Natural science illustrators announce new classes at Classes Near You > Connecticut:
Connecticut Natural Science Illustrators
In collaboration with the Yale Peabody Museum
www.ctnsi.com
Connecticut Natural Science Illustrators LLC is comprised of professional artists and scientists who have developed educational programs in natural science illustration. The members of CTNSI also provide illustrations, printed material, murals and exhibits addressing environmental and biological topics. The team at CTNSI works with environmental groups, nature centers, schools, and event managers. Download the CTNSI Spring 2011 schedule for more information. All classes are taught at the Yale Peabody Museum Education Center/West Campus, 117 Frontage Road, Orange, CT 06477. Register online at www.ctnsi.com or contact ctnsicontact@gmail.com.
- Fundamentals of Natural Science Illustration – Wednesdays, February 9 – March 30, 2011; 1-4 PM. All you need is a pencil. Learn to observe and render natural science subjects accurately by applying what you will learn about line, value, proportion, and perspective. Supply list provided. Cost: $275
- Fundamentals of Natural Science Illustration – Saturdays,
February 12 – April 2, 2011; 10 AM -1 PM. All you need is a pencil. Learn to observe and render natural science subjects accurately by applying what you will learn about line, value, proportion, and perspective. Supply list provided. Cost: $275 - Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I – Wednesdays,
February 9 – March 2, 2011, 1-4 PM. Sketch, draw and paint fresh flowers and plants. Cost: $140 - Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I – Saturdays,
April 16 – May 7, 2011; 10 AM – 1 PM. Sketch, draw and paint fresh flowers and plants. Cost: $140 - Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II – Wednesdays,
March 9 – March 30, 2011; 1-4 PM. Build upon what you learned in Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, which a pre-requisite for this course. Learn about backgrounds, composition, and color. Prerequisite: BIW I or previous experience with permission of instructor. Cost: $140 - Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II – Saturdays,
May 14 – June 4, 2011; 10 AM – 1 PM. Build upon what you learned in Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, which a prerequisite for this course. Learn about backgrounds, composition, and color. Prerequisite: BIW I or previous experience with permission of instructor. Cost: $140 - Botanical Oil Painting – Saturdays, February 12 – April 2, 2011;
10 AM – 1 PM. Systematic study of the methods and procedures used by 17th-century Dutch flower painters. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Natural Science Illustration or permission of the instructor. Cost: $275 - Pen & Ink I: Basic Techniques – Wednesdays, April 13 – May 4, 2011;
1 – 4 PM. Master techniques used in scientific illustration using crow quill and technical pens. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Natural Science Illustration or permission of instructor. Cost: $275 - Pen & Ink II: Natural Science Specimens – Wednesdays,
May 11 – June 1; 1 – 4 PM. Illustrate subjects from the Peabody’s museum collection. Create a note card or business card using the completed image. Prerequisite: Pen & Ink I or permission of instructor. Cost: $140. - Natural Science Illustration in Mixed Media – Wednesdays,
April 13 – June 1, 2010; 1 – 4 PM. Capture birds, plants, reptiles, and other wildlife on paper with scientific accuracy. Learn how to combine different media so that they are suitable for publication. Previous experience helpful. Completion of Fundamentals of Natural Science Illustration is recommended. Cost: $275 - Drawing and Painting Birds – Saturdays, April 16 to June 4, 2011;
10 AM – 1 PM. Avian anatomy, field sketching, and drawing from mounted specimens and skins are the focus of this class. Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Natural Science Illustration. Cost: $275
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