Create Beautiful Watercolour Paintings with Confidence

I’m Purnima, a professional artist and teacher with over 25 years of experience in watercolour and drawing.

I’ve taught thousands of students—from complete beginners to experienced artists—and regularly teach internationally, including on Cunard cruise ships.

My teaching style is friendly, patient, and designed to help you feel confident and enjoy the process from the very first session.

These classes are perfect for you if:

  •  You’ve never painted before.
  • You lack confidence in your art  
  • You want a relaxing, creative escape
  •  You love flowers, landscapes, and watercolour
  •  You want clear, step-by-step guidance

Start your watercolour journey today.

You don’t need experience—just an interest to begin.

I’ll guide you every step of the way.

Book your place now and enjoy the process of creating something beautiful.

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Experienced Art Instructor

Purnima’s teaching career spans from intimate studio workshops to large classroom settings. Her personalized approach and belief in art as a universal language have helped countless students unlock their artistic potential.

Remote Learning

Purnima's Online Art Classes provide a live, interactive experience where students can engage directly with her in real-time through Zoom sessions from the comfort of your own home.

Lifetime Access

With Purnima’s Online Art Classes, you receive lifetime access to recorded sessions. This means you can revisit lessons, review techniques, and continue your artistic journey at your own pace, anytime you like.

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All Levels
Live Zoom

Drawing Techniques Course: Build Confidence with Step-by-Step Guidance (Live Online)

Course Title:  Drawing Course Live Online Zoom Instructor: Purnima Panchal …

£80.00

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All Levels
Live Zoom

Botanical Watercolour Course: Paint Beautiful Florals with Confidence – Live Zoom 4 week Course Monday 7.00 – 8.00 pm ( BST)

Course Title : Water Colour 4 week Course Live Online …

£80.00

Live Zoom

Botanical Watercolour Course: Paint Beautiful Florals with Confidence – Live Zoom 4 week Course Monday 7.00 – 8.00 pm ( BST)

1 hour
All Levels
What you'll learn
What Will You learn?
Step by step techniques each week on how to paint the subject,
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All Levels
Live Zoom

Online Watercolour Course: Learn to Paint with Confidence (4 Weeks – Live on Zoom)

Course Title : Water Colour 4 week Course  Starts 7-28 …

£80.00

Live Zoom

Online Watercolour Course: Learn to Paint with Confidence (4 Weeks – Live on Zoom)

1 hour
All Levels
What you'll learn
What Will You learn?
Week 1: Introduction to Techniques - Sketching
Week 2: Light, Shadow ; Colour Mixing
Week 3: Layering
Week 4: Details : Background Elements completing the final painting
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Intermediate
Live Zoom

One-to-One Watercolour Workshop: Personal Guidance to Build Your Confidence

Course Title : One-to-One Watercolour Workshop: Personal Guidance to Build …

£50.00

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All Levels
Live Zoom

Drawing Techniques Course: Build Confidence with Step-by-Step Guidance (Live Online)

Course Title:  Drawing Course Live Online Zoom Instructor: Purnima Panchal …

£80.00

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All Levels
Live Zoom

Botanical Watercolour Course: Paint Beautiful Florals with Confidence – Live Zoom 4 week Course Monday 7.00 – 8.00 pm ( BST)

Course Title : Water Colour 4 week Course Live Online …

£80.00

Live Zoom

Botanical Watercolour Course: Paint Beautiful Florals with Confidence – Live Zoom 4 week Course Monday 7.00 – 8.00 pm ( BST)

1 hour
All Levels
What you'll learn
What Will You learn?
Step by step techniques each week on how to paint the subject,
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All Levels
Live Zoom

Online Watercolour Course: Learn to Paint with Confidence (4 Weeks – Live on Zoom)

Course Title : Water Colour 4 week Course  Starts 7-28 …

£80.00

Live Zoom

Online Watercolour Course: Learn to Paint with Confidence (4 Weeks – Live on Zoom)

1 hour
All Levels
What you'll learn
What Will You learn?
Week 1: Introduction to Techniques - Sketching
Week 2: Light, Shadow ; Colour Mixing
Week 3: Layering
Week 4: Details : Background Elements completing the final painting
Image 10-05-2026 at 06.41
Intermediate
Live Zoom

One-to-One Watercolour Workshop: Personal Guidance to Build Your Confidence

Course Title : One-to-One Watercolour Workshop: Personal Guidance to Build …

£50.00

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All Levels
Live Zoom

Drawing Techniques Course: Build Confidence with Step-by-Step Guidance (Live Online)

Course Title:  Drawing Course Live Online Zoom Instructor: Purnima Panchal …

£80.00

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All Levels
Live Zoom

Botanical Watercolour Course: Paint Beautiful Florals with Confidence – Live Zoom 4 week Course Monday 7.00 – 8.00 pm ( BST)

Course Title : Water Colour 4 week Course Live Online …

£80.00

Live Zoom

Botanical Watercolour Course: Paint Beautiful Florals with Confidence – Live Zoom 4 week Course Monday 7.00 – 8.00 pm ( BST)

1 hour
All Levels
What you'll learn
What Will You learn?
Step by step techniques each week on how to paint the subject,
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All Levels
Live Zoom

