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.
January
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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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253BIL303BO
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01/15
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We
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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Rawlins
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ONLINE
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Discover
the
intricacies
and
unique
detailing
of
winter
subjects
in
nature,
specifically
branches
and
seed
pods.
Through
close
observation
of
your
subject,
you'll
start
with
basic
shapes
as
you
interpret
what
you
see
on
paper.
Create
study
sheets
as
you
more...
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253BIL343O
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01/16
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Th
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Saylor
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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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253BIL301CO
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01/25
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Rawlins
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ONLINE
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Forethought
and
an
understanding
of
basic
composition
principles
are
the
foundation
of
any
balanced
work
of
art.
Through
group
critiques,
discussions
and
a
variety
of
exercises,
we'll
experiment
with
a
wide
range
of
principles,
including
focal
point,
the
rule
of
more...
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253BIL421CO
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01/25
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Sa
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10:00am-3:00pm
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Rogers-Knox
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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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253BIL140AO
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01/27
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Mo
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11:00am-3:30pm
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Vogel
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ONLINE
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February
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Learn
the
basic
watercolor
techniques
used
by
botanical
artists
while
painting
a
Purple
Coneflower
from
the
photograph
provided.
Demonstrations
will
show
you
how
to
lay
a
smooth
wash
and
how
to
shade
a
form
to
make
it
look
3D,
among
more...
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253BIL253O
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02/01
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Sa
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11:00am-4:30pm
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Rossetti
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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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253BIL415BO
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02/03
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Mo
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Reiner
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ONLINE
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Whether
or
not
you
decide
to
pursue
botanical
art
as
a
business,
knowing
standard
practices
will
be
useful.
Over
the
course
of
this
class,
you'll
learn
the
basics
of
dealing
with
galleries
and
artists'
reps,
including;
pricing,
contracts
and
sales
more...
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253BIL392O
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02/05
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We
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11:00am-2:30pm
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Woodin
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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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253BIL301DO
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02/18
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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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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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253BIL302CO
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02/18
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Tu
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Grossman
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ONLINE
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We
will
focus
on
using
Instagram
to
showcase
and
promote
your
work.
You'll
define
your
goals
for
using
social
media
as
a
marketing
tool,
and
create
a
strategy
to
achieve
those
goals,
as
well
as
discover
tips
for
attracting
and
more...
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253BIL394BO
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02/22
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Sa
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Jamison
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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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253BIL145C
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02/26
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We
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Wry
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NYBG
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As
a
developing
artist,
you
need
personalized,
supportive
evaluation
to
improve
your
techniques.
This
is
your
chance
to
bring
your
finished
art
and
work-in-progress
for
respectful,
careful
feedback
via
group
discussion
and
teacher-led
demos.
We'll
pay
special
attention
to
your
more...
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253BIL208O
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02/27
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Th
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10:00am-3:30pm
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Woodin
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ONLINE
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March
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Capture
the
tendrils
and
intricate
patterns
of
ivy
using
a
silver
wire
held
in
a
stylus.
Using
this
traditional
method
of
silverpoint,
you'll
master
an
organic
approach
to
drawing
plant
material.
Learn
to
prepare
the
substrate,
develop
a
skillful
handling
more...
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253BIL306O
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03/04
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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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253BIL331BO
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03/05
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We
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10:00am-1:00pm
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James
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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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253BIL302DO
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03/06
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Th
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Nemergut
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ONLINE
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Hummingbirds
play
a
key
role
in
the
pollination
of
many
flower
types
and
can
add
lively
interest
to
your
botanical
art.
You'll
learn
the
anatomy,
habitat
and
behavior
of
these
diminutive
birds,
as
you
practice
the
techniques
for
rendering
their
more...
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253BIL346O
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03/07
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Fr
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Petrochko
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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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253BIL301EO
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03/10
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Mo
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Vogel
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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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253BIL303CO
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03/11
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Tu
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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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253BIL140BO
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03/13
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Th
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6:00pm-8:50pm
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Vogel
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ONLINE
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Study
the
warm
tones
of
flowers
available
in
our
corner
markets,
even
in
the
winter's
cold.
Learn
the
basic
watercolor
techniques
used
by
botanical
artists
while
painting
orchid
flowers
from
the
photograph
provided.
Flat
wash,
layering
and
other
techniques
will
more...
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253BIL225O
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03/15
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Sa
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11:00am-1:45pm
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Vogel
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ONLINE
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Having
a
professional
online
presence
is
essential
to
getting
the
word
out
about
your
work.
In
this
hands-on
class,
you
will
build
a
simple
website
(no
coding
required!)
to
showcase
your
portfolio
using
Wix.com,
a
free
and
easy-to-use
platform.
We
more...
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253BIL395O
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03/15
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Sa
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Marcheschi
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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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253BIL302EO
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03/22
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Rawlins
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ONLINE
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The
medium
of
carbon
dust
has
been
a
mainstay
for
natural
science
illustrators
for
almost
a
century.
This
drawing
technique
combines
carbon
pencil
lines
with
carbon
dust
(or
"washes")
that
are
applied
with
brushes,
resulting
in
rich,
tonal
renderings
that
more...
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253BIL308O
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03/23
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Su
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10:00am-3:00pm
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Rawlins
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ONLINE
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Black
and
white
stipple
technique
can
produce
smooth
gradated
tones,
add
texture
and
value,
and
suggest
color.
Learn
the
skills
and
procedures
to
master
the
method
of
using
sized
pens
and
ink
or
fine
point
markers
such
as
Copic
multiliners
more...
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253BIL458O
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03/24
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Mo
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11:00am-2:30pm
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Jess
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ONLINE
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Embark
on
an
historical
exploration
of
botanical
art.
You'll
trace
the
globe
with
author
and
curator
Giovanni
Aloi
as
he
uncovers
the
critical
role
that
botany
has
played
in
the
advancement
of
movements,
styles,
and
invention
of
new
media.
From
more...
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253BIL285O
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03/26
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Aloi
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ONLINE
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May
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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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254BIL332O
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05/14
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We
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10:00am-1:00pm
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James
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ONLINE
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