Woodland Botanical Painting with Gouache
Woodland Botanical Painting with Gouache
Instructor: Lauren Beck
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✨ Woodland Botanical Painting with Gouache
Beginner-friendly painting techniques • All supplies included
Find inspiration in the mysterious beauty of the forest floor with this painterly exploration of woodland botanicals. In this workshop, you’ll capture the earthy textures and subtle details of mushrooms, moss, ferns, and other natural forms using gouache paint. With its velvety matte finish and rich layering abilities, gouache is the perfect medium to capture the enchanted magic of fungal forms and soft organic plant life in an illustrative way.
With expert tips and tricks, the class will study the shapes and moody palettes of the woods, then transform them into elegant compositions with shading and details. By the end, you’ll leave with a unique keepsake of the forest’s hidden wonders.
📌 Note:
This event is geared towards adult learners, but teens 13+ are welcome to join a parent or guardian.
What You’ll Learn:
✔️ The basics of gouache painting techniques with foundational tips on layering, blending, and adding details
✔️ How to paint botanicals with a magical woodland vibe, with step-by-step instruction on specific motifs and guidance on illustrated compositions
✔️ Techniques on crafting a moody color palette, with tips for paint mixing and application
What’s Included:
📱 Technology to view inspiration photos, mood boards, and overhead views of the instructor's painting hands
✍️ All high-quality paint and tools, including brushes, gouache paints, and specialty papers
📘 A printed workbook for gouache painting techniques and optional templates for illustrative compositions (yours to take home)
Meet Your Instructor:
Lauren Beck is the artist behind Bloomery Art Co., where she blends fine art techniques with playful, on-trend projects for all skill levels. Known for her inviting teaching style, she helps students relax into the creative process while building confidence with every brushstroke. Lauren loves to celebrate the holidays with seasonal decor, but she appreciates adding a custom and handmade feel for timeless beauty.
📷 Instagram: @ren.and.ink
🌐 Website: www.renandink.com
Register:
🎟️ $75 per person
Space is limited — reserve your spot in advance!
Important Details:
Whether you're a complete novice or a seasoned crafter, this class is designed to inspire and excite you! Our beginner-friendly workshop is geared toward adult learners, but this particular instructor has PA clearances to safely work with teens (age 13+). Participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian attend the workshop with them, and a signed liability waiver is required prior to class.Inherent Risk & Safety:
Working in an art medium is a low-risk activity, but as with any class, safety is a priority. All participants must acknowledge and accept the inherent risks of participating in an art workshop, including the use of provided supplies.
