Watercolor Paint Party Info

The hand-designed outline is prepped for your party - all you have to do is paint and enjoy yourself!

What’s Included

  • The Featured Project: One premium sheet of 140lb professional watercolor paper per guest, pre-outlined for a stress-free start.

  • Materials to Keep the Inspiration Flowing: Extra paper is always on hand for fresh starts or for those who enjoy painting at a faster pace.

  • Bonus Creative Options: Blank cards, envelopes, and design-transfer templates are provided for guests who want to keep the creative momentum going after the main project.

What to Expect During Your Experience

The Creative Flow:

We begin each session with a fun mini-lesson and warm-up, where you’ll get a feel for the brushstrokes and high-quality pigments. Following the warm-up, we will spend the heart of our session on the featured project. To ensure a stress-free start, your design is pre-outlined on a premium 5" x 7" sheet of 140lb watercolor paper (the standard size for easy matting and framing after the event).

Keep the Inspiration Flowing:

Because everyone paints at their own pace and skill level, I always bring extra supplies to keep the creative experience flowing. If you finish your main piece early or wish to refine your new skills, I provide additional blank papers, folded cards with envelopes, instructions, and specialized tools to easily transfer designs to a fresh sheet.

Bonus Finishing Touches

While guests are welcome to complete their own final framing and matting at home, I often bring along a limited supply of bonus 8" x 10" mats (currently available in neutral gray). These are provided on a first-come, first-served basis to help you see how beautiful your finished work looks in a mat!

Expert Instruction by Artist & Educator Rebecca Block 

When you book a party, you are learning from a professional artist whose work is featured in curated markets across O’ahu and online at ArtByRebecca.com.

With a background in Art Education, Rebecca is passionate about making fine art accessible and relatable. She teaches private lessons out of her home, at paint parties around O'ahu, and online at HawaiiArtClasses.com. She combines her technical expertise as a watercolorist with her love for community teaching to ensure every guest, regardless of experience, walks away with a piece they are proud of.

FAQs

How do these projects differ from typical acrylic "Paint & Sip" designs?

Watercolor is a beautiful, delicate medium that requires a much different approach than thick, quick-drying acrylics. Because watercolor relies on transparency and specific drying times between layers, a streamlined design is the key to a successful painting.

Most paint party guests are total beginners, and they need time to get comfortable with the paint. Since watercolor has a unique learning curve, we dedicate time at the start of every party to "warming up." We practice brush control and doodle on scrap paper to get comfortable before we begin painting the main project.

These designs are thoughtfully created with my "art teacher mindset" to ensure success. By focusing on clean, intentional subjects, I can help you master water control and color blending without the stress of overly complex designs.

How many projects will we do?

Between our initial warm-up, the necessary drying stages for watercolor, and the fun of socializing, there is typically time for one full, detailed project per guest.

However, for those who move a bit quicker, I always carry extra materials, such as blank paper and cards/envelopes - perfect for creating "little doodles" or custom greeting cards while the rest of the group finishes their paintings. This way everyone can continue the creative flow until the very end of the party!

What if I finish the project early?

To keep the inspiration flowing, I always bring along an assortment of extra blank paper, cards with envelopes, and special tools to experiment with. If you finish your main project quickly and would like more painting time, you are welcome to use these materials to practice your new skills, try a second version of the design, or explore your own original ideas until the end of the session.

Is there room for more experienced painters to experiment?

Absolutely! While my starter designs are streamlined for success, they serve as a flexible foundation. Advanced or adventurous painters are encouraged to get creative with intricate details, unique textures, custom backgrounds, or hand-lettering. I work closely with painters of all experience levels to provide a tailored, rewarding experience for every guest in the group.

When should I tell you my party's design choice?

At least 48 hours before your event, please. If I'm traveling or preparing for a big art festival then there may be an earlier deadline.

I specially prepare your party's design choice on watercolor paper so it's immediately ready to paint the day of your party.

What if we didn't tell you our choice in time?

Then it's Art Teacher's choice! :-) Because I prepare the designs on paper ahead of time, I need some advanced notice. If I don't hear from you, I will pick a design and start prepping the watercolor paper and the example paintings.

Do you make special request designs?

I love creating new things! If you have a specific theme in mind, please reach out at least two weeks before your event. As long as I'm not traveling or preparing for an art festival, I’d love to help.

I deeply respect the intellectual property of the art community and I do not recreate designs by other artists. Nor do I work from anyone's AI-generated pictures.

However, I am always happy to use your inspiration photos of real nature or landscapes to create a unique, original piece specifically for your event!

Do you use AI for your designs?

Definitely not. All designs are hand-drawn and copyrighted by Rebecca Block, a real human. I am proud to say I create the designs from real life sketches and photos.

My process involves sketching, simplifying lines with beginner painters in mind, scanning into a computer, adjusting the file, and printing the design on watercolor paper through a printer that can handle the thicker paper.

We are currently updating our catalog with fresh, high-quality images of our designs. Some placeholders remain, but all listed projects are available for selection! Please ask if you'd like to see samples of a particular design that does not have pictures yet.

Select Your Painting Project

I’ve gathered a selection of my favorite watercolor projects for you to browse. From vibrant botanicals to serene landscapes, these designs are created to be fun and relaxing to paint, regardless of your experience level. There is always room for creative additions and I am happy to include more complex tips for those with more experience.

How to Choose

Take a look through the gallery below. Once you’ve found the perfect theme for your group, simply click the button to email me or reply in our email thread with the project you want to do, and I'll take care of the rest!

Selection Deadline

To ensure I have enough time to prep the materials for you, simply let me know your choice via email 48 hours or more before your scheduled party. OR the Group Coordinator can add one of the choices to your cart alongside your ticket and complete the checkout process. (One selection per event unless otherwise indicated in "Project Pairs" photos.)

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