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.
2025 Session 1 on Sale
Here is the Session 1, Winter/Spring 2025 course catalog PDF with live links to the ticketing catalog.
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![Nick Elias, “Monet Pool,” watercolor, 2022. Nick Elias, “Monet Pool,” watercolor, 2022.](/sites/default/files/styles/small/public/image/2023-01/Nick-Elias-Monet-Pool-Art-Exploration_banner.jpg?itok=8kb8jhji)
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.
![Judy Schoonmaker, “Cyclamen,” acrylic, 2022. Judy Schoonmaker, “Cyclamen,” acrylic, 2022.](/sites/default/files/styles/small/public/image/2023-01/Judy-Schoonmaker-Cyclamen_Home-Page-Banner-for-BI-Program.jpg?itok=uKsM744x)
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.
![Brittany Hass, “Understory,” ink and watercolor, 2022. Brittany Hass, “Understory,” ink and watercolor, 2022.](/sites/default/files/styles/small/public/image/2023-01/Brittany-Hass-Understory-2022_Home-Page-Tile-for-Engage-Connect_banner.jpg?itok=RQNWWIcS)
Engage & Connect
We invite you to explore with us through our series of lectures and lunch-and-learn sessions about professional practices and creative gatherings.
2023 Botanical Illustration Graduate Showcase Gallery
![Rachel Sturtz, “Malus domestica,” (McIntosh apples), carbon dust, 2023. Rachel Sturtz, “Malus domestica,” (McIntosh apples), carbon dust, 2023.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/image/2023-12/SturtzMagelkyRachel-Apples-CarbonDust-2023-gallery.jpg?itok=-nPesLOm)
![Brittany Hass, “Helianthus annuus,” (dried sunflower), ink, 2021. Brittany Hass, “Helianthus annuus,” (dried sunflower), ink, 2021.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/image/2023-12/HassBrittany-DriedSunflower-PenAndInk-2021-gallery.jpg?itok=6q98boJe)
![Erin Haley, “Heliconia” sp., watercolor, 2023. Erin Haley, “Heliconia” sp., watercolor, 2023.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/image/2023-12/HaleyErin-Heliconia-Watercolor-2023-gallery.jpg?itok=OfTRLmzD)
![Emily Prengaman, “Platanus occidentalis,” (sycamore), colored pencil, 2023. Emily Prengaman, “Platanus occidentalis,” (sycamore), colored pencil, 2023.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/image/2023-12/PrengamanEmily-Sycamore-ColoredPencil-2023-gallery.jpg?itok=aZDtIJKe)
![Nancy Carlisle, “Allium cepa,” colored pencil, 2023. Nancy Carlisle, “Allium cepa,” colored pencil, 2023.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/image/2023-12/Carlisle-Allium-Cepa-Colored-Pencil-gallery.jpg?itok=JjqH6nYC)
![Barbra Sobhani, “Citrus x aurantiifolia,” vintage key lime), mixed media, 2021. Barbra Sobhani, “Citrus x aurantiifolia,” vintage key lime), mixed media, 2021.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/image/2023-12/SobhaniBarbra-VintageKeyLime-MixedMedia-2021-gallery.jpg?itok=D_l7UJ0G)