Charcoal On Linen - Botanicals

Step away from the busyness of everyday life and immerse yourself in the peaceful beauty of nature. In this relaxing class, you’ll transform simple leaves, flowers, and other botanical elements into an elegant charcoal drawing on linen—a unique surface that adds warmth, texture, and timeless appeal to your artwork.

Whether you’re new to charcoal or already enjoy drawing, you’ll discover how versatile and forgiving this medium can be. I’ll guide you through techniques for creating rich values, soft blends, crisp details, and realistic textures that bring your botanicals to life. Along the way, you’ll gain confidence using charcoal pencils, sticks, and blending tools while learning skills you can apply to future artwork on a variety of surfaces.

If drawing makes you nervous, don’t let that stop you! We’ll start by trying our hand at freehand drawing, but if you’re still feeling unsure, I’ll have light pads available so you can trace your design with confidence. My goal is for everyone to leave with a piece they’re proud of—whether you draw it freehand, trace it, or use a combination of both.

Because every artist has a different style, you’ll have the freedom to keep your piece beautifully monochromatic or add paint and fabric for a more colorful, layered finish.

All materials are provided.  Just bring your creativity and a willingness to explore a beautiful new medium.

Come unwind, slow down, and enjoy the creative process as you create a timeless botanical piece you’ll be proud to frame and display. You’ll leave Lucky Star with not only a beautiful finished artwork, but also new techniques and inspiration to continue your charcoal journey.

Interested in both Charcoal Botanicals on Linen and Charcoal Figures on Linen? The drawing and charcoal techniques taught in both classes are the same—the only difference is the subject matter. Choose the class that speaks to you most, or take both to reinforce your new skills while creating two completely different works of art!