Altenew Academy · Online Class

Dreamy Watercolor Flowers with Sarah Simon

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Lessons
2 Pre-recorded Videos + 1 Live
Level
Beginner → Advanced
Format
Self-paced · Lifetime virtual access
What's in the kit?
  • Stampwheel
  • Garden Bouquet Stamp Set
  • Garden Bouquet Die Set
  • Fine Watercolor Brushes
  • Watercolor Palette - Medium
  • Artists' Watercolor Tube - Permanent Yellow Deep
  • Artists' Watercolor Tube - Olive Green
  • Artists' Watercolor Tube - Quinacridone Magenta - (PR.122)
  • Artists' Watercolor Tube - Ivory Black
  • Artists' Watercolor Tube - French Ultramarine
  • Watercolor Paper Set (Cold Pressed, 5" x 7" Loose Sheets, 30 sheets/set)
  • Antique Gold Pigment Ink
  • Peony & Lilac Swag Stamp Set

Lifetime access

Revisit every lesson, forever.

Downloadable resources

Printable instructions

Community

Share work in the student gallery.

About this class

Paint soft, luminous botanical illustrations guided by The Mint Gardener

Bring delicate botanical beauty to your paper crafts with guest artist Sarah Simon (The Mint Gardener)! Learn Sarah's signature approach to color mixing, soft washes, and loose line work to create breathtaking floral card fronts that feel alive with color.

What you'll learn

  • Master color mixing to achieve soft, natural botanical hues
  • Apply wet-on-wet watercolor washes for gentle, translucent petal layers
  • Control brush pressure for fine stem lines and delicate leaf details
  • Combine line-art stamping with loose, expressive watercolor painting
  • Avoid muddy color mixtures by balancing water volume and pigment load
  • Compositional strategies for framing sentiment stamps with watercolor florals
Dreamy Watercolor Flowers with Sarah Simon class schedule

How it works

Your creative journey at Altenew Academy

A simple, supportive path from first lesson to finished masterpiece.

Enroll instantly

Pick your class, check out in seconds, and get lifetime virtual access.

Watch & learn

Stream crisp HD video lessons taught by top papercraft artists. Pause, rewind, go at your pace.

Create with confidence

Follow printable guides, color maps, and cut files as you craft alongside each lesson.

Share your work

Post your finished projects in the student gallery and celebrate with fellow makers.

Your instructor

Learn from the best

Discover the mentor behind your learning journey — sharing knowledge, guiding your growth, and helping you succeed every step of the way.

Sarah Simon

Sarah Simon

Artist

Sarah Simon, known as The Mint Gardener, is an artist, author, and educator renowned for her lush watercolor florals and inspiring teaching.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Special Workshops are exclusive crafting events hosted to celebrate Altenew milestones or feature guest artists and industry icons. They combine pre-recorded video lessons with a special live session where you can learn exclusive techniques, ask questions, and craft together in real time.

Don't worry about missing a moment. A complete recording of the live event is uploaded to your Altenew Academy account shortly after the stream wraps up, giving you lifetime access to replay it on your schedule.

Special Workshops typically feature 1 to 4 pre-recorded video lessons paired with the main live workshop session to give you a complete, immersive learning experience.

The Class Pass Only option grants full digital access to all pre-recorded video lessons, live workshop streams, and replays. Select special events also offer a Class Pass + Regular Kit or Class Pass + Deluxe Kit so you can get event-exclusive supplies delivered straight to your door.

Yes. Guest instructors break down every technique into simple, step-by-step instructions. You will gather fresh inspiration whether you are trying a new style for the very first time or refining your skills.

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