Students seeking a Certificate may focus their electives on watercolor, colored pencil, drawing—or they may choose a natural science concentration. Elective courses build on foundation skills and allow the student to tailor their direction of study. Students who are pursuing a Certificate must complete at least 54 elective course hours.
Elective course offerings vary with every catalog season. Browse this page to discover what's currently scheduled.
May
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Peonies
are
one
of
the
glories
of
the
spring
garden-their
layered
texture,
shape,
scent,
and
color
variations
make
them
such
stunning
subjects
to
observe
and
enjoy.
Learn
to
draw
out
this
composition
before
transferring
it
to
vellum.
You'll
practice
drybrush
more...
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264BIL307
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05/29
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Fr
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10:00am-3:30pm
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Woodin
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NYBG
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June
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Celebrate the beauty and complexity of hydrangeas in this two-part watercolor class. From lush clusters of petals to rich green leaves, hydrangeas offer the perfect opportunity to explore color harmony, subtle transitions, and compelling composition.
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264BIL406O
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06/16
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Lighthipe
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ONLINE
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Bring
the
unique
texture
and
subtle
colors
of
an
artichoke
to
life
on
paper
using
specific
watercolor
techniques.
In
this
class,
you'll
explore
the
Fibonacci
Sequence-how
it
influences
the
positioning
of
the
artichoke
blades-and
practice
layering
washes
to
build
up
more...
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264BIL309
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06/24
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We
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11:00am-4:30pm
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Wry
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NYBG
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July
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In
this
class,
get
creative
as
you
explore
the
sizes,
shapes,
and
colors
of
60s
pop
floral
prints.
You'll
paint
handfuls
of
flowers—taking
inspiration
from
works
such
as
Picasso's
Bouquet
of
Peace
(an
example
pictured
here)—as
you
experiment
with
making
more...
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271BIL417O
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07/01
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We
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1:00pm-4:00pm
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Rossetti
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ONLINE
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Enhance
the
realism
in
your
botanical
compositions
by
mastering
the
art
of
drawing
the
fine
details.
In
this
class,
you'll
explore
various
graphite
techniques
that
help
to
capture
the
intricate
detailing
of
small,
complex
botanical
subjects
such
as
dried
seedheads,
more...
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271BIL371O
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07/12
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Su
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12:00pm-4:00pm
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Schermer-Gramm
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ONLINE
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Capture
the
textural
variations
of
your
favorite
berries.
Using
PanPastels,
which
are
soft
colors
packed
in
a
unique
cake-like
format,
you'll
create
scaled-up
compositions
that
highlight
the
luscious
colors
and
forms
of
seasonal
berries-such
as
blueberries,
raspberries,
and
more.
Enhance
more...
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271BIL403O
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07/26
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Su
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10:00am-3:00pm
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Reiner
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ONLINE
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August
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In
this
in-depth
study
of
cacti,
explore
how
to
artistically
capture
the
strength
and
resilience
of
this
intriguing
succulent.
With
over
1750
species,
cacti
have
adapted
throughout
time
and
conditions
by
developing
thick
herbaceous
or
woody
chlorophyll-containing
stems
used
to
more...
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271BIL315O
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08/05
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We
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10:00am-12:30pm
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Bijkerk
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ONLINE
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Small
maroon,
light
brown,
and
yellow
potatoes
are
ideal
subjects
for
perfecting
graphite
shading
techniques
such
as
rendering
smooth
tonal
shading.
In
this
class,
you'll
focus
on
achieving
a
seamless
transition
between
tones
to
enhance
form
while
depicting
how
light
more...
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264BIL378
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08/15
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Sa
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10:00am-3:00pm
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Wry
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NYBG
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Unlock
the
key
to
drawing
realistic
and
descriptive
flowers
by
identifying
the
specific
geometry
and
patterns
that
plants
in
the
same
family
share.
Guided
by
botanical
artist
and
author
of
The
Album
of
Plant
Families,
Wendy
Hollender,
you'll
start
with
more...
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271BIL460
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08/20
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Th
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1:00pm-7:00pm
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Hollender
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NYBG
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September
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Featuring
a
myriad
of
colors
ranging
from
green
to
red,
blue,
pink
and
purple,
tomatoes—a
kitchen
staple—are
fascinating
subjects
for
botanical
illustration.
Learn
how
to
observe
the
subtle
underlying
tones
as
you
prepare
to
draw
an
heirloom
tomato
using
colored
more...
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271BIL418O
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09/03
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Th
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Shin
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ONLINE
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Study, draw, and paint from a collection of dried seaweed and beach plants collected from summer trips in Cape Cod. Gain an appreciation for plant life that can be found along the shore and develop your drawing and watercolor skills.
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271BIL355
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09/15
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Tu
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Wry
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NYBG
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If
you're
looking
to
transition
from
drawing
to
watercolor
painting
or
fine
tune
your
watercolor
techniques,
this
class
is
for
you.
You
will
practice
basic
techniques
such
as
flat
washes,
glazing,
graded
washes,
and
dry
brush
for
fine
details.
Dilutions
more...
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271BIL407O
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09/17
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Th
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Vogel
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ONLINE
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Gain
an
understanding
of
how
light
interacts
with
multiple
botanical
subjects
in
a
single
composition.
Light
on
form
is
critical
to
creating
dimension
in
a
botanical
illustration;
when
a
composition
contains
several
botanical
specimens,
additional
attention
to
the
placement
of
more...
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271BIL450O
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09/28
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Mo
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10:00am-1:00pm
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James
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ONLINE
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