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.
March
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Black
and
white
stipple
technique
can
produce
smooth
gradated
tones,
add
texture
and
value,
and
suggest
color.
Learn
the
skills
and
procedures
to
master
the
method
of
using
sized
pens
and
ink
or
fine
point
markers
such
as
Copic
multiliners
more...
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263BIL458O
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03/16
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Mo
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11:00am-2:30pm
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Jess
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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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263BIL309
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03/24
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Tu
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11:00am-4:30pm
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Wry
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NYBG
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April
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Explore the fascinating lives of birds of the Northeast as you learn to document their nesting, breeding, and migrating habits via a sketchbook journal.
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264BIL412O
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04/10
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Fr
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11:00am-1:30pm
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Petrochko
Sirch
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ONLINE
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Capture
the
fleeting
beauty
of
northeastern
spring
ephemerals
that
bloom
from
late
April
to
May.
In
this
class,
you'll
apply
your
watercolor
skills
to
fascinating
and
colorful
specimens
such
as
bloodroot,
trilium,
trout
lilies,
dutchman's
breeches,
hepatica
and
mayapple—to
name
more...
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264BIL345O
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04/15
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We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Petrochko
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ONLINE
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May
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Bumblebees
pilot
their
remarkably
un-aerodynamic
bodies
in
and
out
of
our
gardens
all
throughout
spring
and
summer.
In
this
class,
you'll
take
a
closer
look
at
their
anatomy
and
learn
how
to
use
colored
pencil
techniques
to
illustrate
the
"fuzzy"
more...
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264BIL396O
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05/01
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Fr
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Reiner
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ONLINE
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Learn
the
importance
of
a
plant's
life
cycle
in
difficult
survival
conditions
as
you
illustrate
species
with
rhizomes,
bulbs,
corms,
tubers
and
tap
roots-which
are
perennating,
aestivating
organs
that
allow
plants
to
regrow
from
year
to
year.
You'll
also
illustrate
more...
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264BIL372O
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05/14
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Th
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10:00am-2:00pm
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Leech
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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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05/17
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Su
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10:00am-3:00pm
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Wry
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NYBG
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Practice
techniques
learned
in
Botanical
Watercolor
I
using
live
subjects
such
as
leaves,
stems,
and
fruit.
Emphasis
is
on
realistic
portrayal
of
botanical
subjects
and
traditional
methods
of
dry
brush
watercolor
painting,
with
attention
to
detail
and
color
accuracy.
more...
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264BIL332O
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05/19
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Tu
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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James
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ONLINE
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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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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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September
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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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