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There’s Still Time to Join Studio Painting Course

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on May 19, 2009|

Botanical artist and instructor, Gwen Koths, will teach a four-week botanical painting course at Stone Turret Studio in Elkins Park, PA. Gwen is gathering 2-4 students interested in learning how to paint botanicals in a small group setting. This course will begin on Wednesday, June 4th. All details can be obtained here.

Gwen currently teaches botanical painting classes at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadephia.

See additional learning opportunities in Pennsylvania at Classes Near You > Pennsylvania.

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Learn Botanical Watercolor in Historic Formal Garden

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on May 19, 2009|

Old Westbury Gardens, Westbury
www.oldwestburygardens.org
Registration: Paul Hunchak, (516) 333-0048

Introduction to Botanical Painting – Using a step-by-step method, botanical artist Rose Pellicano will teach the basic techniques of botanical painting in watercolor. Level: Beginners. July 13-17; 10 AM – 1 PM.
Botanical Painting – Botanical artist Rose Pellicano will teach advanced techniques of botanical painting. This class is designed for students who have completed introductory courses in botanical painting or who have prior experience. Level: Intermediate/Advanced. July 6-10; 10AM – 1PM.

View examples of Rose Pellicano’s artwork in the Member Gallery of the American Society of Botanical Artists.

These courses and more can be found in Classes Near You > New York.

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Graphite Pencil & Watercolor Classes

Posted in Learning Opportunities on May 18, 2009| 4 Comments »

The L.A. Arboretum has announced its botanical illustration classes for Fall and Winter. Beginning and experienced students can learn a wealth of information from botanical artist and instructor, Olga Eysymontt.

Basic Watercolor & Graphite Pencil
Application and Techniques for Botanical Illustration (Ongoing Series)
Los Angeles Arboretum & Botanic Garden
The rendering of three-dimensional plant forms in transparency is the main characteristic of botanical watercolor. In this class, students will render all plant forms in graphite and then use their graphite drawing as a model to create the same form with transparent watercolor. This ongoing series will cover the basic application and techniques of watercolor painting and drawing in graphite. Topics include: wash techniques, dry brush, color palette, mixing greens, mixing neutral tints, creating tonal and color studies. To register, contact Jill Berry at (626) 821-4623 or jill.berry@arboretum.org. Cost: $180 members / $195 nonmembers.

September 8, 15, 22, 29; Tuesdays; 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
October 6, 13, 20, 27; Tuesdays; 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
November 3, 10, 17; Tuesdays; 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
December 1, 8, 15; Tuesdays; 9:30 am – 2:30 pm

Watercolor for Botanical Illustration
An Ongoing Monthly Series for Advanced Students
Cost: $180 members / $195 nonmembers.

September 9, 16, 23, 30; Wednesdays; 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
October 7, 14, 21, 28; Wednesdays; 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
November 4, 11, 18; Wednesdays; 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
December 2, 9, 16; Wednesdays; 9:30 am – 2:30 pm

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Botanical Drawing Workshop in New Rochelle

Posted in Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements on May 16, 2009|

Draw peonies and bearded irises at a private garden in New Rochelle. Wendy Hollender will teach participants how to draw botanicals with colored pencils and watercolor pencils. This one-day workshop will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2009 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Workshop participants may either bring their own lunch or purchase lunch on the day of the workshop. Cost: $75. Contact Wendy Hollender at wendyhollender@gmail.com or 212-580-4855. Wendy’s website can be viewed at DrawingInColor.com.

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Botanical Art Classes in Pennsylvania and Delaware

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on May 4, 2009|

A new page for Delaware has been added to the Classes Near You section. Award-winning artist Joan Frain teaches in Delaware and holds studio classes in Pennsylvania.

Joan Frain Studio
www.joanfrain.com
Joan Frain is a professional botanical illustrator and instructor. For over 30 years, Joan has taught in Pennsylvania and in Delaware. Her work can be viewed in galleries and online. Private instruction and pay-as-you-go classes are available. Upcoming classes include:

Native Plant Botanical Illustration Workshop – Mt. Cuba Center, Delaware; June 13
Botanical Illustration Classes – Center for the Creative Arts, Yorklyn, Delaware; Sept 2009 – May 2010

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Northern California Herbarium Offers Workshop

Posted in Learning Opportunities on April 20, 2009|

The CSU Chico Herbarium will offer a botanical illustration workshop next month. This class will be taught by illustrator, Judy McCrary. A registration form is available below.

Gateway Science Museum, CSU Chico
Botanical Illustration
www.csuchico.edu/biol/Herb

Want to draw plants and flowers? Here’s your chance! Local illustrator and teacher, Judy McCrary, will lead this one day workshop on botanical illustration. The workshop will concentrate on pencil and ink techniques, although other media may be explored depending on the interests of the participants. Please bring a 2B or a regular #2 pencil. If you already have a crow-quill pen base and nib, and black ink, bring those, too. You are welcome to borrow pencils, pens, ink, and paper if you want to try things out before making any purchases. You can find everything you could want at Ellis Art & Engineering Supplies in downtown Chico, a few blocks from the class. Let’s all bring plant cuttings and flowers to share and draw. Please also bring a lunch.

Registration Form:
csuChicoBotanicalIllustration1

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Grow Your Own Festival of Flavors

Posted in ArtPlantae Books, botanical art, gardening, Learning Opportunities, Special Events on April 20, 2009|

The L.A. Garden Show is fast approaching. There will be so much to see and do on the first weekend of May. Come on out to buy plants, attend a full schedule of book signings and lectures, and meet fellow artists from the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California!

SATURDAY, MAY 2

10:30 am – 12:00 pm:
Attention Young Gardeners! Meet the author and the illustrator of Wiggle and Waggle, Caroline Arnold and Mary Peterson. Each purchase at the booksigning will include a Wiggle and Waggle activity kit.

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm:
Meet author, illustrator and educator, Marianne D. Wallace and learn about her illustrated books addressing America’s forests, deserts, wetlands, prairies, mountains, and seashores. Marianne teaches educators and parents how to introduce children to botanical illustration.

SUNDAY, MAY 3

10:30 am – 12:00 pm:
Meet the authors of The Urban Homestead. Kelly Coyneand Erik Knutzen will be signing their guide to self-sufficient living in the urban landscape.

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm:
After you learn how to grow your urban garden, be inspired to draw and paint your harvest with botanical artist, Sally Jacobs. Sally’s notecard collections celebrating fruit, vegetables, and flowers will be available for purchase.

Visitor Information: Los Angeles Garden Show, L.A. County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, May 1 – 3, 2009

Meet the authors and purchase signed copies of these titles: