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Education Stations About Plants, Water & Technology at Earth Day Event in Inland Empire

Posted in botanical art, Education, gardening, general botany, History, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events, Technology on April 9, 2013|

This year the city of Banning, CA celebrates its 100th birthday. One of the many festivities celebrating this milestone is the city’s first-ever Earth Day event at Gilman Historic Ranch and Wagon Museum. This inaugural event will be held this weekend on Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 9 AM – 5 PM.

Local organizations will host education stations and provide educational activities for children and adults. Stations will provide information about topics ranging from the water cycle to how to propagate California native plants. Learning opportunities will be provided by:

ArtPlantae
Bureau of Land Management
Malki Museum with Aaron Saubel
Riverside County Parks
Riverside County Waste Management
Santa Ana Watershed Association
Wild California

Also participating in this event are specialty merchants, food vendors and local organizations dedicated to thoughtful green-living practices. See you there!

Banning Centennial Earth Day
Gilman Historic Ranch & Wagon Museum
Saturday, April 13, 2013
9 AM – 5 PM
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Admission:
$6 per car
$3 per adult (walk-in)
$2 per child (walk-in)
$1 per dog

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Bones, Birds & Botanicals with Kathleen McKeehan

Posted in botanical art, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities on April 9, 2013|

Looking for classes in the Seattle area?

Here is the latest at Classes Near You > Washington:

Kathleen McKeehen, Scientific Illustrator
www.florawithfauna.com
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.

Bugs, Bones, and Birds

While dry-brush watercolor is the most frequently used method in botanical painting, it’s also the perfect to use when portraying other natural science subjects. Learn to paint insects, skulls, bones, and birds using the classic dry technique to portray these subjects realistically and in three dimensions. Individuals preferring to work on botanical subjects can do so. All levels welcome. Cost: $230
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Blooming Gardens
April 12 – June 14, 2013
Fridays 1:30-4:30 PM
Gage Academy of Art, Seattle

Learn the classical method for botanical painting — dry-brush watercolor. Measurement, washes, dry-brush techniques, composition. Methods and materials will be covered as students learn to portray botanical subjects. Emphasis will be on the flowers of spring. All levels welcome; returning students can choose to work on projects independently with supervision. Cost: $430
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Botanical Drawing
April 12 – June 14, 2013
Fridays 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Gage Academy of Art, Seattle

The basics of drawing will be covered, beginning with the expressive use of line to portray botanical subjects, then progressing to use various methods of shading to show form and three-dimensionality. While the class focuses on plant subjects, the methods and techniques taught work well for rendering any subject realistically. All levels welcome; intermediate students can take on more complicated subjects with instructor supervision. Cost: $430
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Botanical Painting
April 16 – May 7, 2013
Tuesdays 7:00-9:30 PM
The Center for Urban Horticulture, Seattle

Dry-brush watercolor is a classical method of portraying botanical subjects. Learn the basics — measurement, handling light on form, washes, dry-brush application, color mixing, etc. — to portray various botanical subjects in a realistic way. All levels are welcome, and repeating students can take on more advanced subjects with plentiful instructor supervision. Cost: $260
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Botanical Watercolor Workshop
Saturday, May 18, 2013
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, Shoreline, WA

Learn the basics of botanical watercolor in a one-day workshop at the beautiful Kruckeberg Botanic Garden in Shoreline, WA. Cost: $125 nonmembers, $100 KBGF Members.
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David Valbrecht Invites You to Learn from Leaves

Posted in botanical art, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events on April 5, 2013|

Go to Arnold Arboretum

Learning from Leaves by David Valbracht
April 6 – June 9, 2013
Landscape architect David Valbracht turned to botanical illustration to develop a better method for identifying trees. A guest researcher at the Arboretum, David gathers plant samples from his studies in the collections and arranges them in his studio as they grew in life. The “tree portraits” he creates emphasize drawing as a method to develop observation and identification skills, and at the same allow for personal expression. The exhibition of his work features a thirty-foot mural illustrating over 100 species of trees. Valbracht studied landscape architecture at Harvard University, botanical art at the Wellesley College Botanical Garden, and is currently attending the Academy of Realist Art, Boston.

