Botanical Art & Illustration:
Intro Classes & Workshops

April

Tulips in Dry Brush Watercolor

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...
264BIL142O 04/11 Sa 10:30am-4:00pm Kluglein
ONLINE

Botanical Drawing for Beginners

This intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite.
264BIL145AO 04/13 Mo 6:00pm-9:00pm DeCicco
ONLINE

Horizontal Journaling in Line Wash: Spring

Learn how to create spring-inspired compositions across a two-page spread. Using ink, watercolor, and a provided template on paper vellum, you'll be able to illustrate and easily transfer your sketches of spring blooms and other botanical subjects onto a horizontal more...
264BIL275 04/13 Mo 11:00am-1:00pm Yount
NYBG

Botanical Drawing I: Methods and Materials

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.
264BIL301DO 04/21 Tu 6:00pm-9:00pm Rawlins
ONLINE
264BIL301F 04/25 Sa 10:30am-1:30pm Grossman
NYBG

May

Botanical Drawing for Beginners

This intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite.
264BIL145B 05/03 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Yount
NYBG

Botanical Drawing I: Methods and Materials

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.
264BIL301AO 05/04 Mo 6:00pm-9:00pm Rawlins
ONLINE

Peony Petals in Dry Brush Watercolor

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

Botanical Watercolor for Beginners and Beyond

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

Botanical Drawing I: Methods and Materials

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

Bearded Irises in Watercolor & Colored Pencil

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 Drawing

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

Fresh Garlic in Watercolor

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.

Please note, this course more...
264BIL260O 06/13 Sa 12:00pm-4:00pm Schermer-Gramm
ONLINE

Roses in Watercolor

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

Botanical Drawing for Beginners

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

July

Botanical Drawing for Beginners

This intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite.
271BIL145D 07/12 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Yount
NYBG

August

Botanical Drawing for Beginners

This intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite.
271BIL145EO 08/13 Th 6:00pm-9:00pm DeCicco
ONLINE

Botanical Drawing I: Methods and Materials

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.
271BIL301BO 08/20 Th 5:30pm-8:30pm Rawlins
ONLINE

September

Botanical Drawing for Beginners

This intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite.
271BIL145F 09/02 We 11:00am-2:00pm Wry
NYBG

Japanese Anemones in Watercolor

Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting a Japanese anemone 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...
271BIL151O 09/20 Su 11:00am-4:30pm Rossetti
ONLINE

Fall Leaves in Watercolor

Focus on the most brilliant and seasonal foliage—the ginkgo leaf. Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting these fan-shaped leaves from the photograph provided. Flat wash, layering and other techniques will be covered.
271BIL203O 09/26 Sa 11:00am-1:45pm Vogel
ONLINE

Botanical Drawing I: Methods and Materials

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.
271BIL301C 09/30 We 11:00am-2:00pm Wry
NYBG