Discover What You’re Truly Capable of Creating in Watercolor
You don’t need talent. You need a beautiful roadmap and a compassionate guide.
This is exactly what Wild Watercolor with Karen Elaine offers.
Whether you're completely new to watercolor or someone who’s dabbled but craves confidence and consistency, this course will gently (but powerfully!) walk you through 36 progressive watercolor lessons that build your skills step-by-step.
And yes… you will be shocked at what you can paint by the end.
A 16-Week Guided Journey from Beginner to Masterful Watercolor Artist
Live Weekly Sessions Begin January 2026 – Join Anytime!
Live on Zoom: Tuesdays at 1:00 PM EST
Or, learn at your own pace with lifetime access to the recordings.
Meet Karen Elaine!
Karen Elaine is a Fodder School instructor, mixed-media artist, author, teacher, and two-time cancer survivor. Her passions are sharing art, spreading hope, and inspiring others to be creative.
Karen has a lifelong passion for Watercolor, and has been teaching it for over 30 years. She has worked in the art supply industry for even longer, working in product development and education for Yasutomo, and becoming an ambassador for many other brands.
Karen lives and creates with her husband and cat in Cottonwood, Arizona.
Now, watch this video to find out what all you’ll learn in this course!
Wanna dip your toe in the (Wild) Watercolor?
Not ready for a 16 week commitment? Sign up for the first 5 of our sessions and experience the empowerment of Karen Elaine's decades of watercolor mastery & instruction.
You'll get instant access to all of Karen Elaine's watercolor orientation videos + join us for the first 5 of the weekly live Zoom sessions (with lifetime access to these session recordings).
The best part? If you don't want the fun to stop, you can later upgrade to the full Wild Watercolor experience with a $97 coupon.
What You’ll Get:
16 Live Zoom Sessions
Each session is 2 hours long, taught by Karen Elaine, directly from her stunning new book Wild Watercolor. Sessions include step-by-step demonstrations, hands-on painting time, and Q&A.
Lifetime Access to Recordings
Can’t attend live? No problem. All Zoom classes are uploaded into your personal classroom on Willa Workshops (hosted on Teachable), so you can paint on your own schedule — and revisit the lessons any time you want.
Start Learning the Moment You Register
Get instant access to these pre-recorded bonus intro videos to help you prepare:
- Watercolor Supply Overview
- Paint Deep-Dive (Brands, Quality, Price Points)
- Setting Up a Joyful, Functional Workspace
- Drawing Aids for the Drawing-Shy
Private & Supportive Learning Environment
You’ll be part of an encouraging, creative learning space where your questions are welcome and progress is celebrated.
About the Book: Wild Watercolor
Karen’s new book is the heart of this course — a masterfully crafted guide featuring 36 nature-inspired watercolor lessons, moving from playful beginner exercises to intricate compositions. The live course follows each of these lessons in sequence, giving you the rare opportunity to paint through the entire book alongside the artist who wrote it.
We highly recommend grabbing a copy of the physical book if you plan on taking this course!
“OH MY Gosh! I had just purchased the book - it literally arrived yesterday! - and upon opening it and flipping through and eating up all the great content, I said to myself I wish there was a video to go with this (I learn better that way). Then this morning....OMG! Thank you Santa (Wendy and Karen!) - the email announcing it was in my inbox!!! This is such a gift to my artistic self! Thank you! Thank you! I just signed up! I travel internationally most of the year, so I won't be able to do it live but I'm looking forward to jumping right in the recorded sessions! What a gift!”
-Nicole S.
How It Works
- Enroll today and get immediate access to the intro/prep videos
- Live classes begin the first week of January 2026 and continue weekly for 16 weeks (Tuesdays @ 1PM EST/EDT)
- Attend live or watch the replays at your convenience
- Paint your way through 36 progressive lessons and surprise yourself with your artistic transformation.
Bonus: Learn at Your Own Rhythm
Even though we begin together in January, this course is open enrollment. That means you can join anytime during the year and catch up—or go at your own speed. You have lifetime access to every lesson.
Ready to Make Magic with Watercolor?
This is your moment. Let Karen guide you through the most empowering and joy-filled watercolor learning experience you've ever had.
Curious about what else Karen Elaine has to offer?
Check out her original hit course "Watercolor for Joy"
or
Paint two birds with one brush and grab both of her courses at a discount in "The Know-How of Karen Elaine" Bundle!
Willa Workshops Generic FAQs
- What is your refund policy?
- There are no refunds on online courses
- How long do I have access to this course if I purchase it?
- You will have “Lifetime” Access to all classes unless otherwise mentioned—"Lifetime" is relevant to the lifespan of the Willa Workshops business (I don't plan on leaving anytime soon!) or the longevity of the technology
- Does this class have subtitles/closed captioning?
- This class comes with captions in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Hebrew. If you would like closed captioning in your native language, reach out to me!
- How do I watch these classes?
- All Willa Workshops lesson content is prerecorded video. Once your purchase is complete, you will have instant access to the classroom, and are free to work through the content at your own pace
- You can access Teachable and watch the lessons in your browser (PC, Mac, Android) or the Teachable app for iOS (recommended for iPhone and iPad)
- Are the class videos downloadable?
- No, at least not available as local downloads to your device. The Teachable app for iOS may allow you to download lessons for offline playback.
- Can I share access to these courses with another person?
- No. One student per registration. This is an honor system that if violated will result in your removal from the course with no refund.
- Can I post images of what I create from these courses on social media?
- Please do! Always tag @willa.wanders and mention the course in your post description
- Can I sell the art projects that I learn to make in these courses?
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Yes! Please keep them for yourself, give them as a gift, or sell them.