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Beginners Learn to Capture Nature’s Elegance in Chinese Brush Painting Class

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on January 31, 2011|

BEGINS THIS WEEK!

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 the Events & Classes for more information. The Arboretum is located in Arcadia, CA. To register, contact Jill Berry or call (626) 821-4624.

Introduction to Chinese Brush Painting – Thursdays, February 3-24, 2011; 12:30 – 2:30 PM. In this introductory course the student will learn the difference between Chinese brush painting and other watercolor painting. Beginning students will learn how to use Chinese brushes and ink to create beautiful paintings on rice paper. At the end of this course, a completed painting will be ready to be framed and displayed. Experienced students, will continue to refine their work and learn new techniques. Instructor, Gloria Whea-Fun Teng, is a very talented artist who has taught a variety of courses over the years. She has also studied botanical illustration at Otis College of Art & Design.
Cost: $120 members, $130 nonmembers

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Keep an Eye on Nature with Julie S. Ljubenkov

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on January 19, 2011|

Updates at Classes Near You > California:

Julie Schneider Ljubenkov, San Diego
www.artnatureeducation.com
Julie is an artist, author, educator, naturalist, and native plant consultant. Download Julie’s current brochure to learn more Julie, her limited edition prints, and her projects.

Eye on Nature, Beginning Watercolor Landscape Painting – Thursdays, January 20 – March 17, 2011; 6-9 PM. UC San Diego Extension, La Jolla. Cost: $275. Register
Watercolor Painting for Kids – Tuesdays, February 1-22, 2011;
3:30 – 5:00. Ages 8-13. City of Escondido, East Valley Community Center. Cost: $30. Register online or call 760-839-4691.
Gardening & Landscaping with California Native Plants – Tuesdays, February 1-22, 2011; 6:00-8:30 PM. City of Escondido, East Valley Community Center. Includes field trip to a local nursery. Cost: $65. Register online or call 760-839-4691.
Mosaic Art – Mondays, March 21 – May 2, 2011; 5:30-8:30 PM. Mira Costa Community College Community Services, Oceanside campus. Cost: $109, plus $35 materials fee. Register online or call (760) 795-6820. Registration line open 24 hours.
Introduction to Mosaic Art – Tuesdays, April 5 – May 31, 2011; 6-9 PM. UC San Diego Extension, La Jolla. Cost: $275. Register
Gardening & Landscaping with California Native Plants – Mondays, May 9-23, 2011; 5:30-8:30 PM. Mira Costa Community College Community Services, Oceanside campus. Includes field trip to a local nursery. Cost: $57, plus $5 materials fee. Register online or call
(760) 795-6820. Registration line open 24 hours.

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Nature Drawing at Sibley Nature Center

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities, sketchbook on January 19, 2011|

New at Classes Near You > Texas:

Sibley Nature Center, Midland
www.sibleynaturecenter.org
This 49-acre site is home to programs educating the public about the southern Llano Estacado and surrounding area. Each course is 5 weeks in length. The five fundamental courses are listed below and are prerequisites to the advanced courses. Advanced courses may include: Nature Drawing, Pen and Ink, Colored Pencil, Textures in Nature, Drawing Animals, Drawing and Painting Animals, Botanical Illustration, and Scientific Illustration. Museum specialist and scientific illustrator, Michael M. Nickell, teaches the Center’s courses about nature drawing and journaling. He has been a professional practicing scientific illustrator and nature artists for over 30 years. He clients include National Geographic, Texas Parks and Wildlife, The Museum of Texas Tech University, Lubbock Lake Landmark, The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Oklahoma, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, The Square House Museum, Encyclopedia Britannica, and others. Course Fee: $50 Sibley members, $80 non-members. Single Sibley memberships are $25/year. For more information, contact Michael Nickell.

Pencil Drawing II
Saturdays, January 15 – February 12, 2011; 2 – 4 PM
Pencil Drawing I
Saturdays, January 22 – February 19, 2011; 12 – 2 PM
Light on Form – TBA
Composition – TBA
Color Theory – TBA

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Botanical Watercolor Classes Added to Schedule at Lasdon Arboretum

Posted in botanical art on January 19, 2011|

The latest at Classes Near You > New York:

Lasdon Park and Arboretum
Lasdon Park Brochure
Located in Somers, NY, the 234-acre Lasdon Arboretum is home to the botanical art program directed by botanical artist Laura Gould. Laura is a botanical artist who works primarily in colored pencil, graphite, and watercolor. Detailed course descriptions, supply lists, registration information, and Laura’s online gallery can be viewed at Barking Dog Studio. Additional workshops are taught throughout the year by visiting instructors.

