Master Layers - Level up your Watercolour

If your watercolour paintings lack contrast or definition, this is the class for you!

If you struggle to add details or depth, I have created this online class to help you become a master of layering.

This class is over 70 minutes of video lessons and is a must-watch for beginners and perfect to get in the 'watercolour mindset' if you are an acrylic or oil painter.

Join me for over an hour of jam-packed tuition featuring 6 mini projects. All have step by step instructions to help you complete the projects at your own pace. I share all my tips and techniques to help you troubleshoot problems with your painting and improve your technique. The class is pre-recorded so that you can access is at any time and complete in your own time.
Lifetime access: $28

Watch a preview here

What You'll learn
At the end of this class you will have learned these key concepts:
  • Mixing washes
  • Transparency
  • Different ways to layer colour including using negative space.
  • Order of layers for watercolour painting.
  • Working wet on dry
  • Using multiple layers in one composition - glazing, layering and adding detail.
  • Brush control and precision

Project
In the final project we will put it all into practise! We will utilise transparency and working light to dark in wet on dry layers to paint a sea turtle. BONUS: We will also create a notecard using negative layering.

Class Outline
  • Layering concepts
  • Glazing exercise
  • Transparency
  • Negative painting
  • Complex layering
  • Final project - the sea turtle

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
  • 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.
If you would like to purchase multiple classes, please head here to my store for combined purchase and checkout.

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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
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