Online Watercolour Course: Learn to Paint with Confidence (4 Weeks – Live on Zoom)

Course Title : Water Colour 4 week Course  Starts 7-28 …

£80.00

Live Zoom

Online Watercolour Course: Learn to Paint with Confidence (4 Weeks – Live on Zoom)

1 hour
All Levels
What you'll learn
What Will You learn?
Week 1: Introduction to Techniques - Sketching
Week 2: Light, Shadow ; Colour Mixing
Week 3: Layering
Week 4: Details : Background Elements completing the final painting
Image 10-05-2026 at 06.41
Intermediate
Live Zoom

One-to-One Watercolour Workshop: Personal Guidance to Build Your Confidence

Course Title : One-to-One Watercolour Workshop: Personal Guidance to Build …

£50.00

Our valuable student's Feedback

The workshop was excellent- I learnt so many techniques, and the activities, instruction and environment were excellent and clear at the right pace, I learnt so many skills and there are too many to mention!
Mo reviewed:
Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)
Thank-you so much Purnima, Isabelle has loved the course and learnt so much as well as grown in confidence in the techniques for watercolour. Your calm patient voice has been a highlight of the week & will be missed but thankfully we have the recordings to keep practicing.
Anna McAloon reviewed:
Autumn Foliage and Berries: A Vibrant Watercolour Journey Monday Evenings Via Zoom
Excellent, the workshop exceeded my expectations and was thoroughly enriching. Excellent, patient, presentation, instruction and constructive criticism, the activities were varied and stimulating I learned to improve my washes please do more of these workshops in the future.
Joyce Groom reviewed:
Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)
A very worthwhile course, well thought -through we learnt basic washes and colour wheel and we need more of these courses.
Allison reviewed:
Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)
A very relaxed atmosphere, and it was nice to have a small group, is was good to try different basic techniques, the instruction was excellent and it was very good to get constructive criticism. The environment was perfect.
Deb Hope reviewed:
Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)
5 Starts, Excellent, the workshop exceeded my expectations and was thoroughly enriching, the workshop was excellent, with good professional art teaching, a good venue and good sociable students. the activities were very instructive, leading from basic understanding, colour mixing and applying these skills to watercolour paintings. The skills I gained were understanding the colour wheel, mixing colours, various washes and how to apply them to paintings, and learning to lift off on a first wash.
Dennis Hill reviewed:
Watercolour Mastery An Intensive 4 Day Live workshop (2nd-5th Sept)

PDF Tutorial

With Purnima’s Online Art Classes, you get lifetime access to downloadable PDF resources. These comprehensive materials include class notes, techniques, and tips, allowing you to revisit and review the content whenever you need it.
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Watercolour Tutorial
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£5.00

Watercolour Tutorial | Flower Pots

Lighthouse Tutorial
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£5.00

Watercolour Tutorial | LightHouse

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Landscape Tutorial
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£7.00

Watercolour Tutorial |Landscape

Watercolour Sci-Fi Helmet
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£7.00

Watercolour Tutorial | Mandalorian

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Quirky Houses Tutorial
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£7.00

Watercolour Tutorial | Quirky Houses

Daffodil Tutorial
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£5.00

Watercolour Tutorial | Daffodil

Penguin Tutorial
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£5.00

Watercolour Tutorial | Penguin

Hibiscus Tutorial
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£5.00

Watercolour Tutorial | Hibiscus Flower

Pencil Giraffe Tutorial
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£7.00

Graphite Pencil Tutorial | Giraffe Animal

Pencil Iris Flower
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£7.00

Graphite Pencil Tutorial | Iris Flower

Student Reviews

See what our students have to say about their watercolour painting journey!

Watercolour Dancing Lady March 2026

July 2, 2026

Fantastic subject . . . taught by a fantastic tutor. “Thanks Purmina”. This was a challenging picture to paint but the picture was broken down into different sections over the 4 week course and it all came together beautifully.

Lisa Finlayson

Botanical Iris April 2026

July 2, 2026

Wow! This turned out beautiful – thanks to the expert tuition from Purmina. I’m really enjoying the Zoom sessions – you get to see Purmina’s demonstrations very clearly.

Lovely people on the Zoom group as well.

Lisa Finlayson

Lighthouse Workshop May 2026, Burton Green Village Hall

July 2, 2026

I thoroughly enjoy attending the workshops at Burton Green Village Hall. Its a great space to paint along with other “budding artists”. Every session we learn different techniques. Purmina’s knowledge, her patience, encouragement and friendly nature really helps to build my confidence with watercolour painting.

Lisa Finlayson

Colourful Beach Hut May 2026

July 2, 2026

I loved painting this – so many new techniques learnt and mastering the art of painting shadows. Purmina is an excellent tutor.

Lisa Finlayson

An oasis of colour in a busy world - June 30th

July 2, 2026

Purina ran a wonderful short ‘paint as you go’ course – with her expert guidance in an hour we had all created our own potted plant! She is a great teacher, easy to follow, with lovely results. So many new techniques for me as a beginner – that work instantly. It was a joy to escape into her watercolour world. Highly recommended! Thanks Purina

Ewa Rozwadowska

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