SUMMER/FALL 2014 CATALOG OF COURSES
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Message from the CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Course Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Courses at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Guest Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12 Introductory Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 15 Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 15 Elective Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Journaling, Field Documenting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 21
Drawing Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 23
Graphite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 25
Pen & Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 26
Colored Pencil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 27
Mixed Media and Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Watercolor Pencil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Water Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 29 Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 31
Photos ©Scott Dressel-Martin Cover artwork left to right: Susan Curnutte, Colored Pencil Karen Genoff-Campbell, Watercolor Randy Raak, Watercolor
Susan Curnutte
MES S AG E FR O M TH E CE O
Constance Sayas, Watercolor
I’m pleased to share that the School of Botanical Art & Illustration here at Denver Botanic Gardens now offers multiple avenues for artists of all skill levels to pursue their passion. For an initial goal, a foundational certificate offers instruction in skills and media essential to a solid footing in the discipline. For those seeking additional challenge and reward, a Certificate in Botanical Illustration offers subsequent aspiration. Enjoy the varied offerings the School of Botanical Art & Illustration has to offer this season.
Brian Vogt, Denver Botanic Gardens CEO
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S u mmer / fall 2 0 1 4 C O U R S E R E Q U I R E M E N T S SCH OO L O F B OTA N I C A RT A N D I LL US TR ATI O N The world-renowned School of Botanical Art and Illustration is located at Denver Botanic Gardens, providing students and scholars with the opportunity to hone their skills in this specialized genre. Much has been said about the modern need to fuse art and science in order to expand economic development and enlightenment, but few programs are as direct in their impact as botanical illustration. The School of Botanical Art and Illustration focuses not only on technique, but also on the plants themselves, with courses in botany and microscopy and lectures from visiting artists. From small, highly interactive classes to realworld opportunities for exhibition, sales and publication, the Gardens has every tool needed to instruct and inspire flourishing botanical artists. Botanical art and illustration is the well-established tradition of portraying plants for scientific purposes, recording vanishing species for historical record or rendering the beauty and inspiration we experience in the flora around us. Denver Botanic Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustration’s curriculum consists of a comprehensive series of classes in botanical illustration, providing the drawing and illustration skills required to render accurate and useful depictions of the plant world with a focus on detail. This program is for the dedicated illustrator as well as the devoted amateur. It culminates in a foundational certificate or advanced diploma in botanical illustration for some students, and offers an ongoing program of botanical classes for others.
Introductory Course Students wishing to learn more about botanical illustration or to brush up on their skills before beginning the certificate sequence can take Introduction to Botanical Illustration, which is not part of the certificate requirements.
Required Courses The following 15 courses are required if you wish to receive a Foundational Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. The recommended sequence of courses is listed below. This succession is appropriate for both the certificate and the non-certificate student. Classes should be taken in the order determined by their prerequisites.*Courses consist of exercises, critiques, demonstrations and homework assignments. A list of supplies for each course will be sent with class confirmation. 1. Botanical Illustration in Pencil I 2. Light on Form 3. Botany for the Botanical Illustrator 4. Botanical Illustration in Pencil II 5. Composition for Botanical Illustration 6. Color Layering for Colored Pencil 7. Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I 8. Perfecting Perspective 9. Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II 10. Color Mixing 11. Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I 12. Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II 13. Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I 14. Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II 15. Portfolio Preparation Course 4
*Students are responsible for taking note of prerequisites and determining if they are eligible for a course. Class sizes are limited and seats are meant for those filling course requirements.
Elective courses Elective courses serve a variety of purposes. They are designed to increase the student’s knowledge, ability and experience in botanical art. In addition to the 15 required courses, students must select no fewer than 100 elective hours. The number of elective classes offered each year may vary. Guest instructor workshops may be taken as electives. Please note: To receive credit for any course, attendance is required at the first class and at 80 percent of the course.
