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Study, draw and paint seashore subjects, plants and habitat at Eagle Hill Institute

April 17, 2016 by Tania Marien

Plan now for summer school in Maine.
Here’s the latest at Classes Near You > Maine:


Eagle Hill Institute
www.eaglehill.us
The Humboldt Field Research Institute offers professional-level natural history science seminars and learning opportunities addressing all aspects of natural history. The Institute publishes three journals about natural history and the environment — the Northeastern Naturalist, the Southeastern Naturalist, and the Journal of the North Atlantic.

    Seashore Subjects in Pen & Ink and Color Pencil
    Dolores Santoliquido
    Steuben, Maine USA
    June 26 – July 2, 2016
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    Utilizing subjects found along the seashore, in a bog, and in the woodland areas, participants will realistically render subject matter in pen & ink and color pencil using a variety of techniques and support surfaces. Instruction will stress technique, accuracy, and creating well-balanced compositions. Field trips and hands-on demonstrations are an integral part of this workshop experience. Bring your pens, bottle of ink, brushes, and color pencils and prepare to have fun while learning to create beautiful images from this versatile media. This course is appropriate for beginning through advanced participants. The small class size allows individualized attention.

    Format: Lecture, Demonstration, Field trips, Hands-on, Compositions, Critique
    Venue: Eagle Hill Institute, Steuben, Maine
    Contact: Marilyn Mayer by email or 207-546-2821 ext.1.
    Fee: $475


    Painting in Watercolor: Groupings of Maine Plants in Habitat
    Carol Woodin
    Steuben, Maine USA
    July 17 – July 23, 2016

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    When studying plants in their natural habitats, collecting field information accurately and quickly is important. After finding a subject in the field, students will learn to collect information by sketching, painting, and photographing in order to compose accurate and beautiful groupings of Maine plants to complete in the classroom. Each microlandscape should impart a real sense of place, while also serving as a botanical portrait. A historical overview of botanical portraiture and microlandscapes will be discussed. This will give participants a perspective which will help them in developing compositions for their own watercolor paintings.

    Format: Lecture, Demonstration, Field trips, Hands-on, Compositions, Critique
    Venue: Eagle Hill Institute, Steuben, Maine
    Contact: Marilyn Mayer by email or 207-546-2821 ext.1.
    Fee: $475


    View complete schedule of seminars, courses and workshops at Eagle Hill

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Urban landscape, Plant ID courses in New England

April 17, 2016 by Tania Marien

Now at Classes Near You > Massachusetts!


New England Wild Flower Society
www.newenglandwild.org
Conserving and promoting New England’s native plants to ensure healthy, biologically diverse landscapes. Educators and parents may be especially interested in the Society’s Go Botany program.

    Willows
    Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA
    Saturday, April 23, 2016
    10 am – 3 pm

    This class will introduce you to the fascinating willow family and help you recognize and identify local and alien species in spring. After a class discussion that will include a slide show and demonstration of live material, we will visit a field site nearby and observe a few willow species. Bring a hand lens and waterproof footwear.
    Cost: $60 members, $75 nonmembers

    Eligible for Continuing Education Units and satisfies requirement for certificate program. View Details/Register


    Measuring Soil Health and Managing Site Challenges in an Urban Landscape
    Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA
    Sunday, April 24, 2016
    9:00 am – 3:30 pm
    This hands-on, indoor/outdoor workshop introduces the concept of the soil health assessment and the implementation of soil health indicators for evaluating the biological, chemical, and physical attributes of soil as they pertain to the constraints of a site. Use of these soil health indicators will help landscape architects, garden designers, arborists, and landscape professionals determine the appropriate products, tools, equipment, and techniques needed to correct soil constraints and to develop a seasonal maintenance plan for a newly installed landscape, from installation to establishment and on to maturity. Bring a bag lunch.
    Cost: $86 member, $104 nonmember

    Eligible for Continuing Education Units and satisfies requirement for certificate program. View Details/Register


