PAINTERLY BOTANICALS: SUMMER DRAWING & WATERCOLOUR COURSE WITH SISETTA ZAPPONE – AUGUST 2026

PAINTERLY BOTANICALS: SUMMER DRAWING & WATERCOLOUR COURSE

4 online sessions · 2 hours each · Recordings available

Join us for a course tailor made for peaceful summer evenings- as we explore flora and fauna through drawing and watercolour. Draw and paint from plants and flowers to create your own botanical illustrations inspired by the great illustrators Elizabeth Blackwell and Ernst Haeckel and contemporary illustrators such as Pandora Sellars, building depth and detail in your drawing with beautiful results.

This inspiring online botanical art course, led by artist and educator Sisetta, is the perfect course to hone your skills- whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, the sessions are packed with tips to build your confidence, sharpen your observational skills, and refine your understanding of colour and technique.

Recordings will be sent out after each class- and you will have access for 6 weeks after the class to rewatch/ rewind/ pause and catch up

Wednesdays 5, 12, 19, 26 August 2026
7-9pm BST

£75 Early bird tickets

£80 Regular Tickets

Course Outline:

Session 1 – Seeds & Leaves: Observational drawing tips and expressive mark-making using tonal pencil.

Session 2 – Bloom & Shape: Explore dry and watersoluble coloured pencils to capture the character of summer flowers.

Session 3 – Fruitful Colours: Learn the colour wheel and practice fresh, vibrant watercolour techniques to paint fruits and blossoms.

Session 4 – Finishing Touches: Discover glazes, textures, and how to add fine details for botanical brilliance.

🌸 Perfect for beginners looking to learn drawing foundations.

🎨 Ideal for experienced artists eager to expand colour skills and develop delicate watercolour techniques.

🌞 Recordings included – join live or watch anytime (yes, even with a summer cocktail at sunset!).