Contemporary botanical art captures the beauty of the natural world with precision, and our extraordinary instructors share their expertise in this nurturing yet rigorous program. NYBG offered North America's first formal botanical art certificate program, and remains a leader in the discipline after more than three decades. This program offers a well-rounded array of courses that can be enjoyed singly, just for fun, or lead to a Certificate.
Click here for an overview of the Certificate Program.
May
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Using
specimens
from
The
Orchid
Show,
learn
to
paint
the
exquisite
beauty
of
these
delicate
flowers.
Master
orchid
artist
Carol
Woodin
will
show
you
techniques
to
achieve
the
waxy
textures,
subtle
colors,
and
graceful
forms
of
this
flower
family.
Each
more...
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244BIL399
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05/02
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Th
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10:00am-3:30pm
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Woodin
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NYBG
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Accurate observation translates into sensitive, realistic drawings and is an essential skill for botanical artists. Using basic shapes, fruit, and leaves, learn contour drawing with an emphasis on proportion, and explore techniques such as foreshortening, perspective, and line weight.
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244BIL301AO
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05/06
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Mo
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Rawlins
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ONLINE
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Building
on
Botanical
Drawing
I
skills,
learn
to
tone
fruit,
vegetables,
leaves,
and
branches.
Focus
on
concepts
of
light
source,
value,
and
shading
to
create
form.
Learn
to
translate
color
into
black
and
white,
and
create
the
illusion
of
depth
more...
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244BIL302AO
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05/07
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Tu
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Vogel
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ONLINE
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Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting a lovely striped tulip from provided plant material. Flat wash, layering and dry brush techniques will be covered.
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244BIL207
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05/10
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Fr
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Wry
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NYBG
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Examine
the
enormous
variety
of
forms
and
structural
adaptations
of
flowering
plants—the
world's
dominant
plant
group.
Through
lectures,
demonstrations,
and
laboratory
studies,
learn
to
recognize
and
draw
the
many
plant
parts
and
growth
stages
of
the
most
common
plant
families.
more...
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244BIL300O
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05/10
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Fr
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10:30am-1:00pm
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Day
Smoke
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ONLINE
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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.
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244BIL145BO
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05/14
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Tu
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Fashek
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ONLINE
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Apply your understanding of contours, perspective, and tone to drawing three distinct types of flowers. The object is to accurately draw a fully toned flowering plant. Explore compositional possibilities, textures, and details.
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244BIL303AO
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05/14
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Tu
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Nemergut
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ONLINE
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Talented
botanical
artist
and
active
scientific
illustrator
Crystal
Shin
will
share
her
approach
to
colored
pencil
renderings,
from
the
importance
of
color
observation
to
unique
layering
techniques
that
yield
deep
saturation,
smooth
surface,
and
vibrant,
glowing
undertones
of
watercolor.
Through
more...
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244BIL409O
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05/16
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Shin
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ONLINE
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Practice
techniques
learned
in
Botanical
Watercolor
I
using
live
subjects
such
as
leaves,
stems,
and
fruit.
Emphasis
is
on
realistic
portrayal
of
botanical
subjects
and
traditional
methods
of
dry
brush
watercolor
painting,
with
attention
to
detail
and
color
accuracy.
more...
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244BIL332O
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05/21
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Tu
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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James
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ONLINE
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June
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Take
your
composition
skills
to
the
next
level
and
learn
how
the
Golden
Ratio,
Fibonacci
Sequence,
Golden
Spiral,
and
Golden
Angle
can
be
incorporated
into
your
work.
We'll
also
explore
the
step-by-step
approach
to
organizing
and
planning
a
more
complex
more...
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244BIL288O
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06/01
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Sa
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10:30am-4:00pm
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Rogers-Knox
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ONLINE
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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.
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244BIL145CO
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06/04
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Tu
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Rawlins
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ONLINE
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Plein-Air
artist
Frank
Guida
covers
basic
design
principles,
including
focal
point,
contrast,
perspective,
line,
and
gesture,
as
well
as
how
to
choose
a
subject
that
translates
well
on
the
page.
