WATERCOLOR SKETCHING COURSE
FOR COZY AUTUMN DAYS
Starts on September 24
50 000+ HAPPY STUDENTS

Join thousands of students around the world who have already discovered the joy of watercolor sketching with us.
STEP-BY-STEP & EASY TO FOLLOW

Anastasia guides you through every sketch from the first pencil lines to the final watercolor details.
BEGINNER FRIENDLY

No need to be an experienced artist. The lessons are designed to help you paint with confidence and enjoy the process.
LIFETIME ACCESS

Paint when you want, pause when you need, and come back to your favorite autumn lessons again and again.
Pumpkin Season brings together everything we love about fall — colorful leaves, pumpkin patches, warm drinks, cozy corners and charming small-town scenes, all captured in watercolor.
Five step-by-step masterclasses, five different autumn stories and plenty of inspiration to slow down, pick up your brushes and enjoy the coziest season of the year.
Why You’ll Love Pumpkin Season Course
  • 5 Original Autumn Masterclasses
    Each masterclass is based on an original artwork by Anastasia, carefully selected to make this collection feel varied, inspiring and full of autumn atmosphere. From cozy interiors and pumpkin-filled scenes to charming animals and colorful landscapes, every lesson brings a new mood, subject and creative experience.
  • References, Templates & Printables
    Each masterclass includes helpful materials to make the creative process easier, from reference images and printable tracing templates to additional printables created especially for the course. Use the references to explore colors and details, trace the outline if you want to focus on watercolor and enjoy the extra materials along the way.
  • Step-By-Step Guidance
    Build your watercolor sketching skills while creating complete, beautiful artworks. You’ll explore color mixing, textures, composition, depth and expressive techniques through clear step-by-step explanations designed to be easy to follow, even if you’re still a beginner.
  • Live Reviews & Q&A
    During the course, Anastasia will host live sessions focused on common mistakes seen in participants’ work and explain how to improve them. You’ll also be able to ask questions directly during the sessions.
  • Beginner Friendly
    Don’t be intimidated by the details! Each artwork is broken down into clear, manageable steps, so you can create beautiful, detailed sketches even if you’re still new to watercolor. Anastasia guides you through the entire process, from the first lines to the final details, explaining what to do and why along the way.
  • Learn At Your Own Pace
    All lessons are pre-recorded and available online, so you can learn whenever it works for you. Pause, replay, return to any step and take as much time as you need to complete each sketch without rushing.
WHAT WE ARE DRAWING
MASTERCLASS 01
PUMPKIN PATCH DAY

Welcome to the pumpkin patch — where pumpkins come in every shape and color, flowers spill from a rustic bucket and a lantern adds just the right bit of autumn glow. In this lesson, we’ll build this cheerful fall scene step by step, combining lots of small details into one lively, balanced composition.

Key techniques you will master:
  • Pumpkins & Volume: Create different shapes, colors and natural volume.
  • Cozy Textures: Paint hay, plaid, wood, metal and flowers with expressive details.
  • Warm Autumn Glow: Use rich fall colors and light to create a cozy atmosphere.
MASTERCLASS 02
AUTUMN IN A CUP
Pumpkin spice, whipped cream and a sweet treat on top — basically autumn in a cup! In this lesson, we’ll turn this seasonal favorite into a playful watercolor sketch full of warmth, texture and delicious little details.

Key techniques you will master:
  • Warm Watercolor Blends: Create a glowing autumn background with soft color transitions.
  • Tasty Textures: Paint whipped cream, sugar, and pastry with simple expressive details.
  • Sketching Everyday Objects: Combine watercolor and ink to make an ordinary coffee cup feel fun and full of character.
MASTERCLASS 03
COZY AUTUMN CORNER
Imagine a quiet autumn afternoon: your favorite armchair, a warm blanket, a cup of tea, and nowhere you need to be. In this lesson, we’ll turn that cozy feeling into a charming watercolor interior filled with color, patterns, and little details.

