What's Included in The Watercolor Garden?
learn more about each series of classes that you get access to with your membership
Getting Started with Watercolors & Botanical Painting
the perfect place to start your jounrey and learn Laura's unique painting system
This beginner-friendly bundle includes Watercolor Botanicals for Beginners and Botanical Colour 101, making it the ideal starting point for anyone new to watercolor or looking to refine their technique. Learn Laura's 3-Step Method and 5-Part Botanical Framework—an approach designed to help you save time and master botanical painting with confidence. From fundamental watercolor techniques to creating color studies, this bundle lays the foundation for beautiful botanical work.
The Birthflowers Series
the perfect series to start practicing botanical painting
Perfect for beginners, this series provides detailed, step-by-step instruction on painting simplified botanical portraits of each month's birth flower. Whether you're new to watercolor or just want to refine your botanical painting skills, this series is a great starting point, guiding you through graceful floral compositions with a focus on color, shape, and form.
The Featured Native Plant Series
new classes being added every month
A deep dive into the world of native plants! Each class in this ongoing series explores a specific native plant, combining botany, field observations, and botanical drawing with a full-length painting tutorial. If you love detailed botanical studies and want to learn how to accurately capture native species, this series offers a unique blend of science and art.
How to Start a Nature Sketchbook
get started with basic tecniques and a simple approach to creating a nature journal
This short introductory class is perfect for anyone wanting to begin a nature sketchbook or jounral. Learn how to make your own DIY sketchbook and get started with observational drawing and ink-and-wash techniques. Whether you’re sketching in the field or at home, this class will help you build confidence in capturing nature in a casual way that is beginner friendly.
How to Create a Country Diary
get inspired by Laura's 2024 Country Diary inspired by Edith Holden's work
A growing course that blends instructional painting videos with guidance on developing a nature journal inspired by Edith Holden’s Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady. Learn how to structure your own country diary, from painting seasonal plants and landscapes to designing beautiful page layouts that bring your observations to life. With new content added periodically, this course is a rich resource for those who love both art and nature.
The Holiday Botanicals Bundle
Get inspired with holiday botanical paintings that lean into realism
Get festive with this collection of detailed botanical painting classes! The Holiday Botanicals Bundle is perfect for those who want to create realistic, intricate botanical paintings inspired by seasonal plants. With in-depth guidance, this bundle helps you develop your watercolor skills while capturing the beauty of classic holiday botanicals like holly, hawthorn, and skimmia japonica.
The Watercolor Garden Community
A place to learn & grow
The Watercolor Garden isn’t just a collection of classes—it’s a thriving community of botanical art lovers, all in one dedicated space. No social media or Facebook groups are required—everything is hosted right inside The Watercolor Garden platform, making it easy to stay focused on learning, creating, and connecting with like-minded artists. Post your work, ask questions, get feedback on your artwork from Laura, and participate in painting challenges in this members-only community space.
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