Science and Art Lectures Selected lectures at Denver Botanic Gardens can qualify for elective credits. Attendance at one lecture gives one elective credit hour; students can receive a maximum of 15 credit hours from these lectures. Café Botanique is a lecture series open to School of Botanical Art and Illustration students, Gardens members, the general public, academia and artists. Pre-registration is required for credit.
DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION In addition to our traditional on-site botanical illustration curriculum, we offer an in-class/off-site option that combines classroom participation with remote online learning. The courses in the traditional on-site curriculum are interchangeable with the courses with the distance learning option.
S u mmer / fall 2 0 1 4 C O U R S E R E Q U I R E M E N T S SCH OO L O F B OTA N I C A RT A N D I LL US TR ATI O N On-Site
Elective Courses
The following required courses are held on-site over three days (Friday through Sunday). Work for these classes is completed entirely in the classroom.
In order to become eligible to apply for the portfolio review, students must complete a minimum of 100 elective hours in addition to the 13 required 15-hour courses. Elective courses are designed to increase the student’s knowledge, ability and experience in botanical art. Typically an elective course meets weekly for three hours over a five-week time period (15 hr), but shorter condensed courses are also organized. A selection of electives following the in-class/off-site model will also be offered.
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otanical Illustration in Pencil I B L ight on Form B otany for the Botanical Illustrator C omposition for Botanical Illustration C olor Layering for Colored Pencil Perfecting Perspective Portfolio Preparation Course
Online with on-site component The following 15-hour required courses are offered through a combination of a two-day on-site intensive classroom experience and online instruction: • • • • • • • •
otanical Illustration B B otanical Illustration B otanical Illustration C olor Mixing B otanical Illustration B otanical Illustration B otanical Illustration B otanical Illustration
in Pencil II in Colored Pencil I in Colored Pencil II in in in in
Pen and Ink I Pen and Ink II Watercolor I Watercolor II
Classroom Instruction The classroom instruction portion of courses offered with an online component covers the material in 10 hours spread over two consecutive days. During this classroom session the student will learn new techniques and receive one-on-one tutoring.
The Off-Site Learning Approach Following the two-day concentrated classroom instruction, three Internet sessions cover the remaining course elements. The successful completion of final artwork (a plate) one month (30 days) after the conclusion of the on-site session is the culmination of each of the distance learning courses. Students must use a scanner or digital camera to record their weekly achievements and email the high-resolution image to the instructor and program manager. All student questions, as well as instructor answers, recommendations and suggestions, are handled by email. The student must send a scan of the final plate to the instructor and the program manager in order to receive credit for the course.
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FOUNDATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION IN 2014 The Portfolio Preparation Course is mandatory for graduation. The Portfolio Preparation Course for 2014 was offered in March 2014 and the application period for 2014 graduation is closed. Applications for the 2015 Foundational Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration are due in February 2015. After the Portfolio Preparation Course, candidates have the opportunity for individual consultation with instructors to refine the portfolio pieces prior to their final portfolio drop-off on September 5, 2014. More detailed information is circulated at the time of application approval. The complete portfolio must contain five finished botanical plates (preferable plate size 11” x 14” or smaller) in the following media:
1. Graphite pencil 2. Colored pencil 3. Pen and ink 4. Water media 5. A rtist’s choice: This can be a plate in any of the media taught within the program or a combination of them. KEY DATES FOR 2014 PORTFOLIO REVIEW: Final Portfolio Drop-off: September 5, 2014 Portfolio Review: October 1, 2014 GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR 2014 GRADUATES: December 7, 2014, Noon – 2 p.m. ANNUAL GRADUATE AND 2014 STUDENT SHOW OPENING RECEPTION: December 7, 2014, Noon – 2 p.m.
S u mmer / fall 2 0 1 4 C O U R S E R E Q U I R E M E N T S SCH OO L O F B OTA N I C A RT A N D I LL US TR ATI O N
Randy Raak
DIPLOMA IN BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION To be eligible for the diploma program, a student must complete the Certificate of Botanical Art and Illustration (prior to 2013) or Foundational Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration (20132014) from Denver Botanic Gardens. Students are also eligible if they have completed a certificate in botanical art and illustration, scientific illustration, nature illustration or equivalent from another institution.