Colored Pencil for Experienced Students – Wednesdays,
Jan. 26 – Mar. 2, 2011; 9:30-12:30. Prerequisite: Graphite Drawing (The graphite class is a foundation course taught on Thursday mornings. See below.) Cost: $215 Register
Graphite Drawing (All Levels) – Thursdays, Jan. 27 – Mar. 3, 2011; 9:30 – 12:30. For beginners and experienced students who love the beauty of graphite. This class prepares students for other courses in the program. Please join us. Cost: $215 Register
Graphite and Colored Pencil – Saturdays, Jan. 29 – Mar. 5, 2011; 9:30-12:30. Students of all levels are welcome to join the class. Learn at your own pace while enjoying the company of fellow artists. Cost: $215 Register
Watercolor – Wednesdays, Jan. 26 – Mar. 3, 2011; 12:30 – 3:30. For all levels, beginners to advanced. Students will learn color theory and how to use a limited palette. Supply list will be provided. Advanced students who already have their own palette are welcome to use the palette they have. Prerequisite: Completion of foundation courses in graphite. Register
Colored Pencil (Spring): Session #1 (March 9 – April 13, 2011), Session #2 (April 20 – May 25, 2011)
Watercolor (Spring): Session #1 (March 9 – April 13, 2011), Session #2 (April 20 – May 25, 2011)
Drawing (Spring): Session #1 (March 10 – April 14, 2011), Session #2 (April 21 – May 26, 2011)
Saturday Sessions (Spring): Session #1 (March 12 – April 16, 2011), Session #2 (April 23 – May 28, 2011)
Summer Break with Nature Journaling

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Botanical Art Retreats at Field Breaks

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on January 17, 2011|

A full year of exciting classes awaits botanical art enthusiasts at Field Breaks in the UK. The following has been posted at Classes Near You > England:

Field Breaks – Special Interest Art Breaks Derbyshire, England
www.fieldbreaks.co.uk
Enjoy like-minded company in a relaxing and friendly environment with experienced and approachable tutors. Details and pricing for all 2011 courses can be viewed here.

Early Hellebores, Snowdrops and Winter Pansies in Graphite, Colored Pencil or Watercolor – February 9-11, 2011 at The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Derbyshire with Sue Vize
Spring Flowers in Watercolor/Colored Pencil – March 14-16, 2011 at Losehill House Hotel in Hope, Derbyshire with Gael Sellwood
Luscious Leaves – Painting Realistic Leaves in Watercolor – March 21-23, 2011 at The Great House, Sonning on Thames, Henley with Anna Knights
Tulips & Daffodils in Graphite, Colored Pencil or Watercolor – March 23-25, 2011 at The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Derbyshire with Sue Vize
Drawing and Painting Nature from Life in Watercolor &/or Gouache – March 25-27, 2011 at Low Wood Hotel, Windermere with Simon Williams
Step-by-Step Botanical Painting – March 27-29, 2011 at Ockenden Manor, West Sussex with Vicky Mappin
Hedgerows in Spring in Watercolor – April 1-3, 2011 at Cwrt Bleddyn, Monmouthshire with Deborah Devauden
Painting Specialty Spring Bulbs in Watercolor – April 4-6, 2011 at Auchen Castle, Beattock with Sharon Bradley
Hellebores and Spring Flowering Plants in Graphite, Colored Pencil or Watercolor – April 6-8, 2011 at The Grants Hotel, Harrogate with Sue Vize
Flowers in Detail – May 9-11, 2011 at Losehill House Hotel in Hope, Derbyshire with Sue Vize
Colorful Spring Flowers in Watercolor – May 13-15, 2011 at Moorhill House Hotel, New Forest with Sandrine Maugy
Start Drawing with Confidence – May 16-18, 2011 at Leigh Park, Bradford on Avon with Jane Nicholas Barne
Botanical Studies of Seasonal Vegetables in Graphite Pencil – May 16-18, 2011 at Losehill House Hotel in Hope, Derbyshire
Tulips, Lilies & Spring Bulbs in Watercolor & Colored Pencil – May 18-20, 2011 at Barnsdale Lodge, Rutland Water with Gael Sellwood
Summer Flowers in Watercolor – June 5-8, 2011 at Bodrugan Barton, Mevagissey, Cornwall with Susan Hiller
Ferns in Graphite, Colored Pencil or Watercolor – June 8-10, 2011 at The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Derbyshire with Sue Vize
Summer Buds and Blooms in Watercolor – June 10-12, 2011 at The Park Hotel, Falkirk with Fiona Stickland
Botanical Painting in Acrylics – June 13-15, 2011 at Warwick Hall, Warwick on Eden, Carlisle with Margaret Watty
Vibrant Seasonal Colors in Watercolor – July 3-5, 2011 at Carberry Tower, Musselburgh with Clare McGhee
Summer Holiday: Sea Shells, Seaweed and Pebbles – July 13-15, 2011 at The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Derbyshire with Sue Vize
Garden Vegetables & Orchard Fruits – August 31 – September 2, 2011 at Horsely Towers, Surrey with Leigh Ann Gale
Feathers, Butterflies, Flowers & Fruits on Black Paper in Colored Pencil – September 14-16, 2011 at The Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Derbyshire with Sue Vize
Late Summer Fruits or Flowers in Pen & Ink (colorwash optional) – September 19-21, 2011 at Losehill House Hotel in Hope, Derbyshire with Julie Small
Late Summer Border in Watercolor – September 20-22, 2011 at Cally Palace Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet with Sharon Bradley
Autumn Fruits on Vellum or Paper in Watercolor or Colored Pencil – October 5-7, 2011 at Barnsdale Lodge, Rutland Water with Gael Sellwood
Fruit Good Enough to Eat! – Vibrant Realism with Watercolors – October 7-9, 2011 at Wotton House, Dorking with Anna Knights
Autumn Colors on the Island in Watercolor – October 14-16, 2011 at The Royal Hotel, Ventnor, Isle of Wight with Sandrine Maugy
End of Season Treasures in Colored Pencil – October 17-19, 2011 at Losehill House Hotel in Hope, Derbyshire with Susan Christopher-Coulson
Seasons Greetings: Seasonl Compositions in Watercolor/Colored Pencil – November 7-9, 2011 at Losehill House Hotel in Hope, Derbyshire with Gael Sellwood
Drawing & Painting nature from Life in Watercolor &/or Gouache – November 18-20, 2011 at The Eastbury Hotel, Sherborne, Dorset with Simon Williams

