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
- 18 Sep 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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1
Watercolor Painting Flowers by Award Winning Artist
Have you ever tried “painting flowers before but ended up with MudBillions of brush strokesStiff-looking stems orPetals that look overworked and tiredWould you believe that painting different kinds of flowers, botanicals...
$199.99listed price -
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Watercolor Painting - Koi Fish in a Bulb
Koi Carp in a BulbCourse OverviewIn this course, I like to show you an artistic journey to create a stunning watercolor painting featuring a red-orange koi carp swimming inside a light bulb, complemented by dynamic teal...
$19.99listed price -
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Watercolor techniques in Fashion Illustration
Watercolor in fashion illustration, like no other technique, is able to convey not only the silhouette and cut of clothes, but also the mood, the spirit of the show and the author's idea in a light and effective manner....
$44.99listed 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Art for Beginners: Drawing & Painting With Bold Color
Important Notice: This course is intended to be purchased by a parent or guardian. Adult supervision is recommended. Per Udemy’s Policy: Those under 18 may use the services only if a parent or guardian opens their accoun...
$29.99listed price -
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Mastering Brushstrokes - Part 1
"This is the best online course I've ever taken. Jill has provided general and detailed information in a way that is easily understood and clearly defined." - Rebecca S."I feel like I learned more watching and listening...
$64.99listed price -
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Fountain Pen Ink Art - The Basics
Fountain Pen Ink Art - The Basics - a fascinating exploration into the composition of fountain pen ink for use across a diverse range of art disciplines. Suitable for students of all ages and abilities, this course give...
$49.99listed price -
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Drawing Nature 101
In Drawing Nature 101, you’ll be drawing object from A-Z that exist in the natural world. These will be distributed in 9 chapters- with each chapter containing 3 different types of objects or landscapes within it.Everyth...
$29.99listed 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 $49.99 — 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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