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Pen and Ink
Offered byGretchen Kai Halpert

Students become proficient in the age-old skills of pen and ink and crowquill. Technique, composition, scratchboard, anatomy, professional practices, final projects, handouts, tutorials, live video conferencing and email are included as above. In all sessions, we work from live material as much as possible. There will be a February break.


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Meets On
Wednesdays, Online
InstructorGretchen Kai Halpert
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion, Hands-on, Lecture
VenueOnline
Address
Contactgretchen.halpert@gmail.com
Fee1190 USD
Halpert, Gretchen
Online
Foundations in Graphite
Offered byGretchen Kai Halpert

Learn how to begin and take your work from sketch to an accurate, full-value rendering in a virtual classroom setting. We cover observation, perspective, proportion, rendering textures, value, scientific conventions, lighting, and transferring drawings. Students also become comfortable with technical skills for proper scanning, uploading and preparing artwork, video conferencing and creating files. Pen and ink and professional practices are introduced. Fee covers all assignments, tutorials, handouts, video conferencing and emailing. Beginning and intermediate students are encouraged to apply. There will be a February break.


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Meets On
Mondays, Online
InstructorGretchen Kai Halpert
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion, Hands-on, Lecture
VenueOnline
Address
USA
Contactgretchen.halpert@gmail.com
Fee1190 USD
Halpert, Gretchen
Online
Refined Finishing in Colored Pencils - for Western hemisphere time zones
Offered byRogério Lupo

In the classes, we will:

• Explore the physical aspects of colored pencils in their dry modality (without solvents) and how to obtain the best result. 

• Understand the importance of choosing the best paper’s texture for our own individual style and of maintaining our pencils always sharp. 

• Learn to work softly and gradually to capture the correct contrast and precise strength of light and shade, and also avoid damaging the paper. 

• Examine the use of the colorless blender and discover the advantage of lighter colors overlapping darker ones. 

• Comprehend the importance of planning which should be the first and last color in the layering sequence, and how different is the resultant color depending on the order of layering.

• Experiment with a simplified and summarized take on the color theory, through a visual rather than a conceptual understanding of the relationships between colors. 

• Approach and represent colors by detecting first their general aspects regarding temperature, vibrance, and position in the color wheel.

• Assess the convenience of using colored or toned papers and understand how they participate in the color building. 

• Explore methods to detect, represent and match multiple colors appearing on every subject with all their subtle variations. 

Meets On
Six 3-hour classes on Saturday, from 4 pm to 7:15 pm GMT/UTC
InstructorRogério Lupo
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion, Lecture
VenueOnline
Address
Contacthttps://rogeriolupo.blogspot.com/2022/10/refined-finishing-in-colored-pencils.html
FeeUSD 244 for registrants of the introductory lecture, or USD 288 for non-registrants, but earning access to the recording of the lecture.
Lupo, Rogério
Online from Brazil
Refined Finishing in Colored Pencils - for Eastern hemisphere time zones
Offered byRogério Lupo

In the classes, we will:

• Explore the physical aspects of colored

pencils in their dry modality (without solvents) and how to obtain the best

result. 

• Understand the importance of choosing

the best paper’s texture for our own individual style and of maintaining our

pencils always sharp. 

• Learn to work softly and gradually to

capture the correct contrast and precise strength of light and shade, and also

avoid damaging the paper. 

• Examine the use of the colorless blender

and discover the advantage of lighter colors overlapping darker ones. 

• Comprehend the importance of planning

which should be the first and last color in the layering sequence, and how

different is the resultant color depending on the order of layering.

• Experiment with a simplified and

summarized take on the color theory, through a visual rather than a conceptual

understanding of the relationships between colors. 

• Approach and represent colors by

detecting first their general aspects regarding temperature, vibrance, and

position in the color wheel.

• Assess the convenience of using colored

or toned papers and understand how they participate in the color

building. 

• Explore methods to detect, represent and match multiple colors appearing on every subject with all their subtle variations. 

Meets On
Six 3-hour classes on Wednesdays, from 9 am to 12:15 pm GMT/UTC
InstructorRogério Lupo
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion, Lecture
VenueOnline
Address
Contacthttps://rogeriolupo.blogspot.com/2022/10/refined-finishing-in-colored-pencils.html
FeeUSD 244 for registrants of the introductory lecture, or USD 288 for non-registrants, but earning access to the recording of the lecture.
Lupo, Rogério
Online from Brazil
The Lure of Black & White with a Hint of Tint
Offered byEast End Arts

Students will explore the many different shades of black or tints of white, such as yellowish white, greenish grey, and brownish black to name a few. With graphite as the medium (traditional and water-soluble pencils, blocks, and the powered form, as well as tinted graphite pencils), a light or neutral colored botanical subject of choice will be portrayed on suitable tinted paper as the substrate.

