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Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, Arcadia
www.arboretum.org
Courses in introductory botanical drawing, beginning and intermediate watercolor, colored pencil, sketching and Chinese brush painting are taught throughout the year. Go to Events & Classes for more information. The Arboretum is located in Arcadia, CA. To register, contact Jill Berry or call (626) 821-4624.

NEW
Drawing with Colored Pencil for Children
Children ages 9-13 will use pencils to develop observation and fine motor skills, focusing on color mixing and drawing techniques while using  objects  from  nature  and everyday life. This class will be held on Thursday afternoons (3:30 – 5:30 PM). Two sections of this class are available for Fall 2012. Cost: $145 Arboretum members, $160 non-members; 10% discount for siblings. Minimum enrollment: 5 children, Maximum enrollment: 10 children.

Thursdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27
Thursdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25

Ongoing…
Using Colored Pencil in Botanical Art
Learn the colored pencil techniques used by botanical artists! All levels of experience are welcome. Students will receive a supply list. Pre-registration required. Registrants may bring a lunch or buy lunch at the Peacock Cafe. Both Tuesday and Saturday classes will be offered beginning in May. The Summer/Fall 2012 schedule is as follows:

Tuesdays, 2012
Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25
Oct 2, 9, 16, 23
Nov (No Classes)
Dec 4, 11, 18 (Dec classes 10:00 AM – 3:15 PM)

These classes will focus on techniques, composition and color mixing. All levels of experience are welcome.

10 AM – 2 PM (includes lunch break)
$255/mo. Arboretum members per month
$275/mo. Non-members per month
Pre-registration required; please call (626) 821-4623

Saturdays, 2012
September 15
October 13
(No class in Nov.)
December 15

Each individual class will explore flowers, fruits, vegetables and related subjects. Participants will learn how to use colored pencils techniques to achieve beautiful, painterly results. You may register for one class at a time. A supply list will be provided upon registration; you can also bring your lunch or purchase it at the Peacock Café.

10 AM – 4 PM, includes a one-hour lunch break (5 hours of class)
$95 Arboretum members per Saturday
$115 Non-members per Saturday
Pre-registration required; please call (626) 821-4623

Cristina Baltayian is a botanical artist with a background in drawing (graphite, charcoal, pen & ink), two-dimensional design, watercolor and colored pencil. Her work has been shown at Filoli, the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Chapman University. She is a member of the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California and the American Society of Botanical Artists.