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The School of Happy Painting Membership

 

A Monthly Creative Space with Juliette Crane

Painting classes that nurture your style, spark your imagination, and bring joy to your art practice

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What Is The School of Happy Painting Membership?

 

The School of Happy Painting is a monthly membership that gives you instant access to seven full-length online classes, all guided by artist and mentor Juliette Crane.

Whether you’re just beginning, returning to creativity after a break, or simply looking for a fun and inspiring way to play with paint, these classes are here to reignite your creative spark with encouragement, guidance, and joy.

You’ll start with Serendipity 1: Develop Your Style, a foundational course designed to help you loosen up, discover your voice, and build confidence through intuitive mixed-media techniques.

From there, you can follow your curiosity—
→ Paint expressive eyes and soulful faces
→ Create watercolor portraits and whimsical animals
→ Layer mixed media on canvas with flowers, patterns, and texture
→ Work quickly in 15-minute sessions or take your time with multi-layered pieces

 

 

Why People Love the Membership

 

This membership is designed to meet you where you are—no pressure, no rush. Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time in years or you’ve been creating for decades, everything is pre-recorded and available anytime so you can paint at your own pace, on your own schedule.

As a member, you’ll have access to:

🎨 7 full courses (including two large start-to-finish paintings)

đź“š A library of techniques, inspiration, and community

🖌️ Projects that help you loosen up, explore color, and stay creatively connected

✨ A supportive environment that invites play, freedom, and personal expression

If you’ve been feeling stuck, curious to try something new, or longing for a creative reset, this space was made for you.

How does it Work?

 

The School of Happy Painting Membership is a self-paced online art library, offering you instant access to seven complete classes filled with hundreds of lessons and painting projects.

You can dip your toes in for a month or dive deep for a year — there’s no pressure and no schedule to keep up with. Paint at your own rhythm, on your own time.

Inside, you’ll find:

→ Over 200 engaging videos and step-by-step lessons

→ Projects designed to help you explore new styles, overcome creative blocks, and build a cohesive body of work

→ Gentle, encouraging guidance for fearless creation and joyful experimentation

You’ll also have direct access to me in our private Facebook group, a supportive space to share your work, ask questions, and connect with fellow creatives on the same journey.

Only a few basic art supplies are needed to get started. Detailed supply lists (with brands, colors, and tips) are included in each course.

Members also receive exclusive invites to in-person workshops and early access to new offerings.

What Classes Are Included?

 

Serendipity 1 – Develop Your Style:

25 projects to help you find and strengthen your unique voice — includes a full-length painting.

 

Serendipity 2 – Loosening Up with Mixed Media:

25 expressive, flow-based projects plus a full-length painting.

 

Faces Mixed Media Portraits:

13 quick, approachable projects focused on mixed media faces.

 

Enchanted – Soulful Eyes and Faces:

30+ paintings and techniques for eyes, characters, and soulful expressions.

 

Bliss Mixed Media Painting:

45+ short, playful sketchbook projects for loosening up and staying inspired.

 

Whimsical Animals:

30+ projects including owls, rabbits, and bears — many under 15 minutes.

 

Joy Of Painting:

30+ projects exploring whimsical figures, animals, and joyful self-expression.

Who Is The Membership For?

 

This space is for anyone who wants to paint, play, and bring more joy into their creative life.

No prior experience is required.
All you need is a few basic supplies and a willingness to explore.

Whether you’re just getting started or returning after a creative break, the lessons are here to encourage, uplift, and inspire.

What do students have to say?

