Workshops Among the Plants
DRAWING WORKSHOP
Every Other Monday In April
April 13th ✶ April 27th
From 6:00 - 8:00pm
Botanical Drawing
This class is led by local artist Kaelee Thompson, who will guide you through basic drawing materials and techniques with the assistance of botanical inspiration! Learn and practice skills such as composition, contour drawing, use of light and shadow, and shading techniques. In this class, we will work with plants as drawing reference to create sketches and illustrations. By the end of the class, you will have created your own graphite drawing of a plant or botanical element, and gained skills to continue to practice with in your sketchbook. Whether you are completely new to drawing or want a fun way to improve your skills, this class is for you!
A selection of teas from our beloved Lake Missoula Tea Company will be provided.
WRITING WORKSHOP
Every Other Tuesday in April
April 7th ✶ April 21st
From 6:00 - 7:30pm
Creative Writing for All Writing
Come spend Tuesday evenings with published poet, former magazine editor and certified trauma-informed writing coach Carolyne Whelan to learn how to use language to paint a more vivid world.
Creative Writing for All is open to all genres and all levels. We will have guided exercises and a chance to share work in a supportive environment and give/receive feedback in a structure that promotes safety and growth.
Sit among the plants and feel your leaves unfurl in this writing workshop every Tuesday at 6pm at Leaf and Quiet.
A selection of teas from our beloved Lake Missoula Tea Company will be provided.
PAINTING WORKSHOP
Every Other Wednesday in April
April 1st ✶ April 15th
From 6:00 - 8:00pm
Botanicals in Watercolor
In this workshop we will paint plants in watercolor. No prior skills required, just a positive attitude and desire to make art with plants!
We will spend time with and paint plants in watercolor. We will cover choosing a subject, general plant anatomy, color-mixing, and brushstrokes to make a painted plant come to life. Most importantly, you will learn how to enjoy watercolor and become a more confident maker. No prior skills are required- just a positive attitude and desire to make art with plants!
A selection of teas from our beloved Lake Missoula Tea Company will be provided.
PAINTING WORKSHOP
Select Thursdays in April
April 23rd ✶ April 30th
From 6:00 - 8:00pm
Botanicals in Acrylics
Botanicals in Acrylics is taught by local acrylic painter and botanist Erynn McNeill of Up Moss Creek Studio. In their 2 hour art classes students are guided through traditional botanical illustration techniques including color theory with a focus on natural tones and greens, composition, light and shadow, and labeling. Their classes begin with students choosing their own plant from around the shop, followed by step by step instructions between focused painting time. By the end of the class participants go home with a unique botanical illustration of their very own.
A selection of teas from our beloved Lake Missoula Tea Company will be provided.
COMMUNITY NIGHT
Every 2nd Thursday of the Month
April 9th ✶ May 14th ✶ June 11th ✶ July 9th ✶ August 13th
6pm - 8(ish)pm
! Free !
