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Introduction to Botanical Art at Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Posted in botanical art, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities, Sketching & Journaling, Special Announcements, Special Events, travel on February 12, 2014|

An exciting new learning opportunity at Classes Near You > Mississippi:


The Illustrated Garden, A Studio Blog
www.valwebb.com
See Val Webb’s online tutorial, Botanical Drawing with Pencil and Watercolor. Connect with The Illustrated Garden on Facebook. For more information about the class below, email Val Webb.

    Artist-Naturalist Workshop: An Introduction to Botanical Art
    Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR)
    In conjunction with the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA)
    Moss Point, MS
    May 9-10, 2014

    Join illustrator Val Webb, coastal ecologist Jen Buchanan and WAMA education director Melissa Johnson at the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve to learn about freshwater habitats, saltwater habitats and plant anatomy while learning how to draw the plant life at the Reserve.

    This two-day adventure includes an overnight stay at the NERR dormitory and two meals. Cost: $95 Non-WAMA Members; $85 WAMA Members.

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Botanical Painting Holiday in Norfolk, England

Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events, travel on January 21, 2014|


Elaine Searle
www.paintbotanical.com
Elaine is a respected botanical artist with work included in The Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, The Highrove Florilegium and many private collections. She teaches groups, and individuals in the UK, Europe and USA as well as offering a distance learning program. One of Elaine’s most popular courses is an annual painting holiday to Umbria, Italy and for 2014 she is also offering a one-week holiday course in her home county of Norfolk.
Learn More About Elaine

    Botanical Painting Holiday
    Orchard Fruits in Norfolk, England
    September 6-13, 2014
    £775

    Visit Norfolk, one of England’s most unspoiled regions. It is famed for its big skies and natural beauty. Only 12 places are available on this very special painting holiday. The focus will be painting orchard fruits such as plums. Two half-day excursions are included in the price, as are all lunches and a welcome dinner. Elaine can help you book local accommodation to suit your budget ranging from comfy B&B’s to boutique hotels.

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

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Botanical Art in the Cotswolds with Margaret Best

Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events, travel on January 14, 2014| 1 Comment »

quenchTravel_MBest_England2014 This year Canadian artist and teacher, Margaret Best, travels to England on a 10-day journey to historic sites of significance to the world of botanical art.

Join Margaret September 17-26, 2014 and visit the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, tour the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art, tour the Marianne North Gallery and spend a week painting at Colesbourne Park, the estate of Lady Carolyn and Sir Henry Elwes. Among the planned excursions is a visit to The Prince of Wales’ country estate Highgrove, home to his famous gardens and the Highgrove Florilegium.

Immerse yourself in the history of botanical art. Download the detailed itinerary to learn more about this unique adventure.


Botanical Art in the Cotswolds with Margaret Best
September 17-26, 2014
Cost: $4,775 Canadian (convert currency)
www.quenchtravel.com

This information has been added to the Classes Near You sections for Canada and England.

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Paint the Plants of Norway with Gaynor Dickeson

Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events, travel on January 14, 2014|


Gaynor Dickeson
www.gaynorsflora.com
Gaynor Dickeson is a British botanical artist living on the south coast of England. Her work has been exhibited widely in Europe, Scandinavia, Australia and the USA. Her work is in various collections including The Hunt Institute in Pittsburgh, USA and her awards include a Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Silver Grenfell medal for her series of Magnolia x soulangeana paintings in 2011.

Gaynor has taught successfully for many years mostly in the UK and Norway. She teaches workshops for Field Breaks, and is the Botanical Art Tutor for the
London Art College distance learning course. Gaynor also teaches two- and three-day workshops in her home. Visit the Tuition page on her website for more information.

    Botanical Art Painting Holiday in Norway
    Join Gaynor Dickeson in Norway for a seven-day botanical art workshop and holiday June 29 – July 6, 2014. You will paint plants and flowers from the area. Each morning you will get active teaching in watercolour or coloured pencil according to your preference, but the afternoons are yours to spend as you wish. Gaynor plans to be available for guidance most afternoons. You can expect six days of botanical art tuition from an artist very familiar with the area in South-Eastern Norway.

