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a video course for beginners
Become a confident watercolour artist in 6 hours.
Looking for a watercolour class near you? The Watercolour Workshop is an online course that contains 6 full hours worth of video tutorials, lessons, tips, tricks, and more. Learn a new skill in the comfort of your own home — on your own schedule! This course is taught by me, Dana (hello!). I am an artist and bestselling author of the Watercolor With Me book series. I created this course to help you dive into the wonderful world of watercolour with confidence. The lessons are easy to follow and perfect for beginners who want to learn how to paint with watercolours. Does this sound like you? Keep reading!
Watch
Over 30+ instant lesson videos to watch anytime, anywhere, from any device.
Paint
Follow along with your brush… No previous skills needed.
Grow
Continue to grow with step-by-step videos, projects, and downloadable sketches.
How watercolour enhanced my life and my business
Hey! I’m Dana. Owner of the Wonder Forest® brand. I’m an artist and designer who has worked with top brands and businesses, and I want to teach you what I know!
I was able to skyrocket my business and develop new products from home all thanks to watercolour painting.
But I wasn’t always a traditional artist. Although I have a lifetime of art training, for over a decade I spent my time building my career as a website and digital designer. I worked with celebrities, huge corporations, and thousands of businesses and individuals every single day.
My schedule was packed 24/7, and while I enjoyed what I did, I missed having “me time” and letting loose with my creativity.
Something inside of me was screaming “LET ME OUT!” and I knew I had to make a change.
I rediscovered painting during a struggle with anxiety. I fell in love with watercolour and how calming the practice was. I was able to eliminate stress and express my feelings through art, unlike I had before.
With my extensive background in technical digital work, I was able to incorporate my artwork into my business strategy! I began creating patterns and watercolour designs for home decor items, tech accessories, and even branding elements!
The products I design can be found in stores like Bloomingdales, Target, Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters and more.
My series of watercolour project books, Watercolor With Me: In The Forest, Watercolour With Me: In The Ocean, and Watercolor With Me: In The Jungle are available worldwide and in a variety of languages!
All because I took the leap and honed in on a new skill.
Dana
Creator and Instructor of the Watercolour Workshop
Now I want to help you.
I know how intimidating it can be to start a new medium. I also know how it feels to deny your inner artist, doubt yourself, and deal with stress and anxiety.
I know how it can feel like you don’t have the time to learn something new.
But I want you to know that you can do it. And I’m here to help.
I’ve created the Watercolour Workshop. A place where imaginative people like you can become experienced with watercolours and improve your skills and painting techniques so you gain the confidence to paint fearlessly.
I will help you overcome the fear of trying new things by letting you take the first step without being judged.
You can learn how to watercolour paint at your own pace in your relaxed home environment and connect with others just like you. And get this… it will only take you one hour per week for 6 weeks to accomplish (what was that about not having the time?!).
“What if I’m not good at this?” How about this…
Imagine if you could eliminate negative thoughts and express yourself through your own artwork!
What if you could offer hand-painted products to your existing customers? Or add a new skill to your design arsenal?
What if you could feel confident in teaching your children a creative project and allowing their inner artists to shine?
Or what if you just dedicated a small amount of time each day to focus on yourself and zone out?
There are so many reasons to start! Don’t miss out on discovering your potential and knowing just how great you could be.
“I adore having your workshop to practice at home in between busy tasks rather than attend a live classroom. Seriously, getting in touch with my creativity, with your guidance is amazing. I’m very grateful to have found you. Please keep up the good work and I so enjoy learning and growing in skill with your calm direction! This is a blast.”
– Stacy S.
In the Watercolour Workshop,
I’ll take you through a number of painting tutorials
step by step, while you learn:
Wet on Wet Techniques
The process of painting wet on wet. What it means, how to do it, and what not to do!
Wet on Dry Techniques
How and when you should use this technique to create bold artwork.
Supplies & Tools
Find out what you need to create stunning images, while keeping it affordable!
Splattering & Lifting Techniques
Making a mess is fun sometimes, and there’s a way to do it properly!
Ink & Wash Style
I’ll show you how to create your own artwork with a popular ink and wash style!
Colour Palette Creation
Create and mix your own custom colour palette to help define your trademark style
Shading & Light
How to properly add shadows, highlights, and gradients to objects easily!
Digitizing Your Work
Learn how to take your painting and make it a digital element. Did someone say vector? You’ll learn that too!
Making Patterns
Pattern making with Photoshop is a skill that can be used for so many applications like products and digital downloads. You’ll learn how!
Masking Techniques
An introduction to masking fluid and how to use it in your paintings!
Water Usage Tips
You’ll learn how to use and apply the exact amount of water you need to create beautiful artwork
Layering
Learn how to build up layers to create dimension and realistic features in your paintings!
Painting Exercises
Master your tools, paint, and style with various fun painting exercises that will have you feeling comfortable in no time!
Intermediate Projects
As you go from beginner to BOSS, you’ll have no trouble completing the awesome projects in the workshop!
and lots more!
SHOW OFF YOUR SKILLS!
