creative process. Ms. Amy or Ms. Ella may prompt questions like:

What was the most fun part of this painting?
What challenges did you face?
How did you mix that color?
What makes your piece unique?

🎨 Art Supply List:

Watercolor paper
Pencil
Sharpie marker
Watercolor paints
Markers & crayons
Cup of water
Paintbrushes
Paper towel

🔄 Ongoing Exploration – Each class stands alone, although you can take this class on a weekly basis to grow your art skills.

⏰ Punctuality Matters – Please have all materials ready before class begins. 


🌟 Benefits of Mixed Media Art:
🔸 Encourages creative risk-taking through experimentation.
🔸 Enhances problem-solving and decision-making skills.
🔸 Builds confidence in using different art materials.
🔸 Provides a platform for personal expression.
🔸 Sparks innovative thinking beyond the art studio.

🎨 Join this week to explore, create, and grow as an artist!

Choose your own painting or you are welcome to follow the schedule below.

🖌️ Weekly Themes:

📅 2025 Schedule

April 6th-12th: Daisy with abstract background (salt-dissolve)

April 13th-19th: Bird silhouettes

April 20th-26th:Electric guitar (bold colors/line/shapes/form) *Ms. Ella's classes will not meet this week.

April 27th-May 3rd: Doughnuts (wax-resist/shadows)

May 4th-10th: Nighttime landscape with full moon reflection

May 11th-17th: 'Koinobori' Carp Windsocks (Japanese Children’s Day)

May 18th-24th: Octopus (wet-on-wet technique)

May 25th-31st: Castle entrance 🏰

Week of June 1st-7th: starfish

Week of June 8th-14th: pathway leading to the beach

Week of June 15th-21st: ocean wave

Week of June 22nd-28th: *SUMMER BREAK FOR MS. AMY'S CLASSES: NO CLASS*
Ms. Ella's classes: electric guitar

Week of June 29th-July 5th: sunglasses

Week of July 6th-12th: old-fashion camera

Week of July 13th-19th: pretzel with salt

Week of July 20th-26th: palm trees in the moonlight

Week of July 27th-August 2nd: windmill

Week of August 3rd-9th: night landscape at the dock

Week of August 10th-16th: shell

Week of August 17th-23rd: submarine window/underwater scene 🐠

Week of August 24th-30th: mountain landscape/reflection

Week of August 31st-Sept 6th: cassette tape

Week of September 7th-13th: famous landmark: student choice

Week of September 14th-20th: insect study

Week of September 21st-27th: Ring-billed Gull

Week of September 28th-October 4th: open-winged bat

Week of October 5th-October 11th: desert landscape

Week of October 12th-18th: looking out the window of a plane

Week of October 19th-25th: stone bridge landscape (Impressionist style)

Week of October 26th-November 1st: bluebird 

Week of November 2nd-8th: mountain landscape/reflection

Week of November 9th-15th: bookshelf details

Week of November 16th-22nd: long winding road/landscape

Week of November 23rd-29th: antique map

Week of November 30th-December 6th: city street view

Week of December 7th-13th: glass bottle still life

Week of December 14th-20th: stack of gifts (3-D boxes)

Week of December 21st-January 3rd: Christmas Break: NO CLASS


(Full weekly schedule continues through the year. Learners are welcome to suggest themes!)

🎨 Ready to embark on your watercolor and mixed media journey? Sign up today!