15 Best Watercolor Courses Online
We compared 15 Watercolor courses currently listed on Udemy and International Open Academy, priced from $19.99 to $199.99. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 15
- Price range
- $19.99 – $199.99
- Providers
- Udemy, International Open Academy
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Udemy, International Open Academy, matched to "watercolor" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $199.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Step-by-Step Scenery Art: Watercolor & Gouache Course
Embark on an immersive artistic journey with me in the Step-by-Step Scenery Art: Watercolor & Gouache Course. Together, we will unlock your creativity and explore the techniques behind crafting captivating scenery il...
$19.99listed price -
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Master Watercolor Techniques And Paint Stunning Landscapes
*** Last Update: 30 Jan 2019 : 4 Watercolor Landscape Demo Videos added as BONUS content ***Painting with watercolors is easy if you know the right techniques. It's a unique medium that needs minimal supplies and can pro...
$59.99listed price -
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Watercolor techniques in Fashion Illustration
In this course, you'll explore the vibrant world of watercolor techniques specifically tailored for fashion illustration. It's designed for anyone with a passion for fashion, whether you have prior art experience or not....
$44.99listed price -
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Watercolors for beginners. UPDATED, additions & even better.
NEW BONUS LECTURE added August 2023If you've always wanted to paint with watercolor paints but just don't know where to start. This course is for YOU.I have been teaching for many years and know the various asp...
$199.99listed price -
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Watercolor painting outside or 'EN PLEIN AIR.' How to start.
NEW BONUS LECTURE added August 2023This is a must-do course for anyone who really wants to improve their painting techniques wherever you are painting.WHY?Because you will learn how to extract a composition fro...
$34.99listed price -
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Sketchbook Everyday - Painting Feathers in Watercolor
Welcome to the Sketchbook everyday Series of courses. In this third course, you will learn how to draw and paint 8 different bird feathers using watercolors. My name is Mandar, a Fine Artist, and a sculptor. I will be le...
$59.99listed price -
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Snow Landscapes: Make 9 Watercolor Greeting Cards
Christmas is nearly HERE! I'm sure you are looking for gifts to give to your family or friends. Well, you've come to the right class. Everyone appreciates handmade gifts that are unique and made with love! In this class,...
$199.99listed price -
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Atmospheric Natural Landscapes In Watercolor For Beginners
Welcome to the thrilling and captivating world of watercolor painting! As a beginner, mastering the art of creating a loose yet accurate painting can feel overwhelming and daunting. Where do you start? What techniques do...
$199.99listed price -
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Watercolor Painting Flowers by Award Winning Artist
In this course, you'll learn how to paint beautiful flowers using watercolor with just two essential techniques. The instructor, Broderick Wong, shares his expertise and encourages you to let the water and colors work to...
$199.99listed price -
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Watercolor Painting - Koi Fish in a Bulb
In this course, you'll embark on a creative journey to paint a striking watercolor piece featuring a koi carp swimming inside a light bulb, surrounded by vibrant teal water splashes. The instructor leads you step by step...
$19.99listed price -
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Start Watercolor Painting
Paint your first work of art, This watercolor painting course is all you need to paint skies, seas, trees and figures, and start your own wonderful art collection. Sign up
$24.99listed price -
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Painting a Boat in Water
Real Testimonials From Students Of Online Classes By WatercolorPainting[dot]com "I can't tell you how happy I am that I decided to try your instructional videos. You are an exceptional teacher. have never seen any tutori...
$39.99listed price -
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Paint your own Christmas Cards
In this Udemy course I will show you 8 different Christmas cards that are simple to paint and quick to do. They are all in different watercolor styles and I’ve included several ideas for variations on the theme and for f...
$19.99listed price -
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Masterclass of Design and Drawing Global Cultural Fashion
Welcome to the Masterclass of Cultural Clothing Design and Drawing from Around the World, an in-depth and comprehensive course that immerses you in the diverse world of clothing in different cultures using sim...
$49.99listed price -
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Watercolour: the basics
Become a confident watercolour artist in under 10 hoursNo previous art experience requiredLearn a new skill and master wonderful watercolour painting!Starting with the very basics, I will teach you how to use watercolour...
$44.99listed price
Best Watercolor Courses Online compared
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 15 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $44.99 — a spread of $180.00. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from Udemy and International Open Academy. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion.
Before you enrol
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