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Painting with Watercolors

Step into watercolor and tap into your creativity in this instructor-guided course at Los Angeles City College. Pick up essential techniques such as color theory, composition, brush strokes, and blending to build stunning watercolor paintings. Level 2 is recommended for students with prior watercolor experience.

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  • 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 hours over 5 sessions

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Sat. Oct 31, 2026, 4pm PT (5 sessions)


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Class Description

Description

This watercolor painting course provides students with essential techniques and knowledge to develop their artistic voice through this expressive medium. Students learn fundamental principles through instructor-led demonstrations and guided practice sessions, with step-by-step instruction in watercolor methodology.

Core concepts covered in the course include:

  • Color theory fundamentals
  • Composition and design principles
  • Brush technique and control
  • Blending and layering methods
  • Additional advanced approaches

Level 2 is recommended for students who have previous watercolor painting experience.

Required materials and supplies:

  • Watercolor paint set in tube or pan form
  • Watercolor paper pad, preferably 9 by 12 inches
  • Two containers for water (cups or metal tins)
  • Rag or small towel for drying
  • Watercolor brushes in assorted sizes
  • Pencil for sketching
  • Eraser
  • Masking tape

Refund Policy

Cancellation Policy:

Classes are mandated by the State of California to be self-supporting based on student enrollment fees. As such, we reserve the right to cancel any class offering if the minimum number of student enrollments necessary to support it is not achieved. You will be notified no less than the day prior to the start of the first session if an offering will be cancelled and offered either a transfer of your fees to another class offering or a full refund. It is therefore essential that your phone number and email is up-to-date and functional. Refunds will be processed within 20-30 business days of cancellation.

We also reserves the right to change room location and or substitute instructors and will endeavor to contact you via phone and/or email prior to the scheduled meeting time with the updated information.

Transfer Policy:

  • To transfer to another class, requests must be made via email at least four business days before the first class meeting.
  • Transfer requests will not be granted after the first class meeting.

Please note, approved transfers are a one-time allowance and are subject to our general refund policy for the second class offering.

Refund Policy:

  • All requests for refunds or transfers must be made at least four business days before the start of class and are subject to a $10 cancellation fee per class. 
  • Refund requests are also subject to a 5% CourseHorse processing fee.
  • There are no refunds nor transfers granted after four business days prior to class.
  • Transfers are limited to once per class.

Important information: Refunds ARE NOT issued for absences nor prorated for late registration. Missed class meetings may not be made up in another class. Class offerings may not be audited.

Refund Processing Fees:

  • The following only applies in the event a provider’s cancellation/refund policy allows for cancellations and a full refund, please see above or contact CourseHorse to determine eligibility.
  • In the event a class is still going to occur and a full refund is requested, and you are eligible for a full refund in accordance with the provider’s policy, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from your refund amount

Please contact us at [email protected]

Reviews of Classes at Los Angeles City College (933)

(4.4-star rating across 933 reviews)

This class: 4.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews

  • Painting with Watercolors

    This class was very educational, great value for the price and I love the paints I now have!
  • Painting with Watercolors

    The Instructor, Izzy, broke down sketching and painting techniques into simple to understand steps that were also easy to execute. Izzy spent a lot of time with each student providing feedback and suggestions. I was amazed at what I was able to produce in just a couple of classes. When asked by friends and family to see my finished pieces I was happy to show them off.
  • Painting with Watercolors

    I took the watercolor class with Israel and I have only positive things to say. He was a great instructor and made sure we all had a great experience. The pace was really great for a beginner like me. I would totally recommend.
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  • Painting with Watercolors

    Israel is a great teacher. He is very diplomatic, and I like that he teaches the basics and doesn't give too much information to beginners, so they don't get too confused. I have learned a lot from this class as well as his Urban Sketching class. I will definitely continue taking classes taught by him.
  • Painting with Watercolors

    I’m a seniors citizen over 75. Going to the first class was easy as I found street parking and entered the campus easily, also it was mild weather. But for the second class I tried to enter the gate on Vermont as I did the first week but I couldn’t get in as it was locked. I had to walk 3/4 of the way around the block to find an open gate and it was a pretty warm day and I had a lot to carry. It was hard. Sad face. No signs to help a new student know where to go. I finally found the open gate and entered the building. Three stories. No elevator. Sad face again. I finally got to the classroom just a bit late I believe, and was able to learn some good information about watercolor painting. The instructor was very good. He had a great deal of knowledge and experience to share just in the first class. VERY sorry that I couldn’t continue the class. If you can’t get to the class how good it is doesn’t matter. It was just too much for me. Next time I sign up for a class I’ll do more research to make sure that it will work for me as a “senior citizen.” Just a suggestion: next posting for classes some ADA guidelines would be super helpful. I’ll try again another time. Thanks Holly
  • Painting with Watercolors

    I love taking this water color class. Israel is the best teacher. He's patient, encouraging. This was the second class I've taken with him and will take more in the months to come.
  • Painting with Watercolors

    What a great class and a wonderful teacher. 10/10 recommend!
  • Painting with Watercolors

  • Painting with Watercolors

    This class was a bit too beginner-level for me and did not meet my expectations. I was hoping to learn more technique and practices specific to watercolor. Instead we went over very basic art theory, including color theory, composition, etc. One class was a free session and there was no instruction, which felt a bit like a waste of money. I wouldn't recommend this teacher, unfortunately.
  • Painting with Watercolors

    I liked the class and learned a lot but I felt like the exercises were not all watercolor. We did multiple paintings that were more for acrylic and oil mediums. Overall, it was a good class for a beginner.
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