Watercolor Fundamental Course 2026 II
Learn watercolor techniques step by step, while enjoying encouraging atmosphere
Time & Location
02 Sept 2026, 19:00
Yana Ivannikova Art Studio, Hurksestraat 19, 5652 AH Eindhoven, Netherlands
About the Event
Wednesdays, 19.00-21.30:
2 September
9 September
16 September
23 September
14 October
11 November
18 November
25 November
9 December
16 December
Watercolor Fundamental Course
For beginners and for those who want to strengthen your foundation in watercolor.
You will learn:
Essential watercolor techniques (wet-on-wet, charging, layering, dry brush)
Water and brush control
Color theory: mix clean, vibrant colors and avoid muddy paintings
Light and shadow
Composition and planning
Linear and atmospheric perspective
This course is for you if:
You're a beginner or have some experience (e.g. around 10-15 classes) but still feel you're missing the fundamentals.
You don't know how to start a painting.
Your colors often become muddy.
You tend to overwork your paintings.
You want to paint with more confidence and understanding.
What's included:
10 live studio classes (max. 10 participants)
Step-by-step demonstrations
Recordings of every class
Personal feedback
All professional materials included
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.
€427.00
+€29.89 Srv.fee
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