Nature & Botanical Sketching
Let nature hold your attention.
Botanical sketching is an invitation to slow down and pay attention. To observe, explore and translate what you see into lines, shapes and colours.
In these workshops, we'll use drawing and watercolour as tools for exploration. Not to create scientifically accurate illustrations, but to develop our observation skills and discover our own ways of representing the natural world.
What You’ll Learn
How to observe and draw natural forms including leaves, flowers and organic textures
Botanical sketching techniques for capturing plants in a loose and expressive way
How to simplify complex natural forms and build compositions from observation
Colour mixing for natural and botanical palettes using watercolour
How to work outdoors with confidence in a natural environment
What’s included
All basic materials including professional paper, pens, watercolours and colour pencils
Full guidance throughout the session
Introduction to botanical sketching, demonstrations and individual feedback
Your finished botanical sketches to take home
Disconnect from the digital noise and ground yourself in this immersive, beginner-friendly drawing experience.
Designed for those who want to slow down, sharpen their observation, and record plant life through art, this experience seamlessly blends technique, creativity, and mindfulness.
What You Will Learn
Plant Anatomy & Structure: How to observe botanical subjects deeply and break down complex natural patterns.
Line Work & Shading: Utilizing graphite and fineliners to build expressive lines, contrast, and realistic dimension.
Color Theory in the Wild: Mixing watercolors and colored pencils to capture authentic, organic botanical tones.
Nature Journal Layouts: Tips for arranging your pages, combining drawings with handwritten notes, and documenting your observations.
What’s included
All basic materials including professional paper, pens, watercolours and colour pencils
Full guidance throughout the session
Introduction to botanical sketching, demonstrations and individual feedback
Your finished botanical sketches to take home
Location: Estufa Fria
Parque Eduardo VII 1070-099 Lisbon
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