Then,
you
will
go
out
on
grounds
to
practice
what
more...
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244CRF198
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06/06
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Th
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10:00am-2:00pm
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Guida
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NYBG
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All
flowering
plants
produce
fruit,
regardless
of
whether
the
fruit
is
edible,
hard
or
soft.
In
this
class,
you'll
combine
botanical
morphology
with
illustration
to
gain
a
deeper
understanding
of
plant
reproduction—how
fruits
develop
from
fertilized
carpels
in
various
ways
more...
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244BIL449O
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06/07
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Fr
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Leech
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ONLINE
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Learn
the
basic
watercolor
techniques
used
by
botanical
artists
while
painting
fresh
garlic
from
the
photograph
provided.
Flat
wash,
layering
and
other
techniques
will
be
covered.
This
online
course
will
offer
live
demonstrations,
videos,
and
individual
feedback.
Please
note,
this
course
more...
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244BIL260O
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06/15
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Sa
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12:00pm-4:00pm
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Schermer-Gramm
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ONLINE
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Accurate observation translates into sensitive, realistic drawings and is an essential skill for botanical artists. Using basic shapes, fruit, and leaves, learn contour drawing with an emphasis on proportion, and explore techniques such as foreshortening, perspective, and line weight.
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244BIL301BO
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06/20
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Th
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Grossman
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ONLINE
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Designed for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills, this class will allow you to work at your own pace on a variety of pieces. Lectures and demonstrations are enhanced by individual instruction.
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244BIL140AO
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06/22
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Sa
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11:00am-3:30pm
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Vogel
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ONLINE
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July
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Pen and ink, among the most versatile and useful media, can be used to create high quality, easily reproducible drawings. Learn how to produce different strokes and how to create tone by using stipple, line, and crosshatch techniques.
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251BIL400O
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07/12
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Fr
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Morley
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ONLINE
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Apply your understanding of contours, perspective, and tone to drawing three distinct types of flowers. The object is to accurately draw a fully toned flowering plant. Explore compositional possibilities, textures, and details.
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251BIL303BO
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07/13
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Sa
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11:30am-2:30pm
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Rawlins
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ONLINE
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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.
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251BIL145DO
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07/17
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We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Rawlins
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ONLINE
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Learn
the
basic
watercolor
techniques
used
by
botanical
artists
while
painting
a
lovely,
bearded
iris
in
watercolor
and
colored
pencil.
Flat
wash,
layering,
and
dry
brush
techniques
will
be
covered.
This
online
course
will
offer
live
demonstrations,
videos,
and
individual
more...
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251BIL162O
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07/18
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Th
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11:00am-1:45pm
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Vogel
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ONLINE
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The
focus
of
this
course
is
on
color
theory
and
application.
Colored
pencil
line
and
tone
can
be
applied
to
look
like
either
drawing
or
painting,
making
it
a
versatile
medium
for
creating
botanical
artwork.
Learn
a
variety
of
techniques,
more...
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251BIL415O
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07/25
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Th
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Reiner
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ONLINE
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This
course
offers
an
immersive
exploration
of
drawing
dragonflies
with
colored
pencils.
Through
comprehensive
demonstrations
and
hands-on
practice,
learn
to
depict
the
intricate
beauty
of
these
winged
creatures,
from
their
iridescence
to
the
delicate
wing
veining.
You'll
discover
essential
techniques
more...
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251BIL384O
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07/30
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Tu
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Reiner
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ONLINE
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August
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Accurate observation translates into sensitive, realistic drawings and is an essential skill for botanical artists. Using basic shapes, fruit, and leaves, learn contour drawing with an emphasis on proportion, and explore techniques such as foreshortening, perspective, and line weight.
