Education providers listed in the Classes Near You section on the ArtPlantae blog are for the benefit of members of our creative community. Their inclusion is not an endorsement. As with anything, please investigate your choices thoroughly. Then get outside and be inspired!
Jack-in-the-Pulpit Studio
www.jackinthepulpitstudio.com
This is the private studio of Mark Granlund. Classes in botanical and fine art are taught by Mark and guest instructors. Mark also teaches an online class. Find out how Mark developed his online botanical art class in this 2010 interview. Gift cards available.
Minneapolis College of Art & Design Continuing Education
www.mcad.edu
The Minneapolis College of Art and Design offers continuing education classes for adults, children and teens. Adults can learn about new media and techniques. Children 5-18 have the opportunity to participate in fun and creative studio experiences at a top art and design school. Check their schedule for botanical art classes.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
www.arboretum.umn.edu
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum invites you to connect your life with nature! The Arboretum features plant-related classes pertaining to the botanical arts, crafts, and literature.
Minnesota School of Botanical Art at Longfellow House
www.minnesotaschoolofbotanicalart.com
The Minnesota School of Botanical Art was founded by Marilyn Garber. Beginning January 1, 2013, the school will be located at Longfellow House. Visit the website to learn more about this exciting development. While you’re there, also view student accomplishments in the Student Gallery and flip through the pages of photo albums highlighting past Master Classes taught by Jean Emmons, Katie Lee, Kate Nessler, George Olson, Sunitsorn Pimpasalee, Margaret Saul, Alice Tangerini, Alexander Viazmensky, and Wendy Zomelefer. School instructors also have photo albums of their work on display. View 2012/2013 Course Schedule
Vera Ming Wong
Project Art for Nature
Vera Ming Wong helps the public understand relationships between organisms and their environment through her artwork. Vera owns Arakunem Arts LLC and leads Project Art for Nature, a collaboration of artists and illustrators from Minnesota and Wisconsin who bring attention to fragile natural areas. Learn more about Vera at Project Art for Nature.
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.
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