The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) has a long history of offering classes in botanical art and natural science illustration. The number of courses they offer and their faculty roster is impressive. Upcoming learning opportunities include classes unique to NYBG. Classes such as Botanical Art Through the Centuries and several courses related to an exhibition about Monet’s Garden opening May 19 and continuing through October 21, 2012.
Below is a list of open classes at NYBG. These classes can also be found at Classes Near You > New York:
New York Botanical Garden
www.nybg.org
Two certificate programs are offered through the Garden’s Continuing Education program. One certificate program emphasizes Botanical Art & Illustration and the other, Natural Science Illustration. There are several courses from which to choose. View current course schedule.
- Drawing I – Basic – Tuesdays, April 3 – May 15, 2012
- Drawing I – Basic – Thursdays, April 5 – May 10, 2012
- Drawing 1 – Basic – Mondays, April 9 – May 14, 2012
- Drawing Spring Bulbs – Tuesdays, April 10 – May 1, 2012
- Plant Morphology for Botanical Illustrators – Tuesdays, April 10 – May 29
- Plant Drawing: Quick and Simple! – Mondays, April 16-30, 2012
- Pencil Sketching in the Garden – Fridays, May 4 – 25, 2012
- Seasonal Oil Painting en Plein Air – Thursdays, May 10-31, 2012
- Botanical Art Through the Centuries – Wednesday, May 16, 2012
- Color at Giverny: Exploring Monet’s Garden – Saturday, June 9, 2012
- Botanical Drawing from Monet’s Garden: Workshop – Wednesday & Thursday, June 13-14, 2012
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