Magnificent Magnolias & Flowering Trees of Spring at Hortus Arboretum

A Botanical Illustration Workshop at Hortus Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

📅 Date: Saturday, May 31 (10am-4pm EDT)

📍Location: Hortus Arboretum & Botanical Gardens in Stone Ridge, NY

✏️Instructor: Wendy Hollender

✅Level: All Levels

🌼Botanical Subject: Magnolias and other flowering trees of spring including Aesculus, Tree Peonies and Viburnums

(Because nature is unpredictable, we will be prepared to draw whatever we find in bloom.)

Celebrate the blooming beauty of spring and capture the magnificence of magnolias in this 6-hour botanical illustration workshop at the incredible Hortus Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. This hands-on class blends live drawing demonstrations, time to practice, and individual feedback, all in a relaxed, nature-filled setting.

What Awaits You?

🌿 Explore a “Living Textbook” – Wander through Hortus Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, home to the most diverse plant collection in Ulster County.

🎨 Learn Botanical Illustration Techniques – Through instructor demonstrations, you’ll understand how to blend watercolor and colored pencil to create beautiful, detailed renderings of magnolias and informative, informal study pages.

🖌 Create in a Casual, Outdoor Setting – Set up your sketchbook right under the trees to enjoy the fresh air and natural inspiration, or cut a magnolia to draw at a table. Whether you prefer loose sketchbook studies or more detailed botanical renderings, this workshop is designed for artists of all skill levels.

👩‍🎨 Guided Instruction & Personal Feedback – We’ll alternate between watching live drawing demos and experimenting on your own, with the opportunity to ask questions and receive one-on-one guidance from Wendy… Learn more