Hello,

I am Reta, a botanical watercolor artist, and I’ll be your teacher for this class.

These are beginner - friendly watercolor workshops: we’ll paint plants and flowers while learning the basics of watercolor and a few helpful tricks and tips.

I’ll guide you throughout the session, and you’ll receive pre‑drawn pages so you can focus on painting.

No drawing skills required.

No creativity required.

No need to bring materials (but feel free to bring your own kit if you prefer).

How the class is structured

• We get to know our basic tools

• We become familiar with essential watercolor techniques

• We learn how to paint simple botanical shapes — layering, shading, highlights, and tiny details

• We learn how to prepare for painting a full composition

What You’ll Leave With

• Practical skills in mixing, layering, and brush control you can use at home, plus a finished cheat sheet

• Fresh confidence and a few reliable techniques you can return to and grow from

• A better understanding of how watercolor pieces are built up and what techniques were used to create them

Want to see what my previous students think about my classes?

Check my reviews HERE! :)

Logistics

Here are the dates with the subjects:

Thursday, August 20 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Coastal botanicals

OR

Thursday, October 1 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Garden cut flowers

OR

Thursday, October 22 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Herbal apothecary

Where: SOWA Studios — my studio

Address: 450 Harrison Ave, Studio 400 (4th floor), Boston, MA 02118

Duration: 3 hours of guided practice and relaxed studio time

Class size: 6–10 participants to keep the atmosphere calm and supportive.

Supplies: All materials provided; tea, coffee, and snacks included

This is a relaxed, kind, non‑judgmental space. I’ll be there to help you the whole time — you won’t be alone. You’ll have all the tools and materials you need. You can take home your brush, sample pigments, palette, papers, the exercise page, and your finished pieces.

If you have further questions, please let me know: studioretadesign@gmail.com

Do you have some experience with watercolors? Even better: I can give you specific exercises to grow even more! 

See you soon!

Reta