School of Botanical Art & Illustration
With beautiful state-of-the-art classrooms and a wide variety of online art and botanical illustration courses taught by world-class artists, the school has something for everyone. Whether you are a seasoned artist or have never held a pencil before, our illustration program can teach you all you need to know—from the basics of botany to complex and delicate techniques. Art course offerings explore a variety of media to pique your interests.
Session 2, Summer/Fall 2025 Course Catalog PDF
The 2025 Summer/Fall Course Catalog offers more than 100 classes and programs going on sale on Tuesday, May 13 at 10 a.m. Visit our interactive Course Catalog PDF that has clickable links to each of the programs to make registering easier.
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Art Exploration Courses
The school provides creative opportunities inspired by the natural world. Consider a class in nature journaling, collage or printmaking to discover new modes of expression. These classes are open to all, regardless of previous art experience.
Botanical Illustration Program
Botanical illustration is the well-established tradition of portraying plants for scientific purposes. This pathway includes foundation and advanced level courses in botany and a variety of artistic mediums.
Engage & Connect
We invite you to explore with us through our series of lectures and lunch-and-learn sessions about professional practices and creative gatherings.
2023 Botanical Illustration Graduate Showcase Gallery
