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

Known for its striking blue tones, cyanotype is a photographic printing technique that utilizes sunlight to create stunning images. Join us for one

Join this drawing class that focuses on the essential elements of drawing for pleasure, while learning about the history of American female

Take inspiration from the vibrant colors of the gardens to draw botanical subjects with colored pencils and graphite. In this mixed media class

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

Get up close and personal with magnificent birds during Denver Botanic Gardens’ annual Raptor Day and hone your observational drawing skills. Observe

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

Botanical artist Deb Shaw recounts her adventurous artistic journey in botanical art, scientific illustration, book illustration and more around the

Join assistant curator Scott Preusser to learn all about agave plants, including their interesting botany and the plant’s uses throughout history

Discover how growing with nature really works—and how your garden fits into the bigger picture! This course explores the core principles of ecology