Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Basic Drawing Skills: Observing Nature
Drawing is a great way to observe nature and have fun recording what you see. However, it may cease to be fun if you can’t achieve the likeness of your subject or you are not sure how to begin your drawing. This two-day drawing workshop will give you the basic concepts and skills to get started. Under the guidance of Carol Ann Morley you will learn how to look at the natural world and give shape and definition to your subject. Through graphite shading techniques you will understand how to accurately render some basic shapes that underlie any subject you choose to draw, from a plant to landscape, giving depth and meaning to your art. Open to any level student from beginner to those with drawing skills. The Berkshire Botanical Garden workshop will take place on Saturday and Sunday, August 1 & 2, and registration is limited to comply with COVID-19 guidelines. As with all live events, please call to confirm the week before. Bring a bag lunch. A materials list can be found at www.berkshirebotanical.org
Carol Ann Morley is an illustrator and dedicated teacher of botanical illustration working in Milton, NH. She founded the Botanical Art Illustration Certificate Program at the New York Botanical Garden and teaches illustration there and at other botanical gardens.
$225 for BBG members, $250 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/basic-drawing-skills-observing-nature-0
