Ever Seen a Beautiful Watercolor Design and Thought:
"I Wish I Could Do That?"
Guess what? You absolutely can. And it’s easier than you think.
Your next stunning watercolor painting doesn’t start with expensive tools or years of experience. It starts with you—tapping into a peaceful, meditative flow state where creativity flows effortlessly.
No stress. No perfection. Just you, a brush, and the magic of watercolor.
Let’s make something beautiful together—I know you’ve got it in you!
Watercolor for Relaxation:
Your Key to Calm and Creativity
Do you crave a break from the chaos? A moment where it’s just you, a brush, and a little magic on the page? Watercolor for Relaxation is your gateway to finding peace, sparking creativity, and creating art you’ll actually feel proud of.
Master Your Tools
No need to second-guess your supplies. I’ll guide you through my favorite journals, papers, and paints so you’ll feel prepared to create (and maybe even a little fancy).
Elevate Your Techniques
From conquering color mixing to mastering brush control, you’ll have everything you need to face that blank page—and finally stop calling it “intimidating.”
Ignite Your Creativity
I’ll share page ideas inspired by my personal favorites (think vibrant, unique, and oh-so-relaxing) and teach you how to design your own—so every brushstroke feels like a joyful escape.
Let’s be real: It’s not just about the art. It’s about you—taking time to unwind, embrace your creativity, and rediscover what it feels like to truly relax.
Discover What’s Waiting for You: Lesson Preview!
What will I learn in this class?
In Watercolor for Relaxation, you’ll learn more than just how to paint—
You’ll discover how watercolor can become your personal escape from stress and your go-to way to find your calm (and maybe even impress yourself a little).
This isn’t just about mastering techniques (though we’ll do that too); it’s about learning how to:
- Unwind without a screen in sight: Find your Flow State and let the worries of the day melt away, one brushstroke at a time.
- Tap into your creative spark: Even if you think you don’t have one—spoiler alert: you do.
- Enjoy the process: Because perfection is overrated, and joy is what truly matters.
Whether you’re a total newbie or have been dabbling in watercolor for years, this course will show you how to make art that’s not just beautiful—it’s downright therapeutic.
Your watercolor journey isn’t about being perfect; it’s about feeling good while making something that feels like YOU.
Start today, and see how painting can be your new happy place.
What We'll Dive Into:
Here’s a sneak peek at the magic we’ll explore together:
Watercolor Basics, Demystified: From brushes to paper to color theory, you’ll feel like a pro in no time.
Color Mixing & Fluid Washes: Learn to create vibrant blends and dreamy washes that’ll make your inner artist do a happy dance.
Mindful Painting: Discover how to turn your painting practice into a stress-relieving ritual—no yoga mat required.
Building Confidence: Whether it’s sketchbooks, journals, or if you want to, larger projects outside of a journal, you’ll learn to tackle each one with courage (and a splash of fun).
The Joy of Imperfection: Because creating isn’t about getting it “right”—it’s about enjoying the process and letting your unique style shine.
We’re not just painting; we’re building confidence, finding calm, and having a whole lot of fun along the way. Let’s do this!
This Isn’t Your Average Watercolor Class
Let’s be real—no one’s here for boring lectures about color theory or perfect brush angles.
This course is about YOU—your creativity, your relaxation, and your confidence. I’m here to create a space where you feel supported, inspired, and maybe even a little impressed with yourself.
Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or just need a creative reset, this is your invitation to stop overthinking, start painting, and rediscover how fun and freeing art can really be.
Accessible for All Skill Levels
Never picked up a paintbrush before? No problem. Been dabbling in watercolor for years? You’ll feel right at home.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to sharpen your skills, this course is designed to meet you where you are. For beginners, I’ll walk you through the fundamentals step-by-step—no guesswork, no stress. For seasoned painters, you’ll discover fresh techniques and new ways to fall in love with your craft all over again.
Structured for Success & Flexibility
This isn’t a “figure it out as you go” kind of class. Each lesson is thoughtfully organized to build your skills with confidence. From brush control to color mixing to choosing the right paper, every step is designed to help you grow—and you can do it all at your own pace.
Because art should fit into your life, not the other way around.
Relaxation Through Creativity
Need a break from the chaos? This course is your gentle escape.
With soothing painting exercises that feel more like meditation than work, you’ll discover how watercolors can calm your mind and bring you back to the present moment. It’s not just art—it’s self-care with a splash of color.
Whether you’re returning to creativity after a long break or wrestling with self-doubt, this practice will help you reconnect with your artistic spark. And don’t be surprised if your stress melts away in the process.
Ongoing Support & Feedback
You’re not just signing up for lessons—you’re joining a community.
I’m here for you every step of the way. From listening to your feedback to bonus videos that were created when the course launched that address your questions, this course is designed to make you feel supported and inspired.
You’ll be part of a creative crew where curiosity is encouraged, questions are celebrated, and your exploration is always welcome.
Everyone Can Benefit!
This course was designed with YOU in mind, no matter where you are on your creative journey
A Beginner: Curious about watercolor but have no clue where to start? Don’t worry—I’ve got you.
An Experienced Artist: Need a little creative reset? Let’s refresh your skills and bring the joy back to your painting.
Seeking Relaxation: Looking for a mindful, stress-free way to unwind? Watercolors and calm go hand in hand.
Building a Habit: Want to develop a daily creative practice without the pressure? Let’s make it simple, fun, and completely judgment-free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course live on Zoom or recorded with videos?
The course content is all delivered with recorded videos.
