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How to get started
1. Free full watercolour class
2. Choose a tutorial or join
3. Paint at your own pace
You want to learn watercolour in a calm, clear and enjoyable way.
Early stage painting, focusing on light washes and simple shapes.
You’re new to watercolour and want clear, step by step guidance without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.
Realistic subjects painted step by step using the same approach taught in class.
You enjoy painting birds, animals or florals and want to learn how to paint them realistically.
Working slowly and deliberately to build colour and confidence.
You prefer calm instruction, taking your time, and building confidence as you go.
If you’re just beginning, this is the easiest way to get started. These lessons are designed to build confidence without rushing or overcomplicating things.
Geese “We’re Not talking” class preview.
Try a full length beginner friendly lesson and see how Louise’s teaching style works before choosing your next class.
Leaf Tutorial available on Patreon.
A small collection of carefully chosen classes on my Patreon designed to help beginners paint successfully, step by step, at their own pace.
If you’re looking for online watercolour painting classes you can follow at your own pace, you’re in the right place. These classes are designed for beginners as well as those wanting to strengthen their fundamental skills without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.
You’ll learn how to work confidently with watercolour paint, understand watercolour paper, and improve colour mixing through clear, step by step instruction. Each lesson focuses on simple, repeatable techniques that help you build skills gradually and apply them to your own art.
Classes are pre recorded, so you can paint when it suits you and revisit lessons whenever you need. Whether you’re new to watercolour or returning after a break, the goal is to help you feel confident, enjoy the process, and develop a deeper connection to the natural world through painting.
Browse tutorials by subject and paint along step by step, at your own pace.
All full tutorials are available to members.
Realistic animal watercolour tutorials focused on form, fur and soft layering.
Member tutorials
Step by step bird painting tutorials covering feathers, colour mixing and detail.
Member tutorials
Flower and plant tutorials with a calm, structured approach to petals and leaves.
Member tutorials
Skill building lessons on brush control, washes, layering and colour mixing.
Member tutorials
🔒 Full tutorials and downloads are available to members.
Each class is filmed in real time with clear, calm instruction. You can paint along at your own pace, pause whenever you need to, and focus on building skills step by step without pressure.
Lessons are broken down into manageable stages
Supplies list, progress photos and reference images provided
Suitable for home painters working at their own pace
A small selection of work created by students following the classes.
Paint along with a full length beginner friendly watercolour lesson and download all the class resources.
Instant access after signing up! No waiting for an email.
