3-session botanical illustration course led by professional botanical art tutor, Leigh Ann Gale, and suitable for beginners and improvers.

Leigh Ann is a professional botanical artist plus a brilliant tutor with over twenty years’ experience, and an encouraging and supportive approach to teaching students of all abilities.

Using specimens either from the garden or supplied by Leigh Ann, you will learn the fundamental skills required for successful botanical illustration. Areas of study will include accurate observational study, the effect of light and shade on plant structures, adding details such as surface textures and veins on leaves, drawing and painting techniques, colour mixing and matching, composition, and basic botany.

The course will be taught through a series of step-by-step exercises with plenty of help from Leigh Ann and may include some homework to be completed for the following session.

You will need to provide your own drawing and painting equipment for the course which we will inform you about when booking your place.

Leigh Ann has exhibited extensively around the world. Her paintings are held in private collections including the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Pittsburgh, The Royal Archives and Sydney Botanic Gardens. She is the author of three books about botanical illustration and her methods, published by The Crowood Press.

Cost: £225, to include tea/coffee and cake!

Date: Wednesdays 7, 14 and 21 May / 1.30pm – 4.30pm

Botanical Illustration: 3-session course