Botanical Art & Illustration:
Intro Classes & Workshops

January

Amaryllis

Artists of all skill levels will enjoy these one-day workshops dedicated to basic watercolor techniques. In each session, you'll learn to capture the beautiful colors and unique details of a different botanical subject. Photo reference materials will be provided more...
203BIL224 01/25 Sa 11:00am-4:30pm Rossetti
MDTN

Irises

Artists of all skill levels will enjoy these one-day workshops dedicated to basic watercolor techniques. In each session, you'll learn to capture the beautiful colors and unique details of a different botanical subject. Photo reference materials will be provided more...
203BIL237 01/26 Su 10:00am-3:30pm Vogel
NYBG

February

Botanical Watercolor for Beginners and Beyond

Enjoy painting botanical watercolors in a relaxed atmosphere. This class is designed for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills. Lectures and demonstrations are enhanced by individual instruction. Work at your own pace on a variety more...
203BIL140D 02/01 Sa 10:00am-2:30pm Vogel
NYBG

Plant Morphology for Botanical Artists

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...
203BIL300B 02/01 Sa 10:00am-2:00pm Jess
MDTN

Botanical Drawing for Beginners

Do you ever wish you could capture the details of a plant long after you've seen it? This intro class teaches you how to make realistic drawings of plants using a variety of techniques. Learn to draw a selection of more...
203BIL145B 02/05 We 10:00am-1:00pm Nemergut
NYBG

Orchid Flowers

Study the warm tones of flowers available in our corner markets, even in the winter's cold.

Artists of all skill levels will enjoy these one-day workshops dedicated to basic watercolor techniques. In each session, you'll learn to capture the more...
203BIL225A 02/09 Su 10:00am-3:30pm Vogel
NYBG

In-Progress Portfolio Critique

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...
203BIL208 02/19 We 10:00am-3:30pm Jess
NYBG

March

Botanical Drawing for Beginners

Do you ever wish you could capture the details of a plant long after you've seen it? This intro class teaches you how to make realistic drawings of plants using a variety of techniques. Learn to draw a selection of more...
203BIL145C 03/03 Tu 5:30pm-8:30pm James
MDTN

Botanical Watercolor for Beginners and Beyond

Enjoy painting botanical watercolors in a relaxed atmosphere. This class is designed for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills. Lectures and demonstrations are enhanced by individual instruction. Work at your own pace on a variety more...
203BIL140E 03/09 Mo 10:00am-2:30pm Vogel
MDTN

Watercolor Basics

You loved her recent New Yorker covers! Award-winning artist and seasoned educator Jenny Kroik is known for the loosely rendered, evocative scenes she describes as "very responsive—like a journal." Using cut flowers as your subject, you will learn the basics more...
203CRF277B 03/14 Sa 12:00pm-2:00pm Kroik
NYBG

Orchid Flowers

Study the warm tones of flowers available in our corner markets, even in the winter's cold.

Artists of all skill levels will enjoy these one-day workshops dedicated to basic watercolor techniques. In each session, you'll learn to capture the more...
203BIL225B 03/22 Su 10:00am-3:30pm Vogel
NYBG