Botanical Art & Illustration:
Intro Classes & Workshops


August

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.
251BIL301CO 08/03 Sa 10:30am-1:30pm Nemergut
ONLINE

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.
251BIL145EO 08/20 Tu 10:00am-1:00pm Fashek
ONLINE

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...
251BIL128O 08/24 Sa 11:00am-4:30pm Grossman
ONLINE

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...
251BIL156O 08/24 Sa 10:30am-3:30pm Rogers-Knox
ONLINE

September

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...
251BIL188O 09/13 Fr 11:00am-1:45pm 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.
251BIL301DO 09/17 Tu 6:00pm-9:00pm Nemergut
ONLINE

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.
251BIL145FO 09/23 Mo 10:30am-1:30pm Rawlins
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.
251BIL140BO 09/24 Tu 6:00pm-8:50pm Vogel
ONLINE