A live 6-week beginner watercolor course that will teach you all the fundamentals, tools and techniques for working with watercolors while focusing on the joy of the process!

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Who is Just Paint designed for?

This course was created especially for you if you -

  • Are a beginner and want to try out watercolors for the first time
  • Have a set of watercolors and want to improve and learn new tips and techniques
  • Want to spend a laid-back hour each week enjoying the process of watercolor painting
  • Are a recovering perfectionist who wants to learn to let go a little and just paint!


Don't worry if you can't make it to the live class - the classes are recorded so you won't miss a thing!

I think now more than ever it’s essential to do activities that bring you joy. Creative activities that are fun and just for you!

So many people want to be able to paint but have no idea where to start. Is that you? Or perhaps you’re a recovering perfectionist who struggles to get out of your own way and try something new for fear of messing up. I’ve been there!

It's ingrained in us that if we aren't good at something straight away there's no point in continuing. But you won't improve if you don't try, you have to pick up the brush and just paint! Think you're not creative enough to be an artist? Not true! Everyone is creative in their own way and anyone can enjoy painting. 

You have to be ok with messing up a lot and painting a lot of ugly art to be a good artist! I make ugly paintings all the time. It means you're pushing yourself outside your comfort zone. You're learning and trying.

Let go and let yourself have fun with watercolors!

See what other Just Paint students have to say about the class!

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Best Beginner Course

Moriah Yingling

As a beginner, I was a bit anxious about this course, but that faded away as the course began. Lauren is an INCREDIBLE teacher and artist! She takes the time to teach and explain the process. While you learn technical aspects, you also learn how t...

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As a beginner, I was a bit anxious about this course, but that faded away as the course began. Lauren is an INCREDIBLE teacher and artist! She takes the time to teach and explain the process. While you learn technical aspects, you also learn how to simply have fun while creating! It has been such an awesome time filled with art, learning, and experiencing a class with people from all over the world! The courses are recorded and saved for later, so you have the freedom to go back and try again or make up a day if you miss. This allowed so much more freedom in the process, and that make the entire experience even more relaxed! Such a gift! 10/10 would recommend!

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Can't Wait for the Next Session!

heidi wolfgruber

I joined this class on a whim and it has become my weekly highlight. I've never painted before and I learned so many techniques. It was great for any experience level. It's been such a joy joining Lauren each week. Can't recommend it enough!

I joined this class on a whim and it has become my weekly highlight. I've never painted before and I learned so many techniques. It was great for any experience level. It's been such a joy joining Lauren each week. Can't recommend it enough!

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Absolutely Amazing!

alexandra sorin

Lauren is an amazing instructor. She takes the time to teach us the basic foundational skills that are key to water colour paintings. Lauren also challenged us with harder paintings, but was there to guide us step by step which ended up in succes...

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Lauren is an amazing instructor. She takes the time to teach us the basic foundational skills that are key to water colour paintings. Lauren also challenged us with harder paintings, but was there to guide us step by step which ended up in success! Her patience is to be admired. Her positive attitude a wonderful bonus! Overall this is was a great community to join on a Sunday afternoon! I feel that I have learned a lot and can now apply these to other paintings I am trying out! Thank you! I can't wait for the next course!

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Worth every penny!

Grace Tweed

This painting class has brightened up my Sunday evenings so much, I can’t wait for the next set of classes in Summer! Lauren is friendly and welcoming, and so very talented. It was a great experience and I’m so glad I signed up. The perfect balanc...

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This painting class has brightened up my Sunday evenings so much, I can’t wait for the next set of classes in Summer! Lauren is friendly and welcoming, and so very talented. It was a great experience and I’m so glad I signed up. The perfect balance of challenging/rewarding. I feel I learnt so much, but most importantly, I had fun just painting! Thanks for everything Lauren!

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How does it work?

Let's break down what all is included!

