Learn to embrace and celebrate the unpredictability, versatility, and beauty of watercolor. Class discussions cover supplies, color theory, palettes, and pigment control as well as exercises and experiments to achieve different effects. The use of other media such as water-based pencils and pastels is also addressed.

Previous watercolor experience is welcome but not required.

6 sessions from January 29 ​to March 5, 2026​

​12:00 p.m. ​to 2:00 p.m. ET

This class is offered on Zoom through the Smithsonian Associates Studio Arts Program. Recordings of each class are available throughout until two weeks after the last class. This class is sold out but stay tuned for future offerings!