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Marianne McPhie Announces “Botanical Painting Today”

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on January 17, 2011|

New at Classes Near You > England:

Marianne McPhie, Nottinghamshire
A full-time botanical artist and instructor, Marianne teaches in the UK and abroad. She has announced her Spring 2011 schedule in her new newsletter. Download the current issue of Botanical Painting Today to read about her upcoming classes and to read tips about how to draw and paint leaves.
www.botanicalpaintingtoday.com

Botanical Painting – March 8-10, 2011. Students choose their own subjects and what they would like to learn. Students have the option of completing this course as a 2-day or 3-day course.
An Introduction to Botanical Painting – April 5-7, 2011. Learn the skills of observation, drawing, and painting.
Botanical Painting – May 10-12, 2011. Students choose their own subjects and what they would like to learn. Students have the option of completing this course as a 2-day or 3-day course.
Botanical Painting -June 14-16, 2011. Students choose their own subjects and what they would like to learn. Students have the option of completing this course as a 2-day or 3-day course.
Drawing & Composition – July 12-14, 2011. Learn how to measure, how to create perspective using scale and tone, and how to compose a plant portrait.
Botanical Painting – August 16-18, 2011. Students choose their own subjects and what they would like to learn. Students have the option of completing this course as a 2-day or 3-day course.

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Denver Botanic Gardens Announces Distance Learning Program in Botanical Art

Posted in botanical art, distance learning, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements on January 12, 2011| 5 Comments »

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Distance learning comes to Denver Botanic Gardens’ Botanical Art Program!

If you have always wanted to enroll in a certificate program in botanical art, but live too far away from existing programs, here is a new option to consider. The Denver Botanic Gardens has created a distance learning program that combines in-class instruction with weekly sessions taught over the Internet.

Students are still required to put in some on-site class time for the program, however the classes are not spread out over several weeks like they are in the traditional certificate program. The new program is comprised of weekend classes during which students receive intensive instruction, learn new techniques, and receive one-on-one tutoring.

The following on-site courses are required and are taught entirely in the classroom (Friday through Sunday):

The courses below are also required and are taught both on-site and online (two days of in-class instruction followed by three weekly Internet sessions):

When completing a course with an online component, students must use a scanner or digital camera to record their work. All correspondence between student and instructor occurs by e-mail. To receive credit for an online course, a student must send a Giclée print of final artwork to their instructor and to the program’s manager within 30 days of the conclusion of the on-site portion of a class in order to receive credit for a course. The completion of a final piece marks the end of each distance learning course.

Students accepted into this new program must live more than 150 miles away from Denver Botanic Gardens.

There is much more to learn about this new option in distance learning. Please download the Spring 2011 catalog to read descriptions of all required courses.

Information about this program has been added to
Classes Near You > Colorado.

Do you have a question about this new program?
You are invited to write your question in the comment box below. Please submit your questions by Friday. Program Manager, Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski, has offered to stop by to answer your questions.

Note:
You only need to use your first name (or a screen name). Last names are not necessary.