Drawing & Painting Botanical Detail

Develop observation and detail in this calming 6-week botanical course.
Study leaves, flowers, and natural forms with confidence.
Learn to recreate intricate details through drawing and painting.
Build from simple shapes to refined, layered studies.
Explore tone, colour mixing, and texture.
Perfect for beginners and those refining skills in a relaxed studio. 🌿🎨

What You’ll Learn Each Week

Week 1 – Observing Nature & Basic Forms Introduction to botanical drawing, learning how to simplify natural forms into shapes and line work.

Week 2 – Line, Detail & Structure Developing accuracy through careful line work and understanding plant structure and proportions.

Week 3 – Tone & Depth in Drawing Using shading techniques to create depth, form, and realism in leaves and petals.

Week 4 – Introduction to Botanical Painting Exploring colour mixing and simple painting techniques to translate drawings into paint.

Week 5 – Texture, Layering & Refinement Building layers of colour and detail to create more realistic and refined botanical studies.

Week 6 – Final Botanical Study Create a finished piece combining drawing and painting techniques, with guidance on composition and presentation.

What You’ll Come Away With

A collection of botanical sketches and studies
A finished detailed botanical artwork
Improved observational drawing skills
Confidence in both drawing and painting natural forms
A calm, mindful creative practice you can continue at home