The focus will be on technique; from establishing a value sketch to progressing towards a complete work that can stand on its own or used later as a preparatory study for a painting in full color, using a variety of strokes and multiple methods to apply, darken, lighten, or resist the graphite.

Instructor will bring subjects but students are welcome to bring their own.

Meets On
Thursday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
InstructorMonica Ray
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Hands-on
VenueEast End Arts School
Address
141 East Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901 USA
Contactwww.eastendarts.org
Fee$ 300 (non-member) / $ 240 (member)
Monica Ray
Long Island, New York
New England Flora 2023
Offered byFriends of Wellesley College Botanic Gardens

New England Flora 2023


Find a natural habitat or open space close to your home and draw it throughout the growing season to create a record of both the environment and individual plants. With the guidance of Lauren Meier, draw and identify flowers, ferns, shrubs, grasses and trees in your habitat to expand your botanical art and illustration skills through the close study of natural plant communities and seasonal changes. Between meetings, work independently to create accurate illustrations of your habitat. The final product will be a field sketchbook and finished drawing or painting illustrating each season. Optional suggested text: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide by Lawrence Newcomb. For intermediate or advanced artists.


Meets On
7 Mon.: Mar. 20; Apr. 24; May 15; June 19; Sept. 18; Oct. 16, 2023 10:00am - 1:00pm
InstructorLauren Meier
FormatDemonstration, Discussion, Lecture
VenuePutnam classroom, Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Gardens at Elm Bank
Address
900 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482 USA
Contactwcbgfriends@wellesley.edu
FeeWCBG Friends & Mass Hort Members: $360 / Non-Members: $435
Meier, Lauren
Massachusetts Horticultural Society Gardens at Elm Bank, Putnam Classroom
Kraft Paper: Creating Form on Tan Paper with Spring Bulbs
Offered byWendy Hollender & Draw Botanical

Botanical Subject(s): Spring Bulbs (paperwhites, amaryllis, daffodils, crocus). This time of year, you can often find forced spring bulbs at grocery stores, big box stores, or local gardening centers. If you can’t find these, you can substitute onions, shallots, or chives, and any simple white flowers.


Workshop Description: Jump into spring and explore the wonder of adding bright white highlights to your deep dark shadows on tan Kraft Paper to bring your drawings to life. These spring beauties will be the perfect subjects to practice slow-toning by combining colored pencil and watercolor on mid-tone Kraft Paper.


Our workshops include a set of pre-recorded videos for you to watch as you prepare for class, as well as recordings of each workshop session. ALL of the registration and video material for this workshop is delivered to you via email. Please be sure to add info@drawbotanical.com to your email contacts so that you do not miss important correspondence from us!


We encourage collaboration and community, and we strive to create a safe environment for everyone to draw together. Instructors provide live demonstrations of relevant techniques on the first day of a workshop and constructive critiques of your work on the second day. Don’t be shy! Ask any and all questions you may have; the answers could benefit all participants.


Recommended Supplies: 

Note: This is a KRAFT PAPER workshop. Be sure to bring Kraft Paper: . https://drawbotanical.com/product/refill-of-stonehenge-kraft-paper/

We also highly recommend a Prismacolor wax white pencil and Faber Castell Polychromos Colored Pencil #179 (Bistre).

Find all of the supplies we recommend here: https://drawbotanical.com/art-supplies/ . Feel free to follow along with any supplies you have (your result may just end up looking a little different). Our lessons are about a combination of fundamental 3D art concepts and colored pencil and watercolor technique, so you can skip the supplies-specific tips and still learn a lot about art basics including perspective, light source, composition, etc. One of the main points we teach is colored pencil and watercolor technique for slow, continuous toning, but as long as you are able to achieve the same blending result with your chosen materials, you can still benefit from our course lessons.