Will I have Lifetime Access to this content?
Yes
Are the videos closed captioned, and if so, in what languages?
Yes they are.
English, French, Spanish, German, Hindi, Arabic and Hebrew.
Other languages available by request.
How many hours of video content are in this course?
A lot.
I always over deliver!
Will I learn bookbinding in this course?
This is not a bookbinding course, and I do not teach how to create the cover of the journals that I work in (the cover structure is from my course called Willa Journals). If you want to bind your own book to paint in, I am going to provide guidance on using the paper that I use to bind into any cover, so that you can bind them into your own journal.
Where did you get the journal that you paint in?
The journal that I paint is was created by me. I used a "Willa Journal" as the cover and a handmade watercolor paper for all of the pages.
The "Willa Journals" course is one of my courses on Willa Workshops. When you make and bind your own journals, you get to choose the papers that you put in your journal.
In the case of the book that is in this video, the pages were created from a handmade 100% cotton watercolor paper with deckled edges that I purchased off of Amazon. I don't recommend painting directly on this paper that I used in this journal-it turned out to not be great paper for watercoloring.
In this course, I'm going to go over the different option for your own journal, the workaround that fixed this journal for me, and even what I want to experiment with in the future.
If I don't make my own journal, can I still create art like this?
Yes, I will provide information about journals that you can purchase that have the same deckle edge effect and then I will teach you what to do with them to create the look that I get.
Will you be teaching us how to paint leaves and flowers in this course?
To learn the basics of loose watercolor leaf and floral painting, please take my course, Willa's Watercolor Leaves and Florals
Can I use Willa Workshops lesson content to inspire my YouTube or TikTok tutorial videos?
That's a hard no.
There's an endless amount of incredible art tutorial content in every Willa Workshops course. For some creatives, it's tempting to want to use these videos as a well of inspiration for their own creative enterprise, YouTube channel, brand, etc.
Willa Workshops Courses are not sold with permission for anyone to use it in this way--specifically, as a source of inspiration for any one's free how-to social media tutorial content, whether that be on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok or any other social media platform.
If you are a creative who loves to share your work with the world, that's wonderful! I love it when participants share their finished projects in photos and videos on social media. Please tag me @willa.wanders, I'd love to support you!
But making how-to videos of yourself while creating from the lesson content or obviously inspired and derivative of Willa Workshops course content, and then posting those tutorials on any free social media platform, will get you banned from Willa Workshops with no refund issued.
Read more Raving Reviews for yourself!
Constance Hanson
"After trying many watercolor classes I was about to give up, thinking this pursuit wasn't for me; but then I saw this course and, because I have such admiration for Wendy and her teaching style, I decided to give it one last go.
As I worked through the lessons I realized how brilliantly they were structured. They gave me the information, practice sessions and encouragement that allowed me to gain confidence and to truly relax into my creativity. I am now watercolor painting on a regular basis and enjoying it more and more. This class is foundational to my artistic pursuits. Thanks, Wendy!"
Cathy Watson @cathywatsonartlife
A fabulous course that just seems to keep going and going. Great for anyone, beginners and up, wanting to hone their skills and learn how to turn watercolor into a relaxing meditative practice.
Ruth
"Watercolor for relaxation is the best choice I ever made. It is so much more than the usual watercolor course to learn colour theory and painting techniques.
It is a course for heart and soul to slow down, to take a deep breath and to grant some "me-time" from the daily life rush. I am thankful for Wendy to help me to find Flow state. I definitely look at my watercolors differently, they became my calming friends."
Pam Twilegar
"I love Willa Workshops. I’m not vastly talented, more of a dabbler, but when Wendy teaches, I feel capable.
I loved the gentle encouragement and the depth of emotional support I felt while following the Watercolor for Relaxation course. The examples were great and the exercises completely accessible, not intimidating."
Marcia Sattley
"This course is simply FAB! Wendy shares all the things she has learned including time and money saving information about many different types of watercolor paper…. I love painting at my own pace as i pick up on the techniques she shares. Highly recommend this wonderful class."
Rekha Krishnamurthi
"I really enjoyed Watercolor for Relaxation. Learning the basic skills from Wendy's perspective was incredibly helpful. It allowed me to explore new watercolor techniques that I could incorporate into my own style.
Overall, this not only improved my painting skills but also inspired me with fresh ideas for enhancing my daily sketchbook practice. Highly recommend this course!"
Meet the Teacher!
Wendy Solganik, aka @willa.wanders on Instagram, is a life-long artist and crafter, currently working in watercolor, hand lettering, mixed media collage, art journaling and handmade book arts. From production wheel pottery to scrapbooking to knitting and so many more passions, Wendy always dives deep to master a craft.
After a fifteen year stint as the co-owner of Luscious Verde Cards, a successful, Louie award-winning, custom invitation design, printing and manufacturing company, you can find Wendy at home in her spare bedroom art studio moving around from art project to art project. It is the experience of a delicious flow state while she is creating that keeps Wendy coming back to making day after day.
Wendy balances making art with energetically running her online art course platform, Willa Workshops. Over the past four years, she and other artists from around the globe have launched over 40 new online mixed media art, handmade book, collage art and watercolor painting courses. This includes the epic year long mixed media collage art experience called Fodder School, which is the creation that Wendy is most proud of.
You can listen to Wendy interview other prolific artists on her podcast, “Show Up or Shut Up with Wendy Solganik.” Her work has been featured in Uppercase Magazine and Strawberry Moon, and you just never know where she will wander to next. Find all this and more at willawanders.com.