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Beginners Only Watercolor Classes

with Kelly Bortles So

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Welcome to our Watercolor Community.

Curious about watercolor but not sure where to start? Maybe you’ve tried it before but want to feel confident.

 

You’re not alone—and you’re in the right place! ​

The Classes

In person. Located in Saline, Michigan.

Photo a student painting in THE Beginners ONLY Watercolor Class

Beginners ONLY Watercolor

Designed for the absolute beginner and people who have only dabbled in watercolor.  

Starts

October 8, 2025

$129

Designed for the absolute beginner and people who have only dabbled in watercolor.  


This 4-week class is a great starting point for any watercolor journey. Everyone starts at the same place with the same materials. The best part? All materials are included - just bring yourself!


We explore the basic watercolor techniques starting at the very beginning:

🎨 Brush work

💧 Water control

🎨 Layering & color values

“No one else teaches this. Other classes say ‘beginners welcome’, but they assume you know how to do this stuff. This class is different. Now I know HOW to make things lighter and darker.”

- Phyllis Roughton

Photo of a flower painted in the Level 2 Beginners Only Watercolor Class

Level 2

From Beginner to ‘Wow, You Painted That?!

Starts

October 6, 2025

$49

From Beginner to ‘Wow, You Painted That?!


In this 4-week class, you’ll keep building on the basics you mastered in our beginner series while diving deeper into brushwork, color, and technique. 


Together, we’ll paint cheerful landscapes, graceful trees, and vibrant flowers - pieces you’ll actually want to hang on your walls. Plus, you’ll get to try out some exciting new watercolor tricks that will make your confidence soar.

“Kelly makes it comfortable to try things. If I don’t get it right the first time, she does’t make me feel bad about it.”

- Michele De La Cruz

Photo a color wheel we paint in the class.

Beginners Watercolor - ENCORE

Loved it the first time? Let’s do it again.

Starts

October 8, 2025

$49

Loved it the first time? Let’s do it again.


For students who took the Beginners Only Watercolor class and just can’t get enough. Practice your favorite techniques, build confidence, and enjoy painting in the same relaxed, supportive atmosphere.

"Kelly is positive and encouraging. She allows everyone to have their own style - not imposing her artistic preferences on anyone."

- Pat Corfman

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It’s fun and stress-free - just like our classes.

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CONTACT

Kelly Bortles So

Saline, Michigan

 

kelly@beginnersonlywatercolor.com

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