Nature & botanical Illustrations – Jan – Feb (Online)

About: Nature Illustrations

This course is a wonderful introduction to the art of natural illustrations, offering you the chance to explore the beauty of the natural world through sketching and painting. Guided by a very skilled illustrator, you’ll learn techniques for capturing intricate details of plants, flowers, and wildlife. Each week, you’ll work on illustrating a new subject, gradually building your skills until you’re ready to create a complete composition inspired by the wonders of nature.

Learning Objectives:

• Watercolour techniques- washes, glazes, and dry brush
• Colour theory- matching, mixing, and layering
• Tonal awareness
• Observational skills
• Composition and design
• Basic botany

Workshop Outcomes:

• Understanding plant forms
• Advanced watercolour techniques
• Understanding the characteristics of pigments

Age: 16+

Workshop Dates and Times: 

• Sundays: 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
• 16 hours of learning – 320 AED
  • Once a week on the following dates:  5, 12, 19, 26 Jan +  2, 9, 16, 23 Feb
• Tuesdays: 5.00pm – 7.00pm
• 14 hours of learning – 280 AED 
  • Jan – Feb : 8, 15, 22, 29 Jan + 5, 12, 19 Feb

Certificate: 

Please note that you should attend at least 90% of the hours to receive an attendance certificate for this course.

Location:  

• Online – Zoom

Workshop Rules and Regulations: 

• Please note, you will have to provide your own materials for online courses.
• No refunds are acceptable and you need to attend the specified hours and times listed on this page.

Workshop Language: English

Tutor’s Biography: Shevaun Doherty

Shevaun Doherty is an Irish botanical and nature artist, and current President of Society of Botanical Artists.

An award-winning artist, she exhibits regularly in Ireland and overseas, including the National Gallery Ireland 2020. Her work is part of the Irish National collection- Crawford Gallery, Cork and Natural History Museum, Dublin. She considers herself a visual storyteller, using her skills to raise awareness about conservation. She has designed four sets of Flora and Fauna National postage stamps for Ireland and artwork for the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan.