Friday, April 17, 24, and May 1, 2026
10 am–2 pm
$175 for Members/$205 for Non-Members
Prerequisites: Botanical Drawing 1 and 2, Colored Pencil 1
Dive deeper into the study of colored pencils with instruction from Kelly Sverduk to create form and depict details on a variety of botanical subjects. Methods of underpainting will be explored, and various paper surfaces will be introduced to offer a range of interesting artistic options.
Students will be provided with a basic set of Faber Castell Polychromos pencils which they may choose to purchase after class. Students should bring the additional materials listed below with them to class.
Bring a packed lunch if desired.
Advance registration is required.
Materials List
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Sketching paper
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Graphite pencils (2H, H, HB)
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Kneaded eraser
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Tomboy Mono Zero eraser
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Faber Castell Grip Trio Pencil Sharpener (or another good sharpener made to accommodate wide color pencil barrels)
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Ruler
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Circle drawing template (approx 4.5" in diameter, can be Helix Angle and Circle
Maker or basic round plastic template available on Amazon for $5) -
Paper (Strathmore Bristol 400 series, smooth or vellum surface, 9x12")
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Optional additional supplies: eraser shield, embossing tool(s)
Please reach out to Kelly with questions.
Meet Your Instructor
Botanical artist Kelly Sverduk specializes in watercolor and is passionate about making and teaching art. With a background in both art and natural sciences, she finds the field of botanical illustration to perfectly mesh her interests. Kelly holds a B.A. in studio art from Messiah College and a certificate in botanical art from the Brookside Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustration. She lives with her family in Greenwood, DE.
