Introduction to Watercolor | The Very Basics

Sun Jan 25 2026 at 03:30 pm to 05:30 pm UTC-05:00

170 West Rd Suite 6D, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire | Portsmouth

Tina Williams Art
Publisher/HostTina Williams Art
Introduction to Watercolor | The Very Basics
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Always wanted to try watercolor but didn’t know where to start? Or maybe you did start… and things got a little muddy (literally). This class is your reset.
We’ll break watercolor down to the essentials—paper types, brushes, how to actually hold the brush, and the core techniques every watercolor painter needs. We’ll talk water control (how much is too much), color mixing without the mud, how to break in a new palette, and how to set yourself up with the right tools moving forward—without overbuying or overthinking.
This is a relaxed, no-pressure class designed to make watercolor feel approachable, not intimidating. Questions are encouraged, perfection is not.
We’ll wrap things up by putting everything into practice so you leave with a finished watercolor piece—and more importantly, the confidence to keep painting at home.
Perfect for:
Brand-new beginners
“I skipped the basics” painters
Anyone craving a clean, confidence-boosting reset
Come curious. Leave confident. Watercolor finally makes sense.
The not-so-fine print (but still important stuff):
• Class runs about 2 hours
• Check-in opens 15 minutes early—come a little ahead of time to get cozy and settled
• Coffee, tea, water, and light snacks provided (BYO favorite food or beverage welcome)
• All supplies are included—just show up and paint
• Studio is on the 2nd floor, north end of the building
• Ages 12+ only (no littles for this one)
A quick heads-up on tickets:
Thank you for supporting a small business 💛 Keeping prices accessible means tickets are final sale. If we have a snow day, you’ll receive a class credit—easy peasy.
Can’t wait to paint with you 🎨
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