Requirements for Diploma in Botanical Illustration 1. 100 elective classroom hours including a minimum of three courses (15 - 18 hours) at master’s level 2. Portfolio containing four finished botanical plates selected from the following media (maximum plate size 11” x 14”): • • • • • • • • • • • •
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raphite g carbon dust p olycarbonate pencil ink (technical pen, quill, brush, scratchboard) colored pencil (oil and/or wax based) w atercolor g ouache w atercolor pencil transparent acrylics e gg tempera S ilverpoint A mixture of the above allowed.
Oils, pastels or digital media are not accepted as part of the portfolio. Additional details regarding presentation and size are provided upon acceptance into the program. 3. Completion of a supervised independent study (min. six weeks or 240 hours). The independent studies include: • R esearch on a rare species, an invasive species, noxious weed, fossil, pollination biology or other. Includes an essay and a minimum of four illustrations (containing dissections) • Dummy book with an educational theme or content directed to children • A n internship as an illustrator at a museum, botanic garden, science center or other relevant institution that provides on-thejob experience as a scientific/botanical illustrator The annual application deadline is October 31.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Denver Botanic Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustration awards annual scholarships to any new student who is 15 years or older and planning to enroll in any of the required classes without pre-requisites at the School of Botanical Art and Illustration. The awards are determined on a competitive basis and require the submission of a portfolio and artist’s statement. The annual application deadline is October 31.
CO U RSES AT A G L ANC E J ULY – AUG UST 2014
Day/Times
Dates
Medium
Page
Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – noon
July 14-18
Techniques (E) Open to all
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Mon. – Thu. 1-5 p.m.
July 14-17
Graphite (R) Open to all
16
Botany Spotlight: Cacti and Cactus-Like Plants Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
1 Monday 9 a.m. – noon
July 21
Botany (E) (BO rec)
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Sharp on Succulents Constance Sayas
5 Mondays 9 a.m. – noon
July 28, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25
Watermedia (E) (PI, WC I, LoF)
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Wildlife Conservation and Plants Randy Raak
5 Mondays 1-4 p.m.
July 28, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25
Medium of your Choice (E) please see catalog
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Draw from Your Photos Susan Rubin
5 Mondays 6-9 p.m.
July 21, 28, Aug. 4, 18, 25
Techniques (E) (PI, P II, Any Color I)
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Art Materials Renee Jorgensen
1 Monday 6-9 p.m.
Aug. 11
Techniques (E) Open to all
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Harvesting Color: Gardens to Dye For Laurence Pierson
6 Tuesdays 9 a.m. – noon Jul. 22 (9-4 p.m.)
July 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26
Watermedia (E) (PI, WC I, LoF)
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Radiant Botanicals Watercolor Pencils Renee Jorgensen
5 Tuesdays 1-4 p.m.
July 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19
Watercolor Pencil (E) (PI, P&I I, WP I)
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Watercolor Pencil II Renee Jorgensen
5 Tuesdays 6-9 p.m.
July 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19
Watercolor Pencil (E) (PI, P&I I, WP I)
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Colored Pencil I Susan DiMarchi
5 Wednesdays 9 a.m. – noon
July 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20
Colored Pencil (R) (PI, LoF, CL)
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Don Quixote and the Herbal Remedies of the Cervantine Era Constance Sayas
5 Wednesdays 1-4 p.m.
July 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20
Watermedia (E) (PI, WC I, LoF)
29
Light on Form Constance Sayas
5 Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.
July 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20
Techniques (R) (PI)
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5 Thursdays 6-9 p.m.
