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Colored Pencil Class for Children New Afterschool Treat at L.A. Arboretum

Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities, sketchbook on August 29, 2012|

Here is what’s new at Classes Near You > Southern California!


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

    NEW
    Drawing with Colored Pencil for Children
    Children ages 9-13 will use pencils to develop observation and fine motor skills, focusing on color mixing and drawing techniques while using  objects  from  nature  and everyday life. This class will be held on Thursday afternoons (3:30 – 5:30 PM). Two sections of this class are available for Fall 2012. Cost: $145 Arboretum members, $160 non-members; 10% discount for siblings. Minimum enrollment: 5 children, Maximum enrollment: 10 children.

    Thursdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27
    Thursdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25

    Ongoing…
    Using Colored Pencil in Botanical Art
    Learn the colored pencil techniques used by botanical artists! All levels of experience are welcome. Students will receive a supply list. Pre-registration required. Registrants may bring a lunch or buy lunch at the Peacock Cafe. Both Tuesday and Saturday classes will be offered beginning in May. The Summer/Fall 2012 schedule is as follows:

    Tuesdays, 2012
    Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25
    Oct 2, 9, 16, 23
    Nov (No Classes)
    Dec 4, 11, 18 (Dec classes 10:00 AM – 3:15 PM)

    These classes will focus on techniques, composition and color mixing. All levels of experience are welcome.

    10 AM – 2 PM (includes lunch break)
    $255/mo. Arboretum members per month
    $275/mo. Non-members per month
    Pre-registration required; please call (626) 821-4623

    Saturdays, 2012
    September 15
    October 13
    (No class in Nov.)
    December 15

    Each individual class will explore flowers, fruits, vegetables and related subjects. Participants will learn how to use colored pencils techniques to achieve beautiful, painterly results. You may register for one class at a time. A supply list will be provided upon registration; you can also bring your lunch or purchase it at the Peacock Café.

    10 AM – 4 PM, includes a one-hour lunch break (5 hours of class)
    $95 Arboretum members per Saturday
    $115 Non-members per Saturday
    Pre-registration required; please call (626) 821-4623

Cristina Baltayian is a botanical artist with a background in drawing (graphite, charcoal, pen & ink), two-dimensional design, watercolor and colored pencil. Her work has been shown at Filoli, the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Chapman University. She is a member of the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California and the American Society of Botanical Artists.

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Drawing, Painting and the Old Masters at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center

Posted in botanical art, drawing, Education, Learning Opportunities on August 29, 2012|

Lala Ragimov
www.LalaRagimov.com
A Southern California artist who studies the techniques of Renaissance painters and uses these techniques in her work. Her work is currently on view in the solo exhibition, Envisioning the Natural World, at the Madrona Marsh Nature Center. Lala’s classes appeal to a general audience and can accommodate participants working on independent projects. Botanical artists are welcome! The classes below are taught at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center in Torrance, CA.

Adult Classes:

    Exploring Watercolor Techniques
    Thursdays, September 20 – November 29, 2012; 6:30 – 9:00 PM
    (no class Nov 22)
    Learn new techniques at each meeting. Students have the option of participating in the class project or working on their own. Cost: $135 Torrance residents ($150 non-residents). View Details/Register


    Fundamentals of  Oil Painting
    Learn oil painting techniques and apply your new knowledge using still life sets or in your own independent project. Topics addressed include: color theory, composition, positive space and negative space. Two sections of this course are available. Cost per section: $135 Torrance residents, ($150 non-residents)

    Mondays, September 17 – November 26, 2012; 6:30 – 9:00 PM
    (no class Nov 12)
    View Details/Register for Monday option

    Tuesdays, September 18 – November 20; 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    View Details/Register for Tuesday option


    Learn to Draw and Sketch
    Tuesdays, September 18 – November 6, 2012; 12:30 – 2:30 PM.
    In this introductory course, participants will learn how to observe subjects. They will also learn about shading, composition, expression and style. Cost: $100 Torrance residents, ($110 non-residents)
    View Details/Register


Children’s Classes:

    Drawing and Watercolour Painting (Ages 10-16)
    Young artists will work in pencil, pen, ink and watercolor while learning about perspective, shading and color. They will also draw and paint from life and imagination and learn the techniques of the Old Masters. Two sections of this course are available. Cost per section: $79 Torrance residents, ($89 non-residents)

    Fridays, September 21 – November 9, 2012; 4:00-5:30 PM
    View Details/Register for Friday option

    Saturdays, September 22 – November 10, 2012; 3:15-4:45 PM
    View Details/Register for Saturday option


    Botanical Illustration for Children     – Coming soon!

This information can also be found at Classes Near You > Southern California.

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‘Envisioning the Natural World’ Opens at Madrona Marsh Nature Center

Posted in botanical art on August 27, 2012|

Envisioning the Natural World
Paintings and Drawings by Lala Ragimov
Madrona Marsh Nature Center
Torrance, CA
August 28 – October 5, 2012

Southern California artist, Lala Ragimov, studies the techniques of Renaissance painters and uses these techniques in her work. Beginning tomorrow, Lala’s paintings and drawings of nature will be on view at the Madrona Marsh Nature Center in Torrance, CA. Her watercolor and gouache paintings of plants, birds and landscapes will be on exhibit through October 5, 2012.

An artist’s reception will be held on August 31 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. All are invited!

Learn more about Lala’s studies and artwork at www.LalaRagimov.com.


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Gain a New Appreciation for Plants

Posted in botanical art, drawing, Education, general botany on August 22, 2012|

There are many updates to Classes Near You > England.

We begin with Alison Day’s new ten-week course!

