Description
How to Draw Holly: Winter Illustration Class
A Mixed Media Botanical Art Workshop Online
Saturday, December 5, 2026: 2pm – 6pm ET
Thursday, December 10, 2026: 6pm – 7:30pm ET
✏️ Instructors: Pam Thompson & Sam McWilliams
✅ Level: All levels
🌱 Botanical Subject(s): Holly (or other branches with leaves & berries)
Workshop Description
Celebrate the season by drawing the glossy leaves and brilliant berries of holly. We’ll explore how to capture its distinctive leaf shapes, shiny surfaces, rich greens, and bright red berries using watercolor and colored pencil. Along the way, we’ll focus on creating convincing form, color, and texture while enjoying this classic winter botanical subject.
Why Join?
Our Zoom workshops are not just about learning, but also about community, encouragement, and growing our skills together. Here’s what you can expect:
✨ Live Step-by-Step Demos – Follow along with clear, friendly guidance from our seasoned instructors.
🌱 A Supportive Space – Ask questions, share your progress, and learn alongside fellow art-lovers in an encouraging environment.
🖼️ Personalized Feedback – Hear thoughtful, constructive critiques from experienced educators to help you grow with confidence.
🎥 Recordings – Sent a few hours after each live session, so you can rewatch and refine anytime. (No expiration!)
How the Workshop Flows
Designed to fit your life, whether you join live or learn on your own schedule:
• Pre-Class Practice (optional): Warm up with pre-recorded videos before Day 1.
• Class Day 1 (4 hrs, Saturday): Step-by-step demos, foundational techniques, and live Q&A.
• Inter-Class Practice (Sun–Thu): Rewatch the recording and practice at your own pace.
• Class Day 2 (1.5 hrs, Thursday): Share your work, get personalized feedback, and catch extra demos as needed.
• Post-Class Practice: Revisit the recordings anytime. You can still send photos to info+images@drawbotanical.com for feedback whenever you’re ready.
Recommended Art Supplies:
See the full supply list here. Don’t have everything? Follow along with what you’ve got! Your results may look a little different, but you’ll still learn the fundamentals: perspective, light, composition, and more. Our core technique is slow, continuous toning with colored pencil and watercolor, but if your materials can achieve a similar blend, you’re all set to dive in. 🎨
📬 IMPORTANT: Add info@drawbotanical.com to your contacts. All workshop details (Zoom links, videos, slideshows) will land in your inbox!
After purchasing, you’ll receive a Registration Details email. Don’t see it after a few hours? Check your spam/junk folder, or email info@drawbotanical.com and we’ll help you out.
Cancellation Policy: Due to the virtual nature of this product, we cannot issue a refund. You will still receive all recordings from the workshop, and you can watch them at your convenience.
By purchasing this workshop, you agree to the following Media Release: I hereby give permission to Draw Botanical LLC to use photographs, videos, and/or audio recordings in which my picture or image appears for all purposes and in all media and formats now known or later created including, without limitation, all promotional materials. I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished product or products or advertising or printed matter that may be used in connection with this video, audio or photographs or the use to which it may be applied.
I hereby irrevocably release and discharge Draw Botanical LLC and personnel from all claims, demands, and causes of action that I now have or in the future may have relating to the permitted use of my likeness.
I agree that Draw Botanical LLC will be the sole owner of all rights in the above-mentioned recordings. (Note: I maintain all rights to the work I create. Draw Botanical maintains all rights to the recorded content.) This release is governed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.
