Stop and smell the roses as I teach you beginning botanical art! This four-part series invites you to enjoy the plant world in a creative way and encourages self-expression during the process. You will learn how to study, draw and color your favorite botanicals.

I will bring several types of plants to each class. In sessions 2 through 4, students can bring one small plant that they would like to study. Full-color handouts on the topics covered and step-by-step instruction will be given for each class. Each student will keep a multimedia journal to practice techniques during class and at home.

Class #1: Thursday, July 11, 2019, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Students will learn:

• The differences between Botanical Illustration and Botanical Art

• How to examine plant life in detail

• Basic composition and drawing techniques with graphite

• How to transfer a drawing with tracing paper and graphite

Class #2: Thursday, July 18, 2019, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Texture, shading and blending techniques with colored pencils

Class #3: Thursday, July 25, 2019, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Watercolor techniques and adding fine details

Class #4: Thursday, August 1, 2019, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Play and guided independent work. I will demonstrate fun masking and background techniques at the beginning of class.