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Looking at works by contemporary botanical illustrators for inspiration, create an expanding and evolving composition by adding individual drawings

A good photograph makes all the difference! Whether documenting a plant specimen to use as reference, or photographing finished artwork to post on

Explore the serene Japanese Garden and learn to break apart the complexity of this lush environment using simple shapes and forms. Start with guided

Come use the printing press in this uninstructed open studio time. A classroom monitor will be present in the room to assist with the press as needed

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

Dive into the enchanting world of cyanotypes in this immersive art class. Known for its striking blue tones and unique printmaking process, cyanotype

Explore the essential steps of mural creation, from concept development to final execution in this two-day fast-paced class. Learn about site

Sometimes artists must create artwork based solely on photographic sources. Learn how to locate reliable resources, create your own composite from

Denver is abloom with dazzling irises in early summer! Tackle these challenging flowers with transparent acrylics. Step-by-step instruction, demos

Get up close and personal with magnificent birds during Denver Botanic Gardens annual Raptor Day and hone your observational drawing skills. Start

Understand how the wet into damp technique can be used for different effects in botanical watercolor. This short workshop with UK-based botanical

Using a loose, expressive approach, focus on capturing the essence of poppy flowers in bloom at the Gardens by studying how light falls upon and

This feedback session offers one-on-one time with our botanical illustration instructors. Bring a few works in progress to show or questions about

Take inspiration from the exhibition Blue Grass: Green Skies, then head outside to paint en plein air. Learn beginning watercolor tips to help you

Join us for a presentation and conversation with Dr. Shannon Vittoria, curator of our current exhibition Blue Grass, Green Skies: American

Join us for a presentation and conversation with Dr. Shannon Vittoria, curator of our current exhibition Blue Grass, Green Skies: American

Design and build your very own kaleidoscope! This class invites you to explore the fascinating world of light, color and pattern as well as the art

Learn about paint properties and choosing pigments to build a system to consistently combine colors and eliminate frustrating trial-and-error

Practice this traditional illustration medium using a variety of pens to create line, form and texture in gradations of black and white. Expand your

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