Full Course Name: Botanical Illustration and Watercoloring WebJam
No green thumb? No problem! Skip the soil and learn how to draw and paint botanical images in a fun, stress-free environment - no experience necessary!
In this two session class, you will learn the basics of line-drawing illustration followed by the fundamentals of watercolor painting, including brush techniques and basic color theory. After some step-by-step instructions and hands-on practice, you can let your imagination run wild and compose a final masterpiece that is sure to bring some seriously good vibes to any room, ‘cause plants and flowers make people happy!
In Session 1, you will learn:
- What materials to use for these kinds of illustration and watercolor projects
- How to translate your favorite flowers and leaves into illustrations using a few basic line drawing & shading techniques with just a pen
- How to create leaf variations and build in stem variations resulting in various flower shapes
- To build a small composition to add color to in session 2 with watercolors
In Session 2, you will learn:
- Basic watercolor painting techniques, i.e. solid wash, wet on wet, wet on dry
- Basic color theory and color blending
- How to add watercolor to your line drawing composition from Session 1
This class is beginner-friendly; no experience necessary!
Suggested supplies for Session 1:
- Micron pen or another fine tip pen (micron pens work best if you are going to add watercolor, as they will not run)
- Scratch paper and/or watercolor paper
- Pencil
- Eraser
Additional suggested supplies needed for Session 2:
- Assorted Watercolors
- Watercolor paper
- Round brushes
And this is how a WebJam works:
After you purchase your ticket, you will receive an email with a custom URL link to join. You will be able to add the event to your calendar. Reminder emails will be sent 2 hour and 45 minutes prior to the start. Make sure to login 10 minutes before the WebJam starts to avoid technical difficulties that may delay you.
You have the option to use video and audio to participate. It’s nice to enable video so we can all see each other's faces and projects!
School Notes:
We are BYOB friendly! Crafting is paired best with your favorite drink of choice! But, you must be 21 or over. Younger? Just have a mocktail. No one will notice ;)