Zoom Workshop 131: Oh So Lovely Orchids

How to Draw Orchids: Realistic Flower Drawing Class

Botanical Illustration Orchid Drawing Workshop Online

Join us for a two-day workshop!

Sunday, January 18, 2026: 1pm – 5pm ET

Thursday, January 22, 2026: 6pm – 7:30pm ET

✏️ Instructors: Pam Thompson & Sam McWilliams
✅ Level: All levels
🌱 Botanical Subject(s): Orchids

We will focus on commonly found “grocery store” orchids (Phalaenopsis / moth orchids), but bring your favorite species to class to draw. It would be good to have more than one specimen so that you can dissect one and still have one to draw. 

Workshop Description

Orchids are wonderfully weird in all the best ways! These intricate flowers may feel daunting to draw at first, but once we reveal the mysteries behind these stunning blooms, you’ll see how approachable they really are. 

No experience needed to join this delightful workshop and create your own depiction of these plants with dancing petals, brilliant hues, and plenty of personality. We’ll start with a quick study of the flower’s key structures, then slowly build form, color, and detail, layer by layer. Along the way, you’ll gain practical painting skills and the confidence to draw even the most dramatic orchid with ease… Learn more