Greeting Cards in Watercolor - Beginner +

Create beautiful handmade greeting cards with watercolor in this beginner friendly class at Tri Arts Project in Castle Rock. Designed for artists ages sixteen and up, this workshop teaches you how to build colorful card backgrounds and simple focal points using watercolor, ink, and stamps.

Instructor Vanessa Antonsen guides you through the process step by step. You will learn how to create expressive watercolor backgrounds, add ink details, and use stamps to build layered designs. The focus is on approachable techniques that produce polished results. You will leave with new skills and finished cards you can use for birthdays, thank you notes, and seasonal messages. All supplies are included.

What You Will Learn in This Watercolor Card Workshop

This workshop focuses on simple tools and repeatable techniques for creating handmade cards with personality.

Watercolor Background Techniques

Practice creating backgrounds using watercolor washes and controlled blending for color and texture.

Ink and Paintbrush Methods

Learn how ink and brushwork can add contrast, definition, and focal points to your designs.

Using Stamps on Card Designs

Explore how to stamp over your backgrounds and layer elements for a finished look.

Designing Cards You Can Repeat

Create card layouts you can recreate at home for quick and thoughtful handmade gifts.

What Participants Should Bring

Bring a notebook or paper and a writing instrument for taking notes.

Continue Exploring Crafts at Tri Arts Project

If you enjoy watercolor based crafts and creative projects, explore more Crafts Classes at Tri Arts Project to keep building your skills.