Key techniques you will master:
  • Simple Interior Sketching: Build a complete room scene without getting lost in complicated perspective.
  • Mixing Patterns: Combine stripes, fabrics, books, and small objects while keeping the composition balanced.
  • Creating a Cozy Mood: Use warm autumn colors, soft shadows, and contrasting accents to give the sketch that irresistible stay-at-home feeling.
MASTERCLASS 04
SWEET PUMPKINS
Two fluffy bunnies, a pile of pumpkins, and a few crunchy autumn leaves — this lesson is all about the sweeter side of fall! We’ll combine soft animal textures with rich pumpkin colors and playful ink details to create a sketch full of personality.

Key techniques you will master:
  • Fluffy Fur: Create soft, natural-looking fur with loose watercolor and expressive ink strokes.
  • Pumpkin Shapes & Volume: Use warm washes, shadows, and highlights to make each pumpkin feel round and dimensional.
  • Playful Composition: Bring animals, pumpkins, and scattered leaves together into one charming autumn scene.
MASTERCLASS 05
GOLDEN AUTUMN TOWN
Let’s finish the course with a whole town dressed for fall! In this lesson, we’ll create a colorful autumn landscape filled with winding roads, little houses, a white church, and layers of glowing trees. It’s a bigger scene, but we’ll keep it loose, playful, and full of watercolor energy.

Key techniques you will master:
  • Layers of Autumn Color: Build rich foliage with overlapping washes of yellow, orange, green, and red.
  • A Sense of Distance: Use scale, color, and simple shapes to lead the eye through the town and into the hills.
  • Loose Urban Details: Add houses, roads, and architecture without overworking every tiny element.
FOUNDATIONS AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Start with the essentials and build a strong foundation for the course.
These three essential lessons will help you feel confident with your materials, develop expressive linework, and master the key watercolor techniques you’ll use throughout the masterclasses.
MATERIALS AND ESSENTIAL TOOLS
Get your supplies ready without overcomplicating things. Anastasia will walk you through the essential materials for watercolor sketching, explain what really matters, and help you choose suitable alternatives from the supplies you already have.
EXPRESSIVE LINEWORK PRACTICE
Discover how simple lines can bring energy and character to your sketches. Through practical exercises, you’ll learn to work more freely with pencil and fineliner and prepare for the expressive drawing style used in the masterclasses.
WATERCOLOR EXERCISES AND ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES
Build confidence with the watercolor techniques you’ll need throughout the course. Practice controlling water and pigment, creating smooth and expressive washes, mixing colors, and working with the beautiful unpredictability of watercolor.
MEET THE ARTIST
Anastasia Kozlova is a watercolor & ink artist and founder of Dream & Draw Art School.

For over 13 years, she has taught thousands of students worldwide how to create atmospheric, expressive paintings through a calm and approachable step-by-step method.
Her teaching combines artistic freedom with clear structure — helping beginners understand not only how to paint landscapes, but how to truly see and simplify them.

Author of 45+ courses, 500+ lessons and the book “Ink and Watercolor”.

Member of the International Watercolor Society, Society of Scottish Artists and Reading Guild of Artists.

MEET THE ARTIST
Anastasia Kozlova is a watercolor & ink artist and founder of Dream & Draw Art School.

For over 13 years, she has taught thousands of students worldwide how to create atmospheric, expressive paintings through a calm and approachable step-by-step method.
Her teaching combines artistic freedom with clear structure — helping beginners understand not only how to paint landscapes, but how to truly see and simplify them.

Author of 45+ courses, 500+ lessons and the book “Ink and Watercolor”.

Member of the International Watercolor Society, Society of Scottish Artists and Reading Guild of Artists.

JOIN PUMPKIN SEASON COURSE
The course begins September 24
Get ready for five cozy autumn masterclasses filled with watercolor, creativity and seasonal inspiration.
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If you have any questions left, please write to us by email hello@dreamanddrawschool.com
How The Course Works

Get Instant Access

After joining, you’ll get access to your personal course account with all the important course information. The Foundations and Essential Skills section will become available on September 1, giving you plenty of time to prepare before the main masterclasses begin.
Build Your Foundations

Starting September 1, explore essential watercolor and linework techniques through clear explanations and practical exercises. You’ll also receive additional printables to help you practice and feel confident before moving on to the main masterclasses.