July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28
Techniques (E) (PI, LoF, WC I or CP I)
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Matting and Floating Susan Rubin
1 Thursday 9 a.m. – noon
July 24
Techniques (E) Open to all
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Framing Botanical Art Susan Rubin
1 Thursday 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
July 31
Techniques (E) Open to all
20
Sequential Art: Visual Storytelling David R. Clarke
Fri., Sat., Sun. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
July 18-20
Techniques (E) Open to all
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Class/Instructor Garden Landscapes and Sculpture Susan DiMarchi Pencil I Renee Jorgensen
Realism in Botanical Illustration Randy Raak
EL CHARCO DEL INGENIO – San Miguel de Allende, GTO, Mexico Illustrating Birds Randy Raak (More Detailed Information Later)
Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
July 21-25
PLEASE NOTE: Students with Botanical Illustration Certificate are eligible to take all electives (NC) Non Credit; (R) Required Course; (E) Elective Course; (P) Pencil; (P&I) Pen and Ink; (LoF) Light on Form; (PP) Perfecting Perspective; (BO) Botany; (CA) Calligraphy; (EI) Expressive Ink; (COM) Composition; (CL) Color Layering for Colored Pencil; (CP) Colored Pencil; (CM) Color Mixing; (WC) Water Color = Visiting Instructor | 7
= Distance Learning Option |
= Off-Site
CO U R SES AT A G L ANC E J ULY – AUG UST 2014 (Con’t.)
Day/Times
Dates
Medium
Page
Botany Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
Fri., Sat., Sun. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Jul. 25-27
Botany (R) Open to all
15
Watercolor II - Distance Constance Sayas
Fri. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
August 8-9
Watermedia (R) (PI, WC I, BO, LoF)
19
Pencil I Randy Raak
Fri., Sat., Sun. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
August 15-17
Graphite (R) Open to all
16
Light on Form Susan Rubin
Fri., Sat., Sun. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
August 22-24
Technique (R) (PI)
17
ATC: Colored Pencil on Black Background Susan Rubin
1 Friday 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
August 1
Colored Pencil (E) (PI, CP I)
22
ATC: Graphite and Water-Soluble Pencil Randy Raak
1 Saturday 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
August 2
Techniques (E) (PI rec.)
22
ATC: Zentangle with Color Susan DiMarchi
1 Sunday 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
August 3
Techniques (E) (Zentangle rec.)
22
Time varies
July 24, Aug. 27 Sept. 25, Oct. 15
Open to all
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Class/Instructor
OPEN STUDIO ATC: Artist Trading Cards
Karen Genoff-Campbell
PLEASE NOTE: Students with Botanical Illustration Certificate are eligible to take all electives (NC) Non Credit; (R) Required Course; (E) Elective Course; (P) Pencil; (P&I) Pen and Ink; (LoF) Light on Form; (PP) Perfecting Perspective; (BO) Botany; (CA) Calligraphy; (EI) Expressive Ink; (COM) Composition; (CL) Color Layering for Colored Pencil; (CP) Colored Pencil; (CM) Color Mixing; (WC) Water Color = Visiting Instructor | 8
= Distance Learning Option |
= Off-Site
C O U RSES AT A G L ANC E AU G U S T – S E PTE MB ER – OC T OB ER 2014
Day/Times
Dates
Medium
Page
5 Mondays 9 a.m. – noon
Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6
Pen and Ink (E) (PI, P&I 2, Any Color I)
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Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II Susan Rubin
5 Mondays 1-4 p.m.
Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6
Colored Pencil (R) (PI, LoF, BO,CPI)
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D.O.T.: Plant Alphabet and Karl Blossfeldt Susan Rubin
5 Mondays 6-9 p.m.
Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6
Graphite (E) (P I, P II)
25
5 Tuesdays 9 a.m. – noon
Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23
Graphite (R) Open to all
16
3 Tue, 1 Fri (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) 1-4 p.m.
Sept. 2, 9, 12, 23
Colored Pencil (E) (PI, CP II)
27
5 Tuesdays 6-9 p.m.
Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23
Watermedia (R) (PI, CM)
19
DOT: The Illuminated Calligraphy of Irene Wellington Renee Jorgensen
5 Wednesdays 9 a.m. – noon
Aug. 27, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24
Ink (E) please see catalog
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Illustrating on Coquille Paper Renee Jorgensen
5 Wednesdays 1-4 p.m.
Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct. 8
Drawing (E) (PI, LoF, P&I I)
24
Flowers in Kaleidoscope with Colored Pencils Susan DiMarchi
5 Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.
