Gentian by Redouté
Juliet Kirby and Linda C. Miller are members of the American Society of Botanical Artists.
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Redouté Flowers and Fruits CD-ROM & Book by Dover Publications.
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Learn the History of Botanical Art in Williamsburg, VA
Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities, Special Events on February 22, 2010|
Apply to be the Artist-in-Residence at Joshua Tree National Park
Posted in Learning Opportunities on February 15, 2010|
The National Parks Service, in conjunction with the Riverside Art Museum, will soon be accepting applications for the Joshua Tree National Park Artist-in-Residence Program. Applications will be accepted through Wednesday July 15, 2010. Applications must be postmarked by July 15th. Artists will be notified of the selections by August 15, 2010.
The Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Program is open to visual, performing, and literary artists. Resident artists will reside at the Lost Horse Ranger Station at Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP) for a period of 2 to 6 weeks and will have the opportunity to create a body of work that promotes a “deeper understanding of and dialogue about the natural, cultural and historical resources of Joshua Tree National Park and the deserts of Southern California.”
Artists interested in the AIR Program also have the option of applying to the Joshua Tree National Park Affiliate Artist Program. Affiliate Artists will have year-round access to the park and access to free camping within the park. Affiliate Artists are not provided with housing and are responsible for all supplies and travel-related expenses.
Complete details and an application can be viewed at JTNP Artist-in-Residence & Affiliate Artist Programs. Take a moment to read about the four artists selected for the 2009/2010 program. The online prospectus for 2010/2011 will be posted by the National Park Service this week.
Observe, Sketch & Contribute
Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities, Sketching & Journaling on February 15, 2010|
Now at Classes Near You > New Mexico:
Ghost Ranch Education and Retreat Center
www.ghostranch.org
- Field Sketching Ghost Ranch Fauna and Flora – October 3-9, 2010. The chamisa will be golden; the asters will be lavender. Come enjoy the art of field sketching in the high desert setting beloved by Georgia O’Keeffe. On short field trips and daily walks, we will identify and record the living things we find. Throughout the week, we will work both indoors and outdoors to create a nature guide for Ghost Ranch — an ongoing project that was started last year. All levels welcome! This class will be taught by artist Helen Byers and biologist Janet Darrow. To register, go to Helen Byers’ website or to the Ghost Ranch online catalog. Cost: $250 (before August 15, 2010); $350 (after August 15, 2010).
Farncombe Estates Adds Workshops by Valerie Oxley
Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on February 8, 2010|
New information at Classes Near You > International > England:
Farncombe Estate
Weekend Courses & Events in the Cotswolds
www.farncombeestate.co.uk
A 300-acre privately-owned parkland in the Cotswolds. Host to weekend classes in a wide variety of subjects. There is even a bed-and-breakfast option! Follow their blog or become a Fan of their Facebook page to learn more about this unique learning opportunity.
- Botanical Illustration – Drawing and Painting Summer Flowers with Valerie Oxley – June 4-6, 2010. This class is for anyone who wants to record plants in flowers using pencil and paint. All enthusiastic beginners are welcome. (Note: A waiting list for this class has been established)
- Botanical Painting in Watercolour or Gouache – July 16 – 18, 2010. Learn different ways to create detailed botanical paintings using watercolor or gouache. Work light to dark or dark to light. Regardless of how you choose to proceed, you’ll learn how to how to use a “dry brush” technique and mix colors in both media. This class is taught by natural science illustrator, Simon Williams. View all course details here.
- Botanical Illustration – Drawing and Painting Autumn Fruits and Fungi with Valerie Oxley – October 15-17, 2010. Learn how to draw and paint Fall fruits and fungi. No previous experience is necessary. Participants are welcome to bring their own plant specimens.
Supermarket Botany and More at Idaho Botanical Garden
Posted in Learning Opportunities on February 8, 2010|
The state of Idaho has been added to Classes Near You!
Idaho Botanical Garden
www.idahobotanicalgarden.org
Founded in 1984, The Idaho Botanical Garden is dedicated to enhancing public knowledge about gardening, horticulture, and conservation. Garden visitors are treated to several different gardens and interesting historical features. Botany and illustration classes taught at the garden include:
- Grocery Store Botany – Wednesday, February 10, 6:30 p.m. Have you ever wondered about the plants you eat? Learn about the role plants play in our lives. Plant morphology, botanical terminology, and plant taxonomy are also studied in this fun class. Cost: $10 member, $15 non-member. View details
- Beautiful Botanicals: A Botanical Illustration Workshop– Saturday, February 13 and Saturday, February 20, 10 a.m. Explore traditional methods of drawing and painting botanical subjects while studying the artwork of contemporary botanical artists. Beginners are welcome. Participants must bring their own watercolor brushes. Watercolor paper and paint will be provided. View details
Blending Botany, Art & The Environment
Posted in ArtPlantae Books, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events on February 1, 2010|
Did you know that ArtPlantae is not only online, but outdoors too?
The event schedule for Spring is filling up and we hope to see you out on the road. Details for each venue will be posted soon. In the meantime, make note of these special dates on your calendar:
- WaterMiser Workshop (March 11, 2010)
- Los Angeles Environmental Education Fair (March 13, 2010).
A special one-day event for teachers, parents, and students. Hands-on activities, special prizes for teachers. Learn about organizations dedicated to increasing environmental awareness. - National Environmental Education Week (April 11-17, 2010)
A full week of learning has been planned. Watch for details! - Green Scene Plant & Garden Show (April 17-18, 2010)
ArtPlantae closes National Environmental Education Week at this special venue. - Los Angeles Garden Show (April 30-May 2, 2010)
Sustainability will be the focus of this annual southern California event.
Discover the Flora & Fauna of the Sierra Nevada
Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on February 1, 2010|
New at Classes Near You > California!
San Francisco State University
Sierra Nevada Field Campus
www.sfsu.edu/~sierra/Courses.html
- Fungi of the Sierra Nevada – June 6-11, 2010
- Natural History of Sierra Nevada Birds – June 7-11, 2010
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Bird Sound Recording Workshop – June 12-19, 2010
- Bird Identification by Song – June 13-18, 2010
- Wild Botanicals: A Sampler of Watercolor, Drawing & Design Techniques with Andie Thrams – June 18-21, 2010
- Birds of the Sierra Nevada – June 20-24, 2010
- Drawing and Sketching Sierran Birds with John Muir Laws – June 21-25, 2010
- Nature Sound Society Workshop – June 25-27, 2010
- Flora of the Northern Sierra Nevada – June 28 – July 2, 2010
- Butterflies of the Sierra Nevada – June 28 – July 2, 2010
- Moths of California – July 2-4, 2010
- Insect Biology and Identification – July 5-9, 2010
- Exploring Sierra Nevada Natural History – July 5-9, 2010
- Drawing and Sketching Sierran Wildflowers with John Muir Laws – July 12-16, 2010
- Ecology and Conservation of California Bats – July 12-16, 2010
- Medicinal and Edible Wild Plants – July 19-23, 2010
- Photographing Wildlife with Camera Traps – July 19-23, 2010
- High-Country Writing Retreat – July 20-24, 2010
- Nature Journaling for Science Education with John Muir Laws – July 26-30, 2010
- Pastels and Natural Light – July 26-30, 2010
- Watershed Analyses Using Fluvial Geomorphology & Stream Restoration – July 31 – August 7, 2010
- Geology of Haskell Peak and the Lakes Basin – August 2-6, 2010
- Practical Observational Astronomy – August 8-13, 2010
- Sierran Spiders and Their Allies – August 9-13, 2010
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