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WH Art & Design Moves to Hollengold Farm, Announces New Classes

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

New at Classes Near You > New York:


Hollengold Farm
www.hollengoldfarm.com

    One-day Drawing Workshops at Hollengold Farm – Spend a day drawing the growing harvest at Hollengold Farm. Select a subject from the farm’s large organic garden. A farm-fresh lunch is include with each workshop. Draw in colored pencil and watercolor pencil. Workshops are held 10 am – 4 pm. Cost per workshop: $90, includes lunch. Register for three workshops: $240, includes lunch. Register for six workshops: $450, includes lunch. Register with Wendy at wendyhollender@gmail.com or register online at DrawingInColor.com.
  • Saturday, May 22
  • Sunday, June 13
  • Sunday, July 18
  • Saturday, August 14
  • Saturday, September 18
  • Saturday, October 16

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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|

Gentian by Redouté

Botanical artists Juliet Kirby and Linda C. Miller of Williamsburg, VA will speak about the history of botanical art at the Williamsburg Regional Library on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 7:30 PM. They will discuss the first prehistoric drawings found in caves, the illustrations in 15th-century herbals, and how today’s contemporary botanical artists are painting and exhibiting new works to help educate the public about endangered plants and pollinators.

Juliet Kirby and Linda C. Miller are members of the American Society of Botanical Artists.

Image Source:
Redouté Flowers and Fruits CD-ROM & Book by Dover Publications.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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

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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:

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