Botanical Art in Graphite and Watercolor

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Botanical Art in Graphite and Watercolor

IN-PERSON Creative Arts Class
A person seated at a table using a pencil to draw a plant on white paper.
William Hill

Dates & Prices

Saturday, July 13, 2024
9:30 am–1:30 pm

Fee: $129

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $116

Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a $30 processing fee, will be refunded.

To notify us of your cancellation, email us or call 610-388-5454.

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Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members save on Continuing Education Courses

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Drawing inspiration from flowers and foliage collected from Longwood, create a graphite and watercolor botanical art masterpiece on paper. 

Explore the features of these two contrasting mediums and see how they elevate your piece when combined to achieve luminescent color, dynamic shades, and fine details that are quintessential to botanical illustration. Expert botanical artist Margaret Saylor guides you through the process in this class suited for intermediate artists looking to expand their skills.

Location

Kennett Public Library

Instructor

Margaret Saylor

Materials 

A recommended supply list will be provided prior to the class beginning.

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