Winged Things in Watercolours
A focused watercolour mini course to make your brush take flight.
Taught by Anneliese Bates
A small course with a big sense of wonder
Some of the most beautiful things in nature are also the most fleeting. This mini course is designed to help you capture that feeling — the lightness, the movement, the quiet magic of wings — using nothing more than watercolour, water, and curiosity.
In under an hour, Anneliese guides you through loose, expressive techniques that bring winged creatures to life on the page. It's not about precision or perfection. It's about letting go, trusting the paint, and discovering just how much you can create in a single focused session.
Think of it as a creative escape. A pocket-sized course that proves you don't need hours to make something meaningful.
This mini course is for you if…
- You want a creative escape you can finish in a single sitting
- You're curious about watercolour but not ready to commit to a longer course
- You want to try loose, expressive painting in a low-pressure setting
- You love nature and want a focused way to bring it onto the page
- You're an experienced painter looking for a quick, joyful creative reset
What's inside this mini course
45 minutes of focused video, 5 lessons, and a printable handout — everything you need for a complete creative session.
Simple setup
A short guide to the paints, brushes, and paper you'll need — nothing fancy, nothing intimidating.
Loose washes & soft shapes
Build confidence with expressive watercolour techniques that embrace looseness, movement, and happy accidents.
Shimmer & drip effects
Discover how to use water, ink, and layering to create translucent, glowing details that feel alive.
Printable handout
An illustrated step-by-step guide you can print and keep beside you as you paint — at your own pace, any time.
Why a mini course can be exactly what you need
- Finish in a single session — no multi-week commitment, just one focused creative hour
- Learn real watercolour techniques you'll use in every painting from here on
- Includes a printable handout so you can revisit the process any time
- A warm, encouraging teacher who makes watercolour feel playful, never intimidating
- The perfect starting point if you're new, or a joyful reset if you're not
Anneliese Bates
Anneliese Bates is a mixed-media educator, creator, and part of the Everything Art team. Trained at Ranger U by Tim Holtz and others, she's known for her bold, layered style — and for making creativity feel playful and accessible.
Though watercolour once felt too delicate for her taste, everything changed when she started experimenting with looser techniques. In this mini course, Anneliese shares focused, expressive methods that will have you painting with confidence in under an hour.
Everything inside Winged Things in Watercolours
Questions? We've got answers.
Sometimes the smallest step is the one that gets you flying.
A focused watercolour mini course with Anneliese Bates. 5 lessons, 45 minutes, and a whole new way to paint — at your own pace, in your own way.
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