Register at https://drawbotanical.com/product/zoom-workshop-82-kraft-paper/ 




Meets On
Sunday March 26 3pm-7pmEST & Wednesday, March 29 4pm-6pmEST
InstructorPam Thompson & Sam McWilliams
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Hands-on
VenueZoom
Address
Contacthttps://drawbotanical.com/product/zoom-workshop-82-kraft-paper/
Fee105
Thompson, Pam
Online
Scientific Botanical Illustration for Publications: Red Maple
Offered byFriends of Wellesley College Botanic Gardens

In this class with botanical illustrator, Alice Tangerini, create a scientific botanical illustration of red maple, Acer rubrum, using dried and pressed herbarium specimens augmented with digital images and living material. Working with the traditional tools of the museum artist, you will learn how to expedite a drawing by tracing photocopies of the pressed specimen onto translucent acetate, reconstructing to a more naturalistic appearance, and adding floral and fruiting details to fit a prescribed format suitable for publication. The final drawing will be traced using traditional dip pens, technical pens and brush with ink onto matte surface drafting film. The goal is to show clearly the morphological aspects of the subject as it would be described by a botanist. Alice will cover the conventions in drawing for the scientific community, as well as determining line weights which can be reduced without loss of detail. Suitable for intermediate to advanced artists, with some pen & ink experience helpful.

Meets On
3 days: Tues. - Thurs., Mar. 28 - 30; 10:00am - 4:00pm
InstructorAlice Tangerini
FormatDemonstration, Discussion, Hands-on, Lecture
VenueWellesley College Botanic Gardens Visitor Center
Address
106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481 USA
ContactEmail: wcbgfriends@wellesley.edu
FeeWCBG Friends & Mass Hort Members: $425 / Non-Members: $525
Tangerini, Alice
Massachusetts: Wellesley College Botanic Gardens Visitor Center
Digital Drawing Using Procreate
Offered byGretchen Kai Halpert

Sketch on an iPad and learn how to turn your observational drawings into sophisticated digital renderings, through the powerful and versatile software program Procreate. Drawing with a stylus, students will engage in a series of class exercises. Gradually, they will build forms of greater complexity. Students will learn techniques permitting them to work in multiple layers simultaneously, and to work backward as well as forward. They will manipulate color and design personalized brushes for every need. Prerequisite: Session I of the Scientific Illustration Distance Program, or strong basic drawing skills. 

Instructor bio and equipment requirements can be seen on the SIDP Website: https://www.gretchenhalpert-distanceprogram.com/blank-1

Meets On
Wednesdays, Online
InstructorAndrew Nixon
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion, Hands-on, Lecture
VenueOnline
Address
Contactgretchen.halpert@gmail.com
Fee1190 USD
Nixon, Andrew
Online
Botanical Notebook: Buds & Blooms in Watercolor
Offered byConcord Art Association

When April springs, you won't want to miss this online workshop devoted to early buds and blooms! Working from live plants and demos, Helen's live demos and feedback will guide you in the delights of making detailed botanical studies in watercolor. We will practice sketching flower parts for accuracy, then painting in layers using wet-in-wet and dry-brush techniques. A supplies list will be sent to registrants. To see galleries of Helen's work and slideshows from her courses, visit helenbyers.com. All levels welcome.

Meets On
12-4 PM EST
InstructorHelen Byers
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion
VenueConcord Art Association
Address
USA
Contacthttps://concordart.org/class/online-botanical-notebook-buds-blooms-in-watercolor/
Fee$200 M, $250 NM
Byers, Helen
Online
Spring Flowers
Offered byMontclair Adult School

Learn how to observe and record blooms by using a combination of regular and watercolor colored pencils. Demonstrations will review how to capture intimate botanical details through the use of foundational principles such as proportion, form, perspective, tone, value, and basic color theory.


Whether you are new to botanical drawing or have previous experience, this workshop will leave you feeling inspired and encouraged.


Art Supplies must be purchased in advance of this workshop:: https://hsandeckiteaching.wordpress.com/art-supply-lists/morris-museum/

Meets On
This is an all-day workshop 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
InstructorHeidi Sandecki
FormatDemonstration, Hands-on
VenueCornerstone Montclair
Address
198 Bellevue Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042 USA
ContactMontclair Adult School 973-744-0500 x2224
Fee$80.00
Heidi Sandecki
Montclair, NJ
Spring Botanical Treasures
Offered byOregon Society of Artists

Explore spring botanical subjects in colored pencils. Each session will have a different plant or technique focus. There will be various class projects to inspire both beginners and returning students. We will use a variety of colored pencils techniques and approaches to drawing and sketching from observation. Learn through instruction, demonstrations, drawing alongside and sharing your work and practice. You are welcome to work in a loose, "precise" or any other style you prefer.

