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Learn traditional Chinese brush techniques to paint plants and flowers while exploring their cultural symbolism.

Online: Mondays, March 2, 9, 16, 23

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

Take your gardening expertise to the next level! This in-depth, 4-session focuses course on diagnosing and managing plant health challenges.

Gain the

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

Join Judd Meininger, the 5th generation owner of Denver-based independent art supply store Meininger Art Supply to learn about where color pencils

A good soil is truly the key to successful gardening. What is soil, let alone good soil for plant growth? Learn the characteristics of our Front Range

Learn the basics of Procreate, including setup, tools, layers, brushes, color and exporting files. Practice creating a simple botanical motif

Composition can set your drawing apart and show your personality. In this expanded class, practice a series of short exercises and explore unique ways

So, you want to have a hobby greenhouse? Learn the answers to questions and ideas surrounding the addition of a season-extension structure, such as a

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

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

The xeriscape concept has become mainstream, and now is the time to take the next step to develop or convert existing landscapes into water-wise

Designed to build your perceptual and conceptual color skills and vocabulary, this course prepares students to analyze color systems and how they

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

Ordinary produce from the grocery store provides a wealth of subject matter for botanical still life drawings. Select subjects from your local produce

Go behind the scenes with New York botanical artist Wendy Hollender in the making of her book The Album of Plant Families. She’ll discuss finding a

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

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

Continue your journey with Procreate. In this three-week class, learn how to use Procreate to refine sketches, test compositions and explore value and