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Botanical Artist in Residence Presents First Painting

Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events on February 20, 2012|

Expressions of Nature at The Elizabethan Gardens
The first of ten paintings completed by Linda C. Miller as Botanical Artist in Residence at The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo, NC has been presented. Linda’s painting was unveiled at the annual Board of Governor’s meeting, held in conjunction with the State of the Non-Profit dinner on February 8, 2012. Linda’s residency began in March 2011 and has been renewed for another year. During her second term, a new painting will be unveiled in the Gatehouse Gift Shop every two months.

Read about Linda’s presentation at the annual meeting on her website www.lindacmillerbotanicalarttoday.com.

Linda’s schedule of classes are listed at Classes Near You > North Carolina.
A new 3-day workshop about botanical painting has been announced. Be sure to learn more about this summertime learning opportunity.

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Greystoke Cycle Cafe Asks for Feedback About Botanical Art Class

Posted in botanical art, botanical art books, Education, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events on February 20, 2012|

Would you like to take a class with botanical artist, author and teacher
Reinhild Raistrick? Reinhild is a British botanical artist and the author of African Violets. The Greystoke Cycle Cafe is looking into possibly hosting a workshop with Reinhild. If this learning opportunity interests you, contact the cafe today!

The Greystoke Cycling Cafe hosts workshops on a variety of interesting topics. Their botanical art classes are posted at Classes Near You > England.

Visit this section and here is what you’ll find:

Greystoke Cycle Café & Tea Garden
www.greystokecyclecafe.co.uk
You may remember learning about the Greystoke Cycle Café & Tea Garden during an interview with Billy Showell. This rest stop for cyclists not only provides everything a cyclist needs, it also provides a full schedule of workshops taught by artists and other professionals. The 2012 schedule includes botanical art classes and wildlife painting classes such as:

Botanical Illustration in Watercolor with Gouache – March 5
Wildlife Illustration in Watercolor with Gouache – March 6
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor – June 13-14
Painting in the Botanical Style of Charles Rennie Macintosh – July 18

View these classes and the entire 2012 course schedule here.

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Explorers & Orchids at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Posted in Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events on February 15, 2012|

Paphiopedilum courtesy of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont, North Carolina

Orchid Spectacular, the annual event showcasing the extensive collection of orchids in the Orchid Conservatory at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is happening now and continues through
March 18, 2012.

This year the show’s focus is on the plant explorers who were struck with “orchidelirium” and who risked their lives to collect new species of orchids. Visitors to the Orchid Conservatory will be transported back to the orchid hunting grounds of the 1800s and have the opportunity to learn how plant explorers traveled and worked. Tents, canoes and expedition supplies will be on display.

Classes, a field trip and an orchid show will be held in conjunction with this special event. Here is what’s coming up:

North Carolina Piedmont Orchid Society Show & Sale – February 24-26, 2012
An Evening of Orchids – Friday, February 24, 2012. Tickets to this fundraising event are $55 and $85. Call for details. (704) 829-1252
Orchid Conservatory Tour – Saturday, February 25, 2012;
Noon – 1 PM. Free. Check-in at admissions desk.
Field Trip to Carolina Orchids – Saturday, March 3, 2012;
10 AM – 3 PM. View Details/Register
Orchid Conservatory Tour – Saturday, March 17, 2012;
Noon – 1 PM. Free. Check-in at admissions desk.

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Rare Books Appraised at the Gardens at Heather Farm

Posted in Education, History, Special Announcements, Special Events on February 15, 2012|

The Gardens at Heather Farm in northern California has added two new events to their Winter schedule.

Professional appraisers will donate their time at the Antique and Collectibles Appraisal Event on Saturday, March 11, 2012 (12-5 PM). This event will have a format similar to the popular show Antiques Roadshow. Rare books, antiques, jewelry, toys, clocks, watches, stamps, coins and other items will be appraised. A $15 fee includes the entry fee and the appraisal of the first 3 items. Additional appraisals will cost $5 each.

The Gardens at Heather Farms has also announced details about their annual Spring Plant Sale that will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 9 AM to 12 PM. Come early for the best selection. Plan ahead by previewing the plant list before you arrive. A list of the plants available for purchase at the plant sale will be posted on the Garden’s website after March 15, 2012.

View more classes at the Gardens at Heather Farm at
Classes Near You > Northern California.

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Visit ArtPlantae at Book Fair, Environmental Events

Posted in botanical art, botanical art books, Education, environmental education, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events on February 15, 2012|

In addition to conversing with you and the many inspirational guests who visit with us, such as the members of the Institute for Analytical Plant Illustration, I get to meet many wonderful people and families at book fairs, garden shows and festivals. This year promises to be a busy year on the road.

The first three tour dates are coming up quickly. All are community events, one benefits a local school district and two benefit Planet Earth.

The 5th Annual Family Book Festival is sponsored by the Citizens for Kids Foundation and is the only event in southern California’s Inland Empire to bring together authors, illustrators, families and various educational resources for a day of fun and learning. Proceeds benefit the Chino Valley Unified School District. This festival will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2012 from 9 AM – 3 PM at Brinderson Hall at the Chino Fairgrounds. Admission is free. Parking $5. View map

The 4th Annual WaterMiser Workshop is hosted by the City of Newport Beach, CA. This annual event brings together residents, water conservation experts, and exhibitors specializing in water conservation, landscape design and various aspects of environmental education. This workshop will be held at the Newport Beach Central Library on Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 6-8 PM. Admission is free. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. www.watersmartnewport.org

The Los Angeles Environmental Education Fair will once again be held at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden in Arcadia, CA. This year’s theme is Going Green Together. This event is always well-attended as it connects teachers, parents and students with various educational resources. Hands-on activities, ready-to-use lesson plans, workshops, entertainment, crafts, and storytelling are only some of the events planned for the day. Join the fun on Saturday, March 10, 2012; 9 AM – 4 PM. Free with Arboretum admission. www.Arboretum.org

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Interpreting California’s Native Landscape

Posted in Education, History, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events on February 13, 2012|

Inspired: Interpretations of California Native Flora, Fauna and the Natural Landscape of Theodore Payne Foundation
Feb. 1 – Mar. 24, 2012
theodorepayne.org

Paintings, poems and photographs. Baskets, gourds, ceramics and drawings. Watercolors.
These are a few of the many works in a large group exhibition of artists who are inspired by the native flora, fauna and the natural landscape found at Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants. Over 25 artists responded to the call for entries, submitting their personal interpretations of California’s native landscape.

Hung salon-style, this exhibition is one of extraordinary creativity and a survey of the varied styles and mediums in which artists are working today.

This exhibition is sponsored by the Theodore Payne Arts Council. The Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants, Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping others discover the beauty of California native plants.

The Theodore Payne Foundation is located north of Los Angeles in Sun Valley, CA. Map

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Art & Friendship Focus of ‘Common Roots’

Posted in botanical art, Education, Special Announcements, Special Events on February 8, 2012|

Artists and friends, Susan Waughtal and Vera Ming Wong celebrate art and more than 30 years of friendship in the exhibition, Common Roots, now on view at the Crossings Gallery in Zumbrota, Minnesota.

These two friends share many passions, art being one of them. Each takes a different approach to their art. Waughtal takes an “exuberant and sometimes even whimsical” approach to painting animals, gardens and life on her farm, while Wong takes a more meditative approach as she captures the moods and the mystery of the natural landscape.

Celebrate the artists’ Common Roots now through February 29, 2012.

Exhibit Hours: MTWF 10-5; Thursday 10-8; Saturday 10-4