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In this hands-on workshop, learn how to design and assemble a vivarium, a thriving miniature ecosystem complete with plants, moss and optional “clean

Learn the basics of Procreate, including setup, tools, layers, brushes, color and exporting files. Practice creating a simple botanical motif

Composition can set your drawing apart and show your personality. In this expanded class, practice a series of short exercises and explore unique ways

Your botanical illustration journey begins here! This class is a window into the methods and materials used in botanical illustration. Receive a

Learn introductory mindfulness techniques to help you slow down and create with intention while you set goals and establish positive routines for

Learn to draw your favorite citrus fruits, from oranges to lemons and limes, exploring methods to render texture and their bright colors using the

Join assistant curator Scott Preusser to learn all about agave plants, including their interesting botany and the plant’s uses throughout history

Need space to spread out and work outside of class time? Bring your supplies and works in progress for some uninterrupted studio time. No instructor

Jump start your nature journaling practice—and learn how to maintain it! Nature journals or sketchbooks can be filled with scientific observations

Using ink and colored pencils, explore the intricate, complex designs of the Zentangle® Method to create mesmerizing artworks inspired by the natural

Designed to build your perceptual and conceptual color skills and vocabulary, this course prepares students to analyze color systems and how they

Beginning with an overview of the specific elements of botanical illustration, learn the skills of careful observation for lifelike drawings in

Ordinary produce from the grocery store provides a wealth of subject matter for botanical still life drawings. Select subjects from your local produce

Need space to spread out and work outside of class time? Bring your supplies and works in progress for some uninterrupted studio time. No instructor

Experiment with mixing graphite and various drawing media on toned papers. Learn how to start with the middle ground, then add darks and lights with

Go behind the scenes with New York botanical artist Wendy Hollender in the making of her book The Album of Plant Families. She’ll discuss finding a

Learn about leaf structures and practice drawing dicot leaves. Begin with the basics of proportion, value and plant anatomy before moving on to a

Graphite drawing can be additive or subtractive. Explore the range of marks possible using subtractive techniques using erasers and a variety of

The secret to portraying light and shadow on your subjects lies in understanding the science of lighting as it applies to different three-dimensional

Learn about paint properties and choosing pigments to build a system of consistent color combinations, eliminating frustrating trial-and-error