Learn to Identify, Draw, and Paint Mushrooms
Watch the Course Introduction Video Below
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS COURSE
-Basic principles in identifying mushrooms.
-Parts of a mushroom and variations on the theme.
-How to make a mushroom spore print.
-Step-by step demonstrations for drawing and painting mushrooms in a variety of media.
WHO THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR
Anyone with an interest in learning more about the fascinating world of fungi, including naturalists, parents, educators, and youth.
Includes fun activities for kids like coloring pages and making mushroom spore prints.
PRINTABLE RESOURCES
-Mushroom coloring page
-Part of a mushroom
-How to make a spore print
-Mushroom characteristics
-Mushroom reference photos (24 pages of high-resolution images to practice sketching!)
INCLUDED VIDEO WORKSHOPS
-Mushroom characteristics for accurate sketching and identification.
-Drawing and painting a fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) mushroom.
-Drawing a morel (Morchella sp.) mushroom.
-How to make a mushroom spore print.
-Freaky fungi; a Halloween special!
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL
“I’ve had the pleasure of taking Christine’s sketching workshops for several years. Aside from being a gifted illustrator, she has the gift of kind attention to her students and sees great potential in each one. My art skills have greatly improved and I’m much more confident now. ”
– Jacqueline Anne, course student
