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Master Color Mixing, Washes & More!

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on April 5, 2010|

New Hampshire has been added to Classes Near You!

Now at Classes Near You > New Hampshire:


Carolyn Payzant
Carolyn writes the Color Curriculum column for the Journal of the American Society of Botanical Artist. She is also on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Botanical Artists and is Founding President of the New England Society of Botanical Artists.

    Color Curriculum – Depending on your skill level, you will learn what your instructors know intuitively: how to make a perfect wash, how to tell the differences between biases, how to mix pigments to create that perfect match, how to limit your palette, and much, much more. A materials list will be sent on upon registration. Instruction will be arranged at a time convenient for the student and instructor. Student will receive 18 hours of instruction over a three-day period in New Castle, New Hampshire. Limit: 1-3 students per three-day session. Cost: $450. Contact Carolyn Payzant for more information.


Also See:
American Society of Botanical Artists
New England Society of Botanical Artists

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Botanical Illustrators Teaching Future Generations

Posted in Education, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Articles & Interviews, Special Events on April 5, 2010| 1 Comment »

National Environmental Education Week begins on Sunday, April 11th. Special articles and learning opportunities will be coming your way. Please tell friends, students, teachers, and your favorite naturalist about the activities here at ArtPlantae and at EEWeek.org.

Here are more hints about what is to come during EE Week at ArtPlantae:

  • Contemporary botanical artists follow in the footsteps of their predecessors and document plants for future generations.
  • What’s happening at the 10th largest herbarium in the United States?
  • See what a rain garden is doing for a major public garden.
  • How did an East Coast artist capture California’s desert plants?
  • A scientific illustrator provides suggestions and answers your questions about connecting kids with nature through drawing.

Have you signed up to the RSS feed to receive daily updates during EE Week?

EE Week at ArtPlantae begins to materialize on Thursday. See you then!

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Create Your Own Book of Botanical Art

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on March 29, 2010|

New to Classes Near You > International > England:


Rosie Sanders
http://rosiesanders.com
Create contemporary artists books with Rosie Sanders, a botanical artist in the UK who has earned five gold medals from the Royal Horticultural Society. These handmade books combine the books arts with botanical drawing and botanical painting. This course will be taught at Front House, a bed-and-breakfast in England. Participants will arrive after 4 pm on the Wednesday preceding the course.  Courses finish after lunch on Sunday. The courses are suitable for beginners and those with some experience. The groups are small (up to six people) and the atmosphere is very friendly, relaxed and welcoming. Front House is a large Georgian house situated in the market town of Bovey Tracey in Devon, on the edge of Dartmoor National park.  All bedrooms have en-suite bath or shower. View details and materials list here.

  • Wild Flowers – Thursday June 24 – Sunday June 27. Thursday to Saturday 9.30 am – 5 pm; Sunday 9.30 am – 1 pm
  • White Flowers – Thursday July 8 – Sunday July 11. Thursday to Saturday 9.30 am – 5 pm; Sunday 9.30 am – 1 pm
  • Flowers of Late Summer – Thursday August 18 – Sunday August 22.
    Thursday to Saturday 9.30 am – 5 pm; Sunday 9.30 am – 1 pm
  • Fruits and Berries – Thursday November 18 – Sunday November 21.
    Thursday to Saturday 9.30 am – 5 pm; Sunday 9.30 am – 1 pm

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Three-Day Workshop Creating Art in the Park

Posted in Learning Opportunities on March 29, 2010| 2 Comments »

Art in the Park: Three-Day Nature Sketching and Journaling Workshop
Saturdays April 17, May 1 and May 8
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cost: $75
This workshop series offers one full day of classroom instruction at the Quarter Path Recreation Center in Williamsburg, VA and two full days of plein air drawing at Waller Mill Park.  Linda Miller, botanical artist, Virginia Master Naturalist and a new member of the Native Plant Society, will help you see, sketch, and render the natural world. She designed this workshop using a number of traditional and creative techniques so each student (regardless of their style, sensibility, and ability) will develop their own personal approach to drawing.


