Watercolor Fundamental Course 2026
Learn watercolor techniques step by step, while enjoying encouraging atmosphere
Time & Location
28 Jan 2026, 19:00 – 15 Apr 2026, 21:30
Yana Ivannikova Art Studio, Hurksestraat 19, 5652 AH Eindhoven, Netherlands
About the Event

Special Offer discount: 10% OFF till October 10! Use code COLORME
Wednesdays, 19.00-21.30:
28 January
4 February
11 February
25 February
11 March
18 March
25 March
1 April
8 April
15 April
Watercolor Fundamental Course
Learn watercolor techniques step by step, while enjoying an encouraging atmosphere.
This watercolor course is designed as a comprehensive learning for anyone eager to explore or deepen their skills in watercolor painting.
You will Learn:
Essential watercolor techniques (wet-on-wet, charging, layering, dry brush, etc.)
Color theory: how to mix clean colors and avoid “mud”
Light and shadow: for realistic depth and volume
Composition and planning: no more messy, confusing sketches
Perspective: both linear and atmospheric
If you:
You don’t know where to start a painting
You feel unsure how to improve or what to practice
Your colors often turn out dirty or dull You get lost halfway through and overwork the painting
With this course you get clear instruction, feedback and the confidence to paint with watercolor.
What’s included:
10 live in-studio classes (max 10 people)
Step-by-step demonstrations and explanations.
Access to recordings of all course classes to practice at home or in case you miss a studio class.
Personalized feedback
Progress you can see and feel
Introduction to Materials & Basic Techniques
Overview of tools: papers, brushes, paints
Water control, transparency
Washes: flat, gradient, variegated
Practice: Sky studies
Vocabulary of Techniques – Part 1
Dry-on-wet, wet-on-wet, lifting, blending
Practice: Italian landscape
Color Theory in Practice
Warm vs cool, complementary colors
Harmonies and dirty colors: how to avoid them
Practice: Flowers
Volume & 3D Effect – Shadows, Tones, Values
Light direction, form and shadow types
Value scale and contrast
Practice: Object studies (fruit, vegetables)
Vocabulary of Techniques – Part 2
Textures in watercolor
Edges: hard vs soft
Practice: Landscape using multiple techniques
Still Life with berries/fruit
Planning light & color zones
Detailing and contrast
Practice: Painting still life
Composition & Simplification
Focal points, visual paths
Simplification and adjusting references
Practice: Landscape from photo
Aerial Perspective
Depth through color and tone
Practice: Mountainscape
Linear Perspective
Vanishing points, angles and cityscape structure
Practice: City scene or rural buildings
Final Project & Personal Painting
Choice of subject with guidance
Independent sketch, composition, execution
Group feedback and critique
Tickets
Regular ticket
All professional materials are provided.
€395.00
+€27.65 Srv.fee
Total
€0.00