Celebrate spring by tiptoeing through tulips—on paper, that is. In this relaxed, process-driven workshop, you’ll train your visual system—eye, brain, and hand working as one—to interpret the tulip’s complex form through observation and mark-making. Beginning with line, you’ll study structure and proportion from life before exploring how light, value, and color interact across form. Students will create color studies in colored pencil or watercolor (for those who have completed Color Mixing). Alongside guided demonstrations and individual support, we’ll look to botanical artists of the past whose tulip studies blended art, science, and culture. Their work reminds us that observation is both a discipline and an act of wonder. Through shared discussion and plenty of drawing time, you’ll refine your powers of observation, think more critically, and connect artistic curiosity with scientific inquiry—all while building community with peers who love both art and nature. By the final session, you’ll gather your sketches and studies into a finished tulip study page that reflects process, persistence, and the joy of giving your full attention to the living beauty of tulips. See class supply list below. Fees: Member $289, Non-Member $343 All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact registrar@lewisginter.org or call 804-262-9887 x328 and we will make our best effort to help.
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