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Introduction to Scientific Illustration at ‘Running with Scissors’ Studio

Posted in Education, Learning Opportunities, scientific illustration on July 23, 2014|

Gretchen Kai Halpert
www.gretchenhalpert.com
Gretchen Halpert is a scientific illustrator and biologist with many years of experience creating illustrations for the medical field, for scientific research, and for commercial clients. Gretchen also teaches classes in the book arts and leads journaling classes.

Botanical Illustration in Watercolor

Running with Scissors

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This information can also be found at Classes Near You > New York and
Classes Near You > Maine.

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Orchard Fruits – A Painting Holiday with Elaine Searle

Posted in Education, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events on July 11, 2014|

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Orchard Fruits:
A Painting Holiday with Elaine Searle
September 6-13, 2014
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Near Holt, Norfolk, UK

Visit one of England’s most unspoilt regions. Just a few places remain on this very special NON-RESIDENTIAL botanical painting holiday. Botanical artists of all levels welcome. We shall draw and paint stone fruit such as plums and gages from local orchards. Two half-day excursions will be included, as will all lunches (using fresh local produce) and a welcome dinner. Accommodation to suit most budgets can be arranged.

Visit www.paintbotanical.com for full details and booking form.

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Botanical Drawing at Joshua Tree National Park

Posted in Education, Learning Opportunities on July 9, 2014|

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The Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park
www.joshuatree.org
Joshua Tree National Park is in Twentynine Palms, CA. This 800,000 acre park is home to 750 species of plants, five fan palm oases and geological features. Visit the park’s website to learn more about the park and its botany class and field classes for families.

Botanical Drawing with Ink on Clayboard

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Meet at:
Black Rock Visitor Center
9800 Black Rock Canyon Rd., Yucca Valley, CA
Fee: $60 for JTNPA/PINE members, $70 nonmembers

Light & Color: Oil Painting in Joshua Tree National Park
November 2, 2014
9 AM – 4 PM
Diane McClary will teach fundamental plein air painting techniques while immersed in the beauty of the desert. She will demonstrate the method behind her unique use of color and her approach to color harmony in the field. There will be plenty of time for individual instruction, questions, and review during this pleasant and easygoing class. No previous experience required, just come to relax, enjoy, and paint. Students will be responsible for providing their own painting supplies. This class will be held in the historic homestead, Keys Ranch.
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Meet at:
Joshua Tree Visitor Center
6554 Park Blvd., Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Fee: $60 for JTNPA/PINE members, $70 nonmembers

Watercolor Painting in Joshua Tree National Park
November 16, 2014
9 AM – 4 PM
Anahita King, artist and instructor, will help students shift the desert scenery to paper with watercolor paint. Participants will learn basic methods for transforming nature into art through techniques that maintain color clarity and high quality value differences with glazes, washes, wet-on-wet, and dry brush. This pleasant non-intimidating class provides ample time to relax, investigate and paint. Participants need to bring their own art supplies.
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Meet at:
Joshua Tree Visitor Center
6554 Park Blvd., Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Fee: $60 for JTNPA/PINE members, $70 nonmembers

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Botanical Art Classes Near Cleveland

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.

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Terrific Tuesdays at the Gardens at Heather Farm

Posted in Education, Learning Opportunities, nature, Sketching & Journaling, Special Announcements, Special Events on June 13, 2014|

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Summer is coming, are you ready?

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!

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Thank you for the feedback about Facebook

Posted in Education on June 13, 2014|

Many thanks to readers who responded to last week’s poll.

Facebook is a funny thing, isn’t it? You either like it or you don’t.

For those who took the time to share your thoughts, your immense dislike of the platform came through loud and clear. Thank you so much for the feedback.

If you missed last week’s poll and would like to take it, please click here.

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Botanicals by Brush and Pencil at Wellesley College

Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events on June 10, 2014|

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Botanicals in
Brush and Pencil

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

Don’t miss this opportunity. Register today!