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Finished with the coursework and ready to graduate? This class is required for all students who wish to receive a

Nature journals are unique to every artist. In this class, walk among the gardens receiving open-ended prompts. Explore using drawing, writing and

Explore various approaches to loose, expressive plant drawings such as gesture and contour line drawings and shape studies using a variety of mark

Dive into the enchanting world of watercolor. In this introductory class, you explore essential techniques and leave the uncertainty of this medium in

In this introductory class, explore the versatile medium of colored pencils. Practice layering and blending techniques to help you render botanical

Use brush pens and micron pens to create interesting, informal botanical drawings that explore line, shape and texture.

Onsite: Saturday, August 1, 2-4

Create vibrant and botanically accurate flowers that will never wilt. Learn various paper sculpting techniques to assemble your forever-blooming

Use a variety of observation and drawing techniques and learn to translate a complex arrangement of objects and plants into personal, interesting

Take your watercolor skills to the next level. Through instructor demonstrations, delve into painting techniques to build depth, shading and more in

Relax and chat with new friends after your day of artmaking while noshing on snacks and botanical-inspired mocktails.

Onsite: Saturday, August 1, 4-5

What could be better than drawing from life in the summer garden? Receive useful tips and tricks for capturing the essence of your surroundings, while

Explore the creative world of zine-making in this playful workshop. You learn a simple format to craft your own DIY booklet or miniature comic out of

With live flowers as your subject, explore collage techniques while using a wide variety of papers and tools. Come away with a charming, finished

Practice using deep black charcoal and a variety of toned papers to achieve richly valued, monochromatic drawings.

Onsite: Sunday, August 2, 10 a.m. -

Bring up to two pieces of either finished or in process artwork to discuss altogether in this casual, friendly group feedback session. Listen and

Using colored pencils and graphite together creates exciting results. Gain an understanding of how to use these two media in combination through

Create a simple, versatile pamphlet-style book to use as a journal or sketchbook. Follow along step-by-step to assemble the pages, create a colorful

Practice inking techniques such as hatching, stippling, gradations, and more, then create simple ink drawings using your newly acquired skills.

Onsite

Design your own stamp to use when signing your art. First, carve an eraser then print your design with ink. Take home a reusable stamp to add finesse

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