The U.S. Botanic Garden is now listed at Classes Near You > Washington DC.
United States Botanic Garden (USBG)
www.usbg.gov
The U.S. Botanic Garden was established in 1820 and is managed by the U.S. Congress. The garden serves as a living plant museum. The Corcoran College of Art & Design has partnered with the USBG and offers a certificate in botanical art and illustration through the garden. An example of the types of botanical art classes available at the garden are listed below. For details about exhibits, lectures, tours, and workshops at USBG, visit their Events page.
- Drawing Plants in Water-soluble Colored Pencil – Saturday & Sunday May 22-23, 2010; 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Learn how to create botanical illustration with water-soluble colored pencils. Instructor Charlotte Staub Thomas will discuss drawing techniques and color theory. Participants will draw a plant from the garden.
Painting Orchids in Oils – Saturday & Sunday April 10-11, 2010; 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Learn the techniques of the Dutch Masters. Apply your new skills as instructor Jean Brinton Jaecks guides you through the drawing and painting of an orchid from the USBG collection. $150 non-members/$140 Friends
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