Materials List:

  • All Workshops: Sketching paper or spiral journal with blank pages appropriate for pencil or watercolor; pencils (2B & H); kneaded eraser; watercolor pencils or paint (optional)
  • Field Sketching: Comfortable chair or stool, sun protection, insect repellent, camera, binoculars or magnifying glass, your favorite field guides
  • Comforts: Water, snack and lunch. Dress for the weather.

Registration closes April 14, 2010. Please register at Waller Mill Park or by calling (757) 259-3778.

This workshop is listed at Classes Near You > Virginia, complete with links to both parks and a detailed course description.

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A Preview of EE Week at ArtPlantae

Posted in botanical art, EE Week, gardening, Learning Opportunities, sketchbook, Special Announcements, Special Events, tagged on March 25, 2010|

ArtPlantae is excited to participate as a national partner in National Environmental Education Week (EE Week). Blending the theme for EE Week (Be Water and Energy Wise) with botany and botanical art education has been a rewarding experience. So many people have given their time to participate in the event. There will be so much to learn!

Here is a hint of what is to come during EE Week at ArtPlantae:

  • Learn how one city involves its residents in water conservation activities and how both the city and residents teach others about the importance of water conservation.
  • Learn how an illustrator partnered with habitat restoration experts to restore habitat and create an illustration garden.
  • Does your school have a schoolyard garden? You’ll want to know about this practical tool.
  • Learn how a rain garden benefits the ocean and connects people with plants and their food.
  • Read how a natural science educator created a series of books about ecosystems.
  • Teachers, have you been looking for a way to incorporate nature drawing into your lesson plans? There are workbooks you’ll want to see!
  • Learn how an illustrator has created a venue to teach botany and botanical art from the ground, up.

EE Week is just around the corner!
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Field Sketching Classes Dedicated to Animals & Landscapes

Posted in Learning Opportunities, Sketching & Journaling on March 22, 2010|

The state of Michigan has been added to Classes Near You!:

Gail Guth, Guth Illustration
www.guthillustration.com
Natural science illustrator and graphic artist, Gail Guth, has been bringing nature to life through illustration since 1976. Below are classes she will teach at Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, MI. Detailed course descriptions and registration information can be viewed here.

  • Sketching Animals – May 8 & August 21, 2010. This program will focus on capturing animal shape and motion in live subjects. Zookeepers will bring in animals for viewing. Participants will also walk through the zoo to sketch other animals.
  • Fur, Feathers & Scales – May 15 & September 11, 2010. Study the basic structure of fur, feathers and scales and learn how to capture texture and other details on paper. Zookeepers will bring in animals for viewing. Participants will also walk through the zoo to sketch other animals.
  • The Next Steps: From Sketches to Finished Works – June 12 & September 25, 2010. Learn how to take your sketches from an idea to a finished piece of art. Participants will also walk through the zoo to sketch animals and other subjects.
  • Make Your Own Sketchbook or Nature Journal – April 24, 2010. Make your own sketchbook and learn how to create a portable field kit. Sketchbooks will be hand-sewn. A small materials fee will be collected.
  • Watercolor Landscapes: Introduction to Field Sketching with Watercolors – October 9, 2010 (alternate date: Oct. 16). Capture Michigan’s Fall colors in watercolor! Learn about light, shadow, and watercolor techniques while painting your way through the zoo’s Swamp Adventure Walk.

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Magnolias, Lilacs, Tulips & More

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on March 22, 2010|

Capture the colors of Spring with these new classes at Lasdon Park and Arboretum. Now 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 whose primary medium is colored pencil, graphite, and watercolor. Course descriptions, registration information, and Laura’s online gallery can be viewed at Barking Dog Studio. Additional workshops will be offered throughout the year by visiting instructors. Please check back for updates.

  • Colored Pencil for Experienced Students – Wednesdays, April 7 – May 19, 2010; 9:30-12:30. Prerequisite: Graphite Drawing (The graphite class is a foundation course taught on Thursday mornings. See below.) Cost: $250
  • Graphite Drawing (All Levels) – Thursdays, April 8 – May 20; 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: $250
  • Graphite and Colored Pencil – Saturdays, April 10 – May 22, 2010; 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: $250

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