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New England Flora 2023
Offered byFriends of Wellesley College Botanic Gardens

New England Flora 2023


Find a natural habitat or open space close to your home and draw it throughout the growing season to create a record of both the environment and individual plants. With the guidance of Lauren Meier, draw and identify flowers, ferns, shrubs, grasses and trees in your habitat to expand your botanical art and illustration skills through the close study of natural plant communities and seasonal changes. Between meetings, work independently to create accurate illustrations of your habitat. The final product will be a field sketchbook and finished drawing or painting illustrating each season. Optional suggested text: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide by Lawrence Newcomb. For intermediate or advanced artists.


Meets On
7 Mon.: Mar. 20; Apr. 24; May 15; June 19; Sept. 18; Oct. 16, 2023 10:00am - 1:00pm
InstructorLauren Meier
FormatDemonstration, Discussion, Lecture
VenuePutnam classroom, Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Gardens at Elm Bank
Address
900 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482 USA
Contactwcbgfriends@wellesley.edu
FeeWCBG Friends & Mass Hort Members: $360 / Non-Members: $435
Meier, Lauren
Massachusetts Horticultural Society Gardens at Elm Bank, Putnam Classroom
Color and Composition
Offered byGretchen Kai Halpert

Bring your botanical and natural history drawings to life in color! Students learn color theory, explore watercolor, colored pencil on paper, board, film, toned paper, and are invited to include digital media. This class helps students develop advanced compositions and info-graphics. Students complete three portfolio pieces and prepare for internships/independent studies, if desired. Professional practices, handouts, tutorials, live video conferencing and email are included. Open to students having completed Sessions I and II, or by permission.

Meets On
Wednesdays, Online
InstructorGretchen Kai Halpert
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion, Hands-on, Lecture
VenueOnline
Address
1180 Westbrook Street
Portland 04102
Contactgretchen.halpert@gmail.com
Fee1190 USD
Halpert, Gretchen
Online from Maine
Foundations in Graphite
Offered byGretchen Kai Halpert

Build your drawing skills using graphite. Learn how to begin and take your botanical and natural science work from sketch to an accurate, full-value rendering in a virtual classroom setting. We cover observation, perspective, proportion, rendering textures, scientific conventions, lighting, and transferring drawings. All drawings are from life. Students also become comfortable with computer and technical skills for proper scanning, uploading and preparing artwork, as well as video conferencing and creating files. Students are introduced to pen and ink, and to professional and business practices. Fee covers all assignments, tutorials, handouts, video conferencing and emailing. Beginning and intermediate students are encouraged to apply.

Meets On
Mondays, Online
InstructorGretchen Kai Halpert
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion, Hands-on, Lecture
VenueOnline
Address
1180 Westbrook Street
Portland 04102
Contactgretchen.halpert@gmail.com
Fee1190 USD
Halpert, Gretchen
Online from Maine
Botanical Compositions with Found Objects
Offered byDenver Botanic Gardens

Personal, sentimental or random objects can hold unexpected meaning and beauty in illustrated collections and combinations. Using botanical specimens and other found objects, learn about selecting, composing, transferring and drawing multiple subjects together. This course emphasizes drawing from direct observation to give you confidence and new skills with colored and watercolor pencils, sparking fresh ideas for creating meaningful compositions with multiple objects.

This course is an elective in the Botanical Illustration program. The course fee does not include materials. Drawing experience recommended. Join us for five weeks of class meeting Mondays from 1-4pm MST.


About the Instructor:

A lifelong painter, naturalist and native Texan, Clair Gaston has been painting and drawing and teaching for 20 years. She holds a BFA and MFA in painting and drawing. Her interest focusses on natural subject matter, oil painting and botanical illustration. Visit her website at www.clairgaston.com

Meets On
Mondays, 1-4pm (MST), by Zoom
InstructorClair Gaston
FormatHands-on
VenueDenver Botanic Gardens
Address
Contactsbai@botanicgardens.org
Fee$375
Gaston, Clair
Online
Botanical Sketchbook: Virtual
Offered byNorth Carolina Botanical Garden

Take your sketchbook outdoors and reconnect with plants in their natural environment. In this course, students are encouraged to shed old habits and try new techniques as they travel through the variety of gardens and habitats in their home areas. Through a combination of guided exercises and free experimentation, students discover new ways of seeing plants, new problem-solving skills, and a refreshing way of thinking about layout and color. Several media are used, from ballpoint pen to watercolor to colored pencil. No prerequisite. 


Note: This class involves homework assignments. The amount of time students need to spend on homework varies and usually ranges from five to fifteen hours per week. The class counts towards the Certificate in Botanical Illustration course offered at NCBG


This program will be offered online via Zoom. Classes will be recorded.

A meeting link and password will be sent a few days before the program.


