Saturday, October 31
Open Studio
Need space to spread out and work outside of class time? Reserve your uninterrupted studio time now—bring your supplies and get started. No
Sunday, November 1
Botanical Illustration for Beginners
Your botanical illustration journey begins here. This class is a window into the methods and materials used in botanical illustration. Receive a brief
Wednesday, November 4
Composition for Botanical Illustration - ONLINE
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
Friday, November 6
Food for Thought: Botanical Artist Erin Hunter - ONLINE
Pollination has long been a source of inspiration in artist Erin Hunter’s work. Join this conversation as Erin discusses how to turn ideas into
Saturday, November 7
Grief is a Garden: Collage and Meaning Making
In this collage-based course, participants spend time in the Gardens and in the classroom to explore how to visualize feelings, wishes and memories
Nature Journaling
Jump start your nature journaling practice—and learn how to maintain it. Through monthly class themes, explore ways to document your unique
Sunday, November 8
Open Studio
Need space to spread out and work outside of class time? Reserve your uninterrupted studio time now—bring your supplies and get started. No
SBAI Student Tea and Supply Swap
Join past, current and future students onsite at the Freyer – Newman Center for tea, snacks and conversation. Bring art supplies you no longer need to
Thursday, November 12
Watercolor 2 - ONLINE
This class brings it all together for watercolor: layering, shading, brush techniques, broad washes and building form. Draw from a live specimen to
Pen and Ink 1 - ONLINE
Practice this traditional illustration medium using a variety of readily accessible Micron pens to create line, form and texture in gradations of
Colored Pencil 1 - ONLINE
Colored pencils are a versatile, affordable and portable medium perfect for sketching on-location, as well as producing stunning illustrations in the
Friday, November 13
Drawing in Pencil 1 - ONLINE
Beginning with an overview of the specific elements of botanical illustration, learn the skills of careful observation for lifelike drawings in
Lunchtime Zentangle: Holiday Gift Tag - ONLINE
Using ink and colored pencils, explore the intricate, complex designs of the Zentangle® Method to create mesmerizing artworks inspired by the natural
Tuesday, December 1
The Art and Science of Pollinator Portraits - ONLINE
Incorporating pollinators in your artwork requires knowledge of science and mastery of composition. Learn to combine multiple images into one
Wednesday, December 2
Festive Foliage in Watercolor - ONLINE
Explore the structure, color and detail of holly leaves, ivy and mistletoe and learn how to reproduce these accurately in watercolor in this short
Friday, December 4
Food for Thought: Combining Art and Science to Save Species with Dr. Lucy Spelman - ONLINE
In this extended program, join Dr. Lucy Spelman, founder and executive director of Creature Conserve, for an engaging presentation offering a behind
Saturday, December 5
Nature Journaling
Jump start your nature journaling practice—and learn how to maintain it. Through monthly class themes, explore ways to document your unique