Contact Dorota if you have questions: dorotabotanical@gmail.com

Dorota's website: www.dorotahaberlehigh.com


Link to register: https://canvas.osartists.org/classes/932

Meets On
ONLINE Sundays 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM PT
InstructorDorota Haber-Lehigh
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion, Hands-on
VenueOregon Society of Artists
Address
ORUSA
Contactdorotabotanical@gmail.com
Fee$ 255 for non-members of OSA
Dorota Haber-LEhigh
ONLINE
Pen and Ink
Offered byGretchen Kai Halpert

Students become proficient in the age old skills of pen and ink and crowquill. Technique, composition, scratchboard, anatomy, professional practices, final projects, handouts, tutorials, live video conferencing, tutorials and email are included. In all Sessions, we work from live material as much as possible. Individual attention, class critiques.

Meets On
Mondays, Online
InstructorGretchen Kai Halpert
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion, Hands-on, Lecture
VenueOnline
Address
Contactgretchen.halpert@gmail.com
Fee1190 USD
Halpert, Gretchen
Online from Maine
Botanical Sketchbook: virtual
Offered byNorth Carolina Botanical Garden

Take your sketchbook outdoors and reconnect with plants in their natural environment. In this course, students are encouraged to shed old habits and try new techniques as they travel through the variety of gardens and habitats in their home areas. Through a combination of guided exercises and free experimentation, students discover new ways of seeing plants, new problem-solving skills, and a refreshing way of thinking about layout and color. Several media are used, from ballpoint pen to watercolor to pencil. No prerequisite. 


More information at https://ncbg.unc.edu


Botanical Sketchbook Virtual: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0005-0014-a89f51caf4e14478bd3509fd14a0843f



Meets On
ONLINE 1:15 pm - 4:45 pm - ET
InstructorDorota Haber-Lehigh
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion, Hands-on
VenueNorth Carolina Botanical Garden
Address
Contactdorotabotanical@gmail.com
Fee$ 210 -non members
Dorota Haber-Lehigh
ONLINE
Appropriate Composition
Offered byElaine Searle

Zoom Workshop

Confused, lacking confidence or simply stuck in a groove? It's never too early or too late to take a deep dive into one of the most challenging aspects of botanical art.



Suitable for artists working in any medium.

  • Principles, elements and systems
  • Looking is learning
  • Approaches 
  • Using a checklist stategy 
  • Your voice but 'truth to plant'
  • Video case studies
  • Practical exercises
  • Show and tell* (optional)

*I invite you to share a problem piece for my live feedback


Meets On
Monday 17, Wednesday 19, Friday 21 GMT 6-9am / AEST 3-6pm/ SGT 1-4pm each day
InstructorElaine Searle
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion
VenueOnline
Address
Contacthttps://www.paintbotanical.com/online/zoomschools/
Fee£200
Searle, Elaine
Online
Botanical Workshop: Light on Form 2 (Applied to Botanical Subjects)
Offered byThe Art Guild

Students will study and render the play of light and shadows on botanical subjects in monochrome, creating the appearance of three-dimensionality on a two dimensional surface (paper)

Meets On
Thursday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
InstructorMonica Ray
FormatDemonstration, Hands-on
VenueThe Art Guild
Address
200 Port Washington Blvd
Manhasset, NY 11030 USA
Contactwww.TheArtGuild.org
Fee$ 90 (non-member) / $ 75 (member)
Monica Ray
Long Island, New York
Open Studio-Dry Brush Watercolor
Offered byCarrie Di Costanzo

This online open studio format will focus on the technique of dry brush watercolor. Participants can use this class time to paint a new botanical subject or continue with a subject from a previous workshop. They can simply practice the technique or just observe. There will be a demonstration of the dry brush technique which will include applying light washes, transitioning to dry brush, layering colors, glazing, and creating contrast. The remaining time will be focused on guiding each student with their paintings and addressing questions. Some painting experience is helpful. Work in progress will be sent to the Instructor via cell phone and shared on her screen so students can learn from each other. 