Complete the program and you will earn your very own Watercolour Workshop official completion certificate. You can print it out and let everyone know that you’ve mastered the fundamentals of watercolour painting!
There is no other workshop like this
The Watercolour Workshop will take you from beginner to boss over the course of your membership. The lessons are created in an order which will continue to teach you more and more, so you can maintain your growth and keep learning new techniques.
Watercolour Workshop
$235 > $117.50 (USD)!
Join us today and get immediate access to all of the video content. For just 1 hour a week for 6 weeks, you can master watercolour painting!
30+
videos
7
modules
6
hours
- Instant access to the library of 30+ video lessons
- Instant access to the traceable sketch library
- Customized Certificate of Completion
- Lifetime access to the class and all features
- Go from beginner to boss
- Break through your fear of trying something new
- Free access to our private creative Facebook group
- Learn at your own pace! Login anytime!
- Downloadable lesson add-ons
- Shop in the Art Supply Shop
- Improve your painting techniques and skill, step-by-step
- Build artistic confidence
Have a question? It’s probably answered here, but if you are still wondering something, feel free to drop me a line!
FAQ
Who is this workshop for?
The Watercolour Workshop was designed for creative people who are looking to expand their knowledge about the world of watercolour painting, as well as those who are just looking to learn a new skill or improve the ones they’ve got!
Is the workshop live or pre-recorded?
The workshop is pre-recorded, so you can jump in at any time and replay anything you need to. It’s essentially a video library of lessons that you can review at your own pace. No need to worry about time differences or scheduling.
How many videos will I get when I join?
As soon as you join, you’ll have instant access to just over 30 video lessons so you can start learning right away!
I’ve never painted before. Can I do this?
YES! Watercolour painting is one of the most forgiving mediums, in my opinion! Anyone can do it and learn how to create unique artwork. Like anything, painting is all about practice! You will only get out of it what you put into it, and I totally believe that you can do this!!
Will I need any special supplies?
You will need some supplies to begin this workshop, however all are easy to obtain at an affordable cost. These include watercolour papers, paints, and brushes in particular. There are some supplies that I recommend within the workshop, however, any watercolour set (paper, brushes, paint) will do.
Does my enrollment expire?
The Watercolour Workshop membership does not expire. While you are a member, you will have unlimited access to the workshop and premium content, so you can view it again and again!
How do I access the course videos?
After you register, you will be able to login to this website using the Login link in the website menu. From there, all you have to do is click on the Dashboard link to view your purchased course and start learning!
How does membership work?
When you sign up using Paypal or Stripe at checkout, you will be enrolled in the Watercolour Workshop immediately! This is a one time fee and lasts a lifetime. Your username and password can be used to access the content anytime, anywhere.
What is your refund policy?
Refunds are only available within the first 24 hours of your enrollment. Should you cancel, you will lose access to your Dashboard, workshop progress, all premium content, and the Facebook group.
Is the workshop available worldwide? What is the currency exchange rate?
The workshop is open to anyone in any country. The default payment currency is US dollars, however when you check out through Paypal or Stripe the total can be converted for you to your country’s own currency. You can view the converted total when you reach the Paypal payment page, or visit a site like xe.com to check the current rate. You don’t need to worry about the exchange rate as Paypal or Stripe does this all for you, automatically at checkout!
Here’s what my Watercolour Workshop has done for others…
Some members have gone on to start their own businesses. Others just love creating unique handmade gifts and décor for friends, family and themselves. Here’s what some of them say…
Easy for someone with a busy schedule
“I signed up for Dana’s online watercolor workshop after being disillusioned with a previous in-person watercolor class. Even after being out of practice so long, I was able to jump in and make progress quickly, thanks to Dana’s instruction. I love that I have lifetime access to these videos, which makes it easy for someone with such a busy schedule like me: I can go at my own pace, watch and rewatch any lessons as many times as I want, skip ahead or go back.”
– Gaby M
Stay at Home Mom learning on my own time
“The classes are perfect for a beginner. It’s been so fun watching clean white watercolor paper fill with beautiful colors and seeing the difference from a wet to dry painting. There is a new spark in my creative soul and I’m so grateful to have found this simple media.”
– Dawn B
So simple for beginners
“Dana makes every video simple to understand and easy to follow with good explanations and demonstration of the process. It’s unbelievable; with only a few lessons you can start painting things that you could never imagine. I recommended it 100%! Perfect for beginners.”
– Tanya Pazmino
“I could have never done anything like this on my own. Thank you for such great instruction, Dana! It’s so fun learning your techniques!”
– Stacy from Nebraska
“I have never put a brush to paper and don’t consider myself artistic at all. I am a retired nurse… I tried some of Dana’s online videos and it’s been like a meditation. I love it!”
– Karen from Oregon
“I have a foundation in watercolour, but I know that I can always use the practice! Your videos are so easy to follow and painting is cathartic for me. I too have suffered from anxiety for a long, long time and I love that you are sharing with people what works for you. So inspiring!”
– Marissa from BC, Canada
“I have a new found confidence with watercolour painting that I didn’t have before. I was never much of an artist, but since joining, I have launched my own greeting card business!”
– Breanna from Montreal, Canada
