Activities/Watercolor Painting Basics

Age Range

5-16 years old

Duration

90 minutes

Difficulty Level

⭐⭐

Watercolor Painting Basics

Learn painting techniques

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Materials Needed

Watercolor Paint Set

1 set

$8-15

💡 Suggested stores: Target, Dollar Tree, Walmart, Local art supply store

Watercolor Paper or Cold-Press Paper

10-15 sheets

$5-12 per pad

💡 Suggested stores: Target, Michaels, Blick Art Materials, Amazon

Brushes (Various Sizes)

3-4 brushes (round, flat, mop)

$3-8 for variety pack

💡 Suggested stores: Dollar Tree, Walmart, Michaels, Blick Art Materials

Water Container or Cup

2-3 containers

Free (reuse household items)

💡 Suggested stores: Kitchen cabinet, Recycled containers

Paper Towels or Cotton Rags

1 roll or 5-6 rags

Free (reuse old items) or $2-3 for paper towels

💡 Suggested stores: Home already, Target, Walmart

Common Questions

Troubleshooting

Preparation

Ensure enough time to complete the activity

Prepare required materials and tools

Choose appropriate environment and venue

Safety Tips

Please ensure activities are conducted under adult supervision and pay attention to safety.

Materials Needed

Watercolor Paint Set

1 set

$8-15

💡 Suggested stores: Target, Dollar Tree, Walmart, Local art supply store

Watercolor Paper or Cold-Press Paper

10-15 sheets

$5-12 per pad

💡 Suggested stores: Target, Michaels, Blick Art Materials, Amazon

Brushes (Various Sizes)

3-4 brushes (round, flat, mop)

$3-8 for variety pack

💡 Suggested stores: Dollar Tree, Walmart, Michaels, Blick Art Materials

Water Container or Cup

2-3 containers

Free (reuse household items)

💡 Suggested stores: Kitchen cabinet, Recycled containers

Paper Towels or Cotton Rags

1 roll or 5-6 rags

Free (reuse old items) or $2-3 for paper towels

💡 Suggested stores: Home already, Target, Walmart

Troubleshooting

Materials Needed

Watercolor Paint Set

1 set

$8-15

💡 Suggested stores: Target, Dollar Tree, Walmart, Local art supply store

Watercolor Paper or Cold-Press Paper

10-15 sheets

$5-12 per pad

💡 Suggested stores: Target, Michaels, Blick Art Materials, Amazon

Brushes (Various Sizes)

3-4 brushes (round, flat, mop)

$3-8 for variety pack

💡 Suggested stores: Dollar Tree, Walmart, Michaels, Blick Art Materials

Water Container or Cup

2-3 containers

Free (reuse household items)

💡 Suggested stores: Kitchen cabinet, Recycled containers

Paper Towels or Cotton Rags

1 roll or 5-6 rags

Free (reuse old items) or $2-3 for paper towels

💡 Suggested stores: Home already, Target, Walmart

Troubleshooting

Watercolor Painting Basics

Materials Needed

Watercolor Paint Set

Watercolor Paper or Cold-Press Paper

Brushes (Various Sizes)

Water Container or Cup

Paper Towels or Cotton Rags

Common Questions

QWhat age can kids start watercolor painting?

QHow do I set up watercolor painting without a mess?

QWhat supplies do I really need to get started?

QHow long should a watercolor session last?

QWill watercolor painting actually help my child develop skills?

Troubleshooting

My child gets frustrated when colors mix and don't look like what they imagined

My kid loses interest after just a few minutes and wants to move on

My brushes are either too stiff or too floppy, and my child can't control them

The paper is getting too wet and falling apart, or the paint won't stick to dry paper

Preparation

Safety Tips

Watercolor Painting Basics

Materials Needed

Watercolor Paint Set

Watercolor Paper or Cold-Press Paper

Brushes (Various Sizes)

Water Container or Cup

Paper Towels or Cotton Rags

Common Questions

QWhat age can kids start watercolor painting?

QHow do I set up watercolor painting without a mess?

QWhat supplies do I really need to get started?

QHow long should a watercolor session last?

QWill watercolor painting actually help my child develop skills?

Troubleshooting

My child gets frustrated when colors mix and don't look like what they imagined

My kid loses interest after just a few minutes and wants to move on

My brushes are either too stiff or too floppy, and my child can't control them

The paper is getting too wet and falling apart, or the paint won't stick to dry paper

Preparation

Safety Tips

Watercolor Painting Basics

Materials Needed

Watercolor Paint Set

Watercolor Paper or Cold-Press Paper

Brushes (Various Sizes)

Water Container or Cup

Paper Towels or Cotton Rags

Common Questions

QWhat age can kids start watercolor painting?

QHow do I set up watercolor painting without a mess?

QWhat supplies do I really need to get started?

QHow long should a watercolor session last?

QWill watercolor painting actually help my child develop skills?

Troubleshooting

My child gets frustrated when colors mix and don't look like what they imagined

My kid loses interest after just a few minutes and wants to move on

My brushes are either too stiff or too floppy, and my child can't control them

The paper is getting too wet and falling apart, or the paint won't stick to dry paper

Preparation

Safety Tips