    Native Herbaceous Plant Materials: Early Season
    Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA
    Thursdays, April 28, May 12, June 9 and Tuesday May 24
    1:00 – 3:30 pm

    Discover numerous native perennials suitable for New England gardens. We’ll look at native herbaceous plants that bloom in spring and early summer, focusing on how to use them effectively to create beautiful landscapes and gardens. Be prepared to walk in the Garden each day. This class is appropriate for landscape professionals and avid home gardeners. It is a companion to Native Herbaceous Plant Materials: Late Season, but can be taken separately.
    Cost: $154 member, $182 nonmember

    Eligible for Continuing Education Units and satisfies requirement for certificate program. View Details/Register

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New book explores the relationship between plants and people, includes collectible art prints

April 5, 2016 by Tania Marien

TheBotanicalTreasuryConsidered the “plant clearinghouse” of the British Empire, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has accepted plants from all over the world since 1793 (Mills, 2016).

Forty intriguing plants from their collection are described in The Botanical Treasury: Celebrating 40 of the World’s Most Fascinating plants through Historical Art and Manuscripts, a new book edited by Christopher Mills, Head of Library Art & Archiving at Kew.

Botanists, scholars and curators contributed to this collection of very interesting stories about plants, people, art, science and Kew itself. Contributing authors are:

  • Julia Buckley, Information Assistant, Kew Art & Illustrations Collection
  • Lorna Cahill, Assistant Archivist, Kew
  • Chris Clennent, Garden Manager at Wakehurst, Kew’s country estate in Sussex
  • Aljos Farjon, Conifer Specialist and Honorary Research Specialist, Kew
  • Gina Fullerlove, Head of Publishing, Kew
  • Lauren Gardiner, Career Development Fellow, palm and orchid specialist at Kew
  • David Goyder, Botanist, Kew Africa and Madagascar Team
  • Tony Hall, Honorary Research Associate at Kew, formerly manager of the Alpine and Bulb Unit
  • Christina Harrison, Editor, Kew Magazine
  • Christopher Mills, Head of the Library, Art and Archives Collections, Kew
  • Virginia Mills, Project Officer for Joseph Hooker Correspondence Project, Kew
  • Mark Nesbitt, Curator, Economic Botany Collection, Kew
  • Lynn Parker, Assistant Art and Artifacts Curator, Library of Art and Archives, Kew
  • Tony Rebelo, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Kirstenbosch, Cape Town
  • Martyn Rix, Horticulturalist, author and editor of Curtis’s Botanical Magazine
  • Kiri Ross-Jones, Archivist and Records Manager, Kew
  • Marcelo Sellaro, Collections Horticulturalist, Nurseries Department, Kew
  • Anna Trias-Blasi, Research Fellow, Kew
  • Maria Vorontsova, Research Leader of Integrated Monography, Department of Comparative Plant and Fungal Biology, Kew
  • James Wearn, Science Education, Kew
  • Richard Wilford, Head of Garden Design and Collection Support, Kew
  • Joanne Yeomans, Gallery Assistant, Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art and Marianne North Gallery, Kew
  • Daniela Zappi, Cactus Expert, Kew

The historical accounts of each plant are accompanied by drawings, paintings and manuscripts. The manuscripts and the stories behind them provide insight into the relationship people had, and still have, with these plants.

Packaged in a beautiful clamshell box, this book comes with 40 collectible art prints. Botanical art enthusiasts are sure to enjoy this special collection of framable plant portraits that includes: Angelica, Banksia, Adansonia, Bromeliads, Ferocactus hamatacanthus, Camellia, Cinchona, Citrus, Datura and Brugmansia, Encephalartos, Fritillaria, Ginkgo biloba, Lagenaria siceraria, Grape Vine, Saccharin officinarum, Handkerchief Tree, Iris, Lilium mackliniae, Nelumbo, Magnolia, Zea mays, Nepenthes, Papaver, Vanda coerulea, Paphiopedilum fairrieanum, Coconut Palm, Pandanus, Paper Mulberry, Passiflora, Peony, Protea, Rhododendron, Damask Rose, Stapelia, Strelizia, Amorphophallus titanum, Tulipa, Victoria amazonica, Welwitschia, Wheat.

