Altenew Academy · Online Class

Creative Watercolor Media Online Cardmaking Class

Lessons
6 lessons
Level
Beginner
Format
Self-paced · Lifetime virtual access

Lifetime access

Revisit every lesson, forever.

Downloadable resources

Printable instructions

Community

Share work in the student gallery.

About this class

Turn Inks and Sprays into Watercolor Mediums

Your inks, re-inkers, and sprays are secretly watercolor. Jennifer Rzasa, Debby Hughes, and Laura Bassen show you how to turn them into fun mediums, so your existing supplies get a second life.

What you'll learn

  • Turn inks, re-inkers, and sprays into watercolor mediums
  • Give existing coloring supplies a fun second life
  • Control water and pigment for smooth, vibrant color washes
  • Watercolor stamped images using supplies you already own
  • Create soft, painterly card backgrounds with ink-based watercolor techniques
  • Get more value from your existing Altenew supplies

Class Schedule

Class Schedule

How it works

Your creative journey at Altenew Academy

A simple, supportive path from first lesson to finished masterpiece.

Enroll instantly

Pick your class, check out in seconds, and get lifetime virtual access.

Watch & learn

Stream crisp HD video lessons taught by top papercraft artists. Pause, rewind, go at your pace.

Create with confidence

Follow printable guides, color maps, and cut files as you craft alongside each lesson.

Share your work

Post your finished projects in the student gallery and celebrate with fellow makers.

Your instructors

Learn from the Altenew team

This class brings together specialists in color, composition, and dimensional technique.

Jennifer Rzasa

Jennifer Rzasa

Cardmaker

As co-founder and VP of Product Development at Altenew, Jennifer Rzasa brings fresh artistic vision and inventive paper crafting supplies to life.

Debby Hughes

Cardmaker

Debby lives in Scotland, UK and is an extremely talented paper crafter and educator with an affinity for color and texture.

Laura Bassen

Laura Bassen

Cardmaker

Laura is a wonderful paper crafter who runs a successful cardmaking blog. She loves making unique, eye-catching cards filled with interesting details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all. Each lesson walks you through techniques, making these classes beginner-friendly while offering fresh inspiration for experienced crafters.

On-demand classes feature pre-recorded video lessons ranging from 1 to 10 lessons focused on specific techniques or creative themes. Once enrolled, you can log into your Altenew Academy account and learn at your own pace.

No. On-demand classes are completely self-paced. You can pause, rewind, rewatch, and fit your crafting journey into your personal schedule whenever inspiration strikes.

You receive lifetime virtual access upon enrollment. The video lessons and downloadable resources stay in your Altenew Academy account so you can revisit them whenever you like.

The Class Pass Only option gives you full digital access to all pre-recorded video lessons and downloadable guides. If you want supplies delivered to your door, choose the Class Pass + Kit option to receive the curated materials needed to craft right along with the instructor.

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