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251BIL301CO
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08/03
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Sa
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10:30am-1:30pm
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Nemergut
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ONLINE
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Learn
how
toned
paper
creates
dimension
and
allows
for
vibrant
colors,
dramatic
light,
and
dark
application—bringing
your
subject
to
life.
Using
colored
pencil,
watercolor,
and
gouache,
you'll
explore
a
variety
of
painting
techniques
as
you
study
the
color
shifts
caused
more...
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251BIL359O
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08/13
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Tu
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Lyness
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ONLINE
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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.
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251BIL145EO
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08/20
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Tu
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Fashek
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ONLINE
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Building
on
Botanical
Drawing
I
skills,
learn
to
tone
fruit,
vegetables,
leaves,
and
branches.
Focus
on
concepts
of
light
source,
value,
and
shading
to
create
form.
Learn
to
translate
color
into
black
and
white,
and
create
the
illusion
of
depth
more...
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251BIL302BO
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08/22
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Th
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Grossman
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ONLINE
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Bring
the
texture
and
tones
of
acorns
to
life
on
paper
using
specific
watercolor
techniques.
This
workshop
will
impart
the
instructor's
method
of
using
dry
brush
watercolor
to
replicate
the
colors,
form,
and
texture
of
this
subject.
Please
note
that
more...
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251BIL128O
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08/24
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Sa
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11:00am-4:30pm
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Grossman
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ONLINE
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Make
composition
work
for
you!
In
this
introductory
overview,
we
will
focus
on
a
few
key
principles
that
will
bring
strength,
balance,
and
the
"wow"
factor
to
your
artwork
in
any
medium.
Analyze
botanical
art
images,
complete
an
in-class
exercise,
more...
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251BIL156O
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08/24
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Sa
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10:30am-3:30pm
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Rogers-Knox
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ONLINE
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September
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Gain
an
understanding
of
how
light
interacts
with
multiple
botanical
subjects
in
a
single
composition.
Light
on
form
is
critical
to
creating
dimension
in
a
botanical
illustration;
when
a
composition
contains
several
botanical
specimens,
additional
attention
to
the
placement
of
more...
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251BIL450O
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09/09
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Mo
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10:30am-1:30pm
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James
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ONLINE
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Learn
how
the
wet
on
wet
technique
is
used
by
botanical
artists
to
achieve
the
groundwork
for
painting
peppers
and
mushrooms.
Additional
techniques,
such
as
dry
brush
for
the
finishing
touches,
will
also
be
covered.
This
online
course
will
offer
more...
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251BIL188O
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09/13
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Fr
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11:00am-1:45pm
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Vogel
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ONLINE
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Accurate observation translates into sensitive, realistic drawings and is an essential skill for botanical artists. Using basic shapes, fruit, and leaves, learn contour drawing with an emphasis on proportion, and explore techniques such as foreshortening, perspective, and line weight.
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251BIL301DO
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09/17
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Tu
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Nemergut
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ONLINE
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This
comprehensive
class
covers
the
basic
techniques
of
botanical
watercolor.
Learn
how
to
use
your
brushes
to
make
smooth,
underlying
washes,
as
well
as
to
create
fine
detail.
Color
theory
will
teach
you
how
paints
interact,
and
how
to
select
more...
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251BIL331O
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09/17
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Tu
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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James
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ONLINE
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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.
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251BIL145FO
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09/23
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Mo
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10:30am-1:30pm
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Rawlins
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ONLINE
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Designed for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills, this class will allow you to work at your own pace on a variety of pieces. Lectures and demonstrations are enhanced by individual instruction.
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251BIL140BO
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09/24
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:50pm
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Vogel
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ONLINE
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Building
on
Botanical
Drawing
I
skills,
learn
to
tone
fruit,
vegetables,
leaves,
and
branches.
Focus
on
concepts
of
light
source,
value,
and
shading
to
create
form.
Learn
to
translate
color
into
black
and
white,
and
create
the
illusion
of
depth
more...
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251BIL302CO
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09/28
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
|
Vogel
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ONLINE
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