Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Pen & Ink
FOR BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION

This course builds on the skills learned in intermediate graphite drawing for botanical illustration. Using shapes and basic pen and ink techniques, we explore the art of representing form with line. Class activities improve observational skills, line quality, and three-dimensional drawing (e.g. surface contours). In addition to learning pen and ink techniques, students also acquire critical thinking skills and complete a botanical drawing. As a reminder, dip pens and crow quill pens are not used in this class, they are learned in the advanced pen and ink class after students have gained practical experience with rendering forms.

Students supply materials. Click on the link below in the Event Details section for the list of required materials.

Fees: Member $171, Non-Member $205

All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.

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 x320 and we will make our best effort to help.

REGISTER MEMBER $171

REGISTER NON-MEMBER $205

Dates:
Saturday, January 18, 2025 - Saturday, February 8, 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Event Details

Pen and Ink for Botanical IllustrationGES: BI, 20, required*

*This class provides 20 hours of required credit for the Botanical Illustration Certificate Program.

This class takes place over 4 Saturdays:

  • January 18
  • January 25
  • February 1
  • February 8

View and print the Supply List for Students.

 

Stephey BakerABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Stephey Baker is an artist specializing in pen and ink, watercolor, color theory, and graphic design for the professional artist community. Her lifelong connection to nature led her to botanical illustration, with a special interest in pollinating insects and the plants that nurture them. Stephey obtained her botanical illustration certificate at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. She believes in cultivating a curious spirit and finds joy in teaching others how to easily connect to their artistic side. Stephey lives in Church Hill with her rescued cats and dogs and tends to an urban garden full of life. In her favorite dreams, she can talk to Bumble Bees. Learn more at markedbythemuse.com

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