Ros Franklin Botanical Art
Ros Franklin studied botanical illustration at the Chelsea Physic Garden and received her Diploma after studying with the renowned Anne-Marie Evans. Most of Ros’s work is created for The Eden Project Florilegium and private commissions. Ros teaches botanical illustration to small groups in her studio and loves teaching beginners. Her beautifully equipped studio is located in a cottage in the tranquil countryside of Dorset, England. Students studying with Ros can forget the world and enjoy creating beautiful works of art. Accommodations at a local B&B are available. Here is Ros to tell us about her classes…
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Botanical Illustration / Botanical Painting –
I run weekly classes throughout the year, together with occasional 3-day courses. Please contact me for up-to-date times. We start at 10.00 AM (arrival from 9:30 AM), and finish at 4:00 PM with an hour for lunch (bring your own lunch). All teas/coffees are provided. Lunch is included with the 3-day courses.
My classes are small and friendly, with no competition between class members. Keeping the classes small (up to 8), I can give lots of individual attention. I offer a one-year structured course for the beginner and for those with little experience. We work through drawing techniques, tonal shading to create 3-D form before moving on to watercolour techniques, where we work through a 5-step method to create a 3-D effect with paint. For those with more experience, I encourage work on subjects of the student’s choice – where I can then offer individual guidance and help.
Everyone in the class in encouraged to work at their own speed. With experienced class members who have been attending for a while, I occasionally suggest topics so we are constantly looking/observing and refreshing our skills.
Weekly classes are £20 per session. I offer three terms a year, each with 10 or 12 classes per term. Three-day courses are currently £150.
Please contact Ros Franklin for more information and to obtain a registration form.
An abbreviated listing for this learning opportunity can be viewed at Classes Near You > England.
ArtPlantae Today 
Hello,
Can you please translate the cost in dollars.
Thank you,
Are there affordable places to stay in the location of the classes?
I have taken one course on Bptanical painting so have some understanding…would your classes work for me then or do you require more experience?
I live way over here in Washington State, USA and would love a reason to visit England.
Thank you, Barbara
Dear Barbara
thank you for your enquiry.
At the moment (28 April 2011) the exchange rate is US$ 1.67dollars = UK£1.00, but of course that will fluctuate.
B&B rates nearby are approx £30-£50.
I love teaching beginners this exciting art form. You don’t need any experience to join one of my classes. I am flexible and taylor classes to the individual. Everyone is welcome, there is no competition between students.
Don’t hesitate to contact me again if I can help in any way.
kindest regards
Ros