Botanical Art & Illustration:
Intro Classes & Workshops


May

This workshop will impart the instructor's method of using dry brush watercolor to replicate the colors, form, and texture of peony petals. The demonstration will include color mixing, working light to dark, layering colors, adding fine detail, using dry brush, more...
264BIL161O 05/16 Sa 10:30am-4:00pm Kluglein
ONLINE

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.
264BIL140O 05/21 Th 5:30pm-8:30pm Vogel
ONLINE

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.
264BIL301EO 05/31 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Thompson
ONLINE

June

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...
264BIL162O 06/06 Sa 11:00am-1:45pm Vogel
ONLINE

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...
264CRF198 06/11 Th 10:00am-2:00pm Guida
NYBG

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.

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264BIL260O 06/13 Sa 12:00pm-4:00pm Schermer-Gramm
ONLINE

Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting lush, pink roses. A photograph will be provided for reference. Flat wash, layering and dry brush techniques will be covered. This online course will offer live demonstrations, videos, and more...
264BIL236O 06/14 Su 11:00am-4:30pm Rossetti
ONLINE

This intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite.
264BIL145CO 06/16 Tu 6:00pm-9:00pm Rawlins
ONLINE
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