Fundamentals of Watercolour -Â Online Course
Sign up!Inna Nagaytseva is a watercolor landscape artist specializing in marine themes. She began painting eight years ago and is now a Brand Ambassador for Silver Brush and the owner of an art studio in downtown Calgary.
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Her work captures the beauty of coastal landscapes, marine life, and the ever-changing moods of the ocean. Inspired by the vastness of the sea, she conveys the rhythm of waves, the glow of sunsets, and the quiet mystery of the underwater world.
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Inna’s paintings often feature yachts, sailing journeys, and lighthouses — symbols of exploration and hope. She also finds inspiration in serene lakes, mountain reflections, and open skies, blending marine and landscape themes in her signature expressive style.
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With over five years of teaching experience, Inna is passionate about sharing her love for watercolor and helping students discover the joy and freedom of painting.
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Fundamentals of Watercolour — Online Course
10 Live Zoom Lessons | November 10 – December 11, 2026
Special Registration Price: $175 CAD
Regular Price: $250 CAD
Discover the Beauty of Watercolour Painting
Whether you’re completely new to watercolour or have been painting for some time but want to strengthen your technical skills, this course will help you develop a solid foundation and gain confidence in your artistic journey.
Join professional watercolour artist and instructor Inna Nagaytseva for 10 engaging online lessons dedicated to understanding the essential principles of watercolour painting.
Watercolour is a beautiful, expressive, and sometimes unpredictable medium. The key to mastering it is understanding how water, pigment, and paper interact.
Throughout this course, you’ll learn not only how to use different techniques but also why they work, helping you develop greater control while maintaining the spontaneity and freedom that make watercolour so special.
Each lesson combines technical demonstrations, practical exercises, and painting projects, allowing you to apply your new skills immediately.
What You’ll Learn
Lesson 1 — Understanding Watercolour
Explore essential materials, paper, brushes, pigment consistency, water control, and basic washes.
Lesson 2 — Wet-on-Wet and Wet-on-Dry Techniques
Learn how to control moisture, create beautiful soft transitions, and use different painting techniques to achieve atmospheric effects.
Lesson 3 — Colour Theory and Mixing
Understand colour relationships, warm and cool colours, limited palettes, and how to mix clean, harmonious colours.
Lesson 4 — Values, Light and Shadow
Discover how to create dimension, contrast, and convincing light through tonal relationships.
Lesson 5 — Edges and Expressive Brushwork
Practice creating hard, soft, and lost edges, develop confident brushstrokes, and explore negative painting.
Lesson 6 — Layering, Glazing and Transparency
Learn how to build depth and richness through transparent layers without losing the freshness of your painting.
Lesson 7 — Textures and Special Effects
Explore granulation, dry brush, lifting, splashes, and other techniques that bring character and interest to your artwork.
Lesson 8 — Creating Depth and Perspective
Understand atmospheric perspective, foreground and background relationships, and how to create a sense of distance.
Lesson 9 — Composition and Simplification
Learn how to select reference images, simplify complicated subjects, establish focal points, and create balanced compositions.
Lesson 10 — Bringing Everything Together
Complete a final watercolour painting using the techniques learned throughout the course, combining technical knowledge with personal expression.
Course Schedule
November 10 – December 11, 2026
• Tuesdays and Fridays
• 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Calgary time (Mountain Time)
• 10 lessons, 2 hours each
• Total: 20 hours of instruction
• Live online via Zoom
What’s Included
• 10 live, instructor-led Zoom lessons
• Lifetime access to all lesson recordings
• Step-by-step demonstrations and practical exercises
• Reference photographs for painting projects
• Opportunities to submit your artwork for personal feedback
• The flexibility to participate live or follow the recordings at your own pace
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
• Complete beginners who want to learn watercolour from the very beginning.
• Self-taught artists who would like to fill gaps in their technical knowledge.
• Artists returning to painting after a break.
• Watercolour enthusiasts who want to improve their brushwork, colour mixing, and overall confidence.
No previous painting experience is required.
Materials
Participants will need basic watercolour supplies, including watercolour paints, brushes, a palette, and watercolour paper.
A detailed recommended supply list will be provided before the course begins.
Course Fee
Special Registration Price: $175 CAD
Regular Price: $250 CAD
Save $75 with the special registration offer!
our registration includes all 10 lessons, access to recordings, reference materials, and opportunities for feedback.
Start Your Watercolour Journey
My goal is to help you build a strong understanding of watercolour, develop your individual painting skills, and discover the joy of creating expressive, atmospheric artwork.
Rather than simply copying demonstrations, you’ll learn techniques that you can confidently apply to your own paintings.
Join us and discover what you can create with water, pigment, and a little imagination!
Register Now — $175 CAD
