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Beginner Brush Lettering with Watercolor

Create beautiful letters using brushes and watercolors.

Online Workshop

Explore brush lettering with watercolors with Austin-based modern calligrapher Amanda Reid! Practice fundamental techniques to prepare yourself for adding unique lettered details to all of life’s special occasions. Watercolor brush lettering is the perfect unique touch for sketchbooks, journals, letters, home decor, gifts, and more! With Amanda's approachable and positive guidance, we think you will love this therapeutic art form. All levels are welcome!

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What to expect

This is a live workshop that will take place on Zoom. During the workshop, you will have a chance to ask the instructor questions and connect with your fellow classmates. After the workshop, we’ll provide you with a recording to review on your own time.

We’ll be in touch the week of the course with instructions for connecting and additional information. Please remember to set a reminder for yourself, and adjust for your timezone. Tickets are non-refundable, but we may be able to transfer your ticket to another student if there is a wait list.

Curious about tickets, technical details, gifting workshops, or anything else? Please see our frequently asked questions page for more details, and please don’t hesitate to contact us for help.

Recommended supplies

  • Paint brush: a small round between size 2-8.
  • Paper: smooth mixed-media or watercolor paper.
  • Watercolors: bring the colors you enjoy!
  • Optional: Pentel Water Brush.

Get inspired for this workshop by watching my recent demo with Amanda below:

What to expect

Art Toolkit workshops are live events that take place on Zoom. During the workshop, you will have a chance to ask the instructor questions. After the workshop, we’ll provide you with a link to a recording to review on your own time (viewable for at least six months).

We’ll be in touch a week before the workshop with instructions for connecting and additional information. Please remember to adjust for your time zone. Tickets are non-refundable, but we may be able to transfer your ticket to another student if there is a waitlist.

We present our workshops with automated captions. If you wish to request additional accommodations, please let us know in advance.

Curious about tickets, technical details, gifting workshops, or anything else? Please see our frequently asked questions page for more details, and please don’t hesitate to contact us for help.

Portrait of the calligrapher Amanda Reid.

About Amanda

Amanda Reid is a calligrapher based in Austin, TX, who specializes in modern calligraphy services for events and brands, custom hand-lettered jackets, and teaching others the joy of calligraphy and lettering.⁠ She is also the founder of Caligraphers of Color. Learn more about Amanda on her website and on Instagram.