Watercolor 4-Week Class



4 x 2 hours Location Campbell Class size 1 to 8 guests   $198 - $220 ($220 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $209/guest for 2 guests, $198/guest for 3+ guests)

In this immersive watercolor 4-week class, you'll acquire the skills to create your own masterpieces. From mastering brush handling to exploring techniques like wet-on-wet and dry brushing, this workshop will guide you through the process. Set in a nature-inspired studio, you will be surrounded by light and calm, enhancing your creative journey.
Don't worry if you're a beginner or feeling unsure; this class is designed to be approachable and engaging. You will build confidence with each session and experience the joy of expressing yourself through art. Embark on a journey that will help you bring softness and clarity to your creations.
  • Each session will focus on a different aspect of watercolor painting, allowing you to slowly build your skills.
  • Professional-grade materials like watercolor paints, artist-quality brushes, watercolor paper, and palettes are provided for your use.
  • With a maximum of 10 participants per class, you'll receive personalized attention and guidance throughout the workshop.
  • No need to pre-book, but it's recommended to secure your spot in this popular class.
  • Gift bookings and private sessions are also available for those looking for a more tailored experience.
Immerse yourself in the world of watercolor painting and unlock your artistic potential. By the end of the workshop, you'll not only have honed your skills but also have beautiful creations to take home and cherish.

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Upcoming dates for Watercolor 4-Week Class

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 3:44pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 1 Dec 2026 and 5 Dec 2026.

  • Tue, Dec 1 2026, 6pm-8pm (then the same time each week, for the next 3 weeks)
  • Sat, Dec 5 2026, 12pm-2pm (then the same time each week, for the next 3 weeks)
What you'll get
  • Brush handling, paint-to-water ratios, and pigment flow
  • Creating washes, gradients, and soft blends
  • Wet-on-wet and dry brush techniques
  • Layering and transparency
  • Composition using florals, still-life, and abstract forms
  • How to use watercolor as a mindful, meditative practice
  • A portfolio of watercolor pieces from each class
  • Confidence in watercolor tools and techniques
  • A deeper appreciation of slowing down and observing beauty
  • A sense of calm, clarity, and creative empowerment
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
  • Your creativity!
  • Enthusiasm for learning
Session repeats

This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

267 East Campbell Avenue Suit 200, Campbell, CA

Watercolor 4-Week Class location
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Recent reviews of Watercolor 4-Week Class

  • 2/5 from Robin Bantz, attended Mar 2026: I recently attended a beginner watercolor class at Emerald Art Studio and appreciated the opportunity to learn in a creative environment.It was fun. I’ve been reflecting on a few teaching practices that could really enhance the experience for beginners. Watercolor is a delicate and technique-driven medium, especially when it comes to understanding the proper balance of water and paint. It would be very helpful if the instructor were able to move around the room and check in with each student while they are actively painting. Gentle, real-time guidance on things like water-to-paint ratio could help ensure that students achieve the transparency that is so essential to watercolor, rather than ending up with work that looks overly opaque, more like acrylic or oil paint. Another improvement would be providing each student with two separate cups of clean water—one for warm colors and one for cool colors. This simple step helps prevent muddy color mixing and keeps paintings fresh and vibrant. It would also be beneficial to include small practice paper for each class, allowing students to try out brushstrokes and techniques before applying them to their final piece. This builds confidence and helps reinforce learning in a low-pressure way. Finally, having a clear sample of the day’s project displayed on an easel would give students a helpful visual reference and a better sense of the goal they are working toward. Overall, I value the experience and believe that incorporating these foundational watercolor teaching practices would make the class even more supportive and rewarding for beginners.
Your teacher

Emerald Art Studio
Emerald Art Studio

4.6 (8)
female Women-owned

I grew up in a home full of love and noise — a big family in a small town, where the rhythm of many lives at once was the background music to everyday life. But now and then, I’d see my mother and aunts set everything aside to create. Charcoal sketches, mixed media, murals — each had her own style, her own rhythm. Watching them taught me something that stayed with me: art can be your escape, your power, your joy. Even in the mess. Especially in the mess.
That memory became my why.
I didn’t come here through the “usual” artist path. I studied accounting, earned a CPA, worked in corporate automation at Tesla and Microsoft— but I never stopped making. Over the years I’ve trained in calligraphy, oil painting, sculpture, plaster work, jewelry design, and mural-making. Not because I had to — but because I couldn’t not. And I’ve carried that with me ever since.
Emerald is where that journey finally lands — a space for anyone who wants to make with heart. It’s for people who’ve been craving a pause. Who want to spend anafternoon with color on their hands and peace in their minds. Who are ready to feel proud of something they created with their own two hands.
Emerald is a place where anyone, regardless of background or skill, can experience the joy of creating something with their own hands.
You don’t need to call yourself an artist to belong here.
You just need to show up, curious and open.
And I promise, you’ll walk home feeling proud, feeling like you found a little part of you in something you made.
Emerald is your creative escape.

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