Class Details

Adult Watercolor Painting Classes

Explore watercolor painting in a calm, welcoming environment with classes designed for Beginning to Intermediate and Intermediate to Advanced students. These small group classes focus on watercolor techniques, composition, and creative expression through guided demonstrations and hands on practice.

 

Classes meet once per week for four sessions and are offered on multiple weekdays to fit different schedules. Students will receive individualized feedback and build skills they can apply to future paintings.

 

Instructor: Yu Yin Lin

Email: Info@yincreativestudio.com

Beginning~ Intermediate

 

Class Overview:

Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this beginner-friendly class designed to build confidence, foundational watercolor skills, and creativity. Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or returning after a break, this class provides a supportive environment to learn and grow.

 

You’ll be learning the essential watercolor techniques, including color mixing, washes, layering, and water control through step-by-step demonstrations, hands-on practice, and discussion. Each session includes live demonstrations, guided practice, and individualized feedback to help you progress at your own pace.

 

In this class, you will be learning not only watercolor painting techniques, but also the composition and perspective of art, including:

 

• Watercolor basic techniques: wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, dry-on-wet, and dry-on-dry.

• How to create sky and fluffy clouds

• How to create water ripples and waves

• How to paint rocks under water

• How to create the illusion of space by adding the silhouette of mountains.

• How to create forest and mountains reflections in the lake.

• How to add the final touch of seagull silhouette.

 

After this class, you will apply these techniques to your other paintings. Join us and start your watercolor journey today in a calm, welcoming setting!

 

Art Supplies:

• Paints- Naples Yellow, Orange, Burnt Sienna, Sap Green, Jadeite Genuine, Cerulean Blue, Prussian Blue, and Indigo

• Paper- Cold Pressed, 100% Cotton, 140lb, 8x10” (Brand: Arches)

• Brushes- Quill #6, Round #0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, Flat #0 and 2, and Mottler #30 or 50

• Palette- Ceramic or plastic

• Water Containers

• Rag/ old towels

• 2H Pencil and eraser

 

Students are required to bring or purchase their own art supplies for this class.

 

Dates, Time, and Tuition

Tuesday Sessions

Dates: Tuesdays- 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 (4 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am~ 12:00 pm (2 hours)

Tuition: $195

 

Thursday Sessions

Dates: Thursdays- 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 (4 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am~ 12:00 pm (2 hours)

Tuition: $195 

Intermediate~ Advanced

 

Class Overview:

Explore the expressive and luminous world of watercolor painting. In this intermediate to advanced watercolor class, I will guide you step by step to create a mountain landscape with a fall forest and lake painting. Students will be learning not only watercolor painting techniques, but also the composition and perspective of art, including:

 

• The basic watercolor techniques, including dry-on-dry, wet-on-dry, and wet-on-wet.

• How to create seamless sky by applying flat wash technique.

• How to compose an eye catch layout.

• How to paint snowy mountains.

• How to create the illusion of depth by painting different layers of mountains.

• How to paint realistic pine trees.

• How to create fall foliage for your painting.

• How to create foggy effects.

• How to create tree reflections on the lake.

 

After this class, you will be able to apply these techniques and knowledge to your other paintings. I can’t wait to paint with you in my class.

 

Art Supplies:

• Paints: Naples Yellow, Cerulean Blue, Prussian Blue, Sap Green, Prussian Green, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Indigo, and Ivory Black

• Brushes: Quill #6, Round #0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, Flat #0 and 2, and Mottler #30 or 50

• Paper: Cold Pressed, 100% Cotton, 140lb, 8x10” (Brand: Arches)

• Pencil and regular eraser

• Palette (ceramic or plastic)

• Water Containers

• Rug/ old Towels

• 2H Pencil and eraser

 

Students are required to bring or purchase their own art supplies for this class.

 

Dates, Time, and Tuition

Wednesday Sessions

Dates: Wednesdays- 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11 (4 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am~ 12:00 pm (2 hours)

Tuition: $210

 

Friday Sessions

Dates: Fridays- 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13 (4 sessions)

Time: 10:00 am~ 12:00 pm (2 hours)

Tuition: $210

Payment Policy

Tuition is due before the first class session.

 

Enrollment

Maximum 10 students.

 

Cancellation Policy: 

Refunds for cancellations will be issued as credits and may be applied to other sessions within the program.

 

 

Terms and Conditions

 

Terms and Conditions outlined below must be agreed to during your registration. If you have concerns or questions please contact info@seattle-chinese.org

 

​Consent for Participation:

I understand and acknowledge that participation in Evergreen Mingyuan School, including all its activities and the use of its facilities and equipment, can result in injuries, harm or loss. I authorize the child named in this registration to participate in all activities both in the classroom and activities. On my own behalf and on behalf of the child named in this registration, I assume the risks of participation and hereby waive and release all claims against Evergreen Mingyuan School (including its directors, staff, and agents) that may arise from injuries, harm or loss resulting from participation in the classes and activities, to the fullest extent allowed under Washington law.

 

Media Release:

I understand that my child may be photographed during classes and activities. Photos may be made available to all families and photos may be used in promotional materials. I agree that a designee of Evergreen Mingyuan School can take and use photos of the child named in this registration during classes and activities without compensational obligation, and I hereby release Evergreen Mingyuan School from any claims or liability resulting from their use of photos.

 

​Medical Release:

In the event of serious illness or injury to my child, I expressly consent to the administration of emergency medical care, if in the opinion of attending medical personnel, such action is advisable. Further, I authorize the staff and agents of Evergreen Mingyuan School to act on my behalf as parent/guardian of my child while participating in classes or activities including the admittance to and release from a medical facility. I acknowledge that the costs of any medical treatment provided to the child named in this registration that are not covered by medical insurance will be my sole responsibility.

 

 

Contact

For more information, email info@seattle-chinese.org