Botanical Art and Illustration Program 

Botanical Illustration in Pencil I – February 25, 26 & 27, 2011

Instructor: Constance Sayas
sayasdesign@earthlink.net

Note: An accessory materials fee of $5.00 will be collected by the instructor at the first class. 

Materials & Supply List
Drawing Pencils: leads 2B, B, H or HB, 2H, 4H in brand of preference (ie. Turquoise, Staedtler, Berol)

Sharpener for pencils

Kneaded Eraser

Tracing Paper: 9" x 12" pad or larger

Sketch Pad: 9" x 12" or larger (for class exercises)

Bristol Drawing Paper: bristol pad (“plate”/smooth finish) 11" x 14",

OR large single sheet cut into four pieces. The term "bristol" is a type of drawing paper NOT a brand
name. We will discuss paper in the first class. You will need this paper day 2 and day 3.

Floral Oasis Foam Block: Get the type capable of holding water. This block will hold a cut plant
specimen. Also because it will absorb water, bring a container to hold it.

Class supplies are available locally at: 
*KOZO’s, Jerry’s Artarama, Guiry’s, Art Hardware, Meiningers, Hobby Lobby  

Online Art Suppliers:

Michael Wilcox 1-919-774-8723 www.schoolofcolor.com
Italian Art Store 1-800-643-6440 www.italianartstore.com
Daniel Smith 1-800-426-6740 www.danielsmith.com
Cheap Joes Art Stuff 1-800-227-2788 www.cheapjoes.com

*Kozo Fine Art materials (10 E. Ellsworth Ave., Denver) has a 20% discount for Botanical 
Illustration Program participants with proof of registration. Bring your registration confirmation 
letter from the Botanic Gardens. 

 
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