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University of Oxford Botanic Garden
www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk
The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is a collection of 13 distinct gardens and seven display greenhouses featuring over 5,000 species of plants. The garden offers educational programs for the public and for teachers. Together with the Harcourt Arboretum, the University of Oxford Botanic Garden forms the Museums and Collections department at Oxford University.
Botanical Illustration with Rosemary Wise
Rosemary Wise, botanical illustrator for the University of Oxford since 1965, will lead these courses. Come along to benefit from her expertise and experience in the beautiful surroundings of the botanic garden. Each class costs £60. Click on the links below for more information about each class and to register.
- Beginners Class– Saturday, March 9, 2013; 10 AM – 4 PM.
- Intermediate/Advance Class – Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013; 10 AM – 4 PM.
- Intermediate/Advance Class – Saturday, June 1, 2013; 10 AM – 4 PM.
Introduction to Digital Photography and Botanical Photography
with John Hunt
Saturday, May 18, 2013
10 Am – 4 PM
This is a practical course designed to let you take pictures and learn while you take them. It will cover the basics of digital photography, including learning about macro and close-up photography. With such a wide variety of plants and flowers you will be spoilt for choice. We will also introduce the first steps in post-production, using Adobe Photoshop Elements where you will learn how to start optimising your images. This course is designed to get the best out of the beautiful surroundings of the botanic garden and the best out of you as a photographer. Cost: £60. View Details/Register
Art Workshop with Chloe Fremantle
Saturday, May 4, 2013
10 AM – 4 PM
Artist, Chloe Fremantle, will lead a creative painting workshop, sharing with you her techniques and the inspiration for her work. Examples of her work can be viewed at www.chloefremantle.com. Cost: £60. View Details/Register
More from the University of Oxford Botanic Garden
View the complete schedule of classes to be held at both the Oxford Botanic Garden and the Harcourt Arboretum. The wonderful selection of classes address topics such as: invasive species, bees, woodland management, willow weaving, tree climbing, plant identification and the Winter Lecture Series, Gardens, Plants and Design: A Historical Perspective
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