Zoom Workshop 136: Calla Lilies & Spathes

How to Draw Anthuriums, Calla Lilies, & More Spectacular Spathes

An Online Botanical Illustration Workshop Using Watercolor & Colored Pencil

Join us for a two-day workshop!

Sunday, June 7, 2026: 2pm – 6pm ET

Thursday, June 11, 2026: 6pm – 7:30pm ET

✏️ Instructors: Pam Thompson & Vern Fannin
✅ Level: All levels
🌱 Botanical Subject(s): Plants with Spathes

Examples: Jack in the Pulpits (found on the woodland floor), Anthuriums (often sold as houseplants), Calla Lilies (often found in the floral section of grocery stores), Peace Lilies, Flamingo Flowers, Caladiums, and other plants in the Araceae family (also known as the arum or aroid family)

Why Are Spathes So Much Fun to Draw?

Spathes offer the perfect blend of bold simplicity and intricate detail:
–Their sweeping curves and folds invite expressive, fluid watercolor work
–Their smooth surfaces are ideal for practicing subtle color transitions
–Their central spadix is packed with tiny, rhythmic floral structures

They’re just the right combo of approachable and complex, making them an exciting subject for everyone, from art enthusiasts building foundational skills to seasoned professionals refining their scientific illustrations.

What We’ll Practice

• Understanding the botanical structure of spathes and spadices
• Observational drawing techniques for accuracy and proportion
• Capturing a full range of tones from whitest highlights to darkest shadows
• Combining watercolor and colored pencil for depth and realism
• Refining edges, contrast, and fine botanical details with patience and precision

Whether you join live or work from the recording later, this class is an invitation to… Learn more