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Botanical Sketching & Painting at Williamsburg Botanical Garden

February 18, 2015 by Tania Marien

More botanical art news from Virginia today!

Artist Linda C. Miller will teach workshops at Williamsburg Botanical Garden. Linda will also teach at The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo, NC.


Linda C. Miller

www.lindacmillerbotanicalarttoday.com

Linda is a botanical artist from Virginia and the artist in residence at The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo, NC. Learn more about this special honor. Linda teaches in North Carolina and in Virginia. Visit Linda’s blog, Botanical Art Today to learn about her classes and upcoming gallery appearances.

    Adult Plein Air Painting and Sketching
    Williamsburg Botanical Garden
    Saturdays in 2015: March 28, June 27 and October 17
    Time:  10 am to 11:30 am
    Bring your chair, an easel, a sketchpad, or a nature journal and get to know the seasons!  Artist Linda Miller will kick off each session with a botany overview for artists.  Then take your gear out to the garden to paint and sketch for an hour or two or even the entire day.  Rain or shine. A $5 donation to WBG is appreciated.
    More about Williamsburg Botanical Garden


    Adult Introduction to Botanical Painting

    Williamsburg Botanical Garden
    Saturday, April 25, 2015 (Rain Date, Saturday May 2)
    9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Working with a dogwood bloom drawing created by the artist, participants will learn to mix with primary colors and paint using three key watercolor techniques.  All materials provided by the artist. Limit: 10. Fee: $40. To register, contact Linda Miller.
    More about Williamsburg Botanical Garden


    Spring Botanical Watercolor Workshop

    The Elizabethan Gardens (Manteo, NC)
    April 28-30, 2015
    September 21-23, 2015
    9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
    Use your artistic skills to illustrate and create a botanical portrait working with flora from The Elizabethan Garden’s greenhouses and grounds.  Learn basic drawing skills, observation, and watercolor techniques to create a botanical painting.   Beginner to Advanced welcomed!
    Materials list provided by Linda Miller.
    More about The Elizabethan Gardens

    Cost:
    Two Day Workshop Option: $100.00 member, $120 non-member
    Three Day Workshop:  $150.00 member, $180 non-member
    To register, call The Elizabethan Gardens at (252) 473-3234.


    Children Botanical Sketching Program

    Williamsburg Botanical Garden
    10:00 – 11:30 AM
    Learn how to observe and draw stems, leaves, and flowers from the garden! All materials donated by the artist.  Ages 8-16. Limit: 15. A $5 Donation to WBG is appreciated.  Registration required by May 7, 2015. To register, contact Sherry.


    Private Lessons: Botanical Watercolor

    Williamsburg, VA
    Custom sessions designed for you, your interests and current projects. Limited to four participants per session. Contact
    Linda Miller for more information.

    Half Day Session:
    9:30 AM – 12:30 PM or 12:30-3:30 PM (Fee: $75 per person)

    Full Day Session:
    9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (Fee: $125 per person)

This information has also been posted to Classes Near You > Virginia.

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