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starfish and seaweed inspired wreath
painting with warm colours
watercolour and mixed media experiments
colour theory in art class
watercolour and mixed media experiments
painting with warm colours
colour theory in art class

Learn with me online!

Online Class:
​Combine Watercolour and Gouache - 3 ways!

Join me and learn how to combine watercolour and gouache to illustrate an opulent bohemian bungalow!

Gouache is a versatile, water-based medium that has enjoyed a recent resurgence in popularity. It has a lovely opaque, velvety quality and is perfect for augmenting your watercolour paintings.

I created this class because I used to find gouache kind of mysterious. I loved the look it produced, but what was it? And how do you use it? Plus, I had heaps of watercolours, so I didn’t want to go out and buy a whole new range of paints…

So I came up with 3 techniques that will give you the confidence to paint with gouache AND seamlessly combine gouache and watercolour in your artwork!

This class is for beginner painters through to experienced watercolourists who are new to gouache and want to expand their portfolio. Join me for over an hour of jam-packed tuition with step by step instructions to help you complete the projects at your own pace. 

You will add a range of techniques to your quiver and learn to plan your painting with confidence. 
You’ll start to look at your paints in a whole new way!
Buy class
Intro price: $28
techniques with gouache
gouache illustration

Watch a preview here


What You'll learn
I’ll teach you a range of techniques before we embark on our final project where we put it all together!
The lessons will cover:
  • The similarities and differences between watercolour and gouache.
  • 3 ways to combine them to create harmonious compositions
  • How to mix brand new opaque colours using watercolours.
  • Layering paints to create pattern and texture
  • Building a colour scheme
  • How to use reference images to paint your own bohemian bungalow!
  • For the final project I will show you, step by step, how to compile reference images, create your own original boho bungalow, then plan out your colour scheme before painting it using your new watercolour and gouache techniques.
seashell painted with  blue gouache

Watching the class
The class is hosted in Google Classroom making for simple, easy access. The lessons are pre-recorded so that you can learn at your own pace.

Included:
  • Lifetime access
  • High quality video classes
  • An inspiration board with reference images.
  • Downloadable templates to use
  • Materials list
  • Ask questions and get teacher feedback.
  • Continue learning with loads of free resources.

Access is via a link sent to you at checkout. Following the link will prompt you to sign in to google (your google account does not need a google email address). Then you click 'Join Class' and you are in!

Supplies
  • Watercolour brushes - round brushes in sizes that feel comfortable. Size 6 or 10 are good. I always recommend you have a 0 or 00 for fine details. It makes all the difference.
  • Watercolour paper - I like Canson and Fabriano. Anything that is 250-300gsm
  • Watercolours & at least white gouache
  • A container of water, for rinsing brushes
  • Pencil and eraser
  • Flannel, or art rags
  • A white plate or palette for mixing colours
  • The templates & reference images found in class.
Buy class
If you would like to purchase multiple classes, please head here to my store for combined purchase and checkout.
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pink and green foliage painted with gouache

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About the teacher - Hannah Katarski

I love sharing my knowledge with others and have extensive experience in the Arts.
​I hold a Graduated Diploma (Education) as well as a Bachelor Arts Degree and really enjoy teaching!
The projects were simple, but all turned out really pretty, and I learned a lot about layering techniques. Simple concepts that had so far escaped me like being careful to move the "beading" so the edges don't dry and create uneven spots, were like thunderbolt moments. I am slightly further along than a beginner, but not quite intermediate yet, and this was perfect for me! - Erica
This class is well-planned, with each lesson clearly building on the skills from the previous ones - just like layers of watercolour! By following along, I'm learning how to create diluted and concentrated washes from light to dark, to build up layers of colour in a painting. Hannah Katarski is a talented teacher, and her work is simply joyous. I've gained so much inspiration from this class. Thank you!!!! - Lise
I enjoyed everything about this class! Awesome warm-up exercises, loads of colour, and super fun techniques! I can't wait to try them all! Great learning experience, wonderful teacher! Thank You!  - Becky
painting galaxy and crystal watercolours

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    • Online Classes >
      • Class: Gouache
      • Class: Watercolour layers
      • Class: Watercolour Carrots
      • Class: Composition
    • 1-on-1 coaching
    • Creative Resources
  • News
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