You've always wanted to learn watercolour
You’ve binge watched tutorials, maybe attended a workshop and your Pinterest board is full of aspiration projects.
BUT SOMEHOW YOU’RE STILL OVERWHELMED, FRUSTRATED OR ANXIOUS
- The tutorials you watch never seem to target or get to the exact answers you need
- That one-day workshop just wasn’t long enough and
- Your list of aspiration projects now overwhelm you more than excite you
Is it possible to make learning watercolour simple,
in a way that leaves you confident and inspired?
Watercolour Made Simple is an in-depth beginners watercolour course, the kind that could never be completed in a single day workshop - the one where you start overwhelmed and anxious and end feeling transformed, not only in your skill and ability but in your creative confidence and mindset. This go-at-your-own-pace course gives you the freedom to carve time out to learn within the demands of everyday life without making you feel like you're falling behind or losing out.
Here's the thing:
You know that you love creativity and the idea of expressing yourself to connect and enrich your everyday life. Even if you're not feeling confident in your skill right now - with video, slides, a workbook and voiceover guidance I’m walking you through each process as if you were sitting right next to me in my studio.
I will teach you to value your progress in a way that makes you proud of the time you put in:
I'm not asking you to be perfect, to get it right the first time or start a creative business after watching one video. I'm asking you to trust the process and yourself, to be open to making mistakes, to learning and practising and experiencing a full and impactful transformation in your creative journey.
In the comfort of your own home and space, I'm your personal watercolour cheerleader!
There's no dress code and this course will meet you exactly where you are with the only expectation to work with you at your own pace to celebrate your creativity and develop your skills from the ground up.
What has stopped you before?
You just don’t know where to start, buying the wrong supplies worries you.
OR
You’ve bought supplies but feel anxious and frozen when you try to begin.
You don’t know what you need to be practicing to get better
AND
You’re frustrated that what comes out on paper is not reflecting what you had in mind
You’re spending more time consuming content than you actually practice creating:Pinterest, youtube tutorials and Instagram...
just one more video and then you'll start.
Nodding your head?
Watercolour Made Simple takes each of these problems and breaks them down into actionable steps through five carefully curated modules, walking you through watercolour in an easy to understand way.
The Fundamentals
Where to begin
Watercolour as a medium : What is watercolour and how does it work
Supplies and Setup : Cut through the clutter choose supplies based on your skill, budget and accessibility. Know what you need to have at hand.
Module One
Transparency & colour theory
Understanding transparencies : The concept of pigment to water ratios when mixing your paint
Mixing colour and colour theory : Learn the magic of mixing colours.
Module Two
Application: Varied Brushstrokes & Techniques
Strokes & Blending: Learn how to use your paint brush
Techniques: Wet on wet, dry on wet, dry on dry to add detail and dimension to your paintings
Module Three
Subject: Basic strokes for simple leaves and florals
S curve and C curves: compound leaf strokes and identifying shapes in nature
Simple florals : Daisy, protea, Berries, peony, simple grouped posy
Module Four
Composition and Layers: 3 Step-by-step projects to practice what you have learned
1. Circular loose composition
2. Bouquet
3. Wreath
Module Five
Practicing to build confidence and find your style
1. Inspiration: Where to look & how to stay motivated
2. Making the time : Carving time out for practice
3. Planning your projects
Your time is valuable, but so are your desires to create
Whether your juggling kids, work, a side-hustle or just everyday life - in an age of distraction your time is more precious than ever. Each module and video has been edited to be rich in content and light on time so if you only have an hour or two to spare you can dive in and actually get some painting done!
Course Curriculum Breakdown
- Understanding transparency: The concept of pigment to water ratios when mixing your paint. (6:17)
- Mixing colour: Learn the magic of mixing colours and create a colour chart (4:34)
- The colour wheel: Primary, secondary and tertiary colours (1:47)
- Colour Depth: Tints, tones & shades (4:59)
- Colour Palettes: Harmonies and tips on creating your own palettes (5:24)
- Module 1: Closing encouragements (0:56)
This class is right for you if:
- You consider yourself a beginner or have some experience but no foundation
- You love watercolour but have been too overwhelmed to try it yourself
- You'd like to learn simple & loose modern florals
- You are ready to learn the basics and dive deeper to get a good understanding
- You're tired of consuming content and want to action yourself into creating
- You need a course that you can follow at your own pace
- You don't have supplies and need to know what to buy
This class is not for you if:
- You do not have internet connection
- You cannot follow speech without subtitles
- You are an experienced artist/illustrator confident in your foundation
Student work & reviews
EFT payment is available for the one-time purchase. Please email [email protected] for invoice.
I'm Jess Meyer, your instructor for this class
I am the illustrator and designer behind Watercolour heart and, “Making every moment a celebration of life and creativity” , is a tagline I aim to live by. From a very young age, I wore creativity like a family heirloom, given to me by my grandmother. I live for special moments and creating, and as a result my business is the product of both passions.
With an honours degree Fine Art, I combine hand-drawn illustration and skills in digital design to work closely with clients creating all of the intricate and thoughtful details that make a design unique. I endorse creativity not just as an activity but as a lifestyle and aim to teach not only technical skills in watercolour illustration but also how to approach creativity with self-confidence and an everyday application.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to complete the course?
Once you are enrolled you have 2 year access to the course content - hooray! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start, how long you take and when you finish. If you're like me, on a good day I sometimes forget what I've eaten for breakfast, you can re-visit any and all lectures whenever you wish to refresh and brush-up on a lesson!
How many lessons are in the course? Is it pre-recorded or live?
There are 24 pre-recorded video lessons that are comprised of face time with your instructor, exercise recordings and detailed slides that are all narrated throughout. As a bonus on enrolment, you will also have access to a community Facebook group where your instructor will follow-up and check-in with live video.
What is your refund policy?
If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, a refund will be available within the first 24 hours of your enrolment. Should you cancel, you will lose access to your Dashboard, workshop progress, all premium content, and the Facebook group.
Is this course available worldwide?
Watercolour Made Simple is open to anyone in any country. The default payment currency is South African Rands (ZAR).
What supplies will I need for the course? Do I need to have supplies already?
In the Fundamentals module, I educate you on supplies and guide you through my recommendations, so if you do not already have supplies you may want to watch that module first before making your purchases. In essence, you'll need a minimum of: watercolour paint, a round brush, a palette, watercolour paper/pad, water and a tissue/rag.
I’ve bought other Watercolour courses before and have been disappointed. I’m worried this is “just another watercolour course.” How is yours different?
I won't promise to turn you into a professional illustrator overnight or force you to buy supplies you're not comfortable using. You'll need to put in the time and really practice the exercises if you want to see results. You already know that it's all about practice, but I've laser targeted exactly WHAT you need to practice and where to go next. I created this course because I wanted a front-row seat to your transformation and I'm so ready to celebrate you and your creativity. My emphasis is on the process because I believe that's truly where the results lie! This course is truly about finding your confidence in creating so that you can paint with heart in a way that enriches your everyday life!
How does the Facebook community work with the course? I’m not sure I want to be added into another group!
The Facebook group is exclusive to this course and an added bonus! new and old students are invited to the group, while I value my role as your number one cheerleader and instructor, the feedback, support and community you can find in your peers is second-to-none! It'll be a place to share your progress, find your #withheartcommunity and ask any questions you may have as you go through the course.
