The Landscape Architecture program at UCLA has opened registration for Scientific Illustration and Plant Identification. This class is an elective in the programs for Landscape Architecture and Horticulture and Gardening. It is offered through the UCLA Extension program.
Students will learn how to illustrate plants and identify plant characteristics while learning plant taxonomy and plant terminology. Course includes travel to nurseries and gardens in southern California.
Instructor: David Squires, landscape architect and principal of AROUNDYOU, Inc.
Cost: $485 (before 1/1/14); $534 (after 1/1/14)
Class begins on February 2, 2014 (4 meetings)
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Wow, this looks like a fantastic class, Too bad it’s a bit too far to drive with all the traffic.
Yes, it does look like a good class. And I agree, Southern California traffic can make participating in events a bit challenging.