New at Classes Near You > New York:
Cornell Plantations, Ithaca
www.cornellplantations.org
A collection of botanical resources comprised of Cornell’s arboretum, botanical garden, campus gardens, and natural areas. Cornell Plantations aims to preserve horticultural collections and natural areas for the public and for scientific research.
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The Joy of Botanical Illustration – Eight Thursdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2011; 6:00 – 9:00 PM.
If you love botanical art but wonder if YOU could really do it yourself, this class is for you. Botanical artist Camille Doucet leads this introduction to painting the flora of the Plantations’ botanical garden. Participants will learn how to observe plants and how to draw them. They will also learn about perspective, composition and color mixing, and explore various media including pen and ink, colored pencil, and watercolor. A materials list is available upon request. Pre-registration is required. Cost: $288 nonmembers/$240 members (8 sessions). Individual sessions are $40 each for nonmembers and $35 each for members. This class will be held at the Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center.
To register, please call (607) 254-7430 or email km274@cornell.edu.
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