Altenew Academy · Online Class

Exploring Watercolor Mediums 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

Get More Value and Versatility from Every Watercolor Medium

Unsure how to get the most out of your watercolors without making a muddy mess? Join Jen Rzasa and Ashlea Cornell to unlock your supplies! Master clever, versatile techniques to achieve vibrant, fluid watercolor designs with total confidence.

What you'll learn

  • Compare watercolor tubes, pan sets, watercolor pencils, and brush markers on cardstock.
  • Select the right watercolor paper weights and textures for specific liquid mediums.
  • Control water-to-paint ratios across different watercolor mediums for smooth washes.
  • Prevent paint lift and paper pilling while layering different watercolor formulas.
  • Achieve clean color blends and splatters using various watercolor painting tools.
  • Discover which watercolor medium best fits your personal crafting style and budget.

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.

Ashlea Cornell

Cardmaker

Ashlea is a crafter who enjoys making handmade cards, but also has a passion for all things sewing and design.

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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