Watercolor Workshops

October

Using the wealth of picturesque subjects and vistas on the Garden's grounds, learn several approaches to landscape painting with watercolor, beginning with sketch development. In this class, you'll explore the emphasis of composition and use of color. Prior experience in more...
242BIL154 10/10 Tu 11:30am-2:30pm Gore
NYBG

Focus on the most brilliant and seasonal foliage—maple, ginkgo, sassafras, or even something unexpected.

Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting fall leaves from the photograph provided. Flat wash, layering and other techniques will be covered. more...
242BIL203O 10/20 Fr 11:00am-1:30pm Vogel
ONLINE

November

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...
242BIL159O 11/18 Sa 11:00am-4:30pm Saylor
ONLINE

January

Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting delicate carnation flowers. 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...
243BIL149O 01/20 Sa 11:00am-4:30pm Vogel
ONLINE

February

Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting a Purple Coneflower 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...
243BIL253O 02/26 Mo 11:00am-4:30pm Rossetti
ONLINE