Drawing Botanicals (9:00 a.m.): Seeing and Sketching Nature

ART SUPPLIES: Art supplies are required for this class. You will need two 12B pencils, a kneaded eraser, newsprint drawing paper for sketching practice, and high-quality drawing paper for finished artwork. These supplies are listed separately on the registration form as “Drawing Animals and Drawing Botanicals Art Supplies” for $10.

Learn to draw plants with confidence in this introductory botanical drawing class. Designed for beginners, the course breaks down the fundamentals of sketching leaves, flowers, and natural forms through step-by-step guidance and pencil exercises. You’ll practice careful observation, proportion, and shading to capture the structure and character of botanicals. This class builds essential drawing skills while inviting you to slow down and truly see the beauty of nature.

Jennie Huttler is a skilled artist based in Middletown, Rhode Island, with a lifelong commitment to creating and teaching art. She has extensive experience in painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and printmaking, with a focus on painting and drawing. Jennie’s work has been exhibited across the U.S., including in group and solo shows. Jennie holds a B.S. in Fine Arts and Art Education from the University of South Carolina and a M.Ed. from Edinboro State University, along with advanced training under notable artists. With 38 years of teaching experience, she inspires students to develop their artistic abilities through experimentation and collaboration.