Non-PNBA Workshops and Classes
A description of some upcoming workshops (online or in-person) taught by PNBA members or instructors who have previously taught PNBA workshops are listed below. In addition, a sampling of websites describing other online workshops and classes is provided on this page.
Drawing Spring Flowers in Colored Pencil - Crystal Shin
May 03, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31 (5 Wednesdays), 6:30 - 8:30 pm (PDT)
Washington Native Plant Society
In this 5-week course, you will learn how to draw flowers, what to observe, and a variety of colored pencil techniques through Crystal’s clear instruction, demo, and thorough guidance on your work. Each session will have a different flower subject and will focus on different techniques. You will practice observation and drawing skills while learning to understand the structures, shapes, textures, and colors of spring flowers.Classes will be recorded and you will have access to the recordings till 2 weeks after the last date of each course. If you have to miss a class, you can watch the recordings.
Students of all levels welcome.
Registration: https://www.wnps.org/wnps-annual-events/workshops/12-workshop-drawing-spring-flowers-in-colored-pencil,-with-crystal-shin
May 03, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31 (5 Wednesdays), 6:30 - 8:30 pm (PDT)
Washington Native Plant Society
In this 5-week course, you will learn how to draw flowers, what to observe, and a variety of colored pencil techniques through Crystal’s clear instruction, demo, and thorough guidance on your work. Each session will have a different flower subject and will focus on different techniques. You will practice observation and drawing skills while learning to understand the structures, shapes, textures, and colors of spring flowers.Classes will be recorded and you will have access to the recordings till 2 weeks after the last date of each course. If you have to miss a class, you can watch the recordings.
Students of all levels welcome.
Registration: https://www.wnps.org/wnps-annual-events/workshops/12-workshop-drawing-spring-flowers-in-colored-pencil,-with-crystal-shin
Scientific Illustration Class: Drawing Spring Tulips in Colored Pencil - In person, Crystal Shin
May 21, 2023, 11 am - 1 pm
Wenatchee River Institute, Leavenworth, WA
This is an in-person class for Spring Bird Fest in Leavenworth, WA
For more information, visit Scientific Illustration Class: Drawing Spring Tulips in Colored Pencil
Registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/bird-fest/bird-fest-schedule-2023.html
May 21, 2023, 11 am - 1 pm
Wenatchee River Institute, Leavenworth, WA
This is an in-person class for Spring Bird Fest in Leavenworth, WA
For more information, visit Scientific Illustration Class: Drawing Spring Tulips in Colored Pencil
Registration: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/bird-fest/bird-fest-schedule-2023.html
Botanical Art—A Passion for Plants, Catherine Watters (Clos Mirabel, France)
27 May 2023 – 3 June 2023 (Currently full)
Join Catherine Watters for one week of drawing and painting the incredibly diverse flora of Clos Mirabel, using watercolors to capture the colors and textures of the plants. Catherine will teach you how to carefully observe, measure and draw your subject focusing on form, light, and texture. After composing your illustration, we will discuss the properties of watercolors and work on color mixing and application.
All levels welcome.
Email or call to book: info@clos-mirabel.com
00 33 (0) 6 79 59 04 91
For further information visit : atelier.clos-mirabel.com
For more information on Catherine or to contact her, visit www.catherinewatters.com
Transylvania School of Botanic Art & Illustration, Catherine Watters (Romania)
June 11 – 17, 2023
Join Catherine Watters for five days of drawing and painting the diverse flora of Transylvania. All levels welcome.
For more information, please contact:
James and Rachel de Candole
www.podart.space
+ 40 768 994 224
For more information on Catherine or to contact her, visit www.catherinewatters.com
Botanical Art Workshop with Catherine Watters
September 23 & 24, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST, Full Bloom Farm, Lummi Island, WA
Students will work with graphite and watercolor, if you prefer colored pencils can be used. All levels are welcome, excellent for beginners and more experienced artists alike. September is the peak of the growing season on Lummi Island and the farm will be overflowing with beauty. You will be painting the summer bounty using farm fresh flowers, fruits, vegetables, and other plants as your subjects.
For more information and to register, visit: fullbloomfarm.com/events-workshops
27 May 2023 – 3 June 2023 (Currently full)
Join Catherine Watters for one week of drawing and painting the incredibly diverse flora of Clos Mirabel, using watercolors to capture the colors and textures of the plants. Catherine will teach you how to carefully observe, measure and draw your subject focusing on form, light, and texture. After composing your illustration, we will discuss the properties of watercolors and work on color mixing and application.
All levels welcome.
Email or call to book: info@clos-mirabel.com
00 33 (0) 6 79 59 04 91
For further information visit : atelier.clos-mirabel.com
For more information on Catherine or to contact her, visit www.catherinewatters.com
Transylvania School of Botanic Art & Illustration, Catherine Watters (Romania)
June 11 – 17, 2023
Join Catherine Watters for five days of drawing and painting the diverse flora of Transylvania. All levels welcome.
