Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on July 9, 2014|
Dear Readers,
I received an inquiry about botanical art classes near Cleveland, OH.
Do you teach in the Cleveland area?
If you do, are your botanical art classes listed in Classes Near You > Ohio?
If you know of upcoming classes in this area, please post the information in the comment box below. Thank you.
Posted in Education, Learning Opportunities, nature, Sketching & Journaling, Special Announcements, Special Events on June 13, 2014|
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The Gardens at Heather Farm is excited to announce that its esteemed preschool Summer program,
Terrific Tuesdays, will be returning on June 17th!
Children and parents will enjoy up to 12 weeks of savory snacks, rousing read alouds, kid creative crafts, and spectacular science! Join us every Tuesday as we learn how to turn banana peels into lettuce, how to use the sun as our very own personal paint brush, and how to make nature journals to document our exciting new adventures.
Register now to reserve your spot and we promise to make this a worthwhile summer. Pre-registration required! Parents may choose from one of two 6-week program options (June 17 – July 22 or July 29 – September 2), as well as sign-up for all 12-weeks!
Questions? Comments? Cannot wait to join us?
Please do not hesitate to contact Mariel, the Youth Education Manager by email or at (925) 947-6712. We look forward to spending Terrific Tuesdays with you and your little loved ones!
Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events on June 10, 2014|
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Create botanical paintings on paper using black India ink, watercolor and colored pencil. Learn how to combine these different media in a special summer workshop with award-winning botanical artist Kathie Miranda. Discover how to layer ink washes, watercolor and colored pencil as you compose a painting of plants and other natural history objects. This three-day workshop begins July 8, 2014 and will be held at Wellesley College Botanic Gardens.
Cost: $300 WCBG Friends Members / Non-members $375
Register by email at wcbgfriends@wellesley.edu or call (781) 283-3094.
Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events on June 6, 2014|
Go to G.B. Fox Environmental Center
Joan Frain teaches botanical art in Exton, PA, while Judy Simon is one of her longtime students. Both artists have exhibited and chaired the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators (PSBI) exhibition at the Philadelphia Flower Show and have exhibited at the botanical art exhibition co-hosted by the American Society of Botanical Artists and the Horticultural Society of New York.
You are invited to attend the opening reception for Left Hands, Right Brains on June 19, 2014 from 6-8 PM.
This exhibition will be open for the public to enjoy through August 29, 2014.
Posted in Education, Learning Opportunities, Photography, Special Announcements, Special Events, travel on June 4, 2014|
Get ready for Costa Rica 2015!
Here is the latest news at Classes Near You > Florida:
Mindy Lighthipe
www.botanicalartpainting.com
Custom classes, art tours, books, ebooks, videos and artwork can be viewed on Mindy’s website. To register for classes, please contact Mindy.
Artistic Adventure Tour – Costa Rica
February 6-16, 2015
In this 10-day workshop, you will tour Costa Rica with botanical and nature artist, Mindy Lighthipe, and nature photographer
Nancy Richmond. Travel to different locations where the rainforest will by your classroom. Learn field sketching, field research, color notation, composition and how to use digital photography for reference details. This workshop is for all levels and welcomes photographers as well.
Some of the places you will visit include:
Go to Costa Rica Art Tours to view the detailed itinerary for this trip.
Cost: $3,549 per person
Save $250 discount if registered before August 1, 2014.
Any questions? Contact Mindy Lighthipe or call 352-226-0949.
Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities, travel on May 27, 2014|
Here is what’s new at Classes Near You > New Mexico!
Lisa Coddington
www.lisacoddington.com
Lisa Coddington is an artist, instructor and the owner of True Gesso Panels, archival gesso panels for painting and silver point.
Join Lisa in beautiful historic Santa Fe while autumn lingers for a 2-day Botanical Art retreat. Two art sessions offer botanical drawing, and watercolor glazing techniques. Autumn art subjects are ideal for beginner and experienced alike. Lisa teaches Botanical Drawing and Watercolor at the University of New Mexico and Santa Fe Community College. Her art is represented in galleries in South Carolina and Santa Fe.
INCLUDES: 3 nights (Oct 19, 20, 21) at charming Santa Fe B&B, admission to Georgia O’Keefe Museum, historic walking tour, admission to the new Santa Fe Botanical Garden, breakfasts, two artists’ lunches, parking, and wi-fi.
B&B is a short walk to Canyon Road Art Galleries, historic plaza, restaurants, shops, and museums. Santa Fe is a 1-hour flight or 6.5 hour drive from Denver via I-25.
ASBA Member Cost: $920.00
Non-member: $950.00
Deposit payment: $500.00 due by July 20, 2014.
Final payment due Aug 20, 2014 -– no refunds after August 25, 2014
Payable by credit card, check, or money order to Lisa Coddington.
Group rate is available one week before and one week after the art session.
For Further information contact Lisa via email or call 315-256-8639.
Supply list is available after registration.
Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities on May 27, 2014|
‘Afternoon Tea’ Camellia sinensis
© 2013 by Linda C. Miller
Use your artistic skills to illustrate and create a botanical portrait working with flora from The Elizabethan Garden’s greenhouses and grounds. Learn basic drawing skills, observation, and watercolor techniques to create a botanical painting. Beginner to Advanced welcomed!
Please contact Linda Miller for materials list. Enroll at The Elizabethan Gardens by phone at (252) 473-3234.
Two Day Workshop Option: $100.00 member, $120 non-member
Three Day Workshop: $150.00 member, $180 non-member
Time: 9:30am to 3:30pm each day
This information can also be found at Classes Near You > North Carolina.
Botanists and illustrators strive to document conifers around the world.
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