How to Paint Veins of Leaves in Watercolor with Vincent Jeannerot Thurs. October 17, 1:30pm-4:30pm We will explore the beauty of veins of leaves and learn how to paint them using watercolor. During the half day, we will focus on building the vein’s...

Juror Training with Carol Woodin Thurs. October 17, 1:30pm-4:30pm A review of the topics needed to serve as a juror for ASBA exhibitions, including policies and procedures, and criteria used in scoring artworks. Participants learn to look at botanical...

The Mystique of Vellum with Jesse Meyer Sat. October 19, 10:45am-12:00pm Jesse Meyer discusses the process of vellum and parchment production and its historical and current context.

The History of Pigment in Art with Jenny Rowe Sat. October 19, 2:30pm-4:00pm Civilizations first used combinations of clay, chalk, burnt wood, and animal fat as pigments 40,000 years ago with a palette consisting of five basic hues; black, brown, red,...

Fail, Fail again, Fail Better with Liv Virta Meyer Sat. October 19, 1pm-2:30pm Doubt kills creativity, and fear cripples exploration. In this “Material Townhall” led by Liv Virta-Meyer, attendees will get to see what even the “worst...

FLORA uses a combination of watercolor pencils and watercolors to incorporate drawn floral illustrations with flourished Open-Shaded Script. This is the latest version of the course for 2024 and is available as a self-paced course for a limited time...

To the skilled Penman, Engrosser, or Calligrapher, “Ornamental Penmanship” means much more than simply making fancy letters. In truth, Ornamental Penmanship is an expression of penmanship and calligraphy in which the words and the way they...

Once one masters the ductus and has a thorough understanding of the structure of letterforms, we need to make them our own. This class will explore ways of looking at letters in a more abstract way while moving away from the rigidity of writing between...

In this engaging workshop, Thanh will unveil her secrets for crafting the perfect recipe card for (name of the dish), guiding you through every step from A to Z. Discover her effortless techniques for sketching dishes and selecting the right ingredients...

The forms of so-called Gothic script have seen substantial changes throughout the history of writing, depending on the period, place, and artistic influences. Just think of the rigid and repetitive forms of textura and the Renaissance and decorative...

Explore the various possibilities of the draughtsman’s ruling pen and its modern variants. This workshop will be focused on how to use this tool and using it creatively to write letters. You will learn how to write expressively and create your own...

I'm really excited to be teaching with the Gentle Penman again this year and branching off from our last workshop, this year will be a bit more intense (don't worry if you're a beginner this will definitely be suitable for you too).  I will guide...

Flourish.....as sketch Flourish.....as border Flourish.....as illustration The pointed, flexible nib is a marvelous tool, capable of producing a multitude of expressive strokes from whisper thin hairlines to dramatic, bold shades. What fun to explore...

This workshop will take you through the techniques of learning the Pointed Pen Uncial styles and then show more approaches of unique, contemporary applications. Let’s push the envelope a bit more to include thinking outside the box by extending and...

Please add this sku to your order if you are ordering for pickup at the American Society Of Botanical Artists 2024 Conference.

The Pros and Cons of Masking with Betsy Rogers-Knox Challenge yourself with a variety of fun exercises exploring all the ins and outs of using masking fluid which can enhance and add interest to your watercolor paintings. We’ll...

Exploring Lichens Greens with Christiane Fashek Lichens encompass an array of greens. Students will build lichen palettes using colored pencil and gouache, from tangy lime to palest mint. Christiane will show how to layer, texture and burnish to capture...

Explore Using Water Soluble Pencils for Intensity and Impact with Clair Gaston The world of graphite continues to expand! This workshop explores a variety of applications with traditional pencils as well as with new graphite media, including...

Advanced Graphite Techniques with Deborah Shaw The world of graphite continues to expand! This workshop explores a variety of applications with traditional pencils as well as with new graphite media, including water-soluble graphite, graphite dust,...

Capturing the Essence of Small Cacti: A Mixed Media Explorationwith Fatima Zagonel This workshop is a step into mixing graphite, watercolor and gouache for a rich and powerful composition. This is exactly why we will take time to question and explore...