Advanced Watercolor Painting for Kids
Cost: $300
Workshop Description
Hi, I’m Yasi, and I’m excited to welcome your child to my Advanced watercolor painting for kids classes! These workshops are designed to inspire young artists while teaching them essential watercolor techniques.
From mixing colors to creating vibrant landscapes, each session is a fun, hands-on experience where children can learn at their own pace. Whether they’re new to painting or looking to sharpen their skills, these classes will help them express their creativity in unique and imaginative ways.
Duration:
12 Sessions
Why Watercolor Painting for Kids Is Perfect for Young Artists
Watercolor is a magical medium that allows children to explore their creativity with fluidity and expression. Here’s why my watercolor painting for kids classes stand out:
⓵ Hands-On Learning
Each class provides your child with the opportunity to dive right into painting. They’ll learn everything from basic brush techniques to more advanced skills like texture creation.
⓶ Personalized Instruction
With small class sizes, I’m able to offer one-on-one guidance to each student, ensuring they feel supported and confident in their artistic journey.
⓷ Encouraging Environment
My classes foster a relaxed and supportive atmosphere where children are encouraged to experiment, take risks, and develop their personal style.
⓸ Step-by-Step Growth
From beginners to more advanced young artists, my courses are structured to build confidence and skills over time.
The Benefits of Watercolor Painting for Kids
Watercolor painting offers children more than just artistic skills. Here are some of the key benefits of enrolling your child in watercolor painting for kids:
Watercolor Course Offerings for Kids
Below is a breakdown of the watercolor painting courses I offer for kids, designed to take them from beginner to advanced techniques:
| Basic Watercolor Course | 8 Sessions | Color mixing, brush techniques, layering, simple forms | contact me |
| Intermediate Watercolor Course | 12 Sessions | Advanced textures, glass, wood, fabric, animal anatomy | contact me |
| Advanced Watercolor Course | 12 Sessions | Portraiture, facial features, expressions, detailed textures | contact me |
12-Session Advanced Watercolor Course for Kids
Course Overview:
The advanced course focuses on portraiture and capturing the delicate details of facial features. Young artists will develop their ability to create realistic and expressive portraits using advanced shading and watercolor techniques.
Session 1: Sketching the Face
- Content: We’ll start by learning how to sketch a face, focusing on proportions and placement of features.
Activity: Students will create a detailed face sketch, which will serve as the foundation for the rest of the course.
Session 2: Painting the Eyes (Part 1)
- Content: We’ll explore the structure of the eye and how to capture its expressive qualities using watercolor.
Activity: Students will paint a single eye, paying attention to light, shadow, and color.
Session 3: Completing the Eyes (Part 2)
- Content: In this session, we’ll focus on symmetry and adding details like eyelashes and eyebrows.
Activity: Students will complete the second eye, ensuring both are balanced and expressive.
Session 4: Painting the Nose (Part 1)
- Content: We’ll explore the structure of the nose and how to paint it from a front view using shading techniques.
Activity: Students will paint the nose, focusing on smooth transitions between light and shadow.
Session 5: Refining the Nose (Part 2)
- Content: This session focuses on painting the nose from different angles, adding depth through shading.
Activity: Students will refine their nose painting by experimenting with different lighting perspectives.
Session 6: Painting the Lips (Part 1)
- Content: We’ll explore the structure of the lips and how they convey emotion through subtle shading.
Activity: Students will paint the lips, focusing on texture and volume.
Session 7: Perfecting the Lips (Part 2)
- Content: This session focuses on refining the lips by adding highlights and ensuring they blend with the rest of the face.
Activity: Students will complete their lip paintings, experimenting with different angles and expressions.
Session 8: Painting the Ears (Part 1)
- Content: We’ll explore the structure of the ear and how to capture its complex folds and contours.
Activity: Students will paint ears from different angles, using shading to create depth.
Session 9: Refining the Ears (Part 2)
- Content: This session focuses on adding intricate details and ensuring the ears fit naturally into the portrait.
Activity: Students will refine their ear paintings by focusing on more challenging perspectives.
Session 10: Combining Facial Features (Part 1)
- Content: We’ll begin assembling all the facial features into a cohesive portrait, ensuring proportion and harmony.
Activity: Students will start bringing their portrait together, focusing on balance.
Session 11: Completing the Portrait (Part 2)
- Content: In this session, we’ll focus on finalizing the portrait by adding finishing touches and background elements.
Activity: Students will complete their portraits, adding the final details.
Session 12: Final Presentation – The Grand Exhibition
- Content: In the final session, students will present their completed portraits in a mini-exhibition.
Activity: Students will receive feedback and reflect on their artistic growth throughout the course.
What Your Child Will Learn in Watercolor Painting for Kids
Each of my watercolor painting classes is structured to introduce children to a range of skills and techniques, ensuring they develop a well-rounded understanding of watercolor painting. Here’s what your child will learn in my workshops:
⓵ Color Theory
I’ll teach your child how to mix colors, create vibrant palettes, and understand how colors work together to create depth and emotion in their artwork.
⓶ Brush Techniques
From the basics of brush control to more advanced techniques like wet-on-wet and dry-on-dry, your child will learn how to manipulate the brush and watercolor to achieve various effects.
⓷ Texture and Layers
Your child will discover how to create depth and texture in their paintings by layering colors and experimenting with different tools.
⓸ Composition and Balance
Through guided exercises, I’ll show your child how to compose their artwork in a way that is visually appealing and balanced, helping them think critically about their creative choices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What materials will my child need for the classes?
I provide all the materials your child will need for the class, including watercolor paints, brushes, and paper. Your child just needs to bring their creativity!How long are the classes?
Each class lasts between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the course level. My basic watercolor course includes 8 sessions, while my intermediate and advanced courses have 12 sessions each.Does my child need previous painting experience?
Not at all! My watercolor painting for kids classes are designed for all skill levels. Whether your child is a complete beginner or has been painting for a while, they’ll feel right at home.
Contact Me
If you have any questions about my watercolor painting for kids classes or would like more information, feel free to reach out! I’m happy to help.