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Why 180,000+ People Love Creating With MakersCraft
"I hadn't painted since middle school. The 7-day path in the Academy got me hooked — I painted on my lunch break today."
"Bought one, gifted the free one to my mom. Now we do the weekly paint-along together over video calls."
"This replaced doom-scrolling for me. Ten quiet minutes, a tiny painting, and I actually feel better after."
Your First Painting In 4 Steps
Unfold your studio
One small case. Paints, brush, paper — everything already inside.
Add a drop of water
Fill the travel brush and you're ready. No cups, no sink, no mess.
Press play & paint
Open your first Academy lesson and paint along, stroke by stroke.
Close & go
Paints dry on their own. Snap it shut and slip it back in your bag.
Everything You Need. Nothing You Don't.
1. Pocket palette · 12 colors
- Rich, highly-pigmented paints
- Blends easily for beginners
- Refills available
2. Travel water brush
- Water stored in the handle
- Paint anywhere, zero setup
- No spills, no cups
3. Watercolor notebook
- 60 pages · 300 GSM
- Thick paper that handles water
- Makes every painting look great
4. Compact snap case
- Pocket & purse friendly
- Keeps everything organized
- Pretty enough for your desk
5. Beginners Workbook
- 30 pre-sketched pages
- Your first step
- Zero blank-page anxiety
6. MakersCraft Academy
- 40+ video lessons
- Weekly paint-alongs
- Community challenges
Your Studio Goes Where You Go
Water lives inside the brush. Paints dry on their own. Which means "somewhere to paint" is literally anywhere you're sitting.
At the café
Ten quiet minutes with your coffee instead of your phone.
On the plane
Fits on a tray table. The best flight you'll ever have.
In the park
Paint the view in front of you — no easel, no bag of supplies.
On vacation
Bring home paintings instead of fridge magnets.
On your commute
Turn dead time into your favorite part of the day.
On the couch
No newspaper down, no cleanup after. Just close the lid.
The Kit Teaches You. The Academy Makes You Good.
Other kits hand you paints and wish you luck. Every MakersCraft kit unlocks access to our full learning academy.
Video lessons
Short, follow-along classes — from your very first brushstroke to full landscapes.
Day starter path
One tiny painting a day. By day 7, you'll have a piece worth framing.
Weekly paint-alongs
A new guided project every week, all year — you'll never wonder what to paint.
Join Challenges
Share your art with other members and compete to win exclusive prizes.
Included free with every kit — a $29 value
The Art Kit That Actually Gets Used
Buying art supplies can feel risky. Will it be easy to use? Will it sit in a drawer?
"Where I'd normally put it off, this one comes everywhere with me."
Colleen M. · Verified CustomerMost art supplies end up in a drawer. Ours end up in your pocket.
Big kits are intimidating: too many tubes, too much setup, too much pressure. The Pocket Watercolor Studio removes every excuse — it opens in seconds, works anywhere, and the Academy tells you exactly what to do next.
That's the difference between "I bought a watercolor set once" and "I paint now."
Loved by 180,000+ makers
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Join 180,000+ creators who reconnected with their creative side. Your first painting is waiting!
The Story Behind MakersCraft
Hi, I'm the founder of MakersCraft.
I always wanted to make things — but every time I tried, the hobby came with a shopping list, a mess, and a vague feeling I was doing it wrong:
- Too many supplies
- Too many choices
- Too much setup
So we built the kit we wished existed: one small box with everything inside, and a teacher built in. Because supplies alone don't make you a painter — a little guidance does.
MakersCraft is permission to begin. No talent required. No pressure to be perfect.
Try It Risk-Free For 60 Days
If you don't feel calmer, more creative, and genuinely proud of what you've painted — we'll refund every cent. No questions, no back-and-forth.
Get yours now →Questions? Answered.
I've never painted before. Is this really for me?
How is this different from cheap watercolor sets?
How does the Academy work?
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Can kids use it too?
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180,000+ Have Loved The Pocket Watercolor Studio
Customer Reviews
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They take it on their travels so the can capture scenes on canvas. They love it and easy to travel with.
Its cute. Paied a few things. It calms me from a long day at work. I enjoy it. Wish I was better but I like it.
I got this kit to surprise our adult daughter who had been looking at the ad for months. She is chronically ill and has many appointments or is sometimes confined to her place. She was so excited and started the practice ~beginner one first right away. She Loved it! I have decided to give the second one to her come October for her Birthday. I forward all the emails you send to her so she can learn tips/info. Thank you
I absolutely love my mini watercolour kit!! I’m no artist, but I am loving doing my little paintings each afternoon…it has become a part of my daily life.
Love the beginners guide book
I bought two, one for my daughter and one for myself!
I’ve never water colored painting before but wanted to try. I’m having fun learning a new medium but it’s not at all like oils or acrylic painting, which I use. I’m glad I got the kit and the tutorials make learning much easier.
I received my watercolour kit for my birthday. And I absolutely love it ! Portable, good quality, satisfying, and fun. You need one !
I am enjoying this small kit. Only done one painting using it. I have many other types of art supplies I use in doing art for clients. The extra kit I got I plan to give as a gift.
This is the cutest little watercolour set and absolutely perfect to travel with or just carry throughout the day. Everything you could need for an inpromptu painting sesh is in there! Such a cute kit, would make a gret present for anyone!
This beginner watercolor kit is extremely convenient and has an incredible design that really thinks of everything you need to succeed and feel stress free about starting a painting. So glad I found this and can’t wait to continue creating!
A great way to relax and be creative. Color cures everything!
I waited a little while to really use the kit and get a feel for it before I made a review and I LOVE this. So easy to use, small and compact enough to bring with you anywhere, pre-sketched art for you to fill in so there’s no pressure, easy to clean and maintain. It’s changed the way I enjoy my free time and I’m glad I gave it a try. Can’t recommend enough!!!
Good quality, just as advertised. I’m having so much fun learning watercolors and this kit with videos are so easy to use and follow!
Love this cutie pie kit. Take it everywhere with me. Chillin’ with coffee and few mins painting, starts my day right x
I have loved using and sharing my kits with friends and family. We are having fun creating art on the go