Altenew Academy · Online Class
Watercolor Wonders
- Lessons
- 2 Pre-recorded Class + 1 Interactive Live Session
- Level
- Beginner → Intermediate
- Format
- Self-paced · Lifetime virtual access
What's in the kit?
- Build-A-Garden: Joy in Bloom & Add-on Die Bundle
- Creative Cuts: Framed Botanicals Die Set
- The Original Sticky Coaster: 4" x 4" (Classic Grid)
- Watercolor Compact - Bold Ember
- Build-A-Garden: Joy in Bloom & Add-on Die Bundle
- Creative Cuts: Framed Botanicals Die Set
- The Original Sticky Coaster: 4" x 4" (Classic Grid)
Description
Discover how approachable watercolor can be in Watercolor Wonders, a progressive class designed to help you build your skills and confidence one step at a time!
Featuring two pre-recorded lessons and one interactive LIVE session, this class begins with approachable watercolor fundamentals and gradually builds toward more developed techniques. Each lesson builds on the skills learned previously as you explore beautiful botanical designs featuring Build-A-Garden: Joy in Bloom and Creative Cuts: Framed Botanicals.
What You'll Learn
- Creating smooth watercolor washes and blends
- Building color through layering
- Adding depth and dimension with watercolor
- Exploring color mixing and creative color placement
- Applying watercolor techniques to botanical designs
- Discovering new ways to stretch your featured supplies
- Build-A-Garden: Joy in Bloom & Add-on Die Bundle
- Creative Cuts: Framed Botanicals Die Set
- Sticky Tile: 9" x 3.5" (Polka Dots)
- Watercolor Compact – Bold Ember
- Lifetime access to Watercolor Wonders Class
Please note: The Deluxe Kit gives you all of the featured products, including the Watercolor Compact – Bold Ember, so you can explore the watercolor techniques demonstrated throughout the class. Students will also need basic crafting supplies to complete the class projects.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Product availability may change over time—some items may sell out or be retired as we make room for new inspiration.
From foundational techniques to more creative applications, Watercolor Wonders provides a clear path for developing your watercolor skills while discovering new ways to bring color, depth, and personality to your botanical projects.
Discover how approachable watercolor can be in Watercolor Wonders, a progressive class designed to help you build your skills and confidence one step at a time!
Featuring two pre-recorded lessons and one interactive LIVE session, this class begins with approachable watercolor fundamentals and gradually builds toward more developed techniques. Each lesson builds on the skills learned previously as you explore beautiful botanical designs featuring Build-A-Garden: Joy in Bloom and Creative Cuts: Framed Botanicals.
What You'll Learn
- Creating smooth watercolor washes and blends
- Building color through layering
- Adding depth and dimension with watercolor
- Exploring color mixing and creative color placement
- Applying watercolor techniques to botanical designs
- Discovering new ways to stretch your featured supplies
- Build-A-Garden: Joy in Bloom & Add-on Die Bundle
- Creative Cuts: Framed Botanicals Die Set
- Sticky Tile: 9" x 3.5" (Polka Dots)
- Lifetime access to Watercolor Wonders Class
Please note: The Watercolor Compact – Bold Ember is not included with this kit and will need to be purchased separately or substituted with watercolors from your stash. Students will also need basic crafting supplies to complete the class projects.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Product availability may change over time—some items may sell out or be retired as we make room for new inspiration.
With inspiring products and progressive instruction, Watercolor Wonders will help you explore new watercolor possibilities while building skills you can carry into future projects.
Discover how approachable watercolor can be in Watercolor Wonders, a progressive class designed to help you build your skills and confidence one step at a time!
Featuring two pre-recorded lessons and one interactive LIVE session, this class begins with approachable watercolor fundamentals and gradually builds toward more developed techniques. Each lesson gives you the opportunity to practice, experiment, and discover new ways to bring color and dimension to your projects.
What You'll Learn
- Creating smooth watercolor washes and blends
- Building color through layering
- Adding depth and dimension with watercolor
- Exploring color mixing and creative color placement
- Applying watercolor techniques to botanical designs
Class Pass Includes
- Access to two pre-recorded lessons
- Access to one interactive LIVE session
- Progressive instruction designed to build your skills
- Project inspiration and technique-focused instruction
- Lifetime access to class materials and recordings through Altenew Academy
Please note: This option includes the Class Pass only; no physical products are included. Students will need the featured products or similar supplies from their stash, along with basic crafting supplies, to complete the class projects.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Product availability may change over time—some items may sell out or be retired as we make room for new inspiration.
Whether you’re newer to watercolor or looking for fresh ways to use your supplies, Watercolor Wonders will help you build confidence while exploring the versatility and beauty of watercolor.
Lifetime access
Revisit every lesson, forever.
Downloadable resources
Printable instructions
Community
Share work in the student gallery.
About this class
Explore the versatility of watercolors
What you'll learn
- Build smooth watercolor washes and seamless color blends
- Layer translucent colors to create rich depth and dimension
- Master color mixing for vibrant, custom palette choices
- Apply watercolor techniques directly to floral designs
- Grow your confidence with progressive lessons
- Practice and refine techniques in the interactive session
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 instructors
Learn from the Altenew team
This class brings together specialists in color, composition, and dimensional technique.
Bridget Casey
Educator - Altenew Academy
Bridget resides in Maine with her son and furry bestie, and has experience as a paper crafter for more than 20 years.
Ishani
Altenew Educator
Ishani loves combining clean designs with detailed quilling and lush florals, bringing warm inspiration and easy cardmaking ideas to your craft room!
Charlene Madrid
Cardmaker
Charlene is a cardmaker who loves bringing bright colors, mixed media, and approachable video tutorials together to help you unleash your inner artist!
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Customer Reviews
Ishani's classes are full of imaginative and original ways to use stamps and dies and in this case, also watercolor compacts. The first project making a swatch grid with all the combinations for 2 colors and the base colors is such a practical lesson and creative way to use the practice. This sample is what sold me on the class and it was a smart move for me. I definitely needed some practice to get more comfortable with amounts of water and base color, how damp or wet the paper and brush should be and different kinds of application and what to expect as results. I have only finished card one so far and want to rewatch all the videos before moving on to the second project, but I am excited to do them all. Ishani's enthusiasm is contagious and her beautiful results leave me wanting more time to play and learn. I highly recommend this class.
Watercolor Wonders
