Online Monthly Watercolor Class

Online Watercolor Classes with Dan Mondloch

Season 3 • November 10, 2025 – October 12, 2026

The third season of online watercolor classes kicks off November 10th, 2025 and runs through October 12th, 2026. The images on this page are last year's online demonstrations. You can sign up for the full year or choose a smaller package that fits your schedule. Each month is offered à la carte — once you register, just leave a note or email me with the months you’d like to attend.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Not sure if it’s the right fit? I’m happy to chat — reach out anytime at danmondloch@gmail.com.

🎨 Class Description

Join me for a relaxed and engaging monthly online watercolor class where you’ll connect with fellow painters and dig deeper into specific aspects of the medium. Each session includes:

• A group critique and open discussion
• Instruction and exercises focused on the monthly theme
• A full start-to-finish demonstration
• An assignment to work on before the next class

You’ll also get access to the Zoom recording and reference photos so you can paint along at your own pace. Recordings currently have no set time limit, though older ones may be removed after 6–12 months to save space.

🕒 Schedule

Classes meet the 2nd Monday of each month from 12:30 – 3:00 PM Central Time.
(Occasional date changes may happen due to scheduling conflicts.)

Enrollment is limited to 15 students so everyone gets individual attention.

💻 Miss a Class?

No problem — every class is recorded and available for replay for 6 months. If you can’t attend live, you can:

• Watch the replay anytime
• Email me with specific questions
• Send a painting for feedback

You’ll also have access to a private Facebook group to share work, ask questions, and stay connected.

🌿 Fresh, New Content

Each season includes brand-new demos and lessons — no recycled material from past years.

🖌️ Dan’s Materials List

📅 Month-by-Month Breakdown

Block 1: Getting to Know Your Pigments & Color Mixing

November 10, 2025
Subject: Fall Colors
Lessons: Hue, Compliments, and Convenience Colors.
Pigment Properties: Opaque, Transparent, Granulating — when and why to use each.

December 8, 2025
Subject: Snow Scenes
Lessons: Color Relativity & Helpful Mixing Strategies.

January 12, 2026
Subject: Nighttime City in Winter – The Colors of the Night
Lessons: Using Neutrals to Enhance Intensity.

Block 2: Taking Advantage of Soft Texture

February 9, 2026
Subject: Flowers and Still Life
Lessons: Controlling the Focus & Creating Hierarchy with Texture.

March 9, 2026
Subject: Interior Scenes
Lessons: Natural Light & Reflected Color.

April 13, 2026
Subject: Portrait Basics
Lessons: Proportions & Using Texture to Create Rounded Forms.

Block 3: The Greatest Simplification

May 11, 2026
Subject: Notans – Less is More (Favorite Landscape Subjects)
Lessons: Simplify by Connecting the Largest Value Shape.

June 8, 2026
Subject: Urban Scenes
Lessons: Expanding the Notan; Heavy Lights and Accent Darks.

July 13, 2026
Subject: Scenes with Figures
Lessons: Tying Figures into the Scene Using the Notan.

Block 4: Direct Painting – Capturing an Impression

August 10, 2026
Subject: Gesture Sketching with Shadow Washes
Lessons: Loosen Up with Gesture Drawing. Less Perfect Can Be More Accurate — Capture the Essence. Build Hand-Eye Coordination.

September 14, 2026
Subject: Intuitive Painting & Speed Painting – A Series of Favorite Subjects
Lessons: Integrating Gouache, Seeing Color & Trusting Instincts. Embrace the Freshness of the Medium.

October 12, 2026
Subject: Plein Air Sketching & Brush Economy
Lessons: Process over Results, Progress over Perfection. Field Studies — Visual Mindfulness, Information Gathering, Learning from Life.

🔗 Quick Highlights

• ✅ Full-year or month-by-month registration
• 🎥 Zoom replays available for 6 months
• 🖌️ New subjects and demos each month
• 👥 Limited to 15 students
• 💬 Private Facebook group for feedback & community