Learning art should feel like the best part of your week
Online art classes in watercolor, illustration, calligraphy, and more. All levels welcome.
Taught with the kind of energy that makes you actually want to show up for your creativity.
Where do you want to start?
choose your adventure
Lettering classes
From brush lettering fundamentals to ornamental flourishes, find your own hand and build a style that's unmistakably you.
Drawing classes
Botanical line drawing, urban sketching, and perspective play, and mark-making joy.
Procreate classes
Illustration, pattern making, lettering, palettes, and collage. Unlock what your iPad has been desperately waiting to do!
New here?
Start with a free class
Free 2-hour class
Procreate for Beginners
Forget everything you googled about Procreate. This free 2-hour class teaches the workflow that actually makes sense.
And you'll prove it to yourself by creating a cozy tea shop illustration from scratch.
Free class
Modern Calligraphy
jump start
In 4 short sessions, you'll learn my very own letter form fundamentals, how spacing affects aesthetics, applying proper weight lines, and easy compositions.
Yep, a full calligraphy class, completely free.
hey I'm Peggy Dean
Artist, educator, and person currently using a plant as a mustache. Aside, listen, I'm firm believer that you don't need an art degree, a tidy studio, or a style figured out before you start making art.
I've taught 500k+ of people to draw, paint, letter, and even make art on their iPads!
And believe it or not
I take art seriously
...even when I'm clearly not taking myself seriously. At all. So come for the learning, and stay for the fun.
lush & loose
Watercolor Florals
Featured class
Loose, lush, and totally un-precious. This class teaches you how to let watercolor do its thing so your florals have flow, your brush has confidence, and nothing feels overworked.
Whether you've never touched a brush or you're just tired of painting tight, this one's going to feel really good.
Student spotlight
Look what you're making
Gouache Florals
Pria
Procreate Pattern Studio
Udvardy M.
Urban Sketching
Blooming Lines
Vilmarie C.O.
Brush Lettering
Karen I.
Modern Folk Art in Procreate
Kanchana G.
Lush & Loose Watercolor Florals
Dina D
Urban Sketching
Modern Folk Art Botanicals
Rosi T.
Vintage Wildflowers
Jackie B.
Blooming Lines
Urban Sketching
Alison M.
Procreate Collage
Jamie F.
Modern Folk Art Botanicals
Ann S.
Wildflower Wonderland in Gouache
Samantha M.
Gouache Florals
Pria
Procreate Pattern Studio
Udvardy M.
Urban Sketching
Blooming Lines
Vilmarie C.O.
Brush Lettering
Karen I.
Modern Folk Art in Procreate
Kanchana G.
Lush & Loose Watercolor Florals
Dina D
Urban Sketching
Modern Folk Art Botanicals
Rosi T.
Vintage Wildflowers
Jackie B.
Blooming Lines
Urban Sketching
Alison M.
Procreate Collage
Jamie F.
Modern Folk Art Botanicals
Ann S.
Wildflower Wonderland in Gouache
Samantha M.
Looking for an easy project?
Perfect for that midday you time
Bite-sized classes
Each class is focused, fun, and built to leave you feeling proud of what you made.
Paint something
this is your color era
These shorter painting classes are built for real life... a free afternoon, a quiet morning, a "I just need to make something" kind of day.
Watercolor florals, gouache landscapes, polaroid mini-paintings... each one teaches you something real and you finish with something beautiful.
Draw something
you can totally draw this
Turns out you could draw this whole time... you just needed someone to show you how to see things a bit differently.
Botanicals, buildings, animals, and more, with zero art degree required.
Procreate, er.. something?
Your iPad has been waiting for this
Patterns, color palettes, illustrations, collages - Procreate can do all of it and more, and I've made easy peasy classes show you exactly how, with hsatisfying projects that make you want to open the app every single day!
PLUS DOWNLOADABLES!
Letter something
words, but prettier
There's a reason hand lettering is addictive. It's the one skill that makes everything you touch look intentional.
I may be biased, but these classes get you there faster than you'd think, with wayyy less frustration than you'd expect.
Art classes with Peggy Dean
Your art is already in there
let's find it
Inside my art classes, you'll find it's as much about the creative journey as the result. Every lesson is filled with skill-building techniques, warm encouragement, and a ton of fun with permission to play!
So you'll finish each class with skills that feel natural and art that feels authentic to you ♥
Studio love notes ♥
It's honestly not often I finish a course. So grateful to have participated in this lab and it was worth every second and every penny. This has been one of those courses that absolutely delivers on what it promises. - Brittany G.
Your calligraphy course was the best handwriting course I've taken and it's what finally made it click in my brain. I've learned how to do beautiful hand lettering because of you. THANK YOU! - Kimberlee J.
What a brilliant class. Wish I'd known this stuff years ago! Peggy is charming and enthusiastic and explains everything so clearly. - Suzy T.
I wouldn't change anything about this class. Loved every minute. I was really surprised how simplified the art was, but so classy at the same time. Will be using these techniques in the future! - Kellie D.
This class was amazing! It was my very first time playing with this app and Peggy made it clear and easy to understand. Now I feel I have the tools to unleash my own creativity in a digital way. - S.M.
Talented and engaging teacher! Perfect for a beginner with no idea where to start. I've already seen growth after just a couple of practice rounds and it feels great. Thanks Peggy! - Michelle P.
I have absolutely loved this course (after going round and round in circles with Illustrator!). Procreate is the way forward. Thank you Peggy, this is truly awesome. - Sarah B.
Really enjoyed this! This has been the ONLY color class that I've found interesting and super helpful. - Jenn P.
I have to say this class helped me more than I ever thought it would. I previously tried everything and got totally frustrated and gave up. Your class was an 'aha' moment for me. Thank you so much! - Cheri B.
I loved this class! The teacher showed how to build up skills and experiment, and the 14 challenges were an exciting way to keep going. Highly recommend! - Kate S.
I've already used my new palette to create an illustrated map in one of Peggy's other classes, and it's the first piece of my own work that I actually like. - Ashlee H.
Super fun class and really enjoyable to watch. I loved that it was easy to jump right in and try out what was demonstrated without any apprehension. Pattern design plus Procreate, such a winning combo! - Jenn C.
I've had this class saved to watch for the longest while and I'm so happy I finally took the plunge. I absolutely loved it and am so excited to build on what you taught! - Juliet C.
OMGosh! As an advanced Procreate user, I still learned so much from this class. So many tips and tricks. Such a great class, and I'm going to watch it again! - C.S.
I can't say enough about Peggy Dean's Procreate pattern class. It came at exactly the right time as I put my patterns together. Another great class that I highly recommend. - Laura K.A.
Loved this class. As I'm trying to find my style, this taught me how to create my favorite color palettes. Thank you so much for this! - Diane D.
I am a firm believer that taking beginner classes is never a waste, and this class did not disappoint. I now have a much better understanding of groups. It was great fun! - Wendy K.