
Plant on Paper: Botanical Illustration for All Levels
Hands-on botanical drawing and mixed media exercises to capture plant form, texture, and personality. Relaxed garden shop studio setting with guided instruction welcoming all skill levels.
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Hands on beginner botanical drawing classes teaching line work, shading, and pen and ink techniques while exploring composition, contour, and contrast across four Tuesday morning sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum.

Hands on beginner botanical drawing classes teaching line work, shading, and pen and ink techniques while exploring composition, contour, and contrast across four Tuesday morning sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum.
Hands on beginner botanical drawing classes teaching line work, shading, and pen and ink techniques while exploring composition, contour, and contrast across four Tuesday morning sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum.

Delicate wet on wet watercolor instruction focused on spring meadow florals and small study compositions, combining step by step demos and hands on practice for beginners in a relaxed community art studio.

Delicate wet on wet watercolor instruction focused on spring meadow florals and small study compositions, combining step by step demos and hands on practice for beginners in a relaxed community art studio.
Delicate wet on wet watercolor instruction focused on spring meadow florals and small study compositions, combining step by step demos and hands on practice for beginners in a relaxed community art studio.

Hands-on watercolor session focused on painting birds, with step-by-step instruction on washes, layering, and simple feather details. A relaxed studio workshop geared toward building confidence and leaving with a finished bird painting.

Hands-on watercolor session focused on painting birds, with step-by-step instruction on washes, layering, and simple feather details. A relaxed studio workshop geared toward building confidence and leaving with a finished bird painting.
Hands-on watercolor session focused on painting birds, with step-by-step instruction on washes, layering, and simple feather details. A relaxed studio workshop geared toward building confidence and leaving with a finished bird painting.

Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.

Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.

Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.

Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.
Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.

Make mini art journals in a guided hands on workshop at Purple Crayon, focusing on small format layouts, color exploration, and personal creative expression in a relaxed studio setting.

Make mini art journals in a guided hands on workshop at Purple Crayon, focusing on small format layouts, color exploration, and personal creative expression in a relaxed studio setting.
Make mini art journals in a guided hands on workshop at Purple Crayon, focusing on small format layouts, color exploration, and personal creative expression in a relaxed studio setting.

Hands-on charcoal drawing session focused on still life composition, values, and shading techniques. Work from a set-up arrangement in a studio environment with guidance geared toward building observational drawing skills.

Hands-on charcoal drawing session focused on still life composition, values, and shading techniques. Work from a set-up arrangement in a studio environment with guidance geared toward building observational drawing skills.
Hands-on charcoal drawing session focused on still life composition, values, and shading techniques. Work from a set-up arrangement in a studio environment with guidance geared toward building observational drawing skills.

Playful mixed-media workshop focused on paint, paper, texture, and found materials to build layered, expressive abstract collages; students are encouraged to bring personal items, snacks, and relaxed, experimental energy. Class capped at 12.

Playful mixed-media workshop focused on paint, paper, texture, and found materials to build layered, expressive abstract collages; students are encouraged to bring personal items, snacks, and relaxed, experimental energy. Class capped at 12.
Playful mixed-media workshop focused on paint, paper, texture, and found materials to build layered, expressive abstract collages; students are encouraged to bring personal items, snacks, and relaxed, experimental energy. Class capped at 12.

Hands on encaustic workshop exploring beeswax and damar, layered collage techniques, heated tools, and pigmented wax for textured mixed media panels. Small studio setting fosters experimentation and beginner friendly instruction.

Hands on encaustic workshop exploring beeswax and damar, layered collage techniques, heated tools, and pigmented wax for textured mixed media panels. Small studio setting fosters experimentation and beginner friendly instruction.
Hands on encaustic workshop exploring beeswax and damar, layered collage techniques, heated tools, and pigmented wax for textured mixed media panels. Small studio setting fosters experimentation and beginner friendly instruction.

Guided arboretum walks for reflective nature journaling, combining field sketching, poetic observation, and basic scientific note-taking across multiple botanical sites with optional prompts and instruction from arboretum staff.

Guided arboretum walks for reflective nature journaling, combining field sketching, poetic observation, and basic scientific note-taking across multiple botanical sites with optional prompts and instruction from arboretum staff.
Guided arboretum walks for reflective nature journaling, combining field sketching, poetic observation, and basic scientific note-taking across multiple botanical sites with optional prompts and instruction from arboretum staff.

Two-day hands-on encaustic painting immersion exploring molten beeswax, pigment fusing, and layered surface techniques in a well-equipped art studio; suitable for all levels and focused on material experimentation.

