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Learn a common beading technique, the beadweaving brick stitch, followed by other creative and intuitive uses of seed beads. Make hanging flower

Join this drawing class that focuses on the essential elements of drawing for pleasure, while learning about the history of American female

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

Tour the Bill Hosokawa Bonsai Pavilion to view specimens, then learn to capture the gesture and unique posture of your subject with loose pencil

Painting and drawing en plein air is delightful. Learn to translate the light, shadow and lush surroundings of the Gardens at York Street or the

For artists and scientists alike, join us for this fun session to dissect flowers and observe them under the microscope. Discussion of botanical

Discover the user-friendly, fun and intuitive gelatin plate printing process. Create unique botanical prints with acrylic paint and plant materials

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

Develop more advanced colored pencil skills and gradually learn to create a layered drawing by experimenting with different surfaces and solvents for

Painting and drawing en plein air is delightful. Learn to translate the light, shadow and lush surroundings of the Gardens at York Street or the

Take inspiration from the vibrant colors of the gardens to draw botanical subjects with colored pencils and graphite. In this mixed media class

What is the difference between a carpel and a pistil? Your botanical art improves when you understand the science of your subjects. Learn plant

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

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

Expand on the skills from Drawing in Pencil 1 to reinforce and refine your knowledge of graphite pencil. Build upon what you already know to master

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

Focusing on intense, deep colors of flowers, seeds, fruits and veggies, learn how to achieve full coverage and rich saturated color while expanding

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

Painting and drawing en plein air is delightful. Learn to translate the light, shadow and lush surroundings of the Gardens at York Street or the