New updates at CLASSES NEAR YOU > ILLINOIS:
The Morton Arboretum Botanical Art Certificate Program
http://www.mortonarb.org/
The Morton Arboretum is located in Lisle, Illinois and is dedicated to the conservation of trees. Its 1,700-acre garden contains 4,000 kinds of trees, shrubs, and plants. The current course schedule can be viewed here. Below is a sample of upcoming classes:
- Water Soluble Colored Pencil – October 21 – November 18, 2009. Wednesday evenings. Learn how to create botanical illustrations and watercolor effects using watersoluble pencils.
- Autumn Gourds in Pastel – October 24 & October 31, 2009. Learn how to create the colors and textures of gourds using pastels. Experience using soft pastels and charcoal helpful, but not required.
- The History of Botanical Art & Illustration – January 9-30, 2010. Saturdays. Learn how illustrations were used in herbals and how contemporary botanical art is used today. View artwork from rare book collection.
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