Two-day hands-on encaustic painting immersion exploring molten beeswax, pigment fusing, and layered surface techniques in a well-equipped art studio; suitable for all levels and focused on material experimentation.
Two-day hands-on encaustic painting immersion exploring molten beeswax, pigment fusing, and layered surface techniques in a well-equipped art studio; suitable for all levels and focused on material experimentation.

Hands-on studio session focused on subtractive charcoal portraiture, building faces by lifting highlights and carving form from dark tones. Expect step-by-step instruction on proportion, value ranges, and expressive mark-making.

Hands-on studio session focused on subtractive charcoal portraiture, building faces by lifting highlights and carving form from dark tones. Expect step-by-step instruction on proportion, value ranges, and expressive mark-making.
Hands-on studio session focused on subtractive charcoal portraiture, building faces by lifting highlights and carving form from dark tones. Expect step-by-step instruction on proportion, value ranges, and expressive mark-making.

Interactive bookbinding class teaching hand sewn journals with removable pages, customizable covers, and paper selection; beginner friendly instruction and materials provided in an intimate art studio environment.

Interactive bookbinding class teaching hand sewn journals with removable pages, customizable covers, and paper selection; beginner friendly instruction and materials provided in an intimate art studio environment.
Interactive bookbinding class teaching hand sewn journals with removable pages, customizable covers, and paper selection; beginner friendly instruction and materials provided in an intimate art studio environment.

Hands-on skill share for designing, budgeting, and marketing creative workshops, with practical tools for planning logistics and participant flow. Peer feedback and networking with local makers and teaching artists support ideas from concept to production.

Hands-on skill share for designing, budgeting, and marketing creative workshops, with practical tools for planning logistics and participant flow. Peer feedback and networking with local makers and teaching artists support ideas from concept to production.
Hands-on skill share for designing, budgeting, and marketing creative workshops, with practical tools for planning logistics and participant flow. Peer feedback and networking with local makers and teaching artists support ideas from concept to production.

Hands-on watercolor session focused on painting misty mountain landscapes with layered washes, soft edges, and atmospheric depth. A guided studio workshop suited to newcomers and intermediate painters refining composition and color control.

Hands-on watercolor session focused on painting misty mountain landscapes with layered washes, soft edges, and atmospheric depth. A guided studio workshop suited to newcomers and intermediate painters refining composition and color control.
Hands-on watercolor session focused on painting misty mountain landscapes with layered washes, soft edges, and atmospheric depth. A guided studio workshop suited to newcomers and intermediate painters refining composition and color control.
Hands on terrarium building workshop with demonstrations of terrarium tools and step by step instruction for creating your own mini glass ecosystem; ideal for beginners learning plant selection, layering techniques, and basic care.
Hands on terrarium building workshop with demonstrations of terrarium tools and step by step instruction for creating your own mini glass ecosystem; ideal for beginners learning plant selection, layering techniques, and basic care.
Hands on terrarium building workshop with demonstrations of terrarium tools and step by step instruction for creating your own mini glass ecosystem; ideal for beginners learning plant selection, layering techniques, and basic care.

Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.

Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.
Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.

Hands on paper marbling workshop teaching floating pigments, combed pattern techniques, and transferring designs onto paper; beginner friendly session with materials provided and step by step instruction for original marbled prints.

Hands on paper marbling workshop teaching floating pigments, combed pattern techniques, and transferring designs onto paper; beginner friendly session with materials provided and step by step instruction for original marbled prints.
Hands on paper marbling workshop teaching floating pigments, combed pattern techniques, and transferring designs onto paper; beginner friendly session with materials provided and step by step instruction for original marbled prints.

Earthy kudzu vines transformed into woven baskets in a hands on studio workshop teaching coil and twining techniques. Participants of all skill levels learn plant fiber preparation and leave with a finished basket.

Earthy kudzu vines transformed into woven baskets in a hands on studio workshop teaching coil and twining techniques. Participants of all skill levels learn plant fiber preparation and leave with a finished basket.
Earthy kudzu vines transformed into woven baskets in a hands on studio workshop teaching coil and twining techniques. Participants of all skill levels learn plant fiber preparation and leave with a finished basket.

Make colorful tissue paper luminarias in a hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop, learning folding, gluing, and safe LED-candle placement to create warm seasonal lanterns for indoor or porch display.

Make colorful tissue paper luminarias in a hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop, learning folding, gluing, and safe LED-candle placement to create warm seasonal lanterns for indoor or porch display.
Make colorful tissue paper luminarias in a hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop, learning folding, gluing, and safe LED-candle placement to create warm seasonal lanterns for indoor or porch display.