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Class at Huntington Library Focuses on Iceland Poppies & Blossoms

Posted in Learning Opportunities on February 1, 2010|

This botanical watercolor class has been added to Classes Near You > California.


Huntington Library, Art Collection and Botanical Gardens
http://huntington.org
Located in San Marino, CA, the Huntington Library, Art Collection and Botanical Gardens is a true gem. In addition to housing extensive collections of art and hosting scholars from all over the world, The Huntington is home to 120 acres of gardens. These gardens serve as inspiration to local botanical artists who enroll in the botanical art classes taught by Lisa Pompelli. To register, please call (626) 405-2128.

  • Botanical Watercolors: Iceland Poppies and Flowering Peach – Saturdays, February 13, 20, & 27, 2010; 9 am–4 pm. Capture the beauty of poppies, peach blossoms, and cherry blossoms in watercolor with botanical illustrator, Lisa Pompelli. Drawing skills strongly recommended. Members, $275/ Non-members $295. To register, call 626-405-2128.

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Learn to Sketch in Watercolor with Brenda Swenson

Posted in Learning Opportunities on February 1, 2010|

Now at Classes Near You > California:


Brenda Swenson
Swenson’s Art
www.swensonsart.net
Brenda Swenson, WW, NWWS is the author of Keeping a Watercolor Sketchbook and Steps to Success in Watercolor. She is a very popular, award-winning artist who teaches across the U.S. and abroad. Learn how to sketch in watercolor from a master.

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Winter Rain Creates Botanical Art Playground in Mojave Desert

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on February 1, 2010|

© Donald Davidson. All rights reserved

Recent heavy rainfall has changed the description of this illustration course in California’s Mojave Desert. Get ready for an infusion of color!

Botanical Illustration of Native Desert Flora (Art X454.5) – April 9-11, 2010; Friday (8 PM – 10 PM), Saturday (8 AM – 5 PM), Sunday (8 AM – 4 PM). As much a course in “art for botanists” as it will be “botany for artists”, this class will take place during the height of the desert blooming period. After this winter’s great precipitation, look forward to exciting plein-aire drawing and watercolor painting! In addition, the basics of line control, proportion, color, focusing/perception skills and plant identification will be reinforced with detailed dissection work in a well-equipped lab. This field study class will be based at the Desert Studies Center at Soda Springs (aka Zzyzx). Click on the link above for complete details.

This update has also been posted to Classes Near You > California.

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Botanical Illustration for Adults & Children in Rhode Island

Posted in Learning Opportunities on February 1, 2010|

A new page for Rhode Island has been added. The following has been added to Classes Near You > Rhode Island.


University of Rhode Island Outreach Center
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
www.providenceri.com/botanical-center/

    Botanical Illustration with Scientific Illustrator, Gretchen Halpert

    • Botanical Illustration in Black & White – Saturday, February 6, 2010; 9 AM – 2 PM. Participants will learn about line, tone, perspective, light and shading. Media: pencil and black pen. Register: 401-785-9450 ext. 263. Cost: $75
    • Botanical Illustration in Color – Sunday, February 7; 9 AM – 2 PM. Participants will learn watercolor techniques, including how to mix greens and how to match nature’s colors. 401-785-9450 ext. 263. Cost: $75

      • Note: Cost is $130 if you enroll in both workshops.

  • Children’s Botanical Illustration Class – February 16, 2010;
    10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Children ages 5-15 will learn how to create their own masterpiece in the style of Georgia O’Keeffe. A different medium will be used at each session. Media include watercolor and pastels. See other classes. Register: 401-785-9450 ext. 263
  • Children’s Botanical Illustration Class – February 18, 2010;
    10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Children ages 5-15 will learn how to create their own masterpiece in the style of Georgia O’Keeffe. A different medium will be used at each session. Media include watercolor and pastels. See other classes. Register: 401-785-9450 ext. 263
  • Children’s Botanical Illustration Class – February 19, 2010;
    10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Children ages 5-15 will learn how to create their own masterpiece in the style of Georgia O’Keeffe. A different medium will be used at each session. Media include watercolor and pastels. See other classes. Register: 401-785-9450 ext. 263

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Botanical Drawing & Painting Near North Carolina’s Outer Banks

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on January 25, 2010|

New at The Elizabethan Gardens at Classes Near You > North Carolina:

  • Botanical Drawing & Painting at The Elizabethan Gardens –
    April 20 – 22, 2010; 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM.

    Spend an enjoyable two or three days, using your artistic skills to illustrate and create a botanical portrait working from your choice of flora from The Elizabethan Garden’s greenhouses and grounds. Learn basic drawing skills, observation, and tea wash watercolor technique to create a botanical painting.

    The first day will include an introduction to plant anatomy by the garden’s science educator, Shannon Brooks, as it relates to botanical painting. Learn about your wonderful specimen, leaf by leaf, petal by petal, and create a line drawing to paint. Work at your own pace with the instructor as your guide.

    Linda will demonstrate how to take a drawing from a sketch to a finished illustration complete with details. You will receive assistance and encouragement along the way and interact with other talented artists in a very creative and supportive learning environment. All levels of student are welcome to enroll. If you would prefer to work from a drawing rather than a garden specimen, please contact Linda and she will be happy to provide a drawing, so you may focus on the watercolor techniques. Media include graphite, colored pencil, and watercolor. Limit: 10.

    The course is offered in two time sessions options:

      Two-day Workshop: $75.00 per student
      Three-day Workshop: $110 per student, five student minimum

    Instructor: Linda C. Miller
    Register: The Elizabethan Gardens, (252) 473-3244
    Website: www.elizabethangardens.org

  • Botanical Drawing & Painting at The Elizabethan Gardens – September 21 – 23, 2010 (see course description above)

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North Carolina Botanical Garden Certificate Program Presents Classes For 2010

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on January 25, 2010|

Updates at Classes Near You > North Carolina:


North Carolina Botanical Garden
www.ncbg.unc.edu
Certificate students will receive a well-rounded education enhancing their scientific understanding of plants, their knowledge of visual arts theory, and the way they approach drawing and painting plant portraits. The complete schedule for 2010 and an overview of this program’s requirements can be obtained here. Upcoming classes include:

  • Intermediate Watercolor – January 12, 19, 26 and February 2
  • Basic Botany – February 5, 12, 19, 26 and March 5, 12
  • Portfolio Preparation – February 1, 8, 15, 22
  • Intermediate Colored Pencil – February 17, 24 and March 3, 10
  • Basic Drawing – March 1, 8, 15, 22
  • Fast Class: How to Paint a Flat Wash – March 21

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Gouache or Watercolor? Learn both in the Cotswolds.

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on January 25, 2010|

Now 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 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.

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