School of Botanical Art & Illustration

With beautiful state-of-the-art classrooms and a wide variety of online art and botanical illustration courses taught by world-class artists, the school has something for everyone. Whether you are a seasoned artist or have never held a pencil before, our illustration program can teach you all you need to know—from the basics of botany to complex and delicate techniques. Art course offerings explore a variety of media to pique your interests.

Art at the Gardens Immersive Retreat

Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 1 & 2, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Join us for two days of short classes to sample new techniques, explore a range of art techniques and learn from a variety of instructors all onsite at the Freyer – Newman Center. Classes are open to beginners and experienced artists.

Register for Art at the Gardens Immersive Retreat

The SBAI Scholarship Application period is currently closed. The next scholarship round will open in October with applications due in early November.

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720-865-3670
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Nick Elias, “Monet Pool,” watercolor, 2022.

Art Exploration Courses

The school provides creative opportunities inspired by the natural world. Consider a class in nature journaling, collage or printmaking to discover new modes of expression. These classes are open to all, regardless of previous art experience.

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Judy Schoonmaker, “Cyclamen,” acrylic, 2022.

Botanical Illustration Program

Botanical illustration is the well-established tradition of portraying plants for scientific purposes. This pathway includes foundation and advanced level courses in botany and a variety of artistic mediums.

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