A new resource for botanical art education has been added to the class page for Maryland. View the schedule of current classes and watch for announcements of future classes at Classes Near You > Maryland.
Cylburn Arboretum
http://cylburnassociation.org
The Cylburn Arboretum is the home of a post-Civil War estate built as a summer home for the President of Baltimore Chrome Works and his mother. Now a center for environmental education and horticulture, the Cylburn Arboretum hosts tours, events and activities for children and adults. The botanical art classes at Cylburn are taught by botanical artist, Molly O. Hoopes. Learn more about Molly in the ASBA Members’ Gallery.
- Introduction to Botanical Art – Saturday, September 10, 2011; 2-4 PM. Botanical artist, Molly O. Hoopes, discusses the history of botanical art during this free lecture in the Greenhouse Classroom.
- Botanical Illustration Series – Wednesdays, September 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 12, 2011; 6-9 PM. Traditional watercolor techniques, color theory, composition and plant morphology are the focus of this class.
- Botanical Illustration: Autumn Foliage – Wednesdays, September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2011. Learn traditional watercolor techniques as you draw and paint berries, seeds and flowers.
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