This virtual course led by renowned international artist Rogério Lupo aims to provide all the theoretical and practical tools necessary for beginners to initiate their practice and for intermediate students to improve their skills in graphite shading. We start from a basic understanding of the very mechanics of how graphite works, as well as the […]

This course teaches students about the various tools, resources and creative processes visual artists have traditionally and contemporarily adopted to create botanical art. This is a unique opportunity for students to explore what they learn through their sketchbooks by engaging in a variety of creative processes and experiencing them firsthand. During this course, students will […]

Fly into a world of insects with entomologist Clara Aus. In this hybrid course, participants will gain a basic understanding of entomology through weekly meetings. With topics ranging from insect anatomy to unique mating rituals and mutualistic interspecies relationships, this course will cover it all! Grow your knowledge of how insects evolved, how their bodies […]

Learn the principles and practices of plant propagation including cuttings, division, seed collection, stratification and germination with landscape designer and native plant horticulturist Beth Farmer. Work hands-on with cuttings, seeds and plants to learn propagation procedures for different species. By the end of the course, you'll have knowledge to reproduce your own plants including trees, […]

Using the North American Pawpaw as a focus, explore the what, why and how of grafting plants and trees with Mike Ferster, founder and head orchardist of Woodside Pawpaw. Learn the history and science of grafting, followed by a demonstration of two different grafting techniques. You'll have the opportunity to graft your own Pawpaw tree […]