Botanical Drawing with Jenny Lee

This course is for those interested in acquiring basic botanical drawing skills, using the flora of Waiheke as subjects, which
hopefully students will find satisfying and inspire them to continue their journey into the world of art.
This course is suitable for beginners.

Overall Goals:
Develop foundational botanical drawing skills, emphasizing accurate observation and depiction of plant forms.
Encourage creativity and build confidence in students artistic abilities.
Create a supportive environment tailored to individual skill levels and artistic interests.

Materials
Provided:
 300gsm HP 100% cotton watercolour paper
 Additional test sheet (same paper as above)
 Sketch paper
 Transfer paper
Please bring:
 2B, 4B, 2H and 4H pencil (sharpened)
 Eraser and kneaded eraser
 Round watercolour brushes (sizes 2–8 recommended)
 Watercolour palette
 Watercolour paints (artist quality preferred). We will use four colours:
o Hansa Yellow Light or Lemon Yellow
o Winsor Red or another bright red
o Quinacridone Magenta or a violet
o Phthalo Blue (Red Shade) or French Ultramarine
 Paper towel or rag
 Tape

Who is this workshop for?
Beginners are warmly welcome, as well as those wishing to refresh skills from previous botanical
drawing classes.
No prior experience needed — just bring your enthusiasm!

Outcome
By the end of the workshop, you’ll take home a completed watercolour painting and feel more
confident in your drawing and painting skills.