Friday, March 13
Mindful Drawing: Finding Inspiration
Learn introductory mindfulness techniques to help you slow down and create with intention while you set goals and establish positive routines for
Saturday, March 14
Drawing Citrus
Learn to draw your favorite citrus fruits, from oranges to lemons and limes, exploring methods to render texture and their bright colors using the
Wednesday, March 18
Lecture: All About Agaves with Scott Preusser
Join assistant curator Scott Preusser to learn all about agave plants, including their interesting botany and the plant’s uses throughout history
Friday, March 20
Open Studio
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
Friday, March 27
Lunchtime Zentangle - ONLINE
Using ink and colored pencils, explore the intricate, complex designs of the Zentangle® Method to create mesmerizing artworks inspired by the natural
Wednesday, April 1
Introduction to Color Theory - ONLINE
Designed to build your perceptual and conceptual color skills and vocabulary, this course prepares students to analyze color systems and how they
Thursday, April 2
Still Life from the Grocery Store - ONLINE
Ordinary produce from the grocery store provides a wealth of subject matter for botanical still life drawings. Select subjects from your local produce
Open Studio
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
Friday, April 3
Mixed Media on Toned Paper
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
Food for Thought: The Busy Botanical Artist with Wendy Hollender - ONLINE
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
Drawing Leaves
Learn about leaf structures and practice drawing dicot leaves. Begin with the basics of proportion, value and plant anatomy before moving on to a
Monday, April 6
Light on Form - ONLINE
The secret to portraying light and shadow on your subjects lies in understanding the science of lighting as it applies to different three-dimensional
Tuesday, April 7
Procreate for Botanical Illustration - ONLINE
Continue your journey with Procreate. In this three-week class, learn how to use Procreate to refine sketches, test compositions and explore value and
Wednesday, April 8
Painting Birds in Gouache
Gouache is the go-to medium for high-impact illustrations and bold colors. Each week, paint colorful birds in a graphic style that emphasizes clean
Sunday, April 12
Drawing Early Spring in Soft Pastel
Celebrate the early bloom of spring with this all-level soft pastel class, designed for artists eager to capture the subtle beauty of emerging plants
Thursday, April 16
Colored Pencil 1
Colored pencils are a versatile, affordable and portable medium perfect for sketching on-location, as well as producing stunning illustrations in the
Friday, April 17
Photographing Your Artwork and Specimens
Whether documenting a plant specimen to use as reference or photographing finished artwork to post on social media, your photos should be accurate
Open Studio
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
Sunday, April 19
Create Your Own Plant-Based Inks
Bring your own dried or green plant matter to class and watch the magic happen as the tannic acid in plants reacts with iron salt to create rich
Friday, April 24
Composition for Botanical Illustration
The difference between a pleasant picture and an amazing work of art is often the composition. This course begins with a study of how to use