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Learn botanical art with Emma

Live guidance, a video tutorial library, or a monthly community - with structured paths that take you from first washes to finished, gallery-worthy studies.

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Emma Tildesley
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Paint the subjects you love

Every tutorial is built around a single beautiful subject. Choose what calls to you and start there.

Learning paths

Follow a path, step by step

Not sure where to begin? Each path is a curated sequence of video tutorials that build on one another.

First Steps in Watercolour
Path 01 · Beginner

First Steps in Watercolour

Loosen up, mix your first washes and paint your first botanical.

3 lessons · FreeStart this path
Botanical Foundations
Path 02 · Beginner-Intermediate

Botanical Foundations

Build accuracy, layering and depth in coloured pencil, step by step.

7 lessons · FreeStart this path
Real-Time Masterclasses
Path 03 · All levels

Real-Time Masterclasses

Draw along with Emma's recorded members' masterclasses.

1 lesson · MembersStart this path
Live Classes

Online, in real time

Small-group sessions with live demonstration and personal feedback on your work.

from £10/ session
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Video Tutorials

Ad-hoc or membership

Buy any single tutorial to keep forever, or unlock the whole library with a monthly membership.

from £4/ tutorial
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Monthly membership

A new tutorial every month, plus live Q&As and a warm, encouraging community.

from £12/ month

£10.80 / month billed yearly - or save 10% paying yearly

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Upcoming live classes

All times UK · held on Zoom · recordings shared with attendees.

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Student gallery

Made by Emma's students

Work shared by class members and the Patreon community - proof of how far a little practice goes.

Every class includes

Downloadable references

High-resolution photos and line drawings to print and trace.

Materials list

Exactly which papers, pencils and paints Emma uses, and affordable swaps.

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Rewatch every lesson as often as you like, at your own pace.

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