The Botanical Treasury is a beautifully packaged time capsule and is recommended for anyone with an interest in botany and botanical art history.

This book is now available in the US. Visit your local independent bookstore.

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Botanical Art Lecture at College of William and Mary

March 25, 2016 by Tania Marien

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A History of Botanical Art, an Artist’s Perspective
Virginia Historic Garden Week
The College of William and Mary
Swim Library
Linda C. Miller
April 26, 2016
10:30 AM
Williamsburg, Virginia
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Create science illustrations in pen and ink in online class

March 25, 2016 by Tania Marien

The next class in the scientific illustration program by scientific illustrator and teacher Gretchen Kai Halpert begins on April 12. Read below for more information and to register.


Gretchen Kai Halpert
www.gretchenhalpert.com
Gretchen Kai Halpert is the founder and instructor of a new online program in scientific illustration. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Gretchen has many years of experience working as a scientific illustrator and teaching programs about natural science illustration.

Learn more about the distance learning program in scientific illustration at www.gretchenhalpert-distanceprogram.com.

Here is what’s coming up next!

    Scientific Illustration, Session II (Pen and Ink)
    April 12 – June 14, 2016

    In this class, you become adept with crow quill and ink on both paper and scratchboard; work on composition, technical accuracy, how to conduct research, and producing portfolio pieces. Weekly assignments; video conferencing; tutorials; individual critiques on every assignment; interaction with classmates.

    Go to www.gretchenhalpert-distanceprogram.com to view application on home page or email Gretchen Halpert.

This information can also be found at Classes Near You > New York.

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Botanical Art Show and Sale at Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden

March 21, 2016 by Tania Marien

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The Botanical Art and Illustration program at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden will present ARTboretum!, an exhibition of botanical art by students in the program.

Instructor Cristina Baltayian shares, “I have been honored to teach the botanical illustration class for the last four years. The best way to highlight the value of the Arboretum and its botanical art education program is to allow you to see the inspiration, talents, and visions of the students.”

Twelve artists will display original art and fine art giclees in the Arboretum’s Oak Room April 29, 30 and May 1, 2016. Participating in the first annual ARTboretum! exhibition are:

  • Cristina Baltayian
  • Nancy Beckham
  • Melanie Campbell-Carter
  • Shae Gazzaniga
  • Nancy Grubb
  • Teri Kuwahara
  • Kathy Morgan
  • Juanita O’Marah
  • Marilyn Parrino
  • Robyn Reilman
  • Sabine Steinmetz
  • Jude Wiesenfeld

Artists will demonstrate techniques and answer questions during the exhibition. Prints and greeting cards will be available for purchase.

You are invited to attend the Artists’ Reception and Catalog Signing on Saturday, April 30 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Catalogs for the show will be available for purchase while supplies last.

Admission to the art show and sale is free with admission to the Arboretum. The Arboretum is located at 301 N. Baldwin Avenue in Arcadia, CA. (map)


Visit the Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden

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Botanical illustration class offers 10-week study of plants

March 21, 2016 by Tania Marien

Lewisham Arthouse, London
www.lewishamarthouse.org.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 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. Botanical illustration classes are taught by Alison Day.

    Beginning April 11, 2016

    Drawing from Plant Life
    Ten weeks, Monday afternoons
    April 11 – June 20, 2016
    1:00 – 2:30 PM

    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 while 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.

    Students are asked to bring their own ideas and specimens to the course as well as drawing plants provided. Basic materials are provided , together with reference literature, students must provide their own sketch book pencils and colours.

    All are welcome, no experience needed. This is a small class and provides and supportive and relaxed environment in which to draw.

    Places are limited so booking is required. Cost for each course is £95/90 concessions.

    For enrolment details and booking, contact Alison Day at the Lewisham Arthouse.

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

This information has also been posted to Classes Near You > England.

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