Certificate Program in Botanical Art and Illustration
www.wellesley.edu/wcbgfriends
This program offers several weekly and two- or three-day classes on botanical art and scientific illustration with lead instructor and Education Director Sarah Roche as well as Carol Govan, Carrie Megan, Carol Ann Morley, Esther Klahne, Patricia Buchanan and other visiting instructors. The courses offered through this program cover all aspects of botanical art. Along with Sarah’s twice-yearly offerings, Foundations of Botanical Drawing and Painting and the more advanced Techniques of Botanical Drawing and Painting.
Here is what’s coming up in April:
Afraid of the Darks?
April 14-16, 2015
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Take your painting from blah to boom! Susan Fisher will teach you to distinguish and describe dark areas, dark colors and dark subjects. Watercolor skills required. Cost: WCBG Friends Members $350 / Non-Members $440
Watercolor Workout: Stretching Your Skills
April 18-20, 2015
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Learn how to work through common challenges when painting in watercolor. Build skill and proficiency on how to paint washes and paint lines and edges in a variety of situations. For advanced beginners and intermediate artists. Cost: WCBG Friends Members $350 / Non-Members $440
Unlocking the Mystery: Be Empowered When Composing Your Next Piece
April 22, 2015
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Study well-known paintings and learn how to analyze line, shape, value, color and structure. Cost: WCBG Friends Members $75 / Non-Members $95