Build confidence with sketching and watercolours in 14 days For beginners and returning art lovers who want clear guidance and a steadier practice.

• 1. IntroductionUnderstand how the workshop is structured and what to expect.
• 2. Message from instructorA personal note on how to get the most from these 14 days.
• 3. Supplies neededA simple, practical list of sketching and watercolour materials.
• 4. Pre-workshop practiceWarm-up tasks so you do not enter Day 1 feeling cold.
• 5. Get acquainted with our platformLog in, explore your Alekhyam dashboard, and understand how replay access works.
• 6. Sketching practiceBasic lines, shapes, and control to prepare your hand.
• 7. Watercolour practiceSimple watercolour exercises so you feel more ready for the live sessions.

Meet one day before Day 1 at 8 PM IST. Test your setup, walk through the platform, and clear common doubts so you can begin the workshop feeling relaxed and prepared.

1. Day 1 — Measurements and proportions

   27th April ’26

   Learn to observe and sketch accurate proportions and shapes.

2. Day 2 — Introduction to watercolour

   29th April ’26

   Learn watercolour in the simplest way possible.

3. Day 3 — Composition and contouring styles

   1st May ’26

   Create still life compositions and learn different outlining techniques.

4. Day 4 — Watercolour techniques and textures

   4th May ’26

   Wet-on-wet, dry brush, layering, and creating texture.

1. Day 5 — Colour mixing

   6th May ’26

   Learn colour theory and recipes from scratch.

2. Day 6 — Daily objects and lettering styles

   8th May ’26

   Capture simple day-to-day objects and create an interesting journal theme.

3. Day 7 — Lettering composition and loose watercolour

   11th May ’26

   Learn how to paint loose with expressive strokes.

4. Day 8 — One-point perspective and cityscape

   13th May ’26

   Learn simple perspective to draw streets and buildings.

5. Day 9 — People in perspective

   15th May ’26

   Understand how to place figures more naturally within a scene.

1. Day 10 — Atmospheric perspective

   18th May ’26

   Depth, distance, and mood using value and colour shifts.

2. Day 11 — Sketching LIVE

   20th May ’26

   Skip the references and sketch with live objects.

3. Day 12 — Painting LIVE with watercolours

   22nd May ’26

   Learn how to paint from a live composition.

4. Day 13 — Urban sketching: Line drawing

   25th May ’26

   Learn the basic techniques to begin outdoor live sketching.

5. Day 14 — Urban sketching: Watercolours

   27th May ’26

   Bring your urban sketch to life with watercolours.

A set of 5 guided practice sessions to help you keep painting after the live workshop, revisit key ideas, and continue with more steadiness on your own.