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Botanical Art Classes, Environmental Education at the Field Studies Council

Posted in botanical art, Education, environmental education, Learning Opportunities on December 26, 2011|

New courses for plant enthusiasts, botanists and botanical artists at
Classes Near You > England.

Field Studies Council
www.field-studies-council.org
Founded in 1943, the Field Studies Council provides learning opportunities about the environment for all ages and abilities. Visit their website to learn more about interdisciplinary fieldwork opportunities, classes for individuals and families, publications and profession development courses.

Botany Courses at FSC – Courses include studies of flowers, trees, grasses and grasslike plants, ferns, freshwater and wetland plants, lichens, fungi, general plants, mosses and liverworts.
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Botanical Illustration with Kay Rees-Davies – February 24-26, 2012. Beginners and more experienced illustrators will receive individualized instruction about pencil drawing and color mixing (especially how to mix greens). Students will use watercolor and pencil as they learn techniques to paint studies of plants, fruit, flowers and foilage. View Details/Register
Drawing and Painting the Flora at Malham Tarn with Kate Houghton – May 18-21, 2012. This class is for anyone with an interest in documenting and painting native plants. Students will participate in exercises designed to increase speed and accuracy while working in the field. View course details and a description of the landscape at Malham Tarn here.
Botanical Illustration Using Colored Pencils with Janie Pirie
June 22-24, 2012. Create rich, colorful botanical paintings without water! Students will learn how to use wax and oil-based colored pencils to created botanical drawings from one of the UKs leading colored pencil artists. View Details/Register
Introduction to Botanical Illustration with Lesley Smith
July 6-8, 2012. Designed for experienced watercolor painters, this class is for painters who would like to learn about the techniques used by botanical illustrators. Drawing, composition, color mixing and color matching will be discussed. View Details/Register
Botanical Illustration and Painting with Kay Rees-Davies
August 3-5, 2012. Beginners and more experienced artists will learn the botanical illustration and painting techniques necessary to create detailed studies of the plants of Snowdonia. View Details/Register
An Approach to Botanical Illustration: Drawing and Basic Watercolor Techniques with Rosie Martin – August 5-10, 2012. In this introductory course, students will study the stages of drawing and painting that result in a three-dimensional detailed plant portrait.
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Botanical Illustration for More Experienced Painters with Jenny Jowett – August 13-20, 2012. The focus of this week-long class is to provide an environment for the exchange of ideas and techniques. Emphasis is on individual studies instead of formal group instruction.
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Bed and Breakfast Hosts Botanical Art Workshops

Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities on December 26, 2011|

The schedule of classes at The Wagon House B&B in Cornwall, England has been updated at Classes Near You > England.

The Wagon House
Lost Gardens of Heligan, Cornwall
www.thewagonhouse.com
A bed-and-breakfast in the English countryside where you can eat breakfast at a time that is convenient for you, visit the gardens in Cornwall, and take botanical art classes too! Classes are taught by botanical artist and teacher, Mally Francis. The 2012 schedule includes four- and five-day classes.

March 22-25, 2012 (4 days)
April 20-23, 2012 (4 days)
May 18-21, 2012 (4 days)
July 10-14, 2012 (4 days)
September 6-9, 2012 (5 days)
September 26-30, 2012 (4 days)
October 26-29, 2012 (4 days)

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Create a Botanical Diary

Posted in botanical art, Learning Opportunities on December 19, 2011|

See what’s new at Classes Near You > Australia!

Living & Learning Nillumbik
A community-based organization providing classes in the arts, technology, environmental studies, health & wellbeing, plus much more.
www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au

Botanical illustration with Arnolda Beynon

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online gallery

Session #1:
Fridays, Feb. 10 – March 30, 2012; 10 AM – 12 PM (8 sessions)

Session #2:
Fridays, April 20 – June 8, 2012; 10 AM – 12 PM (8 sessions)

Cost: $146 / $133 concession per

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Understand the Form and Function of California’s Desert Plants

Posted in botanical art, general botany, Learning Opportunities on December 14, 2011|

Learn about botany and botanical art this Spring at UC Riverside. The following information has been added to Classes Near You > Southern California.

University of California, Riverside
www.extension.ucr.edu
The following courses are offered through UCR Extension.

Desert Flora – March 2-4, 2012 at UCR Palm Desert. Learn plant identification techniques while enjoying the springtime bloom in California’s Coachella Valley. Info / Register
Native Plants: Preserving the Harvest – March 16-17, 2012 at the Dorothy Ramon Learning Center in Banning, CA. Learn how indigenous peoples of southern California use native plants in health and nutrition. Info / Register
Botanical Illustration of Desert Flora
Friday March 30, 2012 (8-10 PM); Saturday March 31 (8 AM – 5 PM) and Sunday April 1 (8 AM – 4 PM). A field study course at the Desert Studies Center (Zzyzx), three hours north of Riverside near Baker, CA. Learn about desert flora while learning techniques used by botanical illustrators. Students will work in the field using pencil, pen and watercolor. Course fee includes two nights lodging (dormitory style) and meals. Registrants will receive information about the Center and what they should bring with them. Visitors not permitted. Cost: $325 credit; $245 non-credit.
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Color Theory and Mixed Media for Botanical Artists

Posted in botanical art, drawing, Learning Opportunities on December 12, 2011|

Start a garden journal, begin your exploration of botanical art or engage in studies about color. These experiences and more can be found in the Spring 2012 schedule of botanical art classes at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden!

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
www.lewisginter.org
In 1884, Lewis Ginter purchased some property and built a gathering place for Richmond bicyclists. One hundred years later, the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden was established on this same piece of property and soon became one of the top five destinations in Virginia. The Garden is home to Artbase a searchable database containing 2,500 botanical watercolor paintings by Alexandre Descubes. The Adult Education program at the garden includes workshops in botanical drawing and painting.

