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Artist Lala Ragimov has announced her new scientific illustration class for children and adults. This weekend class will be taught at Madrona Marsh, the last vernal marsh in Los Angeles County. See below for details.

Lala Ragimov
www.LalaRagimov.com
A Southern California artist who studies the techniques of Renaissance painters and uses these techniques in her work. Her work is currently on view in the solo exhibition, Envisioning the Natural World, at the Madrona Marsh Nature Center. Lala’s classes appeal to a general audience and can accommodate participants working on independent projects. Botanical artists are welcome! The classes below are taught at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center in Torrance, CA.

Adult Classes:

Exploring Watercolor Techniques
Thursdays, September 20 – November 29, 2012; 6:30 – 9:00 PM
(no class Nov 22)
Learn new techniques at each meeting. Students have the option of participating in the class project or working on their own. Cost: $135 Torrance residents ($150 non-residents). View Details/Register


Fundamentals of Oil Painting
Learn oil painting techniques and apply your new knowledge using still life sets or in your own independent project. Topics addressed include: color theory, composition, positive space and negative space. Two sections of this course are available. Cost per section: $135 Torrance residents, ($150 non-residents)

Mondays, September 17 – November 26, 2012; 6:30 – 9:00 PM
(no class Nov 12)
View Details/Register for Monday option

Tuesdays, September 18 – November 20; 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
View Details/Register for Tuesday option


Learn to Draw and Sketch
Tuesdays, September 18 – November 6, 2012; 12:30 – 2:30 PM.
In this introductory course, participants will learn how to observe subjects. They will also learn about shading, composition, expression and style. Cost: $100 Torrance residents, ($110 non-residents)
View Details/Register

Children’s Classes:

Drawing and Watercolour Painting (Ages 10-16)
Young artists will work in pencil, pen, ink and watercolor while learning about perspective, shading and color. They will also draw and paint from life and imagination and learn the techniques of the Old Masters. Two sections of this course are available. Cost per section: $79 Torrance residents, ($89 non-residents)

Fridays, September 21 – November 9, 2012; 4:00-5:30 PM
View Details/Register for Friday option

Saturdays, September 22 – November 10, 2012; 3:15-4:45 PM
View Details/Register for Saturday option



NEW! Botanical and Zoological Illustration
Learn how to draw and paint the plants and animals at Madrona Marsh, the last surviving vernal marsh in Los Angeles County. In this Saturday morning program, participants will learn how to create botanical, ornithological and other scientific illustrations with the help of the artist Lala Ragimov. Basic drawing and watercolor supplies provided. Adults and children (9 years old and older) are welcome. Cost: $10 per class. Class dates are listed below. Each class meets from 10 AM – 12 PM.

To register, contact Friends of Madrona Marsh at (310) 782-3989.
Explore the Madrona Marsh online at www.friendsofmadronamarsh.com.

Class Dates:
Satuday, November 17, 2012
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Saturday, January 26, 2012
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Saturday, April 20, 2013

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Seattle-area residents have many opportunities to learn botanical art!

Here is Kathleen McKeehan’s new teaching schedule:

Kathleen McKeehen, Scientific Illustrator
Kathleen is a teacher and freelance illustrator. Her work has appeared in Organic Gardening Magazine and The Herb Companion. View Kathleen’s artwork in the ASBA Members’ Gallery or at the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators’
Science-Art.com. Kathleen welcomes both beginners and advanced students to her classes.

Studio Classes with Kathleen McKeehen
Morning to early afternoon studio sessions are available on Wednesdays and possibly Tuesdays. For more information, please contact Kathleen.

Botanical Watercolor – Mondays, October 1 – November 19, 2012; 7:00 – 9:30 PM. Poulsbo Parks & Recreation, www.cityofpoulsbo.com
or 360-779-9898

Botanical Drawing – Mondays, January 28 – March 18, 2013;
7:00 – 9:30 PM (no class Feb 18). Poulsbo Parks & Recreation, www.cityofpoulsbo.com or 360-779-9898

Botanical Watercolor – Thursdays, October 11 – November 15, 2012; 10 AM – 1 PM. Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island, View Details/Register

Botanical Drawing
Fridays, January 18 – March 22, 2013; 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Learn to draw botanical subjects with basic techniques of measurement, gesture sketching, and shading; class is good preparation for continuing with botanical painting or for drawing other non-botanical subjects. Repeat students can take on more complex subjects with supervision. Gage Academy, Seattle, www.gageacademy.org

Botanical Watercolor
Fridays, January 18 – March 22, 2013; 1:30-4:30 PM
Winter subjects such as conifers & cones will be rendered using classic dry-brush and wash techniques; beginners will learn measurement, flat & graded washes, dry-brush–methods that produce a realistic and accurate rendering. Returning students will get additional practice in these techniques and can select subjects of their choice. (Those interested in expanding subjects to include natural history options such as feathers, skulls, shells, etc. will be able to do so.). Gage Academy, Seattle, www.gageacademy.org

Botanical Watercolor
Winslow Art Center, Bainbridge Island
Check the schedule at Winslow Art Center for announcement about the dates and time for this class.


Weekend Workshops:

Botanical Watercolor Painting Conifer Cones
February 9-10, 2013 (All Day)
New students will learn basic dry brush watercolor techniques and work on a simple fir cone; students with some experience in the technique can tackle more complex cones. Gage Academy, Seattle, www.gageacademy.org

Botanical Watercolor Edible Botanicals!
March 2-3, 2013 (All Day)
Students will learn basic techniques of dry brush and controlled washes to portray simple fruits or vegetables; students with some experience may select subjects of their choice and work under supervision to review and learn new skills. Gage Academy, Seattle, www.gageacademy.org

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