Bird Party · A Sketchbook Fun Adventure
Paint mixed-media birds with 30 guided lessons
What if one joyful sketchbook page a day could transform your entire art practice?
You want to feel more confident with your art.
You dream of painting freely, exploring color and texture, and maybe — just maybe — finding your unique voice along the way.
But… life gets busy. You lose momentum. You get stuck choosing what to paint.
Or worse — you start doubting your style, your skills, your materials.
✨ Let’s change that.
Bird Party is a 30-day guided adventure with me, Cécile Yadro, where you’ll paint one beautiful bird each day in your sketchbook.
Each lesson is short, inspiring, and easy to follow — perfect whether you have 15 minutes or an hour.
Why Birds?
Birds are symbols of freedom and beauty.
By painting 30 different ones in 30 styles, you’ll loosen up, experiment, and reconnect with the joy of creating — no pressure, no perfection.
It’s not about making “perfect” art. It’s about showing up, discovering, and learning to trust your hand and your heart.
Who is Bird Party for?
This course is perfect for you if:
•You love painting but feel stuck or unsure of what to create next
•You want to explore your style without pressure or perfectionism
•You’re curious about gouache, watercolor, pastels, and mixed media
•You’re a beginner ready to play — or an experienced artist needing a joyful reset
What Supplies Do You Need?
You’ll see me use:
•Gouache, watercolor, acrylic ink, oil pastels, colored pencils, crayons, acrylic paint, acrylic markers.
But don’t worry — you don’t need them all. I provide alternatives in each lesson so you can adapt to your supplies.
You will need opaque paint (such as gouache, acrylic paint, or ink), watercolor, crayons or colored pencils, and oil pastels.
Cecile Yadro
Hi, I’m Cécile, a French artist who loves color, mixed media, and gouache.
Art should bring joy, not stress. That’s why I create playful, step-by-step tutorials that help beginners explore, experiment, and fill their sketchbooks with confidence.
Over the past six years, more than 25,000 students have joined my courses and discovered that you don’t need to know all the rules to start creating. With the supplies you already have and a spirit of curiosity, you can express yourself and enjoy the process.
My mission is to help you grow as an artist while having fun along the way.
Ready to Take Flight?
Bird Party
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- 30 fully narrated lessons you can play, pause, or binge—lifetime access.
- Printable reference images
- One-time payment, lifetime access — $89
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if I don’t have all the supplies?
No worries — I always share alternative options! You’ll see me use gouache, watercolor, acrylic ink, oil pastels, crayons, acrylic paint, and colored pencils, but even with just a few of those, you’ll have plenty to play with.
I’m a beginner. Is this course for me?
Yes! Bird Party is all about joyful discovery. Each lesson is guided step by step, with a focus on creativity rather than perfection. If you’re open to trying, you’re ready.
How long do I have access to the lessons?
Forever! Once you enroll, you can revisit the videos as many times as you like. Your creativity, your pace.
Can I gift this course to someone?
Yes, what a lovely idea! You can email me directly, and I’ll help set it up: school@cecileyadro.com
Reviews
5
Top Rated
Linda Alflen
Fun to experiment with different media
I love drawing and painting birds. This class was right up my alley. I especially enjoyed drawing on black gesso. My new favorite technique!
Bianca de Wit
Pure joy!
This course was such a joyful, learning and fun experience! Thank you Cecile!
Marie Swincer
Amazing
A great month of fun and learning. So many helpful tips to assist with drawing more accurately. I especially love the format of a new lesson every day, it keeps me motivated to continue. Thank you.
Mona Roberts
Best Completed Sketchbook Yet!
All the parties are a blast! Loved all the different birds, loved the square size of the sketchbook, loved the talented, witty, funny community. And, of course, Cecile just seems to bring out the best in us. Will have withdrawal for a few days, but I'll be ready for the undersea life party coming next - yaaay!
Ellen Melcher
Another great art party with Cecile!
Cecile always throws the best parties! This one was great fun. I learned something new with each lesson. The mixed media keeps everything lively and interesting. And every lesson is totally accessible, meeting you where you're at. Highly recommend!
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