7 Reasons to Join the “Fundamentals of Botanical Art: from Traditional Botanical Illustration to Contemporary Botanical Art” Course

There’s something magical about slowing down, observing nature closely, and translating its beauty onto paper. My “Fundamentals of Botanical Art: From Traditional Botanical Illustration to Contemporary Botanical Art” course is designed to give you that experience, a space to create, learn, and reconnect with the natural world.

If you’ve been thinking about trying botanical art, or if you’ve always dreamed of painting flowers but never knew where to begin, this course might be the perfect first step.

Here are 7 Reasons why:

🌿 1. Time for Yourself

In our busy lives, it’s rare to find moments of calm. This course gives you dedicated creative time, a few hours each week just for you, to slow down, focus, and rediscover the joy of making something with your hands.

🌸 2. A Perfect Place to Begin

The Hugo Burge Foundation’s Walled Garden and historic Glasshouses, with their deep connection to Rory McEwen, one of the great artists of botanical art, provide an inspiring setting to start your journey. It’s the ideal place to learn, surrounded by nature and history.

🎨 3. Start Your Journey into Botanical Art

Whether you’re completely new to art or already have some creative experience, this four-week course offers a gentle, structured introduction. You’ll learn to observe, draw, and paint plants with accuracy and expression — building both confidence and skill step by step.

🌱 4. See Botanical Art from a New Perspective

Botanical art is not only about precision, it’s also about creativity. In this course, we’ll explore both Traditional Botanical Illustration and Contemporary approaches, showing you how these worlds connect and how you can find your own artistic voice within them.

🌼 5. Join a Wonderful Creative Community

Learning together makes the experience even richer. You’ll meet others who share your love of nature and art, a friendly, supportive community where everyone grows together and inspires one another.

🍃 6. Learn with Clear, Visual Guidance

I’ve developed a series of original Botanical Art Teaching Diagrams - unique visual tools that simplify complex artistic principles and make learning more intuitive. They’ll help you see structure, colour, and form clearly, so you can progress with confidence and joy.

🌺 7. Don’t Delay - Make Your Creative Dream Come True

So many people say, “One day I’ll start painting.” This course is your invitation to begin. Step by step, you’ll learn the fundamentals, discover new ways of seeing, and experience the quiet happiness that comes from creating something beautiful.

📅 Dates: 17th, 24th, 31st October and 7th November
📍 Location: The Hugo Burge Foundation, Borders, Scotland

If you’d like to join the course or learn more, please email me directly at artist@oleksandranovatska.com I’ll be delighted to share all the details with you.