Begin your Mindful Watercolour practice

A gradual creative process where watercolour becomes a way to slow down, observe, and reconnect with attention through gesture and colour.

Start with a free tutorial: a gentle exercise to explore water, colour, and presence through mindful brushstrokes.

A person is using a black marker to add details to a gold-painted heart on a white piece of paper. On the wooden table, there is a glass of water, small tubes of paint, and a palette with mixed paint colors.
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Each experience is an invitation …

to shift your attention from judgement to listening, from thought to creative action.

Through the gesture, you learn to choose with presence, to flow with what unfolds, and to trust the process.

In this space of freedom, clarity arises through doing, and every brushstroke becomes an act of trust.

Mindful Watercolour is not a single class, but a gradual creative practice that can unfold over time.

Some people begin with a short thematic workshop.
Others join one of the weekend courses — from beginner to more in-depth explorations — where they can immerse themselves in watercolour over several sessions.
Some enter the weekly studio practice and gradually develop their own visual language through continuity and attention over time.
Others choose immersive retreats to step away from distraction and reconnect deeply with creativity.

Each experience offers a different way to enter the practice.

Explore the experiences below 

  • A set of watercolor paint containers filled with various shades of green, blue, black, and white, with some paint smeared around them.

    Mindful Watercolour Courses – Perugia

    Weekly and monthly courses in my studio in Perugia, open to all levels.
    Each class is a moment of discovery, sharing, and personal growth.

    Discover local courses!
  • Woman sitting at a wooden table painting a colorful abstract artwork with a brush, surrounded by art supplies, with a lamp and art materials on a cluttered desk behind her.

    Workshops & Retreats 

    Immersive experiences in Italy and across Europe, where watercolour meets nature, meditation, and mindful movement. 

    See upcoming workshops & Retreats
  • A group of women participating in an art class, sitting around tables with painting supplies such as watercolor paints, brushes, and paper, engaging in watercolor painting projects.

    Gift a Creative Experience

    Sometimes the most precious gift is a moment of calm and inspiration. 

    Offer a course or workshop to someone you love, or organise a private experience for a small group. 

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If you’re not sure where to begin, I’ll gently guide you towards the experience that resonates most with your moment.

Host a Workshop 

Bring Mindful Watercolour to your city. 

I collaborate with like-minded souls, art studios, and wellness spaces to create gentle experiences where creativity and presence meet.

 Contact me for collaborations! 

A Safe Space to Grow 

I believe in sharing rather than competing. 

Every course and workshop is designed to create a welcoming community, where everyone can express themselves freely and grow as both artist and person. 

  • My workshops are for all levels. If you are brand new to watercolour, you’ll find a supportive environment to start without fear. If you are already a pro, you’ll discover new ways to improve your confidence, find your style, and use art as a meditative practice.

  • Pricing varies based on the length and complexity of the session. You can find specific prices by clicking on the dedicated banners above. For international workshops and retreats, please contact me for a custom quote.

  • Currently, the classes listed on this page are face-to-face (in-person). However, I am expanding my offerings to include live online sessions and on-demand courses very soon. Join the newsletter to be the first to know!

  • Since I teach multiple weekly classes in Perugia, you can make up a missed lesson by attending at a different time and day within the same month.

  • I’d love to hear from you! You can reach me at info@irenestella.com or follow my journey on Instagram and Pinterest for daily inspiration.