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Watercolour Florals from Zero

Control water, mix colour and paint loose florals in four weeks

11 lessons · 2 h 22 min · Lifetime access · one payment

฿1,490Price & enrol ↓
A peach-pink watercolour floral painting with brushes and a palette

For people who have never held a watercolour brush. We start with controlling water on paper and mixing clean colour, then build up to petals, leaves and loose bouquets. Every lesson ends with an exercise you can finish in under half an hour.

You'll be able to

  • 01Control water: wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry
  • 02Mix the tones you want from six colours
  • 03Paint five flowers and compose a bouquet

Curriculum

4 modules11 lessonsTotal length 2 h 22 min

1Water and colour
  1. The supplies you really needFree preview8 min
  2. After purchase: Wet-on-wet vs wet-on-dry12 min
  3. After purchase: Mixing without mud14 min
2Petals and leaves
  1. One-stroke petalsFree preview11 min
  2. After purchase: Four leaf shapes10 min
  3. After purchase: Simple light and shadow13 min
3Five flowers
  1. After purchase: Tulips and daisies15 min
  2. After purchase: Loose roses15 min
  3. After purchase: Wildflowers and sprigs12 min
4Composition and finishing
  1. After purchase: Composing a bouquet14 min
  2. After purchase: Final project: a greeting card18 min

Good for

  • Complete beginners looking for an evening hobby
  • Anyone whose watercolours keep turning muddy

Probably not for

  • People after detailed botanical realism

What you'll need

  • 6–12 watercolours (student grade is fine)
  • 300 gsm watercolour paper and two round brushes

Your teacher

Mali

Illustrator and online teacher

Mali is a freelance illustrator who has spent years teaching adults who 'can't draw'. She believes drawing is a skill you practise, not a talent you're born with.

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Frequently asked questions

I've never drawn. Can I join?

Yes — the beginner courses are made for adults with no experience. Watch a free preview lesson first.

How long do I have access?

For life, including updates to that course (except the yearly Studio Pass).

How do I pay?

The buy button takes you to a secure checkout that accepts cards and PromptPay. [Name your platform]

Can I get a refund?

Refunds within 14 days of purchase if you've watched under 30% of the lessons. [Adjust to your own policy and checkout platform]

Is there a certificate?

You get a studio certificate of completion (not an accredited qualification).

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