Ages 18+
Experience Level Beginners welcome!
6-7:30 pm
Monday, April 27
Monday, May 4
Monday, May 11
Class Description
This course is designed for adults who love botanicals and the natural world, as well as anyone looking to grow their drawing skills. Together, we’ll use art as a tool for exploration—building curiosity, slowing down, and learning through close observation.
While the class is geared toward those with a foundation in drawing, beginners are welcome. Participants will be introduced to botanical illustration through observation-based techniques, with the goal of deepening both artistic skill and appreciation for plants—just in time for spring!
Timeline
Lesson 1: Taking A Closer Look
Monday, April 27
We’ll begin with a discussion on finding inspiration, taking field notes, and the value of slowing down. Through careful observation, measurement, leaf rubbings, and simple dissection, students will start to inform their drawings more intentionally. The session will culminate in filling a sketchbook page with illustrations and notes.
Lesson 2: Plant Structure
Monday, May 4
Students will learn to simplify what they see, focusing on the shapes and structures of leaves, blooms, stems, and whole plants. Drawing from multiple perspectives, we’ll explore how to better understand and represent three-dimensional form.
Lesson 3: Texture, Pattern, and Color
Monday, May 11
This session focuses on using texture, pattern, and color to create depth and richness in botanical illustration. Students will continue to refine observational skills and consider how to apply these practices in everyday life.
