Workshops
Architectural Nature
Learning From an Apple
Fibonacci and his sequence
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These short workshops are designed for artists who want to dive deeply into basic subjects of Watercolour for Botanical Illustration.
Architectural Nature will dive deep into Drawing skills.
Learning from an Apple will introduce and develop basic watercolour techniques.
Fibonacci sequence you will learn how to draw a pinecone or a seashell in a systematic way.
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These will be a great way for you to explore structure, colour, texture, and form through careful drawing and watercolour techniques.
Whether you join one or several, each workshop offers a fresh opportunity to deepen your practice, complete a beautiful painting, and enjoy the immersive rhythm of working on a single subject with full attention.
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​​In this 3-session introductory workshop; you will have the chance to start drawing from scratch the basic geometrical shapes and their relationship to natural subjects.
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Nature is full of quiet, elegant architecture. In this introductory drawing workshop, students explore how simple geometric shapes give rise to the complex beauty we see in plants. Through step-by-step exercises, you’ll learn to observe structure, understand form, and draw natural subjects with clarity and confidence.
We will cover essential drawing skills including:
• The relationship between nature and geometry
• Shape and form
• How to draw a leaf from observation; foreshortening in natural subjects
• Transparent drawing techniques, the basic structural anatomy of plants
This workshop offers a gentle, focused introduction to botanical drawing—perfect for anyone who wishes to see nature more deeply and draw it with greater accuracy.
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It is a good fit for all levels of experience.
Architectural Nature: Drawing the Geometry in the Natural World
Learning From an Apple: Watercolour & Botanical Illustration (Intro)
Start your watercolour journey with one of nature’s simplest teachers—an apple. In this three-session workshop, you’ll explore drawing, light, and colour through hands-on demonstrations and guided painting. Step by step, you’ll learn how careful observation and gentle layering can turn an ordinary fruit into a beautiful botanical study.
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What we will do
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Begin with observational drawing, developing an accurate and expressive outline of the subject
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Work through colour matching, layering, and tonal values
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Complete a finished artwork with guidance and feedback at every step
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Strengthen your ability to stay focused on one subject while refining detail and technique
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Learn how to pace a botanical artwork over a few days with clarity and confidence​
What you will learn
This workshop introduces the full process of botanical watercolour painting:
• Drawing your apple from observation
• Underpainting and establishing light
• How to choose and mix colours
• Building form through layered washes
• Developing detail using dry brush techniques
• Understanding painting strategies from start to finish
This is an ideal workshop for new beginners, as it shows every stage of a complete botanical painting in a clear and friendly way. The materials list is intentionally kept simple to help students focus on technique rather than supplies.
The Fibonacci Spiral: Nature’s Hidden Pattern
A 3-session drawing workshop
Discover the quiet order behind nature’s growth. This workshop explores the Fibonacci sequence—one of the most elegant patterns found throughout the natural world—and how it shapes forms we see every day. Through simple geometric steps, you’ll learn to construct and draw the Fibonacci spiral, an enduring symbol of balance, rhythm, and beauty connecting art and mathematics.
What you will learn
In this workshop, we explore:
• What the Fibonacci sequence is and why it matters
• How this pattern appears in shells, pine cones, sunflowers, artichokes, and many other plants
• How to construct the spiral through clear, guided geometric steps
• Techniques for drawing the spiral accurately and confidently
• How to apply this understanding to natural subjects in your own artwork
Have you ever wondered how to draw a seashell, a pine cone, or the center of a sunflower?
The answer lies in this simple yet powerful pattern that repeats itself throughout nature.
This workshop is perfect for artists, nature enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the intersection of art, geometry, and natural design.
