Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Skillshare

Create Your Simple Watercolor Calendar

via Skillshare

Overview

Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only!

Set the tone for the year with beautifully simple watercolor! Create a calendar that is all your own in a short amount of time. We will paint watercolor pieces for each month, handletter our months, and lay it out easily. This is a fun class to kick off the new year while dabbling with the creative trends of the moment—watercolor and handlettering!

In this class you'll learn:

  • how to paint elegant linework with watercolor
  • keys to creating a cohesive calendar that's engaging
  • basic brush marker techniques
  • tips for handlettering
  • how to use a design program--you may choose either Indesign and Photoshop, both shown--to create a skeleton design for all of the pages
  • Amarilys' two favorite watercolor brands

This 30-minute class is perfect for beginners, doodlers, and those who like to tackle a fresh project while the enthusiasm is hot.

SaveSave

SaveSaveSaveSave

Syllabus

  • Intro to Creating Your Simple Watercolor Calendar
  • Supplies
  • Write It Intro
  • Write It Demo
  • Paint It Intro
  • Paint It Demo
  • Lay It Out Intro
  • Cleaning Up Art & Handlettering
  • Lay It Out In Photoshop
  • Lay It Out In Indesign
  • Closing Thoughts

Taught by

Amarilys Henderson

Reviews

Start your review of Create Your Simple Watercolor Calendar

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.