The 3rd Annual Plants Illustrated exhibition opens on Saturday at the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley. The annual exhibition featuring the botanical paintings and drawings of artists from the Northern California Society of Botanical Artists will be on view through February 3, 2012.
The UC Botanical Garden hosts many botanical art classes throughout the year. Their current schedule of classes is listed below. Be sure to visit
Classes Near You > Northern California to view the Garden’s complete schedule that includes walking tours with horticulturists, a workshop about how to make jams and preserves, and information about the upcoming exhibition about plants, fibers and natural dyes.
University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley
http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
This 34-acre garden was established in 1890 and is now a non-profit research garden and museum. The botanical art classes below are taught by Lee McCaffree and Catherine Watters. View a detailed schedule and register on the Garden’s website.
- Plants Illustrated Exhibition – January 14 – February 3, 2012;
10 AM – 4 PM. The Garden is pleased to announce its third annual botanical art exhibition, Plants Illustrated. The exhibition, held in conjunction with the Northern California Society of Botanical Artists, invites viewers to explore the relationship between scientific study and fine art. The exhibit presents original artworks in watercolor, graphite, colored pencil and pen and ink and explores the many styles, forms and approaches unique to botanical art and illustration. Free with Garden admission. - Botanical Art for Youth & Young Adults – Saturday,
January 14, 2012; 10 AM – 12 PM. In this workshop, young artists will be introduced to botanical art and tour the Plants Illustrated exhibition. Students will learn how to draw plants and have fun making impressive works of art to take home. An online gallery will be created to display artists’ work. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Registration required.
$20 non-members, $15 members. - Botanical Art Through the Ages – Friday, January 20, 2012;
2:00 – 3:30 PM. Botanical artist Catherine Watters will discuss the rich history of botanical art. View prints, slides and other media. Learn about Pierre-Joseph Redoute´, Maria Sibylla Merian and significant historical events such as Tulipmania and the Age of Exploration. $10 non-members; $5 members, UCB students, staff and faculty. - Botanical Illustration: Introduction to Botanical Art with Catherine Watters – Friday & Saturday, March 16-17, 2012; 10 AM – 4 PM. Catherine Watters will teach you to observe, measure and draw plants in great detail and with botanical accuracy. Students will work with graphite, colored pencils and watercolor. All levels are welcome. Cost: $160 non-members, $150 members. Registration required.
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