Nature Painting: Bees and Flowers in Watercolour – Dubai – 25 July

Advance the School of Calligraphy and Ornamentation Workshop “Nature Painting: Bees and Flowers in Watercolour” With the Irish artist specialising in botanical illustration Shevaun Dohertyin an artistic experiment that combines the beauty of nature with watercolour painting techniques.

During the workshop, participants will learn how to paint an Arabian honey bee on a flower using watercolours, by following a practical step-by-step demonstration and working from reference images and live demonstrations. They will also learn about colour mixing techniques and various watercolour techniques such as washes, glazing, and dry brushing, focusing on portraying light and shadow, and highlighting fine details and varied textures, from the softness of the flower petals to the transparent bee wings and its hairy body.

During the workshop, participants gain fascinating knowledge about the importance of honeybees and their vital role in pollinating plants and maintaining ecological balance, concluding the experience by completing a complete work of art that reflects their acquired skills and enhances their confidence in watercolour painting.

What will you learn in this workshop?

• A watercolour painting of an Arabian honey bee on a flower in a realistic style.
• Mastering fundamental watercolour techniques, such as washes, glazes, and dry brushwork to create depth and detail.
• Developing colour-mixing skills to achieve natural and harmonious tones.
• Learn how to show light and shadow, and different textures, such as the softness of flowers, the transparency of wings, and the details of a bee's body.
• Developing observational and drawing skills from nature with greater confidence.
• Recognising the environmental importance of the honey bee and its fundamental role in pollinating plants and sustaining ecosystems.

The workshop subscription includes:

• 3-hour specialist art workshop
• Coffee or tea, plus a main course from the cafe's menu.
• An artistic experience in a distinguished cafe atmosphere

• Date: Saturday, 25 July 2026
• Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Location: The Workshop Café – Dubai
• Title Villa 45, Street 23B, Jumeirah, Jumeirah 2, Dubai
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• Fees 300 dirhams

• Workshop language: English

• *Teacher's CV: Siobhán Doherty*
• Siobhán Doherty is an Irish artist specialising in botanical and nature art. She currently serves as the President of the Society of Botanical Artists.
• An award-winning artist, she has exhibited her work both in Ireland and internationally, including at the National Irish Exhibition in 2020. Her works are part of the National Irish Collection at the Crawford Gallery in Cork and the Natural History Museum in Dublin.
• Chiffon sees herself as a “visual storyteller,” using her artistic skills to raise awareness of environmental conservation issues.
• Notable Works:
• Designing four sets of Irish national postage stamps featuring flowers and animals
• Creating illustrations for the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan campaign
• As Chiffon continues to offer artistic workshops and courses around the world, in a style that combines inspiration and mastery.