Private Watercolour Lessons

Mindful creativity, personalised guidance, and time just for you

A bespoke watercolour experience just for you

Enjoy a relaxed, one-to-one watercolour experience tailored to you — an opportunity to slow down, find calm, and reconnect with your creativity.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, each 1:1 session meets you exactly where you are, offering gentle guidance and encouragement every step of the way.

Every lesson is tailored to your goals — from building confidence with brush control and colour mixing to exploring botanicals, landscapes, or loose expressive pieces. You can keep it as a dedicated treat for yourself, or turn it into a 1:2 session and bring along a friend, partner, or family member.

With focused attention, a soothing pace, and a joy-filled creative space, these sessions give you the time and freedom to explore and unwind. You’ll leave feeling inspired, supported, and more confident in your creative practice — ready to discover the simple joy of watercolour painting.

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Person painting watercolour on paper with a green brush, sitting at a wooden table with watercolour paints.

This isn’t a pre-recorded class or a group where you might get lost in the mix. This is your time, focused entirely on your creative journey.

In a private 1:1 session, you’ll receive personalised guidance from start to finish. Every question is welcomed, and every challenge is met with gentle, helpful support.

Whether you're picking up watercolours for the first time, want to focus on a particular skill, or just enjoy some creative time out, a 1:1 session gives you that opportunity. We’ll work at your pace, so you feel encouraged and inspired throughout.

Each session is shaped around your interests and you get to choose what you paint. Before your first session, I’ll ask if there are any themes or subjects you’d love to paint, and I’ll prepare accordingly. If you have something in mind, you’re welcome to bring a picture with you to use as a reference.

The benefit of 1:1 support

Each private watercolour session includes:

  • Calm, supportive, beginner-friendly teaching tailored to your skill level

  • Personalised lessons and projects based on your interests

  • Step-by-step guidance

  • Printed copy of my Introduction to Watercolour booklet to keep

  • Tailored suggested activities to help guide your practice after the session

  • Use of all materials (unless you prefer to bring your own supplies)

  • Refreshments (tea/coffee)

What’s included

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Person painting a green leaf on watercolour paper at a wooden table with painting supplies, including watercolours, brushes, and water glasses.
Travel set including a Daler Rowney Aquafine watercolor palette box, a travel-sized painting set, a black ink pen, a red paintbrush, a small opaque white eraser, a silver sharpener, and a sheet of white paper labeled 'Compostable Bag' on a light wooden surface.

Optional add-on: Watercolour Essentials Kit

If you’d like to continue painting after your session but save yourself the time and effort working out what you need and ordering supplies, I’ve curated my own set of all the essentials you need. My intention in offering this is to remove the barriers that might hold you back and make it as easy as possible to get going with this wonderful hobby.

Each set includes:

  • 1 x Daler Rowney Aquafine watercolour half pan paint travel set

  • 10 x sheets 5" x 7" 300gsm white cotton watercolour paper

  • 1 x uni-ball 0.1mm PIN black fine line pen

  • 1 x small round paintbrush for finer details

  • 1 x Faber-Castell 2H black matt drawing pencil

  • 1 x Faber-Castell eraser

  • 1 x metal pencil sharpener

I offer each set at £24, allowing you to get what you need at a reasonable price, take it all home with you the same day, and keep that momentum going rather than waiting for deliveries to arrive before you can paint again!

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 FAQs

  • I generally offer 1hr and 1.5hr sessions, though private sessions are flexible in duration and can be tailored to suit your schedule. Whether you'd prefer a shorter creative pause or a longer immersive session, just let me know!

  • Absolutely! You’re welcome to book with a friend, partner, family member etc and attend together. You'll still receive personalised guidance, with the session adapted to you both.

  • I offer flexible scheduling to suit you, which can include daytimes, evenings and weekends. My current availability is Tuesday and Thursday daytimes, Thursday and Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays. Once you get in touch, we’ll find a time that works perfectly for you.

  • Yes! If there's something in particular you'd like to learn or improve, such as colour mixing, layering, or composition, I’ll tailor the session to focus on that. Every session is designed around your interests.

  • Absolutely. Each watercolour workshop is bespoke, and the subject can be anything that inspires you—florals, landscapes, buildings, still life, or something meaningful and personal.

  • I offer private watercolour sessions at the following rates.

    For 1 person:

    • 1hr lesson: £45 (single session)

    • 1.5hr lesson: £60 (single session)

    • 5 × 1hr lesson package: £200 (save £25)

    • 5 × 1.5hr lesson package: £275 (save £25)

    For 2 people:

    • 1hr lesson: £60 (single session)

    • 1.5hr lesson: £75 (single session)

    • 5 × 1hr lesson package: £275 (save £25)

    • 5 × 1.5hr lesson package: £350 (save £25)

    These rates are based on sessions delivered within Chippenham either at your home, in my home studio, or in a venue/setting that doesn’t charge a hire fee.

    An additional cost will apply if hire of a space is required and/or travel beyond Chippenham is required.

    Full payment for sessions is due at the time of booking.

  • Yes! You can book an online 1:1 session from wherever you are. If you already have your own materials, that’s great—or you can purchase a Watercolour Essentials Kit, which I will post to you in advance and is then yours to keep. Sessions are held via video call using a shared link.

  • As much or as little as you'd like. In a 1:1 setting, you’ll have my full attention—so you can ask questions, get hands-on help, and receive personalised advice throughout. If you prefer a quieter, more intuitive painting space with light guidance, that’s equally welcomed. I’m here to support your process in the way that feels right for you.

  • You’re in the perfect place. No experience is needed, just curiosity. I’ll guide you step by step, making sure you feel comfortable, confident, and excited to keep painting after the session ends.

  • Yes. To respect both your time and mine, the following policy applies to all private bookings:

    Individual Lessons

    • More than 48 hours’ notice: Full refund or free rescheduling. One free reschedule per lesson; additional rescheduling requests may incur a £10 admin fee.

    • Less than 48 hours’ notice: 50% refund or free rescheduling. One free reschedule per lesson; additional rescheduling requests may incur a £10 admin fee.

    • Less than 24 hours’ notice or no-show: The full lesson fee is non-refundable. Rescheduling may only be offered at the discretion of Illustration by Kelly and may incur a £10 admin fee. 

    5-Lesson Packages

    • Missed sessions count as taken unless cancelled or rescheduled with more than 48 hours’ notice.

    • Package lessons must be used within 3 months of the first session.

    If I need to cancel or reschedule, you will always receive either a free reschedule or a full refund — your choice.

  • Message me directly via 07789297910 or email illustrationbykelly@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

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