In this mini watercolor floral class, you’ll learn how to paint delicate mini florals and their containers — vases, pitchers, and baskets.

We’ll start with essential watercolor techniques that help you add depth and dimension to both flowers and containers.

You’ll create four mini watercolor floral projects:

A bouquet of sunflowers
Roses in a glass jar
Lilacs in a ceramic pitcher
Cosmos flowers in a basket

Throughout the class , I’ll guide you step-by-step through essential watercolor techniques such as wet-on-wet, blending, and lifting, which we’ll use to create vibrant and dimensional florals. You’ll also learn how to paint simple yet elegant vases, pitchers and baskets, perfect for displaying your floral arrangements.

Here’s what we’ll cover:
- A breakdown of the materials needed for the class
- How to paint a variety of flowers including sunflower, roses, lilacs and cosmos.
- Key watercolor techniques to enhance your projects
- Tips for adding depth and dimension to your florals and containers

By the end of the class, you’ll have four beautiful floral paintings and the confidence to apply these techniques to your own creative projects.

This class is designed for all skill levels, so whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, grab your brushes and let’s dive into the world of mini watercolor florals!

This is what you’ll need for the class:

Watercolor paper : I recommend 100% cotton cold-pressed paper (300gsm), but for these smaller projects, you can also use lighter paper like 200gsm. A half cellulose, half cotton blend will work well too if that’s what you have available.
Brushes : Round brushes ranging from size 0 to 3
Watercolors : A basic 12-color watercolor set (or any similar colors from your palette).
Palette : For mixing your colors.
Clean water : For rinsing your brushes.
Paper towel : For dabbing off excess water or paint.

Joanne Smith

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