Botanical Drawing with Colored Pencils- Bittersweet with Nancy Lyons

About this event

Celebrate the colors of autumn by learning how to draw one of the season’s most striking natural elements: Bittersweet, the climbing vine known for its vibrant red and orange berries. In this hands-on botanical drawing workshop, you’ll explore the foundational techniques that give botanical art its signature depth and realism. Students will begin by toning with graphite pencils, using simple shapes and gradual shading to build structure and form. Once the drawing is established, you’ll layer color over your graphite work to bring your Bittersweet branch to life—capturing the warmth, contrast, and texture that make this plant a favorite in fall décor.

This process is approachable for beginners and rewarding for experienced artists, offering a calm, focused way to observe nature and translate it beautifully onto the page. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have created a finished Bittersweet Branch botanical study full of seasonal charm. Supplies are not included in the cost of the workshop. A PDF copy of the supply list can be found in the workshop description.

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Class or Workshop: Workshop

In Person/Online: In Person

Name Of Class/Workshop: Botanical Drawing with Colored Pencils- Bittersweet

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026,

Time: from 12 to 3 pm

Instructor: Nancy Lyons

Location: Arlene’s Artist Materials, Inc

Semester: FALL 2026

LEVEL: ALL

Materials List: Supplies not included —see description for list.

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