Students start each class painting with warm-up exercises designed to advance students’ brush skills and focus on art’s key elements (line, shape, form, etc.). Wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and dry brush painting techniques will be practiced through creative play. The afternoon is spent integrating morning concepts into paintings. Throughout class, students will practice techniques for producing clean, crisp edges, as well as soft and sharp lines. Students are expected to advance at their own pace, relax and have fun while gaining the skills and confidence to progress their work.

The Botanical Illustration certificate curriculum is currently being redesigned. Students in this course can expect to share class space with peers of varying experience. This course aims to provide every student with the opportunity to advance their botanical illustration skills in a supportive environment that meets each student where they are. Individual or small group instruction will be provided by the instructor during class, ensuring curated support. Slow and deliberate work will be encouraged. As a result, students may not complete their work before class ends. This is acceptable, as emphasis will be on skills progression over completion of work. 

All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required. Please note that the dates that were originally published for this course have changed. This now course begins in December 2023.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact [email protected] or call 804-262-9887 x328 and we will make our best effort to help.