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Color Theory for Botanical Artists – Wednesdays,
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2012; 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Learn the principles of color harmony and discord, as well as basic watercolor techniques and special effects. Materials list sent upon registration. Lunch on your own. Instructor: Celeste Johnston. Cost: $194 non-members, $150 members.
Beginning Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink – Saturdays,
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2012; 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Develop your drawing and observation skills while learning botany and the traditions of botanical art. Some drawing experience helpful. All materials provided. Lunch on your own. Instructor: Celeste Johnston. Cost: $250 non-member, $195 member
Colored Pencil Over Watercolor for Botanical Artists – Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012; 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Students will learn how to layer colored pencil over transparent watercolor glazes on paper. Some knowledge of watercolor techniques and botanical drawing is needed. Materials are provided. Lunch on your own. Instructor: Celeste Johnston. Cost: $250 non-member, $195 member
Advanced Botanical Illustration Workshop (Orchids) – Tues/Thurs, March 27, 29 and April 3, 5, 2012; 10 AM – 4 PM. Taught in conjunction with the Orchids Galore! exhibition. Students will complete an orchid study applying what they learn about orchids and about composition. Materials list will be sent upon registration. Lunch on your own. Instructor: Juliet Kirby. Cost: $239 non-member, $195 member (includes a blooming orchid plant to take home)
Anatomy of Flowers for Botanical Artists – Wednesdays,
April 11, 18, 25, 2012; 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Students will observe, dissect and draw flower parts to understand their structure and function. Students will make a small drawing or painting of a flower to present in botanical terms. A basic knowledge of drawing required. Materials list will be sent upon registration. Cost: $158 non-member, $125 member
How to Draw Stuff (in the Garden) – Saturdays,
April 14, 21, 28, 2012; 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Spend a leisurely morning drawing in the garden! Learn the drawing and sketching techniques necessary to record your observations in your journal. Recommended text is Drawing and Sketching by Jackie Simmonds (buy on your own). Instructor: Susie Kowalik. Cost: $138 non-members, $105 members. $15 materials fee for new students.

This information has been added to Classes Near You > Virginia.

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Paint Nature, Draw Plants with Scientific Illustrator Kathleen McKeehen

Posted in botanical art, drawing, Learning Opportunities, Watercolor on December 12, 2011|

New botanical art and nature painting classes in the Seattle area!

Here is what’s new at Classes Near You > Washington.

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.

Botanical Drawing/Painting at Oil & Water Art Supply, Bainbridge Island – Ongoing on Tuesdays. Learn how botanical artists portray botanical subjects using pencils and watercolor. Oil & Water Art Supplies, Winslow, Bainbridge Island. Students pay per session. For additional details, contact 206-842-0477.
Botanical Drawing at Gage Academy – Fridays,
January 20 – March 23, 2012; 9:30 AM -12:30 PM. Learn the techniques of line and shading to portray botanical subjects accurately. All levels welcome. Students with previous experience can work on their choice of subject with supervision. Contact: (206) 323-GAGE or www.gageacademy.org .
NEW Painting Nature in Watercolor at Gage Academy – Fridays, January 20 – March 23, 2012; 1:30-4:30 PM. Use dry-brush watercolor technique to portray natural subjects such as birds, animals, shells, skulls, and plants. Students will be able to choose their own subjects. All levels welcome. Contact: (206) 323-GAGE or www.gageacademy.org .
Botanical Watercolor at Poulsbo Parks & Recreation – Mondays,
January 23 – March 12, 2012 (no class Feb. 20); 7:00-9:30 PM. Using washes and dry-brush technique, learn to paint botanical subjects that are realistic, accurate, and beautiful. All levels welcome. Students with previous experience can work on their choice of subject with supervision. Contact: (360) 779-9898 or View Class & Activity Brochure.
Botanical Illustration at Winslow Art Center – Starting in January 2012. Tuesdays 1:00-4:00 PM. Learn about the botanical drawing and botanical painting techniques used by botanical artists. Beginners are welcome. Students with previous experience can work on their choice of subject with supervision. Contact: Martha. A new website for Winslow Art Center will be launched soon at www.winslowartcenter.com.
Botanical Watercolor at Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island
Winter classes will be announced soon. Please visit the Bloedel Reserve Course Schedule for updates. Until then, please direct all questions to Kathleen McKeehen. This class is usually scheduled on Thursdays.
Studio Classes
Botanical drawing and watercolor classes in Kathleen’s Indianola studio. Contact Kathleen for more information.

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Botanical Drawing in Colored Pencil at Los Angeles Arboretum & Botanic Garden

Posted in Blog News, botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities on December 12, 2011|

Immerse yourself in colored pencil techniques this Spring at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden. The following classes have been added to Classes Near You > Southern California:

Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, Arcadia
www.arboretum.org
Courses in introductory botanical drawing, beginning and intermediate watercolor, colored pencil, sketching and Chinese brush painting are taught throughout the year. Go to the Events & Classes for more information. The Arboretum is located in Arcadia, CA. To register, contact Jill Berry or call (626) 821-4624.

Using Colored Pencil in Botanical Art

January 10, 17, 24, 31 (Tuesdays)
February 7, 14, 21, 28 (Tuesdays)
March 6, 13, 20, 27 (Tuesdays)

Cost:
$255/mo. Arboretum members
$275/mo. Non-members

Cristina Baltayian is a botanical artist with a background in drawing (graphite, charcoal, pen & ink), two-dimensional design, watercolor and colored pencil. Her work has been shown at Filoli, the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Chapman University. She is a member of the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California and the American Society of Botanical Artists.

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