I want to tell you something I don’t say enough: I started Paint Pour Academy because I remember exactly what it felt like to be brand new at this.
Back in 2017, I was pouring paint at my own kitchen table with zero idea what I was doing. I ruined more canvases than I care to admit before I figured out ratios, cells, and why my “swipe” kept turning into mud. There was no membership, no community, no one to ask “wait, is this supposed to look like this?” I just had YouTube videos, trial and error, and a lot of patience.
That’s the gap the Paint Pour Academy Membership is built to close. Not a library of videos you watch once and forget. A place you actually belong to.
One of the very first Zoom chats I ever hosted was with a married couple who had never poured paint together before. The husband walked in a little doubtful — you could tell he was there to support his wife more than anything — but he was warm and willing to jump in anyway. By the end of that call, the two of them were talking over each other about the bigger canvas they wanted to try next, the colors they were excited to mix, and every technique they’d seen and wanted to attempt. Watching them find something they both genuinely loved doing together, in real time, is exactly why I built this instead of just stacking more courses on a shelf.
I wanted a place where people could learn fluid art on their own time, without a big upfront expense standing in the way, and without spending hours scrolling through Facebook groups trying to guess which advice was actually good and which was going to ruin their next pour. A membership meant artists could come together, learn a little bit every month, always have something to look forward to, and know it would still be there whenever they were ready for it.
If you’ve been sitting on the fence about joining, here’s exactly what’s inside, what it costs, and who it’s actually for.
What’s Included in the Paint Pour Academy Membership
For $15 a month, here’s what you get:
- Unlimited access to 30+ courses covering acrylic pouring and resin art — everything from your first pour to more advanced techniques like cell creation and silhouette painting
- The entire 30-Day Paint Pouring Pack included at no extra cost (that’s four full courses — Beginner’s Color Theory, The Ultimate Guide to Pouring Mediums, Cell Magic, and Acrylic Paint Pouring Techniques — plus the printable workbook)
- Monthly members-only Zoom chats, where you can show up with your questions, your “why did this happen” photos, and your wins
- Quarterly live tutorial sessions on top of the regular course library
- New downloadable resources every month — color guides, project trackers, reference sheets — so you’re not stuck wondering what to make next
- A members-only lounge for announcements, updates, and connecting with other artists
- 10% off everything else in the shop, for as long as you’re a member
You can cancel anytime from your account page, and you’ll keep access through the end of your current billing period. No contracts, no guilt trip if it’s not the right season for you.
Membership vs. the 30-Day Challenge
I get this question a lot, so let me lay it out plainly.
The 30-Day Paint Pour Challenge is $30 as a one-time purchase. It’s a genuinely great way to start — you get four foundational courses (a $230 value on their own) plus the workbook, and you keep it forever.
The Membership includes that entire challenge pack, plus the rest of the course library, the live chats, the monthly downloads, and everything new I add going forward — all for $15 a month, with cancel-anytime flexibility.
So if you already know fluid art is something you want to keep growing in, not just try once, the membership is where your money goes further.
Who the Membership Is Actually For
This isn’t for everyone, and I’d rather be honest about that than oversell it.
It’s for you if:
- You’ve dabbled in paint pouring or resin and want to actually get good at it, not just get lucky once
- You learn better with somewhere to ask questions instead of guessing alone
- You like having new things to try each month instead of finishing one course and being done
- You want real feedback from someone who’s poured thousands of canvases, not a comment section
It’s probably not for you if you’re only curious about trying paint pouring once for a rainy afternoon — in that case, start with a free mini course or the 30-Day Challenge first, and join the membership later if you catch the bug. Most people do.
What Members Are Saying
The membership is still growing, and I’d rather show you real feedback than pad this with quotes I made up.
One member told me she feels like the membership is a genuinely great value — she can tell how much work went into putting it together, and it shows in how much she’s using it.
Another member mentioned that the Resin Secrets course was exactly what she needed when she was starting out. Before she found it, she’d been trying to piece together information from Facebook groups and kept second-guessing whether the tips she was seeing were even accurate. Having a course she could trust made a real difference.
And on the membership page itself, one review sums it up simply: “I love this! Can’t wait for more.” Short, but real — and exactly the kind of energy I want more of in there.
A Few Questions I Get Asked Before Joining
Do I need any experience to join? No. Some members join on day one of ever touching acrylic paint, and some have been pouring for years and want a place to keep learning. The courses cover both ends.
What if I fall behind or miss a month of Zoom chats? Nothing expires and nothing is timed. The courses are there whenever you have time, and the Zoom chats are just a bonus — not a requirement.
Can I really cancel anytime? Yes. Cancel from your account page whenever you want, and you’ll keep your access through the end of the period you already paid for.
Do you offer refunds? Because it’s digital content, refunds aren’t offered — which is part of why I want you to read this whole post and know exactly what you’re getting before you join, not after.
Ready to Join?
If you’ve read this far, you’re probably not looking for one more Pinterest board of pour art you’ll never make. You’re looking for somewhere to actually learn it.
That’s what the Paint Pour Academy Membership is for.
Join the Paint Pour Academy Membership — $15/month
Come pour with us. I’ll see you in the next Zoom chat.
— Erika
