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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
www.bbg.org
Established in 1910, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden is home to 12,000 plant species and cultivars, the Steinhardt Conservatory and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden Florilegium. They offer classes in botanical art, botany, birding and many garden-related subjects. A sample of upcoming classes is listed below. Search for more learning opportunities by viewing their complete schedule online.
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Botany for Horticulturists
Thursdays, September 6 – October 18, 2012; 6-9 PM. Introduction to plant anatomy, plant life cycles, plant reproduction, taxonomy and physiology. This is a foundation course for the Horticulture Certificate. Cost: $303 members, $337 non-members. View Details/Register
Beginning Plant Drawing from the Masters with Anne Walsh
Thursdays, October 4-25, 2012; 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Open to all levels of artists. Participants will study the drawings of master illustrators, including botanical artist Walter Hood Fitch. Anne Walsh is a member of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, an art educator and art historian. Cost: $185 members, $207 non-members. Material Fee: $15.
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Botanical Drawing with Adele Rossetti
Tuesdays, October 16 – November 27, 2012; 1-4 PM. Learn the drawing techniques used by scientific illustrators. Participants will work in pencils and pen and ink. Instructor Adele Rossetti is a member of the BBG Florilegium Society. Cost: $185 members, $207 non-members. Material Fee: $5. View Details/Register
Evening Painting with Adele Rossetti
Tuesdays, October 16 – November 27, 2012; 6-9 PM. Participants will observe and draw plants and learn painting techniques used in botanical art. Open to all levels of artists. Cost: $185 members, $207 non-members. Material Fee: $5. View Details/Register
Fall Fruits, Flowers and Foliage in Watercolor
Wednesdays, October 24 – December 5, 2012; 2-5 PM. Experienced watercolorists will explore how to capture the colors of autumn with instructor Albert Massimi, president of the Brooklyn Watercolor Society and member of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators. Cost: $185 members, $207 non-members. Material Fee: $7 View Details/Register
Botany for Horticulturists
Wednesdays, October 24 – December 12, 2012; 6-9 PM. Introduction to plant anatomy, plant life cycles, plant reproduction, taxonomy and physiology. This is a foundation course for the Horticulture Certificate. Cost: $303 members, $337 non-members. View Details/Register
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