What To Expect:

Hike to explore the incredible adaptations and functions of winter wildflowers during this Wildflowers of Winter Botanical Illustration Workshop! After this hike to measure, observe, and photograph winter wildflowers such as Skunk Cabbage, Witch Hazel, Snowdrops, Forsythia, and others, warm up with coffee as we blend the arts and sciences through botanical illustration. Participants will learn how to compose subjects for illustration, how to “grey wash” with colored pencil to add dimension and depth, and to practice some techniques to accurately portray these beautiful plants.

Who Can Attend?

This Botanical Illustration Class is ideal for those who have  experience with basic drawing techniques. Participants should understand how to draw basic shapes, how to incorporate basic shadows and highlights, as well as how to blend colors using colored pencil. Participants do not need any prior natural science experience, however they should be comfortable with making observations. Workshop is open to ages 18+.

Inclement Weather & Other Details:

Location – Upland Farm Park, Chester Springs (Downingtown Area Recreation Consortium). Registration is through their program website.

Admission – $30/resident, $50/non-resident. $10 materials fee payable directly to the instructor the day of the class.

All drawing materials will be provided (paper, colored pencils, pigment liners, plant materials, etc…), however if participants would like to bring their own drawing materials, please do!

Interested in learning more about scientific illustration? Register for my upcoming Scientific Illustration course through Delaware Valley University HERE! Want to learn more about my pieces and what botanical illustration I’ve done? Learn more HERE.