Paint The Main Masterclasses
Starting September 24, the five Pumpkin Season masterclasses will be released according to the course schedule. Each masterclass comes with reference images and tracing templates, so you can focus on painting and enjoy the creative process step by step.
Join The Live Review Sessions
During the course, Anastasia will host live sessions to review common mistakes and challenges she sees in participants’ work. You’ll learn what to improve, get useful tips, and have a chance to ask questions.
Keep Creating At Your Own Pace
By the end of the course, you’ll have five finished autumn sketches and plenty of new watercolor sketching skills to use in your own work. All lessons, review recordings, and course materials remain available to you with lifetime access.
Everything You Need to Enjoy the Creative Process
  • Beginner Friendly
    Clear explanations and a carefully structured learning process make the course easy to follow, even if you are new to watercolor sketching.
  • Step-By-Step Guidance
    Anastasia takes you through each sketch from the first lines to the final details, explaining not only what to do, but how and why each technique works.
  • Learn From An Experienced Artist
    The course is taught by artist and tutor Anastasia Kozlova, who has over 13 years of teaching experience and has helped thousands of students discover watercolor sketching.
  • High-Quality Video Lessons
    Every masterclass is filmed in high quality so you can clearly see the brushwork, watercolor washes, linework and all the small details of the creative process.
  • Learn At Your Own Pace
    Pause, rewind and revisit any part of the lesson whenever you need. There is no pressure to keep up, so you can enjoy painting at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
  • More Than Just Copying A Sketch
    Along the way, Anastasia explains her techniques, colour choices and creative decisions so you can understand the process and gradually use these skills in your own sketches.
MATERIALS FOR THE COURSE

Simple tools.
Beautiful results.
Everything you need to create atmospheric autumn sketches.

You don’t need expensive or professional supplies to join the course.

Anastasia will guide you through all recommended materials, beginner-friendly alternatives and color choices used throughout the lessons.
BEGINNER-FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVES
Simple substitutions and affordable material options will also be explained during the course.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Masking tape, white gel pen, palette and additional tools for finishing details and effects.
LINER & DRAWING TOOLS
Waterproof liners and simple sketching tools used throughout the course.
BRUSHES
A small selection of versatile brushes for washes, details and expressive landscape textures.
PAPER
Cold-pressed watercolor paper suitable for layering, texture and soft watercolor transitions.
WATERCOLOR
PAINTS
Professional and beginner-friendly color recommendations for atmospheric landscapes and expressive light.

SEE WHAT OUR STUDENTS CREATE

Thousands of students have already learned watercolor sketching with Dream & Draw Art School. Here are just a few beautiful works created during our previous courses and programs.

STUDENT FEEDBACK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What materials will I need?
You’ll only need a few basic art supplies: a pencil and eraser, watercolor paints, watercolor paper, two brushes (a medium and a fine one), a waterproof fineliner and a white gel pen. Inside the course, you’ll find a detailed materials lesson with Anastasia’s recommendations and a complete list of everything you’ll need.
I’m a complete beginner. Is this course for me?
Absolutely. The course is designed for beginners as well as those who already have some watercolor experience. Anastasia explains every stage step by step, and the Foundations and Essential Skills section will help you prepare before starting the main masterclasses.
Where will the course take place?
The entire course will be available in your personal account on the Dream & Draw Art School website: https://dreamanddrawschool.com/members/login. All video lessons, course materials, references, templates and recordings will be conveniently organized in one place.
How do the lessons work?
The main masterclasses are pre-recorded step-by-step video lessons. You’ll paint along with Anastasia as she creates each sketch from start to finish, explaining the process, techniques, color choices and important details along the way. You can pause, rewind and continue whenever you’re ready. During the course, there will also be separate live sessions dedicated to reviewing common mistakes and answering questions, which will be recorded and available to watch later.
Do I have to follow the schedule?
The schedule is there to help you follow the course together with the group, but you can paint at your own pace. If you miss a lesson or need more time, you can simply come back to it whenever it suits you.
How long will I have access to the course?
You’ll have lifetime access to the course. You can revisit the masterclasses, rewatch the videos and paint the projects again whenever you like.
Will my work be reviewed?
During the course, Anastasia will host live sessions dedicated to common mistakes and challenges she notices in participants’ work. These are general review sessions rather than individual critiques of every submitted sketch. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions during the live sessions.
What if I can’t attend a live session?
No problem. The live review sessions will be recorded and added to the course, so you can watch them later at a convenient time.
If you have any questions left, please write to us by email hello@dreamanddrawschool.com