For more information, please contact:
James and Rachel de Candole
www.podart.space
+ 40 768 994 224
For more information on Catherine or to contact her, visit www.catherinewatters.com
Botanical Art Workshop with Catherine Watters
September 23 & 24, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST, Full Bloom Farm, Lummi Island, WA
Students will work with graphite and watercolor, if you prefer colored pencils can be used. All levels are welcome, excellent for beginners and more experienced artists alike. September is the peak of the growing season on Lummi Island and the farm will be overflowing with beauty. You will be painting the summer bounty using farm fresh flowers, fruits, vegetables, and other plants as your subjects.
For more information and to register, visit: fullbloomfarm.com/events-workshops
Presentations by Various Botanical Artists, hosted by Julia Trickey (via Zoom)
At the start of 2021 Julia Trickey began hosting talks by fellow botanical artists (via Zoom) as a way of supporting them through the Pandemic, as well as bringing their work and enthusiasm for botanical art to a wider audience. The talks have focused on a range of topics such as painting techniques, ongoing projects, sketchbook work and commercial illustration. These talks have proved popular so Julia will continue to host them in 2022.
There is a charge for the webinars, however, the first session of the New Year (January 6th, 2022), which focuses on the best bits of the 2021 talks, will be free in order to give those new to this series a chance to get a feel for what they are like. You can watch the webinars live or have access to a recording for a couple of days or so afterwards, therefore time zones are not an issue.
To find out more and to sign up, visit https://www.juliatrickey.co.uk/talks
At the start of 2021 Julia Trickey began hosting talks by fellow botanical artists (via Zoom) as a way of supporting them through the Pandemic, as well as bringing their work and enthusiasm for botanical art to a wider audience. The talks have focused on a range of topics such as painting techniques, ongoing projects, sketchbook work and commercial illustration. These talks have proved popular so Julia will continue to host them in 2022.
There is a charge for the webinars, however, the first session of the New Year (January 6th, 2022), which focuses on the best bits of the 2021 talks, will be free in order to give those new to this series a chance to get a feel for what they are like. You can watch the webinars live or have access to a recording for a couple of days or so afterwards, therefore time zones are not an issue.
To find out more and to sign up, visit https://www.juliatrickey.co.uk/talks
Jackie Isard - Fine Details and Finishing Online Course
Join Anytime!
£125 UK & Internationals
Watercolour painting experience is required. Intermediate standard.
This course contains extensive course notes with a lot of useful tips and techniques for you to learn. You will practice these, with full guidance, and on the course you will paint three small subjects chosen by yourself. Colour is key to good botanical painting so the course also concentrates on helping you with this as well as technique. Appraisals are done every step of the way. Pre-recorded video tutorials are held in a hidden Facebook Student Group. Helpful, friendly and prompt tuition all the way through the course. Full appraisal and certificate at the end of the course. You can join at any time, there are no time limits or start dates.
Please contact me to register jackieisard@googlemail.com
Jackie Isard - Mixing Watercolor Accurately Online Course
Join Anytime!
£105 UK and International
For Beginners to Intermediate.
Colour mixing can be tricky. This course teaches you the skills to 'see' colour and mix watercolour more accurately for Botanical painting. Learn how to accurately mix through carefully designed exercises. Pre-recorded video tutorials are held in a hidden Facebook Student Group! Helpful, friendly and prompt tuition all the way through the course. You can join at any time, there are no time limits or start dates. A course outline will be available soon.
Please contact me to register jackieisard@googlemail.com
Join Anytime!
£125 UK & Internationals
Watercolour painting experience is required. Intermediate standard.
This course contains extensive course notes with a lot of useful tips and techniques for you to learn. You will practice these, with full guidance, and on the course you will paint three small subjects chosen by yourself. Colour is key to good botanical painting so the course also concentrates on helping you with this as well as technique. Appraisals are done every step of the way. Pre-recorded video tutorials are held in a hidden Facebook Student Group. Helpful, friendly and prompt tuition all the way through the course. Full appraisal and certificate at the end of the course. You can join at any time, there are no time limits or start dates.
Please contact me to register jackieisard@googlemail.com
Jackie Isard - Mixing Watercolor Accurately Online Course
Join Anytime!
£105 UK and International
For Beginners to Intermediate.
Colour mixing can be tricky. This course teaches you the skills to 'see' colour and mix watercolour more accurately for Botanical painting. Learn how to accurately mix through carefully designed exercises. Pre-recorded video tutorials are held in a hidden Facebook Student Group! Helpful, friendly and prompt tuition all the way through the course. You can join at any time, there are no time limits or start dates. A course outline will be available soon.
Please contact me to register jackieisard@googlemail.com
