Get Started in Watercolour...

The Good Watercolour guide

A 5 week Course designed to get you understanding, using and exploring the art of watercolour, taking you from a basic understanding to a working knowledge of the medium. 

Join Emily LIVE weekly PLUS work through online course materials and practice exercises designed to support you produce themed watercolour pieces. 


I was gifted my first set of watercolours when I was 11 years old. I didn't learn how to properly use them until I was well into my 40s. 

I completely relate to anyone who would LOVE to learn how to use this medium but struggle with the how, what, and where! 

Just as there is a step by step process to learning to draw, one also exists for the watercolour medium. I believe that you need the space and time with your paints and paper, some guided exercises, "perfectionist" free experimentation and pages of watercolour sketches and paintings.

I love working in watercolour and have produced and sold quite a few paintings in the last few years. You never know....This could be you! 

You also need momentum to your learning where you are able to apply the knowledge you learn. If you engage with any of my other courses this is a perfect supplementary and complimentary course that you can apply to any subject you want to draw and then paint. 

I've created a course where we will be meeting LIVE once a week (3 times in one day) to run through key lessons you can then work through over the course of the week. 


Before I Tell You About This Course, Let's Explore Who This is For...


You're someone that has always longed to open up your paint set and be able to paint your drawing but have perhaps believed that you're not talented enough or that the art of watercolour is too complex! You struggle to know where to start, what you need to know  and how you can use watercolour to compliment and refine your creative practice.  You've always been slightly intimidated by the idea of watercolour but want to give it a go! 

Whether you're someone who; 
  • Has always wanted to master watercolour, is the owner of a set of paints but does not know where to start or how to get going. 
  • Loves to draw and create and knows that watercolour would compliment what you do!
  • Would like to build an understanding of the techniques needed to use watercolour paint. 
  • Is learning from scratch and wants to formulate a step by step approach unique to you that allows you to auto self correct and work out which type of watercolour painting you'd like to do.
  • Wants to refresh your watercolour knowledge and produce 4 watercolour pieces by the end of the course.
  • Would love to feel confident to be able to pick up your brush and paint anywhere.
  • Would like to learn to develop your own creative style through your approach to painting.
  • Would like to have a resource that is regularly updated with technical information linked to paint, paper and brushes! 


Then this course is for you!

I'll be demystifying the art of using watercolour and supporting you build your confidence as you move towards building a fulfilling painting habit! 

What's included?

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    • 5 full Days of LIVE tuition with Emily. 3 Session slots at 10am, 12 noon and 5pm. 
    • Optional 1/2 hour 121 to trouble shoot your challenges.
    • Online wraparound course with further videos and demos. 
    • Pdf guides including the good brush guide.

Create a Watercolour piece every Week!

Over the month long period we will be working toward creating a themed piece each week. Lessons will support you work toward these final pieces covering key fundamental watercolour lessons. From still life to landscape, flowers or birds to an urban scene, we will be exploring the different techniques of watercolour whilst using online resources to support the learning process over 4 weeks and beyond. 

Understand Watercolour Fundamentals!

Learn how to handle your watercolours. Start with your basic understanding by working through the weekly practice exercises covering all the major topics of watercolour. Including the brushes you should be using, how to work with paint as well as the fundamental essentials of choosing the paper right for you! Build your confidence through 121 conversations and group coaching. 

By the End of This Course, You Will Have:

  An Understanding of Watercolour basics!

Ever wonder about some of those watercolour terms? Wet on wet, wet on dry, lifting out...rough, cold or hot pressed paper and what the differences are? How do you know what to buy or which paintbrush to use for what purpose? How do you get started simply and effectively? How do you blend and master colours?

  Learned to See at least x4 watercolour projects through!

Each LIVE session is designed to underpin a course section which includes specific watercolour practice exercises for you to complete in the run up to completing a watercolour project. Each week we will be tackling a new watercolour theme where you choose how you'd like to approach it. 

  Mastered New Painting Techniques.

Every course section includes practice techniques to try. Learning the watercolour process is unique to you. Emily will be providing some mini demo tutorials for you to try using different papers and approaches to painting techniques. In between live sessions you will have a chance to build your confidence. 

  Become More Confident!

This course offers you a solid understanding in the basic mechanics of watercolour but it also provides a framework for you to explore your ideas and interpret the subjects we choose to paint. How do you make the choices that work best for you? 

