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Calgary Zoo and Botanical Gardens
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Margaret Best teaches the Botanical Art Series at the Calgary Zoo. For detailed course descriptions, materials list, and registration information, please click here.
- The Colour in Botanical Watercolour (Botanical Art 4) – September 28, 29, 30, 2010; 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Learn how to create a botanical painting that satisfies the requirements of the botanical art discipline. Cost: $325
- Mixing Natural Greens and Painting Leaves – October 25, 26, 27, 2010; 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Learn how to create the many types of green found in nature. Students will create leaf studies and observe leaf surfaces and textures. Cost: $325
- Constructive Composition for Botanical Art – November 23, 24, 25, 2010; 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Learn how to create stunning compositions. This class is suitable to those working in all media, not just watercolor. Cost: $325
- Observation and Drawing Skills for Botanical Art (Botanical Art 1) – Dates TBA. The first class in a four-part series introducing participants to botanical illustration. Students will study plant specimens to create sketches and a final drawing. Cost: $325
- Watercolor Techniques for Botanical Art (Botanical Art 2) – Dates TBA. A three-day workshop in which all levels of artist will learn the brush techniques used by successful botanical artists. Students will also learn information about paint, brushes, paper and other materials that will provide lasting results Cost: $325
- Finding Form in Nature – Dates TBA. Learn how light, shadow, and continuous tone can turn an average botanical drawing into an extraordinary botanical drawing. In this three-day workshop, students will complete exercises that will enhance their understanding of light, shadow, and tone. Cost: $325
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