Burren Botanical Drawing Workshop at Burren College of Art

This five day workshop is an introduction to the geometry and patterns found in plants. Inspired by the flora of the Burren habitat, the participants will use drawing tools to represent the geometrical shapes and curves that underlie a plant’s structure.

The course involves a range of drawing exercises using graphite pencils, pens and watercolour paints to accurately capture the texture of the chosen subject. A series of practical demonstrations will include construction, deconstruction, and measurement of a flower and leaf, while pencil and brush techniques will also be covered.

There will be an emphasis on sketchbook work including observational drawings and colour chart preparation for accurate depiction of the unique plants found in the area. Field trips to the Burren will give students the opportunity to photograph and sketch plant specimens for use in further studio work.

By the end of the course, each student will be expected to create three large scale-drawings portraying the chosen subject as a geometric line drawing, a tonal drawing and a coloured painting.

Dates: 13 – 17 May 2019
Times: 9.30 am – 4.30 pm
Fee: €385
Location: Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare
Booking: burrencollege.ie/…

Burren Botanical Drawing Workshop at Burren College of Art