  Learn to create your  Distinctive Look  

Understanding line, contrasts, making value studies of the painting subject, addition of character, formatting, and creating textures! 

 Developed a Step-by-Step Approach to Success

All of Emily's Notebook courses are based on addressing 3 core areas to support you. You will address your success mindset, methodology as well as generating the momentum needed to fulfil your creative potential. 
Lesson series

The Good Watercolour Guide

Plus You'll Be Backed by a Risk-Free 7-Day Guarantee

Let me say this now. 

Emily's Notebook community is filled with highly motivated and super supportive members who are passionate about keeping a sketchbook and learning to fill them. When you join this course you become part of this group. 

By the end of 7 days you'll have received access to enough of the materials linked to the course to assess whether this is the right course for you. Meaning, you'll have had the opportunity to experience the course in full as well as start filling your sketchbook using all the great content inside the course to do so. 

If you don't feel totally confident that you have achieved value for money, simply reach out and show me how you've put in the work and worked through the course and Emily's Notebook will refund your investment!

Frequently asked questions

What level of experience do you need to do this course? 

I'm a big believer that everyone is able to create. This course is aimed at anyone who is interested in exploring the basic principles of watercolour. The course includes tutorials on techniques you can adapt as well as supports you discover your own style. You can be a beginner or someone more advanced looking to improve technique, get and stay motivated, as well as learn the art of using watercolour in your daily drawing. 

Do I need any equipment to do this course?

In the introductory section Emily provides a list of materials you will need including the types of paper, brushes and paint. She will set out the basic tools you need. You don't need to rush out and buy anything expensive yet. Just collect a basic set of equipment to get you started and see how you evolve. 

What if I can't make the live tutorials or finish the course? 

You can access all the materials in your own time as the course is yours to keep. There is a lot of material to get through within the course modules. Its purpose is to provide you with a support library of tools that you can keep coming back to. The live Q&As will be uploaded to the learning community for you to re-watch. You may also prefer to work through the material at a more leisurely pace and simply jump on the live sessions when you are able! I want to make sure you feel as if you are on a journey of learning that doesn't just end after 30 days! 

Will Emily be available and accessible to answer questions if I get stuck? 

As a course member too you're welcome to email me directly with any questions you may have. You can also ensure you book onto your 1/2 hour 121 with me with any questions you may have. Other support will be through the community engaged on the course! 

I'm based outside the UK. Is this course suitable for international students? 

Yes! Absolutely. Emily will be making her live sessions available to all her audiences. All other materials related to the course can be accessed as appropriate to the time zone you are in within the learning platform.  

What does life-time access mean? 

You can access the resource materials at anytime. This means you have access to all the materials, replays, and activity linked to the watercolour course. It takes more than 30 days to perfect your habit and being able to jump back onto the course at any time to keep learning is a feature of the course! Additional costs are incurred if you want to join any newly announced LIVE sessions with Emily.

Still Thinking About It?

You should give The Good Watercolour Guide a 14 day risk free shot if you're motivated by any of the following:

 You're determined to carve out time in your day to being creative and need some help to do so! 

 You'd love to explore and develop a drawing habit. 

 You've always had creativity within you but never fully dedicated the time or energy to realising the extent of your creative potential! Its time to say goodbye to the negative gremlins and give this a go!

 More importantly you may have tried to get going in the past but failed! 

 PLUS...even if you feel as if you are falling behind you can re-join the course at any other time during the course life span. Many students choose to jump back on modules they want to revisit and explore further. 

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I cannot wait to see you on this course. Watercolour is one of those techniques that can be allusive and different to master on your own...

During the process of having learnt to draw, the natural next step is picking up your chosen medium and adding colour. Mine happened to be watercolour. 

I've experienced first hand what it feels like to go from not knowing how to paint to learning to motivate myself, learn new techniques, practice, and start to uncover my creative style! I'm still learning that one too! 

If you're someone who has always wanted to do this, you owe it to yourself to at least take a risk free plunge to experience a good foundational process to watercolour. 

Should you choose to accept my invitation, I personally guarantee these 30 days working on your watercolour knowledge will be one you throughly enjoy. 

I personally look forward to meeting each and every single one of you both in the group coaching sessions as well as 121. 

Keep drawing and embracing the next step of watercolour. 

Can't wait to meet you soon! 

Emily x
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