Instructor: Mindy Lighthipe, botanical artist and instructor
Prerequisite: Intermediate courses in botanical art & illustration
Level: Intermediate to advanced

Students will have the opportunity to select a pollinator and their host plant to develop with colored pencils and watercolors throughout this three-week course. Mindy will review composition guidelines that are specific to combining plants and insects. You’ll learn unique methods to create the delicate texture and transparency of insect wings. Discover innovative techniques to create metallic sheen and shimmer seen from any angle and direction without the use of iridescent paints. You’ll have the opportunity to experiment with different layering techniques on leaves and plant materials.

NOTE: This course will be taught online using Zoom. Students will need access to a computer that has a built-in camera or a smart phone. The instructor will use live demonstrations during this online workshop to demonstrate techniques and review concepts. During each three-hour session students will have the opportunity to ask questions and submit their artwork via email or share it live during the class for review by the instructor. A recording will be emailed to students after each session and made available for up to 90 days after.

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Students can paint with oil or acrylics. Instructor available for demonstrations and assistance. Intermediate level and above.

Create exciting works of art using several different techniques and media with emphasis on drawing, painting and composition. material fee included in price.

Art class click below for description

We will draw, paint and sculpt in clay. Material fee included in price.

This class combines all student levels. Step by step observation skills will be taught as well as composition and techniques for various mediums for advanced students. An excellent class to start, restart as well as develop you artistic skills. Materials needed - sketchbook, drawing pencils, kneaded eraser, blending sticks, eraser, thin marker, ruler.

This session we will learn about the various Impressionists artists, emulating their styles with drawings, paintings and sculpture. Material fee included in price

Photography class - click individual class below for description..

Pottery class - click individual class for course description