Read more about the class here: https://ncbg.unc.edu/learn


Visit instructor's website: www.dorotahaberlehigh.com

Meets On
Saturdays, 1:15 pm - 4:45 pm ET, No class 9/30
InstructorDorota Haber-Lehigh
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion, Hands-on
VenueNorth Carolina Botanical Garden
Address
NCUSA
Contactdorotabotanical@gmail.com
Fee$ 210
Haber-Lehigh, Dorota
Online
Autumn Leaves in Colored Pencil
Offered byHelen Byers

Join Helen Byers in this relaxed, intensive workshop at historic, scenic Ghost Ranch in Northern New Mexico to refine your drawing skills with a focus on autumn leaves. Fall is the most spectacular time to be here! We will gather leaves native to the high desert—including cottonwood, oak, aspen, & more—& draw them in layers of colored pencil & watercolor to achieve accurate colors, tones, textures, & details. All levels welcome.


Our work space will be Longhouse, a rustic structure based on a Native American design, with skylights, 2 side walls that raise up (weather permitting), electricity, & heat. Mornings will be spent in the classroom. Afternoons will offer free time to continue working, explore the Ranch or nearby sites (such as Ojo Caliente Hot Springs or the nearby Georgia O'Keeffe house), or take a tour or horseback ride. Evenings will include guided nature walks with Helen (who is a local resident & has taught here often).


Email Helen directly for more information and to register. The registration fee bundles tuition, 5 nights' lodging, & all meals from dinner, Oct 1 to breakfast, Oct 6. Lodging options include historic cottage rooms with private or shared bath, or dormitory-style rooms with communal bath.


Visit helenbyers.com to see slideshows of Helen's previous workshops and students' work.


Meets On
The course officially begins with residential check-in at 3 PM on Sunday, 10/1 and officially ends with check-out following breakfast at 10 AM on Friday, 10/6. Daily instruction in the classroom will be from 9 AM to noon, 10/2 through 10/5; optional nature walks with me will be held during late afternoons.
InstructorHelen Byers
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Discussion, Hands-on, Tour
VenueGhost Ranch Education & Retreat Center
Address
Abiquiu, NM 87510 USA
ContactHelen Byers helizabyers@gmail.com
Fee$1288-$1588 (including lodging, meals, & tuition)
Byers, Helen
New Mexico, USA
Gourds in Colored Pencil
Offered byThe Art Guild

It is the season for gourds, and they are wonderful and fun subjects to render. Using colored pencil or graphite, or both, portray these fall beauties realistically on paper. It is a good exercise in light on form, while learning to capture their waxy nature or warty texture.

Please bring a specimen to class.

Meets On
Thursday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
InstructorMonica Ray
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Hands-on
VenueThe Art Guild
Address
200 Port Washington Blvd
Manhasset, NY 11030 USA
Contactwww.TheArtGuild.org
Fee$ 90 (non-member) / $ 75 (member)
Ray, Monica
Long Island, New York
Intermediate Expressive Colored Pencils
Offered byNorth Carolina Botanical Garden

This course makes use of the techniques and information covered in the Beginning Colored Pencil class. Students will continue developing skills in drawing in colored pencils with attention to form, texture and detail. Using live botanical specimens, students will apply their drawing skills to create botanical portraits of seasonal plants such as twigs, leaves, petals, flowers, pods, and fruit. We will develop personal and expressive aesthetic while maintaining scientific accuracy.

This program will be offered online via Zoom.

A meeting link and password will be sent a few days before the program. Classes will be recorded and the recording available for a week after each session.

See more information about the instructor Dorota Haber-Lehigh here www.dorotahaberlehigh.com

Or email her with questions at dorotabotanical@gmail.com



Meets On
4 Saturdays 10:15 am- 1:45 pm PT, 1:15 - 4:45 pm ET
InstructorDorota Haber-Lehigh
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Hands-on
VenueOnline
Address
Contactdorotabotanical@gmail.com
Fee$ 210
Dorota Haber-Lehigh
Online
Winter Berries in Colored Pencil
Offered byThe Art Guild

Our native trees, shrubs, and vines that keep their berries into winter provide food for wildlife and winter interest in the garden. We will have a closer look at the species common to the North East. Instructor will provide a variety of specimens to choose from, or bring your own.

The goal is to create a small botanical illustration that can be used for printing Holiday greeting cards or gift tags.