    You will spend seven nights in the Thon Hotel, in Åsgårdstrand, on the banks of the Oslo Fjord, Norway; your studio will be a conference room overlooking the beautiful fjord. Åsgårdstrand was the home of Edvard Munch and has lovely views; the area is renowned amongst artists for its extraordinary light.

This information has been added to the Classes Near You sections for England and Norway.

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Create Tropical Botanical Art in the West Indies

Posted in botanical art, Education, Learning Opportunities, Special Announcements, Special Events, travel on December 2, 2013|

Lisa Coddington invites you to join her on an adventure to draw and paint tropical plants on Grenada, one of the Spice Islands of the Caribbean.

See what’s new in the Classes Near You sections for New Mexico and the
West Indies!


Lisa Coddington
www.lisacoddington.com
Lisa Coddington is an artist, instructor and the owner of True Gesso Panels, archival gesso panels for painting and silver point. Lisa invites you to join her on an adventure drawing and painting tropical plants on Grenada, one of the Spice Islands of the Caribbean.

    Tropical Botanical Art Workshop, Grenada, West Indies
    Beach Front Hotel
    Grenada, West Indies
    March 16-20, 2014

    Now is the perfect time to reserve your space for a special five-day class in Grenada, West Indies Island. Draw and paint where tropical plants flourish and where they consistently win awards at the Chelsea Flower Show in England. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist you are invited to learn step-by-step drawing and watercolor techniques at this unique location. This botanical art session supports participants’ individual artistic goals with personal attention and demonstrations. The Grenada Horticulture Society will share their award-winning Chelsea Flower Show experience. Free time is scheduled to enjoy island tours and relax on island beaches.
    An extra day includes other tours of the island.

    Cost: $550 USD, excludes airfare, hotel and meals.

    For more information and to register, contact Lisa Coddington via email or call 315-256-8639.

    Registration Deadline: January 20, 2014

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Learn about Trees, Grasses, Ferns and More at the Field Studies Council

Posted in botany, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities, nature, travel on November 20, 2013|

fsc2014 The Field Studies Council in England has announced its schedule of classes for 2014. Click on the image to view their 52-page brochure listing 350 classes about plants, art and nature.

This is what’s new at
Classes Near You > England.


Field Studies Council
www.field-studies-council.org
Founded in 1943, the Field Studies Council (FSC) 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. Courses are held across the FSC network of UK Centers, from the Scottish Highlands to the south Devon coast. The extensive schedule of classes for 2013 includes:

Botany Courses – Courses include studies of flowers, trees, grasses and grasslike plants, ferns, freshwater and wetland plants, lichens, fungi, general plants, mosses and liverworts. View Details/Register

Natural History Courses – Courses include studies of the natural world, birds and other animals, habitats and conservation. View Details/Register

Art Courses – Courses include painting, drawing, crafts (e.g. bookbinding), traditional skills (e.g., basketry), photography, archeology and botanical illustration. Get information about FSC botanical illustration courses online.

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Botanical Illustration and Landscape Architecture at UCLA

Posted in botanical art, drawing, Education, general botany, Learning Opportunities, travel on November 6, 2013| 2 Comments »

The Landscape Architecture program at UCLA has opened registration for Scientific Illustration and Plant Identification. This class is an elective in the programs for Landscape Architecture and Horticulture and Gardening. It is offered through the UCLA Extension program.

Students will learn how to illustrate plants and identify plant characteristics while learning plant taxonomy and plant terminology. Course includes travel to nurseries and gardens in southern California.

Instructor: David Squires, landscape architect and principal of AROUNDYOU, Inc.

Cost: $485 (before 1/1/14); $534 (after 1/1/14)

Class begins on February 2, 2014 (4 meetings)

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