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21 Weeks of Botanical Art!

Posted in botanical art, drawing, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities on September 17, 2012|

Begin your studies in botanical art! Here is an opportunity to study drawing and painting well into Spring 2013 at the University of Bristol Botanical Garden.


University of Bristol Botanic Garden
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/botanic-garden
A four-acre garden founded in 1882 by Adolf Leipner, professor of botany at Bristol University College. Plant collections address the following subject areas: plant evolution, Mediterranean plants, local plants, rare native plants, and useful plants. This garden was founded on an initial budge of £104!

    Traditional Botanical Painting and Drawing
    October 8, 2012 – May 6, 2013
    1:00 – 4:30 PM
    Establish a foundation in botanical drawing and painting in this 21-week course taught by artist Jenny Brooks. Students will learn how to use line, how to create form and textures, how to mix colors, and how to create botanical paintings in watercolor. Cost: £360. View Details

Information about this course has been posted to Classes Near You > England.

Visit this page to also view information about many other classes that will be taught in England through the end of the year.

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Promote Your Class or Program

Posted in botanical art, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements on September 17, 2012|

Do you teach classes in botanical art, natural science illustration, the book arts, sketchbook journaling, or botany?

Would you like to promote your classes to our audience of artists, gardeners, naturalists, and educators?

List your botanical art workshops, botany classes, book arts classes, botanical art excursions, or sketchbook adventures here for free.

To list your workshops in the Classes Near You! section, please submit the information below to education@artplantae.com. When your information is posted, it will also be pushed out to Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Kindly consider telling others about your listing in the Classes Near You! section by placing a link to ArtPlantae in the Resources section of your site. Thank you for your consideration.

To view examples of the types of classes listed at ArtPlantae, view course listings by state or country.

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Pop-Up Field Guide of North American Wildflowers

Posted in botanical art, botany, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities on September 7, 2012|

Our conversation with book artist, Shawn Sheehy continues…


ArtPlantae: You created a pop-up field guide of North American wildflowers highlighting twelve genera and twelve plant families. Where did the idea for a field guide originate? Why did you decide upon these specific plants for the field guide?

Shawn: I first developed these studies as content for my wildflowers workshop, which I launched in the interest of reaching workshop populations outside of the book arts community. Several months later I bound them together into the field guide–and thought it would be fun (and add literary value) to add additional context to the blooms by writing and including the essay on the “Language of Flowers.”


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The Royal Horticultural Society Takes a Closer Look at Plants in New Exhibition

Posted in botanical art, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities, Photography, Special Announcements, Special Events on September 5, 2012|

Davidia involucrata © Niki Simpson. Courtesy Royal Horticultural Society.

Taking A Closer Look
Royal Horticultural Society
Lindley Library, Wisley
September 4 – December 9, 2012

Botanical artist, RHS medal winner, and photographer Niki Simpson combines traditional botanical art with the latest in photographic technology in her solo exhibition at the RHS Lindley Library.

On view are 14 portraits of plant species grown at RHS Garden Wisley. In each composite illustration, Simpson brings attention to the morphological features of each plant and in doing so, creates fourteen beautiful digital botanical illustrations.

Fiona Davison, Head of RHS Libraries and Exhibitions, said, “The RHS is committed to preserving our horticultural heritage for all gardeners and garden-lovers to enjoy. This new exciting collection of works on display is a fascinating reminder that history never stands still, and that new technologies can go hand in hand with traditional techniques to create not only historical records, but also beautiful pieces of art.”

Niki Simpson worked in the RHS Botany Department for many years and managed the Herbarium Image Collection. Niki earned the prestigious RHS Gold Medal (1998) for her traditional botanical watercolor paintings and, in 2003, began exploring digital techniques for botanical art. Her digitally created botanical illustrations received RHS Gold Medals in 2007 and 2008.

Exhibition hours at the RHS Garden Wisley are 11 AM – 4 PM daily. For more information, visit the RHS Lindley Library website.


About RHS Lindley Libraries
The RHS Lindley Libraries are the largest visual and written resource on horticulture in the world. Collections including books, art, photographs and archives span 500 years of Britain’s gardening heritage. Designated as an outstanding collection in 2011, the Lindley Libraries work to safeguard Britain’s gardening heritage, promote access to our collections and share information on all aspects of gardening.


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Artist Talk for ‘Ex Herbario’ Exhibition Next Week

Posted in botanical art, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events on September 3, 2012|

Artwork © Susan Brown Hardy. Image courtesy of Greg Bolosky.

Utilizing materials gathered from 25 years as herbarium preparator at the Arnold Arboretum, Susan Hardy Brown presents art that provides fresh insight into the herbarium’s collection.

Meet Susan Hardy Brown and learn more about her encaustic artwork during a special artist talk scheduled for Thursday, September 13 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM.

Register for this event and learn more about next week’s reception for
Ex Herbario: Recent Works by Susan Hardy Brown on the Arnold Arboretum’s exhibition page.

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Gain a New Appreciation for Plants

Posted in botanical art, drawing, Education, general botany on August 22, 2012|

There are many updates to Classes Near You > England.

We begin with Alison Day’s new ten-week course!

Lewisham Arthouse, London
www.lewishamarthouse.co.uk
The Lewisham Arthouse once served as the central library of Deptford. Designed by architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas (1868-1948) and funded by Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919), this former library is now features a public gallery and studio space for professional artists. Artist studios are open to the public once per year. Exhibitions in the gallery are open to the public year-round, free of charge. Ten-week botanical illustration classes are taught by Alison Day. Watch for information about her next class.

    Botanical Illustration
    Mondays, September 10 – November 12, 2012
    1:30 – 3:30 PM

    This is an introductory course for all, no experience needed. Students will have the opportunity to explore drawing plants and become aware of the range of techniques for representation together with some tuition in basic scientific structure of the plant. The latter not only increases the students’ appreciation of the plant, but assists in the rendering of the plant in graphic form.

    Students will need to bring their own materials for drawing; all other equipment and materials are provided. The course is taught within an artist’s studio complex and is led by Alison Day, who is both artist/photographer and qualified botanist/environmentalist.

    Early registration is required. For more information and to register, contact instructor Alison Day.

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Botany & Botanical Art at the Eden Project

Posted in botanical art, botany, drawing, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities on August 22, 2012|

The Eden Project
www.edenproject.com
Located in Cornwall, England, the Eden Project is a non-profit whose focus is connecting people to the natural world through educational programs, social programs, music and art. See how the Eden Project was transformed from a clay pit to an international institute for learning.

    Botanical Illustration – October 5-7, 2012; 10 AM – 4 PM. A three-day class about botany and botanical illustration. On Day One, participants will learn about plants, their structures and their functions. On Day Two and Day Three, botanical artists Mally Francis and Ros Franklin will teach botanical drawing using fruit and the autumn harvest as their themes. Open to beginners and more experienced students. Cost: £180, includes entry to the Eden Project, lunch and refreshments. View Details/Register

This information can also be viewed at Classes Near You > England.


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Mally Francis Paints the Lost Gardens of Heligan

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