No experience needed—just come paint, unwind, and enjoy the process.
✔ Step-by-step guidance
✔ Small, supportive groups
✔ All levels welcome
✔ Small, supportive groups
✔ All levels welcome
Not sure where to start?
Watercolor can feel intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be.
My classes are designed to help you relax, explore, and actually enjoy painting (even if you’ve never picked up a brush before).
My classes are designed to help you relax, explore, and actually enjoy painting (even if you’ve never picked up a brush before).
No perfection required. Just paint, water, and a little curiosity.
Who it's for:
These classes are perfect if you…
Feel overwhelmed by watercolor supplies
Want simple step-by-step guidance
Like florals, landscapes, abstracts, and loose painting
Want painting to feel relaxing, not intimidating
Need a creative reset you can actually fit into real life
What you'll learn:
Use water and paint with more confidence
Create loose shapes without tracing
Build simple paintings from beginner-friendly steps
Let go of perfection and enjoy the process
Develop your own calming watercolor practice
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
How Watercolor Works
A self-paced course for curious beginners who want to understand the basics and paint something beautiful, walking away with confidence in watercolor.
Easy Watercolor Flowers
A short, self-paced affordable class to help you get started painting flowers without committing to a full course.
Upcoming Kids Classes:
California Art Adventures
Dates: 6/16 - 07/21
Location: Calabasas Community Center
City Art Adventures
Dates: 7/28 - 8/25
Location: Calabasas Community Center
Private Watercolor Lessons
Personalized sessions for adults or kids—designed to meet you exactly where you are.
Option 1: For Adults
Perfect if you want focused guidance, faster progress, or help getting unstuck.
Build confidence with watercolor basics
Learn how to paint without overthinking
Get real-time feedback on your work
Create a painting you feel proud of
Option 2: For Kids (Ages 6+)
Fun, relaxed, and confidence-building creative sessions.
Gentle, step-by-step guidance
Encourages creativity (not perfection)
Simple, engaging projects
Great for quiet time, creativity, or homeschool enrichment
Lesson Format:
1:1 Zoom or In Person session
60 minutes
Supply list provided after booking
limited sots available each month
Free Beginner Guide
Not ready yet? Grab the Beginner Guide here.
About Sara
Meet your teacher
Hi! 👋 I’m Sara Franklin, a watercolor artist and illustrator with over 15 years of experience creating art for greeting cards, prints, products, and collections. I teach watercolor in a relaxed, beginner-friendly way so you can understand how it works without feeling overwhelmed.
Ready to paint with me?
I can't wait to paint with you! ❤