Course Prices
Inside UK
£400.00
Outside UK
£425.00
Instalments UK & International
£400.00 in 4 instalments at £100.00 each
International students will not be supplied with a paper copy
Botanical Painting Online Art Course
Tutored by Gráinne Murphy
Capture the delicate beauty of nature with our Botanical Painting Diploma Course. This flexible, distance learning course will guide you through the skills needed to paint flowers, leaves, fruits, and other natural subjects with confidence and accuracy.
Suitable for all levels with some basic drawing experience, this course provides step-by-step tuition and detailed tutor feedback. You'll develop your skills in observing, sketching, and painting the intricate details of botanical subjects — from plant anatomy to the subtle play of light and shadow.
What you will learn
- Observation skills to accurately capture natural forms
- How to draw flowers, leaves, fruits, and vegetables
- Understanding plant anatomy and structure
- Watercolour techniques for depth, detail, and subtle colour transitions
- Designing and composing botanical subjects for maximum impact
With detailed colour illustrations and structured assignments, you’ll gain the confidence to create vibrant, lifelike botanical paintings. Guidance is provided on specimen selection, sketching, and composing your work, as well as useful references for further study.
Meet your tutor
Gráinne Murphy is an experienced botanical artist and tutor, passionate about helping students bring nature to life through art. Her constructive feedback and expert guidance will help you improve your technical skills and grow in creative confidence.
🖼️ Student Gallery
Explore stunning botanical artworks created by our students: Visit the Botanical Painting Student Gallery →
❤️ Student Feedback
“Thank you so much for your hugely useful and informative feedback on my first assignment submission. There really is so much to think about and so much to learn! I have taken note of everything you have said and have found it so valuable.” – N Dickens
“Thank you very much for my feedback for set 1 and 2 assignments. I think you have been more than kind with your comments! Your feedback is brilliant and very useful to me.” – S Roe
“Thank you so much for your very helpful and constructive comments, I am pleased that you think there is improvement. I shall practice your hints for the next assignment.” – H Martin
❓ FAQs
Do I need prior experience?
Some basic drawing skills are recommended, but you do not need experience with painting or botanical art. The course will guide you step by step.
What materials will I need?
You will need a basic watercolour set, brushes, paper, and pencils for sketching. A full materials list is included in the course.
How long do I have to complete the course?
The course is designed to be completed in approximately 1 year, but you have up to 2 years to finish at your own pace.
Will I receive personal feedback?
Yes, your tutor will provide constructive feedback on your assignments, helping you refine your skills and develop your style.
Students are able to upload their artwork to the 'The Art Room' on our website. Each student is
given a unique username and password on enrolment for their own private area in
The Art Room.
Students can upload their artwork for the tutor to collect and
critique. The tutor will then upload feedback for the student to download. If
you do not have facilities to upload your artwork, you can mail your artwork to
the tutors centre and receive your artwork back with your critique.
It is essential you label all
packages/artwork with your student number.
All our courses are written to be your comprehensive guide into
each of their subject matters. We understand that students appreciate
clarification about various aspects of their work from a course tutor, whom
provide reassurance that techniques are put into practice effectively.
Each courses has its own dedicated Tutor. The tutor keeps the
course up to date and relevant to today's students. They are available to the
individual student for advice and encouragement. Each course has regular
exercises and assignments that are constructed in such a way as to give the
student the opportunity to practice the techniques learnt on the course and to
test themselves as they go along. Students are encouraged to submit the
assignment work to the college for the tutor to critique.
Coursework can be submitted online, as digital photographs, in your individual art room account and the tutor will upload their critique for you to download and retain forever. On many courses the assignment work may be suitable for inclusion in a student's Portfolio of Work that could be very useful later. The college will use the assignments submitted as the basis for the award of your diploma.
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I loved the course very much, it is a great course, thank you for everything!
It was lovely course, very well structured, well tutored and interesting.
Enjoyed the course, super tutor very helpful and feedback excellent too.
I have learned a lot through completing this course and appreciated the positive encouragement from my tutor. It has been a challenging and beneficial learning process. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your hugely useful and informative feedback on my first assignment submission. There really is so much to think about and so much to learn! I have taken note of everything you have said and have found it so valuable - I will bear in mind your comments whilst working on the next submission.
Thank you very much for my feedback for set 1 and 2 assignments. I think you have been more than kind with your comments! Your feedback is brilliant and very useful to me. I am going to print them off, save them in a folder that I can refer to regularly.
Thank you so much for your very helpful and constructive comments, I am pleased that you think there is improvement. I shall practice your hints for the next assignment.
Thank you so much for the feed back! It is very useful and helpful - I am looking forward to more drawing.
I very much appreciate your straightforward and excellent advices. It’s also very helpful that your comments are thoughtful and kind that it feels like an encouragement and an invitation.