Botanical Art: History and How-to

Winter 2026
Botanical Art: History and How-to

Materials List
  • * Drawing sketchbook (any brand, any size)
  • Handbook Journal Company watercolor sketchbook (90lb size 8.25” x 5.25”)
  • * Pencils- 2B and 4B
  • * kneaded eraser
  • Black waterproof fineliners in the following sizes: .03, .05, .08, brush. (Zig Millenium, Staedtler, Micron, or Faber-Castell are all good brands)
  • Watercolor pre-set palette: Winsor and Newton Cotman 13pc Palette Pocket Set or Winsor and Newton Cotman Sketchers’ Pocket Set . Please do not bring tubes.
  • Watercolor brushes in the following sizes: Round 4, Round 6. Synthetic only.
  • Small cup or container cleaning brushes (glass is preferred, as are non-food vessels)
  • a few clean and reusable shop rags
  • ** OPTIONAL ITEMS (you do not need this on the first day): 1 Sheet of 140lb Arches or Fabriano Bright White Cold Press Paper, 22”x30”

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* Please have these items on the first day. If you are unsure or have questions about other materials, please talk to me on the first day of class.

** Any other optional materials will be discussed in class.