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Practice using a range of graphite pencils to achieve richly valued drawings.

This course is held as part of the Art at the Gardens Immersive

Learn various techniques for fixing mistakes, from simple errors to bringing a drawing back from the brink of disaster.

This course is held as

Using Colorado’s fall flora as subject matter, learn several inking techniques then create drawings in celebration of the international Inktober

Hear from recent graduates of the School of Botanical Art & Illustration Certificate Program as they share highlights about their journeys through

Take this time to increase your comfort experimenting with multiple art media including watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, pen and ink and graphite

Practice using charcoal to achieve richly valued, monochromatic drawings from local exhibiting artist Anna Kaye.

This course is held as part of the

Explore the fun art of zine-making and design your own to incorporate illustrations and writings inspired by fall flora.

This course is held as

Take your art practice to the next level and learn to write an artist statement, apply to juried shows and explore ways to connect with the creative

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

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Explore the fusion of calligraphy and botanical illustration in this short course to create botanically inspired lettering.

This course is held as

Practice using a range of graphite pencils to achieve richly valued drawings.

This course is held as part of the Art at the Gardens Immersive

Explore various collage techniques with a variety of papers, ephemera and even your own drawings to incorporate into your artmaking repertoire.

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Guided by an expert calligrapher, learn basic techniques and pen strokes for creating intentional handwriting.

This course is held as part of the A

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

In this collage-based course, participants spend time in the Gardens and in the classroom to explore how to visualize feelings, wishes and memories

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

Learn to create a woodcut print inspired by the exhibition Xochimilco: Works by Eduardo Robledo Romero (October 11, 2025 – March 22

Traditional European marbling techniques produce exquisitely patterned papers. Learn the history and processes of marbling, including paper and

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

Even experienced illustrators sometimes struggle with foreshortening and demonstrating depth. Closely observe botanical subjects that demonstrate