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Learn about paint properties and choosing pigments to build a system of consistent color combinations, eliminating frustrating trial-and-error

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

Using ink and colored pencils, explore the intricate, complex designs of the Zentangle® Method to create mesmerizing artworks inspired by the natural

Gouache is an opaque watercolor paint that works well for bright, graphic images. Taking inspiration from works by contemporary artists, you’ll

Using the exhibition Jaume Plensa: A New Humanism as inspiration, explore design elements that make linocut printmaking fun, beautiful and bold no

Using the familiar oblong pink eraser, design and carve an image to be printed on various papers with colorful inks. Take home several framed prints

Gather your collectibles, found objects and botanicals together for this class that explores composition and colored pencil technique. Learn about

Like tending to a garden, creative productivity grows from healthy roots in healthy soil. In this three-part workshop, use collage and other

Spend your morning surrounded by shiny peppers and leafy greens in Le Potager, a culinary garden of vegetables, herbs and edible flowers. Join

Practice this traditional illustration medium using a variety of readily accessible Micron pens to create line, form and texture in gradations of

Explore the beauty and elegance of ferns with British botanical artist and fern aficionado Laura Silburn. Learn the botany of ferns, explore color

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

Engage with the practice of creating watercolor paints and inks from plants and mushrooms in this hands-on half-day workshop grounded in art, ecology

Mushrooms offer a world of vibrant pigments waiting to be uncovered and transformed into dyes, inks and paints. Artist Julie Beeler reveals the

Learn the process of producing a personal-sized mural to enliven any space. Design, transfer and paint on a medium-sized prepared surface, then

Gather color straight from the garden and forest floor in this immersive workshop celebrating the alchemy of flora and funga. Harvest plants, work

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

Need space to spread out and work outside of class time? Reserve your uninterrupted studio time now—bring your supplies and get started. No

Build upon your pen and ink skills using Micron pens. Expand your use of line and stipple work. Incorporate advanced inking techniques such as cross

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