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.
Achieving Realistic Surface Textures of Fruits (Online, 5 weeks), Crystal Shin
September 7 to October 5, 2023, five Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm
Texture is one of the key components and challenges when creating a realistic illustration of a plant subject. Every plant surface requires thought, planning, and practice in the techniques, to achieve a convincing texture. Fruits are an ideal subject on which to practice achieving texture, as they offer a variety of surfaces. You will learn and practice various colored pencil techniques while building more confidence with colors and botanical drawing skills.
*The course is organized through WNPS (Washington Native Plant Society). Each session is recorded. Recordings remain available throughout the course, and 3 weeks after the last course date for viewing.
More info and registration: Click here
September 7 to October 5, 2023, five Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm
Texture is one of the key components and challenges when creating a realistic illustration of a plant subject. Every plant surface requires thought, planning, and practice in the techniques, to achieve a convincing texture. Fruits are an ideal subject on which to practice achieving texture, as they offer a variety of surfaces. You will learn and practice various colored pencil techniques while building more confidence with colors and botanical drawing skills.
*The course is organized through WNPS (Washington Native Plant Society). Each session is recorded. Recordings remain available throughout the course, and 3 weeks after the last course date for viewing.
More info and registration: Click here
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