  • Just Paint includes 6 live classes! We begin on Sunday, June 20th and the live classes are at 1pm EST every Sunday with a break for July 4th

  • Every Monday the live class will be uploaded to the learning portal along with PDF step-by-step instructions and key notes and tips from that week’s lesson!

  • Since the classes are live, you’re able to ask questions in real time! And if a questions pops up during the week, you can still ask it in the comments!

  • You can rewatch the classes as many times as you like and you have lifetime access to the recordings and materials from the course!

  • Bonus! If you sign up on June 8th you’ll get access to my tips and tricks for how to fix a painting!

What will we cover each week?

  • Week 1

    You'll learn to mix your own beautiful colors and understand the water to paint ratio. Don’t worry about being perfect, it takes time to get used to how much paint/water to use. Keep practicing and keep painting!

  • Week 2

    You'll learn about value and how to achieve different tones with the same color.

  • Week 3

    You'll learn about value and how to achieve different tones with the same color.

  • Week 4

    You'll learn how to create a more dynamic painting and how to create contrast in your painting using the light and shadow from your reference photo.

  • Week 5

    You'll learn how to approach a painting of a scene and make decisions for your painting. You’ll understand how to create atmosphere in a landscape and when to stop painting so it doesn’t become overworked.

  • Week 6

    We'll combine all the basics of how to use watercolors and be able to create a painting combining all the lessons you’ve learned over the last six weeks. You’ll learn about picking a subject and why the prettiest photos don’t always make the best paintings.

That's not all!

Not only do you get the benefits of 6 live classes

  • If you sign up on June 8th

    You'll get access to a bonus video detailing how to fix your painting! Watercolors are transparent so they're a bit less forgiving than other mediums when we mess up. However, there are a few ways you can tackle a mess up!

Over the course of six weeks we will cover a lot and I’m quite confident that after that time you’ll be able to play with and enjoy watercolors on your own. The benefit of the classes being live is that you’ll be able to ask me questions and learn in real time while we paint together! You’ll understand how to paint expressive botanicals and dreamy skies and landscapes. I’m so excited for you to learn these skills and see how you bring your own unique perspective and style to your paintings!
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FAQ

  • What's included in the course?

    The course includes 6 live classes! You'll have lifetime access to the recordings as well as PDF step-by-step instructions and key notes and tips from each week's lesson. During the live class you're able to ask me questions in real time and also use the discussion section of the learning portal to ask additional questions during the 6 week course.

  • What are the dates/times and when does it start?

    The first class is Sunday, June 20th at 1pm EST. The classes are every Sunday from June 20th to August 1st with a break for the 4th of July.

  • How long are the classes?

    The live classes are around 90 minutes.

  • I took the March class, will this one be the same paintings?

    The summer class will be the same structure but different painting subjects. If you've taken my class before I definitely recommend joining again! It's the perfect opportunity to create new paintings and practice the skills you've learned.

  • What materials do I need?

    We've put together a material list to download! It's under the price list on the Home page and also under the Resources tab. If you already have painting supplies, you can use what you already have!

  • Will we be creating paintings or will the class just cover techniques?

    Each week we will create a new painting, so you'll end the class with 6 finished paintings! I'll go over different techniques and tips as we paint, so each week you'll learn something new and build on what you learned the previous week.

  • Where will the live classes be?

    The live classes will be on Zoom.

  • I've signed up! Where can I access the course?

    After signing up, you can access the class at the My Dashboard tab. You'll also be able to access the Resources page and Bonus if you received it.

  • I can't make it to the live class, is it worth signing up?

    Definitely! You get lifetime access to the recordings of the classes as well as the PDF resources from each class. You can watch the lessons whenever it's convenient for you and ask questions in the discussion section of the learning portal anytime during the 6 weeks.

Lauren Taylor

I'm Lauren! A self taught artist and illustrator originally from the US now based in Ireland. I'm the founder of Lauren Taylor Creates and I've been a professional artist for 7 years! I especially love working with watercolors and am inspired by nature. I'm so passionate about the creative process and truly believe everyone is creative, they just need to tap into it!