“This course was the in depth instruction that I was really looking for to take some of the quick pieces I’d done and really develop them further. Watching Juliette work through a piece until she really felt the character develop was so helpful. Knowing that I wasn’t making any mistakes and that if something wasn’t working just changing my tool or supply could get me right through that tough spot was so useful. I really found that after this course I was able to not let negative self talk that was holding me back so often with my art get me down. Juliette is so relatable that I felt she’s been there and felt that too and she had solutions that really worked.” - Abi Bell

“The best thing about this course is that I can share it with my 5 children. I am a homeschooler, and my 3 girls & son cannot wait for our weekly “art classes” with Juliette.” – Tasha Miller

“I’m having so much fun with Juliette and her Joy Of Painting class. Playing with new materials and exploring different styles and techniques is such a nice way to switch things up when I need a little creative boost.” -Steph Joy Hogan

“This class changed my art life forever! One of the best classes I have ever taken. Juliette is so clear and easy to follow along. I never thought I would be able to paint an owl, or any animal. Now I just paint them easily! I am forever grateful to this class!” -Angelica Escalera

“So many videos and Juliette’s helpful commentary and guidance through the whole process. It really helped me loosen up while experimenting with many different media and techniques. Other classes I’ve taken just speed edit through the most important parts, while Juliette takes the time to explain what motivates her artistic process. That, for me, is the value of a class.” -Isabelle Lafrance

“Your instruction is not just an instruction on how to paint pretty pictures but it’s for creative process. It helped me in facing my fear of I'm-gonna-mess-this-up or I'm-not-a-good-artist. I really love that you guided me through openness so I can let what wants to appear, appear. So grateful” -Zoi Fuji

“I love your forgiving approach and so appreciate your personal thoughts, especially tips for working through the creative ruts and dry spells we all encounter from time to time.” -Kim Lacefield

“Juliette shares every step of her creative process in an honest way. The videos are worth watching over and over. I am inspired to try so many new things!” -Mo Brady

“Juliette, you gave me more inspiration and courage than you will ever know — I enjoy your easy going nature and that you show us your frustrations and how you make what you consider ugly characters into wonderful ones.” -Joanne Summy

“Thank you for teaching me to let go… splash paint… enjoy… and discover the joy of serendipitous moments.” – Sandy Leamon Derryberry

About Juliette 

I’m Juliette Crane, the founder of The School of Happy Painting — a space created to help you loosen up, develop your unique style, and connect deeply to your heart through creativity.

Painting has always been a healing process for me. With over 15 years of experience as a professional artist, I want to share what I’ve learned and what has truly worked — so you can feel freer in your art and develop your style faster.

Art was my first love growing up and in high school. But after college, I stopped painting for more than ten years. During that time, I worked many different jobs — from editorial assistant at a newspaper (where I wrote music reviews and gallery features), to photographer, gallery assistant, floral designer, and more — before I realized the only thing I could truly put my heart into was being a full-time artist.

I can’t wait to see you inside the membership!

xx

Juliette Crane

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Can I try it for a month and then switch to the yearly plan?

Yes! That's a perfect way to see if The School Of Happy Painting Membership is a good fit for you right now. After the first month, it's easy to switch over to the yearly plan. Just email [email protected] and we’re happy to help you make the transition.

 

Do I need to attend at a certain time? 

You can do it all at your own schedule - everything is prerecorded and accessible anytime.

 

How do I share my artwork? Will there be critiques?

You’ll have direct access to Juliette in our optional private Facebook group where you can connect with other artists. This offers an encouraging, safe, supportive and friendly place to share your in-progress or finished artwork. Ask for feedback or just share and see what others are working on.

 

Can I join anytime?

Enrollment for The School Of Happy Painting Membership opens twice a year.

 

What do I need to participate?

You'll need a good wifi connection to access the information and videos, in addition to any art supplies you're inspired to work with, you'll find a list of Juliette's favorite supplies inside each class, and we're happy to answer any questions about materials that arise. Videos are not downloadable.

 

What if I need tech support?

No problem! Just email [email protected] when questions arise.

 

What if I want to switch from an annual to a monthly membership?

When you choose the yearly option, you can change to the month-to-month option after twelve months. When you choose the month-to-month option, you are welcome to change to the yearly option at any time.  Just email [email protected] and we’re happy to help you make the transition.

 

What if I want to cancel?

When you choose the month-to-month option, you are welcome to cancel your membership at any time. You will lose access to the content when your next billing cycle begins. You can also rejoin at any time. When you choose the yearly option, you can cancel after twelve months.

 

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