School of Botanical Art
Develop your artistic skills with my Botanical Art courses and seasonal sketchbook workshops.
My School of Botanical Art programme offers unique opportunities to study botanical art and illustration within the beautiful setting of Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve.
The programme comprises of Botanical Art courses at Levels 2 and 3 – quality-endorsed by awarding body AIM Qualifications – along with seasonal leisure learning workshops. For those who complete Level 3 and would like to advance further, I can also run a bespoke Level 4 course.
Level 2 Botanical Drawing
This is an entry level course aimed at people with some drawing experience who want to begin or develop their journey as a botanical artist. The 5-day course takes place over three months and comprises of six modules:
• Introduction: Creating Tone & Form
• Introduction: Observational Drawing
• Investigating Structure: Key Shapes Part 1
• Investigating Structure: Key Shapes Part 2
• Introducing Colour: Graphite/Watercolour
• Introducing Colour: Pen & Ink/Watercolour
Course fee: £685
Level 3 Botanical Drawing
This advanced course is designed to develop the drawing and painting skills of artist and illustrators, along with a wider understanding of plant ecology and the natural environment. Course participants will receive 12 days of guided learning over a 6-month period, with focus on the following areas of development:
• Botanical Drawing & Painting Techniques
• Composition & Aesthetics
• Botany & Field Skills
• Historical Context
Course fee: £1,500
Upcoming Courses & Workshops
If you would like to register your interest for future courses or workshops, or have any questions, please get in touch via my contact form
Level 2 Botanical Drawing
Monday 14 September 2026 –
Monday 7 December 2026
10am – 3pm
Location: Carlton Marshes
Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre