Botanical Drawing for Beginners


Note the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.
This intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite and colored pencil.
Recommended Textbooks:
Botanical Art Techniques, American Society of Botanical Artists (Woodin and Jess)
Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling, John Muir Laws
The Joy of Botanical Drawing, Wendy Hollender
The Science Behind Flowers, Dick Rauh
Please note, this course requires the purchase of materials. Please refer to the materials list linked below for more information.
Sessions Available for Registration
April 7-28, 2025 | 06:00pm-09:00pm | Online-Live | DeCicco
April 30, 2025 to May 21, 2025 | 11:00am-02:00pm | NYBG | Wry
May 13, 2025 to June 3, 2025 | 11:00am-02:00pm | NYBG | Wry
June 16, 2025 to July 7, 2025 | 11:00am-02:00pm | NYBG | Wry
July 13, 2025 to August 3, 2025 | 11:00am-02:00pm | NYBG | Yount
July 14, 2025 to August 4, 2025 | 06:00pm-09:00pm | Online-Live | DeCicco
August 3-24, 2025 | 11:00am-02:00pm | Online-Live | DeCicco
September 7-28, 2025 | 11:00am-02:00pm | NYBG | Yount
September 18, 2025 to October 16, 2025 | 11:00am-02:00pm | Online-Live | Rawlins
April 30, 2025 to May 21, 2025 | 11:00am-02:00pm | NYBG | Wry
May 13, 2025 to June 3, 2025 | 11:00am-02:00pm | NYBG | Wry
June 16, 2025 to July 7, 2025 | 11:00am-02:00pm | NYBG | Wry
July 13, 2025 to August 3, 2025 | 11:00am-02:00pm | NYBG | Yount
July 14, 2025 to August 4, 2025 | 06:00pm-09:00pm | Online-Live | DeCicco
August 3-24, 2025 | 11:00am-02:00pm | Online-Live | DeCicco
September 7-28, 2025 | 11:00am-02:00pm | NYBG | Yount
September 18, 2025 to October 16, 2025 | 11:00am-02:00pm | Online-Live | Rawlins