What you will learn:
Session 1 — Introduction to Watercolor
Getting to know your materials — watercolor paper, brushes, and paints
How to hold a brush correctly
Understanding water control — how much water to use and when
Basic techniques — wet on wet, wet on dry
Colour mixing — how to create new colours from your basic set
Exercise — practising washes, gradients, and basic colour mixing
Session 2 — Understanding Colour and Light
Introduction to colour theory — warm and cool colours, complementary colours
How colours interact and harmonise in floral painting
Understanding light, shadow, and transparency in watercolor
How watercolor behaves differently from other mediums — embracing the unpredictable
Exercise — painting simple petal shapes, exploring colour and light
Session 3 — Painting Your First Flower
Observing a flower — how to simplify what you see into paintable shapes
Building a flower layer by layer — from light to dark
Adding depth — shading petals and surfaces
Bringing together colour, water, and brush control
Exercise — painting several complete flowers and leaves from start to finish
Session 4 — Your Final Composition
Composing a small floral arrangement on the page
Bringing together everything learned — colour, light, composition, and technique
Creating your own complete finished painting
Personalised feedback and review of your progress throughout the course
How it works:
Sessions
All sessions are held online via Zoom or Google Meet
Sessions are 45 minutes, once per week
Your Zoom/Google Meet link will be sent to you by email before your first session
After each session
You will receive a PDF summarising the session content and techniques covered
The PDF includes your practice assignment for the week
Photograph your completed assignment and send it to Negin by email at least 48 hours before your next session
Negin will review your work, prepare corrections, and tailor the next session to your progress
Practice
You are expected to practise regularly between sessions
Assignments are an essential and non-negotiable part of the learning process — please only register if you are committed to completing them
Students who dedicate time to practice between sessions will see remarkable results
What to expect after registering:
Negin will contact you by email within 48 hours
You will confirm your weekly session day and time
You will receive a materials list and payment details for the remaining balance
You will receive your Zoom/Google Meet link before your first session
Your course begins! 🌿
