Kerri is as skilled an instructor, as she is an artist. Denise La Chance

Bringing a broad base of knowledge and expertise, Kerri covers the skills you need in workshops for beginner through advanced levels. After 17 years of launching and teaching weekly botanical art classes with the City of Ottawa at the Nepean Visual Arts and Creative Arts Centres, Kerri continues to enjoy teaching today with Stone Manor Studios, and with botanical art societies. She has given workshops to the American Society of Botanical Artists, the Ottawa School of Art, the Ottawa Society of Botanical Artists, and the Canadian Museum of Nature.  

2026 WORKSHOPS at Stone Manor Studios, Newboro, Ontario
Held in the beautiful setting of Stone Manor Studios in the historic village of Newboro, these workshops explore the genre of botanical art and techniques used by contemporary botanical artists to create realistic portrayals of plants. 
From Drawing to Painting Botanicals with Kerri Weller – July 10, 11, 12 
Botanical Art Intermediate Watercolour with Kerri Weller – August 7, 8, 9 

•Registration with Stone Manor Studios opens Monday January 19.  
Stone Manor Studios’ small class sizes and attention to every detail ensures an exceptional learning experience.

Botanical Art Garden Journal class: sketching wildflowers and spring blooms.

Back Story
Botanical art brings together a love of nature and art in the quest to create beautiful, realistic plant portraits. Her students’ works have been juried into regional, national and international exhibitions including: Art of the Plant at the Canadian Museum of Nature, Figureworks, Botanical Artists of Canada and the American Society of Botanical Artists.

Student Testimonials
Kerri is as skilled an instructor, as she is an artist. Denise La Chance

It really struck me how great a mentor you have been for our group when almost everyone credited you in their artist biographies as being the “spark” that ignited their interest in botanical art. 
Carla Burns, Past-President, Ottawa Society of Botanical Artists

This term’s classes have inspired me to think about the visual and conceptual processes involved in creating more interesting images. I was also fascinated to hear about your journey to botanical painting and teaching…….it’s easy to forget that the teacher is on a path of discovery too! Ros Allchin, Botanical Artist, Ottawa

I have to say that of all of the art teachers I have had to date (and there have been many) I have learned the most from you by far. I think one of the most helpful aspects of your teaching aside from the broad elements you incorporate is the encouragement to keep reaching no matter the level of the student. Tawnye Plewes, Ottawa

You always provide so much helpful information; your critique is invaluable, and along with your keen sense of humour, make your classes so very enjoyable. Sandra Lindsay, Ottawa

The positive comments of your students are an expression of the appreciation of your efforts and work. Gilles Proulx, Project Leader, Education Programs, Canadian Museum of Nature