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The English Gardening School at Chelsea Wharf, London
www.englishgardeningschool.co.uk
Located in London, England, the English Garden School offers professional and amateur courses in garden design, practical horticulture, plants and planstmanship, and botanical painting.
The Botanical Painting Diploma course is comprised of three 10-week terms and one independent study project. Students meet once per week on Mondays from 10:30 AM – 3:15 PM. Homework is assigned weekly. Students are expected to allocate two days per week for homework. During the Spring Term, students are work on observation and drawing skills. Color mixing and watercolor washes are the focus of the Summer Term. In the Fall, students learn about composition, learn troubleshooting techniques, and refine their drawing skills. After completing all three terms, students work on a themed project and create five paintings around this theme. Students must complete their project within the year following the course in order to qualify for their diploma. View all program details
Short Courses are offered as an alternative to the Diploma program. Short courses are one- to ten-day classes scheduled from 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM. All courses include lunch.
- Botanical Painting – Magnolias and Spring Blossoms with Gillian Barlow – April 7-8, 2011. Participants will study magnolia blossoms, buds, and bark while learning about drawing, composition, and watercolor techniques. Cost: £265 inclusive of VAT and light lunch. Register
- Botanical Painting with Jenny Phillips – Intermediate/Advanced – May 27, 2011. Participants will apply drawing and painting techniques to create a small plant study. Jenny will enhance student understanding of what is required to achieve form and detail in lifelike botanical paintings. Plant material will be provided. Cost: £165 inclusive of VAT and light lunch. Limit: 16 students. Register
- Botanical Painting – Leafy Textures – June 23, 2011. Gillian Barlow will demonstrate how to create a variety of surface textures with watercolor. Cost: £145 inclusive of VAT and light lunch. Register
- First Steps in Botanical Painting with Elaine Searle – July 4 – 7, 2011. Learn the observation skills, drawing skills, and watercolor skills necessary to produce your first plant portrait. Designed specifically for beginners, Elaine takes the fear out of getting started. Cost: £480 inclusive of VAT and light lunch. Register
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