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Botanical Illustration Courses at Kew

Posted in Learning Opportunities on June 29, 2009|

Now posted at Classes Near You > International:

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
www.kew.org

Distance and Detail: Drawing and Painting Plants – September 14 – 18. Draw trees, shrubs, or flowers in this class covering the basic techniques of botanical illustration.
Drawing Workshop – September 8. Outdoor sketching class at Wakehurst Place.

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2009 Conference of the American Society of Botanical Artists

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events on June 22, 2009|

The conference website for the 15th Annual Meeting & Conference of the American Society of Botanical Artists is now live!

Hosting the conference this year are the dedicated members of the Southwest Society of Botanical Artists. Conference activities will be held at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, AZ. Conference participants will have the opportunity to learn from both international and U.S. instructors. This year the ASBA is hosting pre- and post-conference classes with internationally renowned artists. Jean Emmons will discuss the mystery of color. Kate Nessler will lead a class on how to paint on vellum, and Lizzie Sanders will demonstrate how to create surface textures and detail using dry brush techniques.

The conference will be held October 15 – 17, 2009. A wonderful selection of 54 learning opportunities have been planned. Conference activities include tours at the Desert Botanical Garden, workshops addressing the business of art, a field trip to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin, and a plethora of botanical illustration workshops. To view the complete list of tempting workshops sure to make you giddy and drool, click here now!

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Two Ways to Create Botanical Art at The Beth Chatto Gardens

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on June 22, 2009|

The following information has been posted in Classes Near You > International. Visit this section to learn about upcoming workshops in Canada, England, France, and Australia.

The Beth Chatto Gardens
Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex
www.bethchatto.co.uk
A former overgrown wasteland that has been transformed into an informal garden in the countryside. The garden’s Tea Room offers light lunches, sweet treats, tea, and coffee.

Drawing & Painting Flowers in Line with Watercolour – October 3, 2009. Draw and paint freely while being aware of the structure and habits of plants. Participants will use pencils, pens, and watercolour.
Botanical Art: Watercolour Painting Workshop for Beginners – October 16, 2009. Participants will work on flower drawings and tracings provided by the instructor. They will then learn the steps necessary to create a botanical watercolor painting.

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Studio 16 – Butterfly Lifecycles & A Costa Rican Adventure

Posted in Learning Opportunities, Special Events on June 15, 2009|

The following workshops by Mindy Lighthipe have been added to CLASSES NEAR YOU > NEW JERSEY:

Studio 16
www.studio16online.com
Custom classes, individual instruction, art tours, and self-published instructional books can be found at Studio 16, the classroom and art studio of natural science illustrator, Mindy Lighthipe. To register for classes, contact Mindy at Mlighthipe@mac.com
or call 908-769-7417.

Let’s Paint Butterflies – June 20, 2009. Learn how Mindy manages her collection and how she paints butterfly lifecycles. Mindy recently earned a silver medal from the Royal Horticultural Society for her paintings of insect lifecycles. Fee: $100, cost includes insect specimens. 10 am – 4 pm.
SAVE THE DATES! – Art Tour to Costa Rica – February 5-14, 2010. Travel to the south Pacific region of Costa Rica. Brand new itinerary! View full itinerary here.

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Workshops for Gardeners & Naturalists

Posted in gardening, general botany, Learning Opportunities on June 3, 2009|

The Gateway Science Museum and the Friends of the Chico State Herbarium sponsor many wonderful classes throughout the year. Below is a list of what’s coming up next on the calendar. To view a full listing of classes and to obtain registration information, go here.

Introduction to the Willows of California (SALICACEAE) – June 13
This workshop is in danger of being canceled because of low enrollment. This class will be canceled by the close of business next Monday if enrollment remains low. Please send in your registration right away, and let the Gateway museum office know that it is in the mail so we can count you at COB Monday if your registration hasn’t arrived yet (gateway@csuchico.edu or (530) 898-3511). Only paid registrations can count towards the minimum enrollment.
Flora of the Western Great Basin – June 21-28
Home Composting: From Basic to Advanced – June 27
Introduction to the Sunflowers (ASTERACEAE) – Sept. 12
Oak Woodland Ecology and Management – October 10

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Updates to “Zen of Sketching” & More

Posted in Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements on June 2, 2009|

Marjorie Leggitt has updated the flyer and registration form announcing her Summer/Fall 2009 workshops. If you have been considering one or more of these workshops, please be sure to download the updated information.

Marjorie’s workshops, and others, can be viewed at Classes Near You > Colorado.

Marjorie Leggitt, Leggitt Design & Illustration
http://www.science-art.com/leggitt

POSTCARDS FROM… – A series of field sketching courses that are offered year ’round. Travel to Bavaria in 2010 to experience some of the best sketching and painting opportunities available.
Botanical Illustration & Painting at Shoals Marine Laboratory – Study and sketch plants in the tidal zone, wetlands and rocky island habitats. Participant’s will also work in Celia Thaxter’s historic garden. June 22 thru June 29, 2009. More information and course syllabus
Zen of Field Sketching – Capturing the Colorado Montane – Learn a Zen-approach to field sketching and journaling on a private ranch outside of Denver. July 18-19, 2009. View flyer. Download registration form.
Back to Basics: Drawing with Confidence – Return to the drawing basics of line, shading, perspective, and composition to bolster your drawing skills and boost your confidence. Understand how to “see” like an artist. July 21 – 24, 2009. Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC), Dos Chappell Room, Washington Park, Denver, CO. Download registration form.
Moving Animals – Introduction to basic anatomical structures and instruction on how to turn quick sketches iinto lively animal portraits. September 18. The Denver Zoo. Download registration form.

To read detailed course descriptions, click here.

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Botanical Drawing at Sacramento Fine Arts Center

Posted in Learning Opportunities on June 1, 2009| 2 Comments »

Botanical Drawing
Sacramento Fine Arts Center
www.sacfinearts.org
Through a review of plant morphology and careful observation, participants will learn how to create realistic botanical drawings. Saturday, June 13; 10 AM – 4 PM. Click link above for details.