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In-person Workshop: 'After Rory: Dynamic Flowers on Vellum' with Carol Woodin


SOLD OUT In-person workshop: Saturday, November 16 - Sunday, November 17; 9:30 am to 4:00 pm each day

Cost $250:00

Location: 1858 Townhouse in Sherborn

Rory McEwen changed the trajectory of botanical art, and launched a revival of painting on vellum. One of the things he did masterfully was use the stems of flowers to create movement in his paintings.

Using cut flowers, we'll design compositions with movement. Through discussion, demonstration and hands-on practice, we’ll learn how to use the special characteristics of vellum to our advantage. Students will transfer their compositional drawings to vellum, lay out a color roadmap, and apply controlled layers of color to build lifelike color, form, and value.

One sheet of 8x10 inch vellum will be provided to each participant.

Carol Woodin has been making botanical artworks for nearly 30 years. Her main focus has been orchids but rare wildflowers, heirloom fruits and other interesting plants are fair game. She teaches workshops around the country and internationally devoted to techniques of watercolor painting on vellum. Carol’s artwork has been exhibited and collected around the world. In 2024, she was honored to receive the 2024 Shirley Sherwood Award for Botanical Art. Carol also serves as Exhibitions Director of the American Society of Botanical Artists.

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Later Event: December 4
Beyond the Brush with Carol Woodin