Learn to use watercolour pencils, tubes and inks to make a range of botanical illustrations from vegetables and fruits to flowers and plants. We will be using drawing materials as well as watercolour and will be honing our practical skills and techniques exploring the following:

• Observation
• Texture
• Line
• Colour
• Proportion
• Volume
• Light and shadow
• Composition

We will also look at Botanical Illustration within the context of art histories. In the final week of the of the course we will take some time to collectively share our illustrations and stories. This course is suitable for those who have no previous experience as well as those who want to expand their existing skills. All basic materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring along personal favourites as well as some specimens to work from.

Session Dates

• Mon 14 Sep
• Mon 21 Sep
• Mon 28 Sep
• Mon 05 Oct
• Mon 12 Oct

Course Tutor: Ludmila Centurión Segovia

Artist and educator Ludmila Centurión grew up in Asunción, Paraguay where she studied and worked before moving to the UK to complete a MA in Creative Arts in Education at The University of Exeter. After graduating in 2021, she has chosen to stay in England to continue exploring the arts, arts education, creativity and this country’s diverse cultures. She has over 10 years of teaching art to a broad range of students, from children to adults. Her studies and workshops draw on the ideas of British philosopher and art historian, Sir Herbert Read and her own cultural heritage.

Follow her on Instagram at @lumicenturions

Workshop attendees get 10% off all food and hot drinks at the Cafe Bar.

Venue: Top Studio, Exeter Phoenix

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