Meets On
Saturday, April 22, 2023 11am-4:30pm, EDT
InstructorCarrie Di Costanzo
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion, Hands-on
VenueOnline
Address
Contactcarriedicostanzo@gmail.com
Fee$120.00
Carrie Di Costanzo
Online
Spring Flowers
Offered byMorris Museum

Learn how to observe and record blooms by using a combination of regular and watercolor colored pencils. Demonstrations will review how to capture intimate botanical details through the use of foundational principles such as proportion, form, perspective, tone, value, and basic color theory. Whether you are new to botanical drawing or have previous experience, this workshop will leave you feeling inspired and encouraged.


Art Supplies must be purchased in advance of this workshop:

https://hsandeckiteaching.wordpress.com/art-supply-lists/morris-museum/

Meets On
This is an all-day workshop 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
InstructorHeidi Sandecki
FormatDemonstration, Hands-on
VenueMorris Museum
Address
6 Normandy Heights Road
Morristown, NJ 07960 USA
Contact (973) 971-3700 EXT 3729
FeeMembers: $90.00 Non-members: $100.00
Heidi Sandecki
Morristown, NJ
Botanical Watercolor Workshop
Offered byColonial Williamsburg Foundation

This two-day workshop is open to all artists — beginner to advanced. Participants will be presented with the history of botanical art expression, the process of creating a botanical illustration, drawing techniques, and seeing and creating value in watercolor on paper from tea wash to dry brush. All materials for the workshop will be provided for the participants. Limit of 10 participants. This class will meet each day from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Landscape Design Studio: 500 Packets Court, Williamsburg, VA. 

Meets On
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
InstructorLinda C Miller
FormatDemonstration, Hands-on
Venue500 Packets Court, Williamsburg,VA
Address
500 Packets Court
Williamsburg, VA 23185 USA
ContactLinda C Miller botanicalarttoday@yahoo.com
Fee$240.00
Miller, Linda
Virginia
Botanical Workshop: The Many Shades of Green
Offered byThe Art Guild

Students will learn to replicate the different and many hues of green found in nature, and to match, deepen, alter, and choose the appropriate colored pencils for botanicals.

Meets On
Thursday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
InstructorMonica Ray
FormatDemonstration, Hands-on
VenueThe Art Guild
Address
200 Port Washington Blvd
Manhasset, NY 11030 USA
Contactwww.TheArtGuild.org
Fee$ 90 (non-member) / $ 75 (member)
Monica Ray
Long Island, New York
Elaine Searle in Transylvania
Offered byTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration - James de Candole

Guided by their tutor and by local botanical knowledge, the five students shall spend the week observing, sketching and painting seasonal wild plants growing in the wood pastures above Copsa Mare, a tiny farming village in southern Transylvania, Romania. Periods of intensive study are balance with fieldwork in this exceptional landscape, home to over 1000 plant species. The school owns a rare set of the Transylvania Florilegium. In 2022, we began an herbarium of plants found above the village. Both these valuable resources may be examined by our students during the week they spend with us.

Meets On
5 full days of tuition
InstructorElaine Searle
FormatHands-on
VenueTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration in Copsa Mare
Address
Copsa Mare ROU
Contactjames.decandole@outlook.com
Fee1900 EUR
Searle, Elaine
Romania
Red Parrot Tulip-Dry Brush Watercolor
Offered byCarrie Di Costanzo

This workshop will focus on using dry brush watercolor to replicate the colors, form, and texture of a red parrot tulip. Demonstrations will include color mixing, working light to dark, layering of colors, adding fine detail, and dry brush. Participants will be provided with a photograph of the subject, a line drawing, and color guidance. The class will meet online using Zoom, where we will discuss the dry brush technique and how to utilize it for painting this subject. Participants will paint throughout the day as the Zoom meeting will remain live. The Instructor will offer advice to each student as they progress with their paintings and live demonstrations will reinforce the learning process. Students will text a photo of the work in progress throughout the day to the Instructor so she can offer advice and answer questions. Some painting experience is recommended. Dry brush is a technique that requires patience and practice since many layers of paint are required using a minimal amount of water. This painting will not be finished in one day, but participants may send the finished painting to the instructor at any time in the future.

Meets On
Saturday, May 20, 2023 11am-4:30pm, EDT
InstructorCarrie Di Costanzo
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion, Hands-on
VenueOnline
Address
NJUSA
Contactcarriedicostanzo@gmail.com
Fee$120.00
Carrie Di Costanzo
Online
Laura Silburn in Transylvania
Offered byTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration - James de Candole

Guided by their tutor and by local botanical knowledge, the five students shall spend the week observing, sketching and painting seasonal plants growing wild in the wood pastures above Copsa Mare, a tiny farming village in southern Transylvania, Romania. Periods of intensive studio time are balanced with fieldwork in this exceptional landscape, home to over 1000 plant species. The school owns a rare set of the Transylvania Florilegium. In 2022, we began an herbarium of the plants found above the village. Both these valuable resources may be examined by the students during the week they spend with us.

