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

Cacti and succulents are resilient plants that thrive in harsh conditions. Learn mixed media techniques using watercolor and gouache to establish

This multi-date expanded class is required for students who have completed all coursework toward

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

Create dynamic layered prints using a variety of textured everyday materials in this fun, experimental class. All materials are supplied.

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Drybrush layering techniques provide crisp edges, subtle color shifts, deep luminosity and the rich finishing touches that make your painting snap to

Learn how to transfer your own photographs of botanical subjects and other images onto acrylic painted surfaces, creating rich artworks that tell the

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

Explore charcoal drawing techniques through fun, mark-making exercises and creative investigations into organic forms. We will take inspiration from

Gain an understanding of the basic botanical structures of water lilies and how they grow, change and mature throughout the season. Discover various

Drawing skills and color mixing experience are combined to further explore watercolor paint. From flat and graded washes to highlights and drybrush

Gain an understanding of how different birds construct their nests, including locations, materials and methods. Explore additive and subtractive ways

Colored pencils are a versatile, affordable and portable medium perfect for sketching on-location, as well as producing stunning illustrations in the

Create a beaded amulet or badge using inspiration from the gardens. Learn beading stitches like the peyote stitch and daisy chain and enjoy step-by

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

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

Join environmental artist Faith Williams Dyrsten and learn how to build unique illustrations using cardboard. Draw live subjects in the gardens, then

Explore the vibrant world of tropical and unusual fruits through the medium of colored pencil on Mylar film. With a focus on layering and blending

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