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Vertical Orchid Gardens at New York Botanical Garden’s 10th Annual Orchid Show

Posted in botanical art, Education, gardening, general botany, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events on February 27, 2012| 1 Comment »

The 10th annual orchid show at the New York Botanical Garden will be held March 3 – April 22, 2012. Designed by French botanical artist, Patrick Blanc, this year’s exhibition blends orchid horticulture with modern art.

The Orchid Show: Patrick Blanc’s Vertical Gardens takes vertical gardens to new heights. Visitors will be greeted by towering spectacles of tropical life exploding in alluring color and fragrance. Blanc’s “green walls” will present thousands of orchids abandoning the constraints of gravity as they rise high above the Conservatory’s Reflecting Pool and Seasonal Exhibition Galleries.

Prepare for your visit to see the finest in vertical gardening by using this very special offer. Save 20% off the cost of an All-Garden Pass when you buy tickets online from March 3 – April 22, 2012. When you order your tickets, be sure to use code 9049 to receive your discount. This code is valid only online at the NYBG website and is valid for visits made March 3 through April 22, 2012. This offer is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other promotional offer or previously purchased tickets. This discount may be modified or withdrawn with prior notice. Tickets are not refundable or exchangeable.

In addition to viewing Blanc’s spectacular gardens, visitors can attend presentations and demonstrations about orchids, take orchid-specific classes in photography and flower arranging, purchase orchids at the Shop in the Garden, and enjoy a snack at one of the Garden’s cafes.

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Growing Plants Organically Through the Seasons

Posted in botanical art, Education, gardening, Learning Opportunities on February 27, 2012|

A series of classes about organic gardening will be held at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden. If you draw and paint directly from plants in the garden, this series is for you!

Be sure to also see the botanical art classes offered at the arboretum. All can be found 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 the Events & Classes for more information. The Arboretum is located in Arcadia, CA. To register, contact Jill Berry or call (626) 821-4624.

    Organic Fruit & Vegetable Gardening 2012
    Each class session will focus on seasonal production and will cover a broad range of topics such as companion planting, the identification of plant diseases, the treatment and prevention of plant diseases, biodiversity, weeds, insects, farming, Slow Food, soil building, composting, remedies and recipes. This class will be taught by Jill Morganelli, instructor and the horticultural supervisor at the Arboretum. Cost per session: $25 members, $30 nonmembers. Register in advance or pay at the door. The meeting dates for this program are:

    March 3 (Palm Room)
    June 2 (Bamboo Room)
    September 8 (Palm Room)
    December 1 (Bamboo Room)

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Learn Botanical Art at Achill Secret Garden in Ireland

Posted in botanical art, gardening, general botany, Learning Opportunities on February 22, 2012|

The Classes Near You section expands with the addition of a page for Ireland. Achill Secret Garden hosts botanical art classes, gardening classes and even classes about embroidery!

Here is what’s new at Classes Near You > Ireland:


Achill Secret Garden, Ireland
www.achillsecretgarden.com
This secret 3-acre garden is located on Achill Island in the West of Ireland. It is owned and operated by artist and garden designer, Willem van Goor. View the current schedule of classes and registration information here.

  • Introduction to Botanical Drawing – April 30, 2012. Discover the techniques of botanical drawing and learn about plant families too from fine artist and garden designer, Willem van Goor. Cost: €50, includes tea and coffee. Lunch not included.
  • Advanced Botanical Drawing – May 28-29, 2012; Saturday 10-4, Sunday 10-3. In this two-day workshop, students will learn how to mix and add color to their botanical drawings using plants from the garden as their subject. Instructor: Willem van Goor. Cost: €90, includes material for painting, tea and coffee. Lunch not included.
  • Advanced Botanical Drawing – July 30-31, 2012; Saturday 10-4, Sunday 10-3. In this two-day workshop, students will learn how to mix and add color to their botanical drawings using plants from the garden as their subject. Instructor: Willem van Goor. Cost: €90, includes material for painting, tea and coffee. Lunch not included.
  • Introduction to Botanical Drawing – August 20, 2012. Discover the techniques of botanical drawing and learn about plant families too from fine artist and garden designer, Willem van Goor. Cost: €50, includes tea and coffee. Lunch not included.