Meets On
Thursday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
InstructorMonica Ray
FormatCritique, Demonstration, Hands-on
VenueThe Art Guild
Address
200 Port Washington Blvd
Manhasset, NY 11030 USA
Contactwww.TheArtGuild.org
Fee$ 90 (non-member) / $ 75 (member)
Ray, Monica
Long Island, New York
Margaret Best in Transylvania
Offered byTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration - James de Candole
Meets On
5 full days of tuition
InstructorMargaret Best
FormatHands-on
VenueTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration in Copsa Mare
Address
Principala 135
Copsa Mare 557046 ROU
Contactjames.decandole@outlook.com
Fee2100 EUR
Best, Margaret
Romania
Lucy Smith in Transylvania
Offered byTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration - James de Candole

6 nights and 5 days of tuition in a class of just 6 students. For details, please visit www.podart.space.

Meets On
5 full days of tuition
InstructorLucy Smith
FormatHands-on
VenueTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration in Copsa Mare
Address
Principala 135
Copsa Mare 557046 ROU
Contactjames.decandole@outlook.com
Fee2250 EUR
Smith, Lucy
Romania
Sarah Simblet in Transylvania
Offered byTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration - James de Candole

6 nights and 5 days of tuition in a class of just 6 students. Led by Sarah Simblet from the John Ruskin School of Fine Art, students will spend the week drawing trees and plants. For more details, please visit www.podart.space

Meets On
5 full days of tuition
InstructorSarah Simblet
FormatHands-on
VenueTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration in Copsa Mare
Address
Principala 135
Copsa Mare 557046 ROU
Contactjames.decandole@outlook.com
Fee2350
Simblet, Sarah
Romania
Isik Guner in Transylvania
Offered byTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration - James de Candole
Meets On
5 full days of tuition
InstructorIsik Guner
FormatHands-on
VenueTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration in Copsa Mare
Address
Principala 135
Copsa Mare 557046 ROU
Contactjames.decandole@outlook.com
Fee2250 EUR
Guner, Isik
Romania
Elaine Searle in Transylvania
Offered byTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration - James de Candole
Meets On
5 full days of tuition
InstructorElaine Searle
FormatHands-on
VenueTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration in Copsa Mare
Address
Principala 135
Copsa Mare 557046 ROU
Contactjames.decandole@outlook.com
Fee2250 EUR
Searle, Elaine
Romania
Julia Trickey in Transylvania
Offered byTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration - James de Candole
Meets On
5 full days of tuition
InstructorJulia Trickey
FormatHands-on
VenueTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration in Copsa Mare
Address
Principala 135
Copsa Mare 557046 ROU
Contactjames.decandole@outlook.com
Fee2250 EUR
Trickey, Julia
Romania
Painting Beautiful Fruits on Vellum in France
Offered byDenise Walser-Kolar

Learn my approach to painting on vellum during this five-day workshop at the beautiful Clos Mirabel in the south of France. We will begin by doing some exercises on small bits of vellum to learn technique and to get a feel for painting on this surface. Then, we will explore the grounds of Clos Mirabel to choose painting subjects. Apples, pears, plums, figs, kiwis, and berries will be at their peak this time of the year. You might also choose to do a Hoefnagel-Inspired painting of the treasures you find in the gardens.

 

​This class is designed for students new to vellum (learn how to successfully paint on vellum) as well as for more experienced vellum painters (learn new tricks and techniques). The workshop combines demonstrations, discussion of materials and techniques, hands-on time for developing skills, and lots of individual attention and feedback. Handouts with step-by-step instructions will be provided.

 

Experienced vellum painters can use this as a studio class to work on anything they like.

Meets On
Daily from 10am - 4pm
InstructorDenise Walser-Kolar
FormatHands-on
VenueAtelier Clos Mirabel
Address
276 av des Frères Barthélémy 64110
Jurançon FRA
Contactdenisewalserkolar@gmail.com
Fee€450 (class only, does not include accomodations)
Walser-Kolar, Denise
Jurançon, France
Jackie Isard in Transylvania
Offered byTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration - James de Candole
Meets On
5 full days of tuition
InstructorJackie Isard
FormatHands-on
VenueTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration in Copsa Mare
Address
Principala 135
Copsa Mare 557046 ROU
Contactjames.decandole@outlook.com
Fee2250 EUR
Isard, Jackie
Romania
Mary Ellen Taylor in Transylvania
Offered byTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration - James de Candole
Meets On
5 full days of tuition
InstructorMary Ellen Taylor
FormatHands-on
VenueTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration in Copsa Mare
Address
Principala 135
Copsa Mare 557046 ROU
Contactjames.decandole@outlook.com
Fee2250 EUR
Taylor, Mary Ellen
Romania
Anne-Marie Evans in Transylvania
Offered byTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration - James de Candole
Meets On
5 full days of tuition
InstructorAnne-Marie Evans
FormatHands-on
VenueTransylvania school of botanic art and illustration in Copsa Mare
Address
Principala 135
Copsa Mare 557046 ROU
Contactjames.decandole@outlook.com
Fee2500 EUR
Evans, Anne-Marie
Romania
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