Meets On
5 full days of tuition
InstructorLaura Silburn
FormatHands-on
VenueTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration in Copsa Mare
Address
Principala 135
Copsa Mare 557046 ROU
Contactjames.decandole@outlook.com
Fee1900 EUR
Silburn, Laura
Romania
Gin Botanicals
Offered byElaine Searle

Gin Botanicals

Most gins will have four base botanicals: juniper, coriander, a root and a citrus peel. Some may have as many as 31 such as allspice, cassia bark, coriander seeds, fennel, ginger root, juniper berries, lavender, lemongrass, citrus, rhubarb, pink peppercorns and rose petals. Create a small study sheet on paper or vellum.


Suitable for those who enjoy the slow art of botanical and working with fine detail. Guidance will be given on making a collection composition and how to get the best from 'dry-brush' watercolour.


Includes an excursion to Assisi

This stunning hill town has a pristine historic centre and Unesco-listed Basilica di San Francesco, which is home to one of Italy’s most celebrated artistic masterpieces. St Francis was born in Assisi in 1181. 


Visit a traditional watercolour maker A. Gallo, who make artisanal watercolour pigments ground by hand to historic recipes. 

  • Whole day trip by coach, returning for dinner at il Collaccio
  • Lunch at your own expense.
  • Guided visit to shop of A.Gallo with presentation.
  • Time for cultural visits and shopping.
Meets On
Daily
InstructorElaine Searle
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion, Hands-on, Lecture, Tour
VenueHotel Il Collaccio, Preci, Umbria
Address
Contacthttps://www.paintbotanical.com/study-holidays/Italy/
Fee1695 Euros per painter
Searle, Elaine
Italy
Italy on a Plate
Offered byElaine Searle

Residential botanical art courses for 12 intermediates or advanced beginners. Incredibly sociable and welcoming. Non-painting partners who enjoy relaxing in rural surroundings are most welcome.


Studio Day 1 usually starts with a short slideshow to introduce the theme. Daily tuition is a mixture of group discussion, demonstration and individual guidance. My aim is that everyone enjoys learning, and trying out new skills in a friendly, non-competitive environment.


Elaine Searle is lead tutor assisted by Mary-Ellen Taylor. Great ratio of 2 instructors to 12 participants.


Includes an excursion to Fabriano Museum of paper and Watermarks 

  • Whole day trip by coach, returning for dinner at il Collaccio
  • Lunch at your own expense.
  • Guided tour of Museum in English with demonstration of paper making.
  • Time for cultural visits and shopping.
Meets On
Daily
InstructorElaine Searle
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion
VenueHotel Il Collaccio, Preci, Umbria
Address
Contacthttps://www.paintbotanical.com/study-holidays/Italy/
Fee1695 Euros per painter
Searle, Elaine
Italy
Catherine Watters in Transylvania
Offered byTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration - James de Candole

Guided by their tutor, and by the local botanical knowledge of their hosts, five students shall spend the week observing and painting seasonal plants growing wild in the wood pastures above Copsa Mare, a tiny farming village in southern Transylvania, Romania. Periods of intensive studio time will be balanced by fieldwork in this remarkable landscape, home to over 1000 plant species. Your hosts own a rare set of the Transylvania Florilegium. In 2022, they started an herbarium of plants found above the village. Both these valuable resources may be examined by students during the week they spend with us.

Meets On
5 full days of tuition
InstructorCatherine Watters
FormatHands-on
VenueTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration in Copsa Mare
Address
Principala 135
Copsa Mare 557046 ROU
Contactjames.decandole@outlook.com
Fee1900 EUR
Watters, Catherine
Romania
Sarah Simblet in Transylvania
Offered byTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration - James de Candole

Guided by their tutor, and by the local botanical knowledge of your hosts, five students will spend a week observing and drawing seasonal plants and trees in the wood pastures above Copsa Mare, a tiny farming village in southern Transylvania, Romania. Unlike our other classes, in which periods of intensive studio time are balanced with fieldwork in the landscape, this class will be en plein air, which is how Sarah Simblet likes to draw. Students should be reasonably agile and tolerant of hot weather.