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Beginning Botanical Artists Can Learn the Basics at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on February 22, 2012|

New to botanical art?

Here’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in this art form…

Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
www.rbg.vic.gov.au/rbg-melbourne
This 36 hectare garden (88 acres) is home to over 50,000 plants and more than 50 species of birds. It is also home to an extensive botanical art program and frequent exhibitions of botanical art. Upcoming classes include:

    Botanical Illustration Beginners’ Workshop
    April 14, 15, 21, 22, 2012; 10 AM – 4 PM.
    Four-day intensive introductory course. Students will work pencil and watercolor while learning how to draw, foreshorten, create tones, and work with color. Course fee includes equipment and morning and afternoon tea. Cost AU$275 members, AU$325 non-members. View Details/Register

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

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Botany & Botanical Drawing for Teens

Posted in botanical art, general botany, Learning Opportunities on February 22, 2012|

The Friends of the Conservatory Volunteer Park, Seattle
http://www.volunteerparkconservatory.org
The Friends of the Conservatory, in conjunction with the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation, operate this historic conservatory and host classes and events for the public.

    Botanical Drawing
    Artist Genevieve Dolan will teach children and teens botanical drawing techniques using pencil, pens and colored pencils, as they learn about the botany of the plants growing in the Conservatory. Participants will first learn about the different media by completing drawing exercises and working with plant specimens. They will then apply their new skills drawing from life in the conservatory. All materials will be provided.

    Session I: Ages 8-12 Saturdays – March 3, 10, 17 & 24
    Session II: Ages 13-18 Sundays – March 4, 11, 18 & 25
    Time: 10 AM – Noon

    Fee: $60 per session (4 classes), materials included
    Location: Conservatory Cottage
    View Details/Register

This information has been added to Classes Near You > Washington.

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Botanical Artist in Residence Presents First Painting

Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events on February 20, 2012|

Keep Your Heart Open © 2011 Linda C Miller

Expressions of Nature at The Elizabethan Gardens
The first of ten paintings completed by Linda C. Miller as Botanical Artist in Residence at The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo, NC has been presented. Linda’s painting was unveiled at the annual Board of Governor’s meeting, held in conjunction with the State of the Non-Profit dinner on February 8, 2012. Linda’s residency began in March 2011 and has been renewed for another year. During her second term, a new painting will be unveiled in the Gatehouse Gift Shop every two months.

Read about Linda’s presentation at the annual meeting on her website www.lindacmillerbotanicalarttoday.com.

Linda’s schedule of classes are listed at Classes Near You > North Carolina.
A new 3-day workshop about botanical painting has been announced. Be sure to learn more about this summertime learning opportunity.

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Greystoke Cycle Cafe Asks for Feedback About Botanical Art Class

Posted in botanical art, botanical art books, Education, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events on February 20, 2012|

Would you like to take a class with botanical artist, author and teacher
Reinhild Raistrick? Reinhild is a British botanical artist and the author of African Violets. The Greystoke Cycle Cafe is looking into possibly hosting a workshop with Reinhild. If this learning opportunity interests you, contact the cafe today!

The Greystoke Cycling Cafe hosts workshops on a variety of interesting topics. Their botanical art classes are posted at Classes Near You > England.

Visit this section and here is what you’ll find:


Greystoke Cycle Café & Tea Garden
www.greystokecyclecafe.co.uk
You may remember learning about the Greystoke Cycle Café & Tea Garden during an interview with Billy Showell. This rest stop for cyclists not only provides everything a cyclist needs, it also provides a full schedule of workshops taught by artists and other professionals. The 2012 schedule includes botanical art classes and wildlife painting classes such as:

  • Botanical Illustration in Watercolor with Gouache – March 5
  • Wildlife Illustration in Watercolor with Gouache – March 6
  • Botanical Illustration in Watercolor – June 13-14
  • Painting in the Botanical Style of Charles Rennie Macintosh – July 18

View these classes and the entire 2012 course schedule here.

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