Introduction to Botanical Illustration - with Tulia Moss
$205.00 - $245.00
1 pm to 4 pm
5-Week Class
Discover the fundamental skills of botanical drawing and painting in this practical, beginner-friendly course. Work from live plant specimens to build core techniques in graphite shading and layered watercolour washes. Learn to observe with precision and translate what you see onto the page with accuracy and confidence.
Guided by an experienced tutor, develop the fundamentals of colour mixing, depth and texture that form the foundation of botanical art. For those wishing to study plants, learn to combine scientific accuracy with artistic sensitivity.
Suitable for developing artists aged 16 and up, whether you're completely new to botanical illustration or looking to refresh existing skills.
This is the first in a four-term series — Term 4 lays the groundwork in drawing and painting fundamentals, with the course deepening in 2027 to explore plant anatomy, botanical detail, and composition, culminating in a final painted work.
About Tulia Moss:
Tulia Moss is a botanical artist and educator with a distinguished background spanning design education and fine art practice. She holds a Diploma with Distinction from the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh (2023–2025), a highly selective, internationally respected qualification in botanical art, recognised by the International Society of Botanical Artists.
Tulia brings over a decade of teaching experience to the classroom, having lectured in design theory and practice at Massey University across its Wellington, Palmerston North and Auckland campuses for twelve years, including as an art history lecturer in design and as subject lead in both studio practice for visual communication and sustainable packaging. She holds a Master of Design (2009).
For Tulia, botanical illustration is about discovering the extraordinary nature of plants; tutoring is about facilitating others to discover that same wonder, and the skills to express it.
Materials:
Sketchbook
tracing paper
HB, H, & 2H pencils
eraser
set square
Calipers/proportional dividers
linen tester/magnifing glass
4 pans or tubes of Winsor & Newton watercolour paints
Note regarding payment:
When you check out, we offer two payment options - internet banking or credit card. Internet banking is preferred. We pay fees for credit card payments.
On completing your order, you'll be given the bank account number.
