Botanical Art & Illustration:
Intro Classes & Workshops


April

This workshop will impart the instructor's method of using dry brush watercolor to replicate the colors, form, and texture of tulips. The demonstration will include color mixing, working light to dark, layering colors, adding fine detail, using dry brush, and more...
234BIL142O 04/01 Sa 11:00am-4:30pm Kluglein
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.
234BIL301AO 04/13 Th 6:00pm-9:00pm Nemergut
ONLINE

Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting a lovely striped tulip from the photograph provided. Flat wash, layering and dry brush techniques will be covered. This online course will offer live demonstrations, videos, and individual feedback.

234BIL207O 04/15 Sa 11:00am-4:30pm Vogel
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.
234BIL145A 04/26 We 11:00am-2:00pm Wry
NYBG

May

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.
234BIL301BO 05/06 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Rawlins
ONLINE

Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting delicate rose buds. Flat wash, layering, and dry brush techniques will be covered. This online course will offer live demonstrations, videos, and individual feedback in an enjoyable and supportive more...
234BIL163O 05/07 Su 11:00am-4:30pm Vogel
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.
234BIL145BO 05/16 Tu 6:00pm-9:00pm Fashek
ONLINE

Apply the concepts of the Golden Ratio, Golden Rectangle, Rule of Thirds, Fibonacci sequence and more to take your composition skills to the next level. Through demonstrations and exercises, you'll explore how to create balance through placement of color and more...
234BIL288O 05/20 Sa 11:00am-4:30pm Rogers-Knox
ONLINE

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...
234BIL300AO 05/25 Th 5:30pm-8:00pm Rauh
ONLINE

June

Take your naturalist game to the next level by learning how to sketch. Drawing asks that you slow down and closely observe what you see, allowing you to identify unfamiliar species and investigate ecological connections. Focusing on trees, you'll learn more...
234NAT400BL 06/01 Th 6:30pm-8:00pm Leighton
BLENDED

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.
234BIL301CO 06/06 Tu 6:00pm-9:00pm Grossman
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...
234CRF198 06/08 Th 10:00am-2:00pm Guida
NYBG

Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting a perennial hibiscus flower from a provided photograph. A photograph will be provided for reference. Flat wash, layering and dry brush techniques will be covered. This online course will more...
234BIL110O 06/11 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 and colored pencil.
234BIL145CO 06/12 Mo 6:00pm-9:00pm Lyness
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.
234BIL140AO 06/17 Sa 11:00am-3:30pm 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.
234BIL301DO 06/29 Th 6:00pm-9:00pm Vogel
ONLINE

July

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.
241BIL145DO 07/12 We 6:00pm-9:00pm Lyness
ONLINE

Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting radishes with leaves from a provided photograph. A photograph will be provided for reference. Flat wash, layering and dry brush techniques will be covered. This online course will offer more...
241BIL177 07/15 Sa 11:00am-4:30pm Wry
NYBG

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.
241BIL301EO 08/03 Th 11:00am-2:00pm Fashek
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...
241BIL156O 08/18 Fr 10:00am-3:00pm Rogers-Knox
ONLINE

Bring the texture and tones of a mushroom 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 more...
241BIL159O 08/26 Sa 11:00am-4:30pm Saylor
ONLINE

September

Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting Japanese chrysanthemums from a provided photograph. A photograph will be provided for reference. Flat wash, layering and dry brush techniques will be covered. This online course will offer live more...
241BIL269O 09/10 Su 11:00am-4:30pm Rossetti
ONLINE

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...
241BIL300BO 09/13 We 10:00am-12:30pm Rauh
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.
241BIL145EO 09/14 Th 11:00am-2:00pm Rawlins
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.
241BIL301FO 09/14 Th 6:00pm-9:00pm Fashek
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.
241BIL140BO 09/18 Mo 6:00pm-8:50pm Vogel
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...
241BIL128O 09/24 Su 11:00am-4:30pm Grossman
ONLINE