Botanical Illustration Series

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Discover the beauty of plants through the timeless art of botanical illustration. Designed for beginners, this four-part series introduces the fundamentals of observing, sketching and accurately depicting botanical subjects.

Participants will learn basic drawing techniques, composition and methods for capturing the distinctive details of flowers, leaves, stems and seeds. Along the way, instructor Amy Welch will introduce the history of botanical illustration and foundational concepts in botany, helping students deepen their understanding and appreciation of the natural world.

Dates and Times

This four-part series meets from 9 a.m. – noon on the following Fridays:

Oct. 23

Oct. 30

Nov. 6

Nov. 13

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Supplies

Participants should bring:

Drawing pencils: HB, 2H and 2B

White plastic eraser and kneaded eraser

Micron pens in sizes 005 and 01; starter packs containing multiple sizes are also available

Hot-press watercolor paper in an 8 x 10, 9 x 12 or 11 x 14-inch pad

Sketchbook or copy paper for drawing

Watercolor brushes in sizes 2 and 6, plus a liner brush

Paper towels or tissues

Ruler

Hot-press, 100% cotton watercolor paper is traditionally used for botanical illustration because it allows for fine detail. Fabriano Artistico Extra White and Arches are excellent options, but Hahnemühle and other brands—or less-expensive cotton-blend papers—are perfectly suitable for this introductory class. Cold-press paper may also be used.

A basic watercolor set will eventually be helpful but is not needed for the first class. Watercolor paints and recommended options will be discussed during the first session, so there is no need to purchase them in advance.

Optional Supplies

Magnifying glass or magnifying readers

Phone or tablet for taking reference photos

Painter’s tape or artist’s tape

Mixed-media sketchbook suitable for watercolor, gouache or colored pencils

Stable water containers, such as mason jars

Dividers

Students who prefer to work in graphite, colored pencil or gouache are also welcome to do so. The instructor will bring gouache and colored pencils to a later class for participants to try.

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This class is open to beginner and intermediate artists, ages 15 and up. Y...