Meets On
5 full days of tuition
InstructorSarah Simblet
FormatHands-on
VenueTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration in Copsa Mare
Address
Principala 135
Copsa Mare 557046 ROU
Contactjames.decandole@outlook.com
Fee2000 EUR
Simblet, Sarah
Romania
Iris Bud in Dry Brush Watercolor
Offered byCarrie Di Costanzo

This workshop will focus on using dry brush watercolor to replicate the colors, form, and texture of an Iris bud. Demonstrations will include color mixing, working light to dark, layering of colors, adding fine detail, and dry brush. Participants will be provided with a photograph of the subject, a line drawing, and color guidance. The class will meet online using Zoom, where we will discuss the dry brush technique and how to utilize it for painting this subject. Participants will paint throughout the day as the Zoom meeting will remain live. The Instructor will offer advice to each student as they progress with their paintings and live demonstrations will reinforce the learning process. Students will send a photo of the work in progress throughout the day to the Instructor so she can offer advice and answer questions. Some painting experience is recommended. Dry brush is a technique that requires patience and practice since many layers of paint are required using a minimal amount of water. This painting will not be finished in one day, but participants may send the finished painting to the instructor at any time in the future.

Meets On
Saturday, June 24, 2023, 11am-4:30pm, EDT
InstructorCarrie Di Costanzo
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion, Hands-on
VenueOnline
Address
Contactcarriedicostanzo@gmail.com
Fee$120.00
Carrie Di Costanzo
Online
Agathe & Thomas Haevermans in Transylvania
Offered byTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration - James de Candole

Botanical illustrator Agathe Haevermans, and her husband, botanist Thomas Haevermans, both form the Natural History Museum in Paris, shall together lead a week-long summer workshop in the field and studio in Copsa Mare, a tiny farming village in southern Transylvania, Romania. Students should be reasonably agile, the better to explore this hilly landscape, home to over a 1000 plant species and brown bears. The school owns a rare copy of the Transylvania Florilegium and has started its own herbarium. Students may examine both during their stay. For further details, please visit www.podart.space

Meets On
5 full days of tuition
InstructorAgathe and Thomas Haevermans
FormatHands-on
VenueTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration in Copsa Mare
Address
Principala 135
Copsa Mare 557046 ROU
Contactjames.decandole@outlook.com
Fee1900 EUR
Haevermans, Agathe and Thomas
Romania
Dragon Fruit in Dry Brush Watercolor
Offered byCarrie Di Costanzo

This workshop will focus on using dry brush watercolor to replicate the colors, form, and texture of dragon fruit. Demonstrations will include color mixing, working light to dark, layering of colors, adding fine detail, and dry brush. Participants will be provided with a photograph of the subject, a line drawing, and color guidance. The class will meet online using Zoom, where we will discuss the dry brush technique and how to utilize it for painting this subject. Participants will paint throughout the day as the Zoom meeting will remain live. The Instructor will offer advice to each student as they progress with their paintings and live demonstrations will reinforce the learning process. Students will send photos of the work in progress throughout the day to the Instructor so she can offer advice and answer questions. Some painting experience is recommended. Dry brush is a technique that requires patience and practice since many layers of paint are required using a minimal amount of water. This painting will not be finished in one day, but participants may send the finished painting to the instructor at any time in the future.

Meets On
Saturday, July 29, 2023 11am-4:30pm, EDT
InstructorCarrie Di Costanzo
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion, Hands-on
VenueOnline
Address
Contactcarriedicostanzo@gmail.com
Fee$120.00
Carrie Di Costanzo
Online
Isik Guner in Transylvania
Offered byTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration - James de Candole

The Turkish botanical artist and illustrator Isik Guner shall return to Transylvania to lead her fifth workshop with us. Guide by Isik, and by the local botanical knowledge of your hosts, five students shall spend a week observing and drawing seasonal plants growing wild in the wood pastures above Copsa Mare, a tiny farming village in southern Transylvania, Romania. Periods of intensive studio time will be balanced with fieldwork. Students should be reasonably agile the better to explore this remarkable, hilly landscape, home to over a 1000 plant species and brown bears. The school owns a rare set of the Transylvania Florilegium and has started its own herbarium. Both these resources may be examined by students during their stay with us.

