April 2 6:30 - 8pm

Adventures in Botanical Painting

Join Carol for a live talk, recounting an unlikely journey as an artist, from early paintings of orchids to illustrations of cultivated food crops. Each step along the way has opened new and unexpected doors. Join Carol as she recounts the many fascinating opportunities she has encountered and places she has traveled, all because she first decided to paint orchids.

April 3 - 9:30 - 12:30pm 

Tips and Tricks for Painting on Vellum - a Quick Primer

Vellum, a type of leather, is used by botanical illustrators to create luscious, velvet-like paintings. Learn how to use the special characteristics of vellum to avoid the most common mistakes. A small piece of vellum will be provided for exercises and practice.

April 3 (1:30 - 4:30) 4, and 5 (9:30 - 3:00 pm)

Early Alpine Flora in Watercolor

Working from emerging alpine flora of early spring, create a fully realized painting on vellum. Students will learn the special characteristics of working with vellum, including how to build and manage transparent layers. Also covered will be selection and care for vellum, and repairing mistakes. Small vellum samples will be supplied for exercises.

To view the full Denver Botanic Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustration Spring Catalog:

Freyer-Newman Center at Denver Botanic Gardens