Lewisham Arthouse, London
www.lewishamarthouse.co.uk
The Lewisham Arthouse once served as the central library of Deptford. Designed by architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas (1868-1948) and funded by Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919), this former library is now features a public gallery and studio space for professional artists. Artist studios are open to the public once per year. Exhibitions in the gallery are open to the public year-round, free of charge. Ten-week botanical illustration classes are taught by Alison Day. Watch for information about her next class.

    Botanical Illustration
    Mondays, September 10 – November 12, 2012
    1:30 – 3:30 PM

    This is an introductory course for all, no experience needed. Students will have the opportunity to explore drawing plants and become aware of the range of techniques for representation together with some tuition in basic scientific structure of the plant. The latter not only increases the students’ appreciation of the plant, but assists in the rendering of the plant in graphic form.

    Students will need to bring their own materials for drawing; all other equipment and materials are provided. The course is taught within an artist’s studio complex and is led by Alison Day, who is both artist/photographer and qualified botanist/environmentalist.

    Early registration is required. For more information and to register, contact instructor Alison Day.

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Botany & Botanical Art at the Eden Project

Posted in botanical art, botany, drawing, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities on August 22, 2012|

The Eden Project
www.edenproject.com
Located in Cornwall, England, the Eden Project is a non-profit whose focus is connecting people to the natural world through educational programs, social programs, music and art. See how the Eden Project was transformed from a clay pit to an international institute for learning.

    Botanical Illustration – October 5-7, 2012; 10 AM – 4 PM. A three-day class about botany and botanical illustration. On Day One, participants will learn about plants, their structures and their functions. On Day Two and Day Three, botanical artists Mally Francis and Ros Franklin will teach botanical drawing using fruit and the autumn harvest as their themes. Open to beginners and more experienced students. Cost: £180, includes entry to the Eden Project, lunch and refreshments. View Details/Register

This information can also be viewed at Classes Near You > England.


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Botanical Painting Holiday in Umbria

Posted in botanical art, drawing, travel on August 20, 2012|

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Elaine Searle
www.paintbotanical.com
Elaine Searle is a botanical artist and experienced instructor who has taught extensively in the UK and USA. By popular demand she has extended her 2013 Umbrian painting holiday to 10 days. A one-day excursion to medieval Fabriano to learn how to make paper is included. Previous visits have attracted students of all levels from the UK, USA, Europe, the Caribbean and Japan.

Non-painters are also welcome as the national park setting is perfect for nature walks, independent sightseeing with a rental car or simply lazing by the pool with a good book.

    Ten-Day Botanical Painting Holiday in Umbria, Italy
    May 29 – June 8, 2013

    Includes 10 nights in a family owned ‘agriturismo’ hotel, all meals, wine with evening meal, daily tuition, 24-hr access to the studio and a full day excursion to Fabriano. Paint local flora (even native orchids) or vibrant veggies with guidance. Or for those who would like more specific drawing and watercolor technique instruction, choose one of Elaine’s mini-projects with full color handouts (ideal for less experienced). Elaine is on hand to demonstrate and assist.

    The hotel is situated in breathtaking countryside and is noted for its hospitality and good food. You can paint as much or as little as you wish.

    Cost: 1,380 Euros per painter sharing, 980 Euros per non-painter sharing, 150 Euros single room supplement.

    Download the pdf brochure 10 Day Botanical Painting Holiday in Umbria

    More information and booking www.ilcollaccio.com.

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

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Draw Like a Scientific Illustrator, Speak Like a Botanist

Posted in botanical art, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities, scientific illustration on August 20, 2012|

Here is the latest at Classes Near You > New York:


Brooklyn Botanic Garden
www.bbg.org
Established in 1910, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden is home to 12,000 plant species and cultivars, the Steinhardt Conservatory and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden Florilegium. They offer classes in botanical art, botany, birding and many garden-related subjects. A sample of upcoming classes is listed below. Search for more learning opportunities by viewing their complete schedule online.

    Botany for Horticulturists
    Thursdays, September 6 – October 18, 2012; 6-9 PM. Introduction to plant anatomy, plant life cycles, plant reproduction, taxonomy and physiology. This is a foundation course for the Horticulture Certificate. Cost: $303 members, $337 non-members. View Details/Register

    Beginning Plant Drawing from the Masters with Anne Walsh
    Thursdays, October 4-25, 2012; 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Open to all levels of artists. Participants will study the drawings of master illustrators, including botanical artist Walter Hood Fitch. Anne Walsh is a member of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, an art educator and art historian. Cost: $185 members, $207 non-members. Material Fee: $15.
    View Details/Register

    Botanical Drawing with Adele Rossetti
    Tuesdays, October 16 – November 27, 2012; 1-4 PM. Learn the drawing techniques used by scientific illustrators. Participants will work in pencils and pen and ink. Instructor Adele Rossetti is a member of the BBG Florilegium Society. Cost: $185 members, $207 non-members. Material Fee: $5. View Details/Register

    Evening Painting with Adele Rossetti
    Tuesdays, October 16 – November 27, 2012; 6-9 PM. Participants will observe and draw plants and learn painting techniques used in botanical art. Open to all levels of artists. Cost: $185 members, $207 non-members. Material Fee: $5. View Details/Register

    Fall Fruits, Flowers and Foliage in Watercolor
    Wednesdays, October 24 – December 5, 2012; 2-5 PM. Experienced watercolorists will explore how to capture the colors of autumn with instructor Albert Massimi, president of the Brooklyn Watercolor Society and member of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators. Cost: $185 members, $207 non-members. Material Fee: $7 View Details/Register

    Botany for Horticulturists
    Wednesdays, October 24 – December 12, 2012; 6-9 PM. Introduction to plant anatomy, plant life cycles, plant reproduction, taxonomy and physiology. This is a foundation course for the Horticulture Certificate. Cost: $303 members, $337 non-members. View Details/Register


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