Meets On
5 full days of tuition
InstructorIsik Guner
FormatHands-on
VenueTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration in Copsa Mare
Address
Principala 135
Copsa Mare 557046 ROU
Contactjames.decandole@outlook.com
Fee1900 EUR
Guner, Isik
Romania
Painting on Vellum
Offered byGrand Marais Art Colony

Learn my approach to painting on vellum during this five-day workshop. Begin by doing some exercises on small bits of vellum to learn technique and get a feel for painting on this surface. Then choose a small botanical subject to draw and paint. Or take inspiration from Joris Hoefnagel’s Mira Calligraphiae Monumenta and create a painting of tiny natural treasures – plants, seashells, insects, etc.


This class is designed for students new to vellum (learn how to successfully paint on vellum) as well as for more experienced vellum painters (learn new tricks and techniques). The workshop combines demonstrations, discussion of materials and techniques, hands-on time for developing skills, and lots of individual attention and feedback. Handouts with step-by-step instructions will be provided. 


Experienced vellum painters can use this as a studio class to work on anything they like. If you would prefer to work on paper, that is fine too.


Meets On
Daily from 9am - 4pm
InstructorDenise Walser-Kolar
FormatHands-on
VenueGrand Marais Art Colony
Address
120 3rd Ave W
Grand Marais, MN 55604 USA
Contacthttps://grandmaraisartcolony.org/event/botanical-watercolor-on-vellum/
Fee$695
Walser-Kolar, Denise
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Autumn Leaves in Colored Pencil
Offered byHelen Byers

Join Helen Byers in this relaxed, intensive workshop at historic, scenic Ghost Ranch in Northern New Mexico to refine your drawing skills with a focus on autumn leaves. Fall is the most spectacular time to be here! We will gather leaves native to the high desert—including cottonwood, oak, aspen, & more—& draw them in layers of colored pencil & watercolor to achieve accurate colors, tones, textures, & details. All levels welcome.


Our work space will be Longhouse, a rustic structure based on a Native American design, with skylights, 2 side walls that raise up (weather permitting), electricity, & heat. Mornings will be spent in the classroom. Afternoons will offer free time to continue working, explore the Ranch or nearby sites (such as Ojo Caliente Hot Springs or the nearby Georgia O'Keeffe house), or take a tour or horseback ride. Evenings will include guided nature walks with Helen (who is a local resident & has taught here often).


Email Helen directly for more information and to register. The registration fee bundles tuition, 5 nights' lodging, & all meals from dinner, Oct 1 to breakfast, Oct 6. Lodging options include historic cottage rooms with private or shared bath, or dormitory-style rooms with communal bath.


Visit helenbyers.com to see slideshows of Helen's previous workshops and students' work.


Meets On
Mon 10/01-Thurs 10/05, 9 AM-12 PM & (optional) afternoons5
InstructorHelen Byers
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion, Hands-on, Tour
VenueGhost Ranch Education & Retreat Center
Address
Abiquiu, NM 87510 USA
ContactHelen Byers helizabyers@gmail.com
Fee$1288-$1588 (including lodging, meals, & tuition)
Byers, Helen
New Mexico, USA
Painting Beautiful Fruits on Vellum in France
Offered byDenise Walser-Kolar

Learn my approach to painting on vellum during this five-day workshop at the beautiful Clos Mirabel in the south of France. We will begin by doing some exercises on small bits of vellum to learn technique and to get a feel for painting on this surface. Then, we will explore the grounds of Clos Mirabel to choose painting subjects. Apples, pears, plums, figs, kiwis, and berries will be at their peak this time of the year. You might also choose to do a Hoefnagel-Inspired painting of the treasures you find in the gardens.

 

​This class is designed for students new to vellum (learn how to successfully paint on vellum) as well as for more experienced vellum painters (learn new tricks and techniques). The workshop combines demonstrations, discussion of materials and techniques, hands-on time for developing skills, and lots of individual attention and feedback. Handouts with step-by-step instructions will be provided.

 

Experienced vellum painters can use this as a studio class to work on anything they like.

Meets On
Daily from 10am - 4pm
InstructorDenise Walser-Kolar
FormatHands-on
VenueAtelier Clos Mirabel
Address
276 av des Frères Barthélémy 64110
Jurançon FRA
Contactdenisewalserkolar@gmail.com
Fee€450 (class only, does not include accomodations)
Walser-Kolar, Denise
Jurançon, France
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