Saturday, January 31, 2026 10:30-4:30 pm (Lunch break 1-2 pm)
6 Spots Available
Begin the new year with Dr. Costello in this transformative full-day botanical art workshop that launches your 2026 creative journey! As a member of the Society of Botanical Artists UK, Dr. Costello will guide you through an inspiring exploration of artistic possibilities as you brainstorm your personal creative vision for botanical art. You'll spend hands-on time drawing and painting from a wide selection of beautiful plants and flowers while discovering your favorites and exploring various creation options from intimate studies to large-scale works. We'll also discuss paper types, colored pencil techniques, and mixed media approaches. Dr. Costello will share insights from her favorite botanical artists throughout history, inspiring your own unique artistic path. We'll also plan exciting field trips to local gardens and dream about botanical art adventures abroad! This nurturing full-day experience includes a delightful group lunch where we'll share our visions and connect with fellow artists, setting the foundation for an incredible year of botanical creativity.
Key Learning Highlights
Personal Vision Development - Brainstorm and clarify your unique creative direction while exploring your favorite plants and artistic inspirations
Technical Exploration - Discover various paper types, size options, colored pencil techniques, and mixed media approaches for diverse artistic expression
Historical Inspiration & Future Adventures - Learn from master botanical artists throughout time while planning exciting field trips and travel opportunities
What You'll Take Home
You'll leave with your personalized creative vision plan, sample papers and materials to experiment with, a curated list of Dr. Costello's favorite botanical artists for continued inspiration, preliminary sketches from the workshop, and detailed information about upcoming field trips and travel opportunities. Most importantly, you'll have clarity and excitement about your botanical art journey for 2026 and beyond!
Join us for a full 8-hour immersive workshop, where art and nature meet. We’ll explore the unique properties of seasonal plants through hands-on study and bring their beauty to life with watercolor. This workshop is open to all skill levels—whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your practice.
What You’ll Leave With
Your own botanical watercolor artworks
A Watercolor Technique Guide to continue practicing at home
A Seasonal Botanical Guide covering the plants we studied
A deeper understanding of plant structure and watercolor basics
