Date
12-02-2026 - 26-03-2026 - 7 lesson; Thursday, 18:00 - 20:00
Location
Parnassos Cultural Center, Utrecht

Beschrijving
Are you fascinated by botanical gardens, unique plants, or even a single leaf you find along the way? Do you have a soft spot for botanical illustrations? You can learn it yourself! In this course, you will learn botanical drawing and botanical art, both from observation and imagination.

We draw inspiration from classical botanical illustrations as well as imaginative gardens, such as the Classical Gardens of Suzhou. You’ll learn how to draw shapes, proportions, and line contrasts, but also how to translate sensory impressions like scent and color into visual stories. This course is all about visualizing the botanical world we want to live in. We’ll experiment with techniques for creating botanical drawings using pencil, fine-liner, and drawing pen, and we’ll also work with colorful (dried) botanical materials.

Through short exercises, you will build confidence in your drawing. In addition, you will create a detailed botanical illustration. You’ll go home with a collection of sketches, experiments, and a unique botanical creation to display at home!

What you’ll learn:

- Botanical drawing from observation and imagination
- Line contrasts, proportions, shading, and composition
- Working with color and layering in botanical art
- Experimenting with various materials and techniques
- Using storytelling in your work

The course fee includes all materials.

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