Unlock the full potential of your watercolor brushes + your inner creativity – in this fun, exploratory art experience.

Online workshop with Two Hands Paperie

I emphasize that this class is not about creating perfect art or a specific piece. The point is to disengage from the expectations imposed by the word “art”, to learn by experimenting, and to build muscle memory through repetitive practice. One student said she’d done brush work in several classes with me before, but she “finally got it” while doing the focused practice in this class. 

I have created playful exercises to help you explore making a variety of strokes and using different brushes. You’ll practice working with shape and adjusting pressure – subtle techniques that can make a big difference with watercolors. At the same time, you’ll build a sampler of brush strokes to serve as a reference for later work.

No prior brush or watercolor experience is required. This class is perfect for artists, creatives, and the creatively curious at every level. Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, enjoy the freedom to explore without judgment. You’re still making art, even if it’s not a finished piece! 

*New Class Format: This new type of class focuses on techniques instead of a finished project. Class materials not included  - see the class materials list below for what to have on hand.

Please have the following materials:

• A single pan or tube of watercolor. Black is a great option but not required. (Using one color forces you to look at shape and form instead of being distracted by color.) Results are better with at least student-grade paints.

• At least four loose pieces of watercolor paper, 9x12" or smaller. (Speedball's Fluid Watercolor Paper or Strathmore Watercolor Paper are both good choices, but most any watercolor paper will work.)

• Some small pieces of the same watercolor paper to practice on

• Brushes: one round (a #6, 8, 10, or 12) and a flat angled brush (1/2 to 3/4 inch). Pick a brush that feels intuitively good to you. Results will be better with at least a student-grade brush. Princeton Snap brushes are a good value and work well. 

• Drafting tape

• Small piece of something sturdy, such as a cutting mat, chipboard, masonite, or a clipboard - for taping down the watercolor paper

• One container for water

• Paper towels

• Optional: small spray bottle of water for wetting your watercolors