Visitors to David’s show will have the opportunity to meet with him and to ask questions about his work. Mark these dates on your calendar:

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 6, 1:00–3:00 PM
Artist’s Talk and Demonstration: Thursday, May 2, 6:00–7:00 PM (Register; FREE)
Guided Tour: Sunday, May 19, 2:00 PM (Register, FREE)

Oaks, © David Valbrecht. All rights reserved

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Tell a National Audience About Your Classes, Exhibitions

Posted in botanical art, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements on April 3, 2013|

Do you have botanical art workshops, botany classes, book arts classes or sketchbook adventures to announce ?

How about an exhibition of your work? Is your organization hosting an exhibition related to plants, natural science illustration, botany or botanical art?

Put yourself or your organization in front of a national, environmentally minded audience this month. Take a moment to send information about upcoming classes for the Classes Near You section or to send exhibition information for the Exhibits to Visit section located in the right hand column of this page.

When sending information, please write “EE Week” at the beginning of your subject line.

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Pop-Up Wildflowers & Vegetables with Shawn Sheehy

Posted in botanical art, Education, gardening, general botany, Learning Opportunities on March 26, 2013|

Shawn Sheehy will teach his pop-up classes at several locations this year. Here is the latest at Classes Near You for California, Illinois and Minnesota.

Shawn Sheehy
www.shawnsheehy.com
A Chicago book artist and paper engineer whose work incorporates ecological principles observed in nature. Sheehy’s art reflects his interests in ecosystems, natural resources, population biology and evolution. Shawn was the featured guest for September 2012. Here is what we learned when he stopped by to visit.

Chicago Botanic Garden

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California Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers
May 4-5: Pop-Up Wildflowers
The venue for this workshop will be announced at a later date. Check back for this update.

Grand Marais Art Colony
Create a pop-up book featuring North American wildflowers.
Grand Marais, MN
August 9-11: Pop-Up Wildflowers (View Details/Register)

Chicago Botanic Garden
August 24-25: Pop-Up Heirloom Vegetables
(check the calendar for details)

Visit my Shawn’s redesigned website at www.shawnsheehy.com to see images of the vegetable pop-ups for his workshop, to learn about his new book and to view his workshop schedule for 2013.

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‘Drawing from Plant Life’ Begins April 15

Posted in botanical art, drawing, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities on March 26, 2013|

Enjoy the spring season and plan ahead to summer. Here is an update to
Classes Near You > England.

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.

Drawing from Plant Life

This introductory course aims to provide an opportunity to explore the art and science of botanical Illustration. Students will have the opportunity to explore both drawing and painting plants whilst learning a range of graphic techniques used to represent plant material. Some basic theory is taught and where relevant historical and contemporary practice is referenced.

The course is taught by a practicing artist who has a background in the science of botany and the practice of fine art.

Students are asked to bring their own ideas and specimens to the course. Basic materials and reference literature are provided, students must provide their own sketchbook pencils and colours.
All are welcome, no experience needed.

This is a small class and provides a supportive and relaxed environment in which to draw. Places are limited so booking is required. Please contact Alison Day.

The Lewisham Arthouse is located at 140 Lewisham Way, New Cross, SE14 6PD.

Transport: BR/overground. New cross/New Cross Gate.
Bus 136, 21, 436, 321
Disabled access

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Bush Skills, Plants & Botanical Art

Posted in botanical art, botany, drawing, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities on March 20, 2013|

The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC)
www.emrc.org.au
Provides environmental services, waste and recycling services, and other management services in Perth, Australia. Host of Bush Skills for the Hills, free community workshops connecting people to their natural environment. This program includes classes such as:

Native Tree Decline – May 18, 2013; 9:30 am – 12 pm. Learn about keystone species Corymbia calophylla, a woodland and urban tree whose numbers are declining. How will the loss of this tree affect the local ecosystem?
Botanical Drawing – August 3, 2013; 10 am – 12 pm. Learn how to create and maintain a nature journal and how to make observations in the field. For individuals with little or no experience in drawing.
Secret Life of Plants – October 16, 2013; 7-9 pm. Hidden secrets. Interesting characteristics.Learn about the secret life of plants!
Bushtucker Walk – October 19, 2013; 10 am – 12 pm. Learn about food plants and traditional hunting and gathering techniques.
Native Grasses: Walk and Talk – October 26, 2013; 9 am – 12 pm. Lean about local native grasses and how to tell them apart from introduced species.
Native Grasses Advanced – Bring your hand lens and take an in-depth look at native grasses.