Watercolor Basics!
Learn how to paint whimsical butterflies with watercolors!
Michelle Zytkewicz
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(85)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this two week watercolor class students will learn how to paint beautiful butterflies! As we paint our butterflies students will learn different watercolor techniques and vocabulary along the way. Watercolor Techniques Include: -Graded wash -Flat wash -Lift off -Wet in wet wash We will begin by tracing our butterfly in pencil from the template provided. In our first class session students will trace their butterfly onto watercolor paper using some sort of light source such as a window or a light box. Once we have traced our butterfly we will jump right into painting! Students will be able to watch me draw and paint and repeat the steps themselves. We will take our butterflies paintings one step at a time. This is a live interactive class. Students will be able to ask questions and together we will problem solve common issues you run into with watercolors. Students need no prior painting (or drawing) experience.
Learning Goals
Students will not only leave this class with a beautiful watercolor painting of a butterfly but students will also learn basic watercolor techniques that they will be able to continue to use beyond this class. The goal for students in this watercolor class is to be able to take the techniques they have learned and continue to paint on their own.
Other Details
Supply List
- PRINTED copy of the butterfly PDF (available in the classroom after student is enrolled) - Watercolors - Paint brush (I will be using a round 6 watercolor brush) - Watercolor Paper- It is important that students use specifically watercolor paper for this project. - Paper towel - Cup of water - Black Fine tip marker (optional) - Tape for holding down paper as we trace the butterfly (optional)
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.8
85reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a Fine Art Letterpress Stationer and Calligrapher. That’s a whimsical way to say I make very fancy wedding invitations using calligraphy, illustration, and old print method called letterpress. As much as I love working with my brides I have a passion for teaching art to children! The skills I teach my students in Outschool are skills that I am using in my business on a daily basis! I look forward to creating with you! Reviews
Live Group Class
$27
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-12 learners per class
