Learn to illustrate the beauty, detail and accuracy of the natural world with
Botanical & Natural Science Illustrator, Naturalist & Author
Sarah Morrish BSc Hons ASBA
Over 20 years of teaching experience
2022 ASBA Botanical Illustrator Award for Excellence in Scientific Botanical Art
Author of 'Natural History Illustration in Pen & Ink' Published by The Crowood Press
Sarah's in-person workshops take place at The Holt Country Estate, located in the South Downs National Park near to Winchester, Hampshire.
A variety of subjects are taught, with each workshop carefully planned to suit specific skill levels and media. Places are limited to 8-11 people to ensure that there is opportunity for quality support and tuition, individually and as part of a group.
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In 2026, Sarah will be teaching 2 Summer Schools at The Holt.
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For a long time Sarah has wanted to develop a range of online tutorials that focus on the development and creation of depth and detail in botanical and natural history illustration, using pen and ink, but also watercolour and gouache too.
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​There will be a detailed PDF accompanying each tutorial video. Not only that, some of the videos will take place on location. As well as focusing on depth and detail in your illustrations she will show you how to recognise the different visual layers when working on location, so that you will experience a holistic approach in understanding and illustrating your chosen subjects and the habitats in which they live. Click here for further details.
Join Sarah in CopÅŸa Mare, a farming village in southern Transylvania at the end of May, when you will explore the grasslands, lowland wood pasture, hectares of old Oak, Beech and Hornbeam forest, all exceptionally rich in flora and fauna.
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The focus of this masterclass will be in using gouache (an opaque water-based media) to depict bugs, birds and botanicals.
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With only 6 spaces available, this course is suitable for those with experience of detailed botanical drawing and will give you the opportunity to advance your drawing and painting skills, receiving expert tuition tailored to your needs.
Includes six nights of accommodation in your own room with bathroom, five days of tuition, all meals and wine throughout your stay , and airport transfers.
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Sarah is an experienced public speaker, tutor and demonstrator who is happy to provide workshops or talks for independent organisations.
She will work very closely with you to ensure that your request can be accommodated. She has previously covered a range of themes in both talks and workshops, but is happy to be flexible if you would like to come up with a bespoke theme for your organisation.
If distance is an issue why not consider and online workshop with her?
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