Botanical drawing

Workshop
Drawing of butterfly surrounded by yellow flowers

Learn to make botanical illustrations from flowers and plants with pen and ink.

Date
Wednesday 24 Sep 2025, 16:30 - 18:30
Type
Workshop
Spoken Language
English
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In this workshop you will learn the different techniques for botanical drawings; from sketching to a final drawing in watercolour or with fine liners with the use of fresh flowers and plants.

What can you expect? 
• brief lesson on botany and anatomy of plants (includes fresh and dry references)
• pencil sketching techniques: drawing outlines, internal structures, shading
• pen and ink illustrating exercises, lines and stippling
• building confidence in observation and creative skills
• creating a final botanical illustration with the use of your imagination and creativity

For whom? 
For EUR students who like to draw, but the workshop is beginner friendly.

What do you bring? 
Nothing; we provide flowers/plants, paper, pens etc.

Teacher: Mika IJsselstein
More information: www.mikaijsselstein.com

More information

Date: Wednesday 24 September 
Time: 16:30 – 18:30
Location: EUR/Woudestein, Sanders L2-14
Costs: €7,50

Number of participants: Max. 12 students, only accessible for EUR students 
Registration: via Stager

Organized by Studium Generale

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