Aug. 27, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24
Colored Pencil (E) (PI, CP I)
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1 Thursday 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Aug. 7
Drawing (E) (PI)
24
5 Thursdays 9 a.m. – noon
Aug. 14, 21, 28, Sept. 4, 18
Techniques (R) (PI)
17
Pen and Ink I Marjorie Leggitt
5 Thursdays 1-4 p.m.
Aug. 14, 21, 28, Sept. 4, 18
Pen and Ink (R) (PI)
17
The Wonderful World of Values and Textures in Pen and Ink Marjorie Leggitt
5 Thursdays 6-9 p.m.
Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, Oct. 16, 30
Pen and Ink (E) (PI, P&I I, LoF or PP)
26
Art at 75 MPH Libby Kyer
Fri., Sat., Sun. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sept. 5-7
Techniques (E) Open to all
22
Improve Your Handwriting Skills Renee Jorgensen
1 Thursday 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sept. 11
Techniques (E) Open to all
21
1 Thursday 9 a.m. – noon
Sept. 25
Techniques (E) Open to all
20
3 Thursdays 6-9 p.m.
Sept. 4, 11, 18
Techniques (E) (PI, P&I, LoF)
25
Color Mixing: Distance Constance Sayas
Fri. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sept. 19-20
Techniques (E) Open to all
19
Composition Marjorie Leggitt
Fri., Sat., Sun. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sept. 26-28
Techniques (E) Open to all
16
Botanical Zentangle Annie Reiser
1 Sunday 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sept. 28
Techniques (E) Open to all
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Class/Instructor D.O.T.: Butterflies and Bees of William Home Lizars Susan DiMarchi
Pencil I Susan DiMarchi Plant Portraits for Publication: Plant Select Susan Rubin Watercolor I Laurence Pierson
Into the Dark - Cast Shadows Marjorie Leggitt Perfecting Perspective Marjorie Leggitt
Giclée Printing Made Easy Susan Rubin White Ink with Transparent Colors Susan DiMarchi
PLEASE NOTE: Students with Botanical Illustration Certificate are eligible to take all electives (NC) Non Credit; (R) Required Course; (E) Elective Course; (P) Pencil; (P&I) Pen and Ink; (LoF) Light on Form; (PP) Perfecting Perspective; (BO) Botany; (CA) Calligraphy; (EI) Expressive Ink; (COM) Composition; (CL) Color Layering for Colored Pencil; (CP) Colored Pencil; (CM) Color Mixing; (WC) Water Color = Visiting Instructor | 9
= Distance Learning Option |
= Off-Site
C O U RSES AT A G L ANC E OC T OB E R – N O VE MB ER 2014
Day/Times
Dates
1 Wednesday 1-4 p.m.
Oct. 1
Mon. – Tue. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Medium
Page
Oct. 13-14
Techniques (E) (PI, LoF, CP I)
13
Mon., Tue., Wed. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Oct. 20-22
Techniques (E) Certificate
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5 Mondays 9 a.m. – noon
Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10, 17, 24
Techniques (E) (PI, WC, LoF)
30
Pencil II Randy Raak
5 Mondays 1-4 p.m.
Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10, 17, 24
Graphite (R) (PI, LoF, BO)
16
Crossed Structure Bindings Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
3 Mondays 6-9 p.m.
Oct. 13, 20, 27
Bookbinding (E) please see catalog
21
5 Tuesdays 9 a.m. – noon
Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28
Graphite (R) (PI, LoF, BO)
16
Thistle Heads and Acorn Forms Randy Raak
5 Tuesdays 1-4 p.m.
Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28
Graphite (E) (PI, LoF)
26
Autumn Leaves in Watercolor Constance Sayas
5 Tuesdays 6-9 p.m.
Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4
Watermedia (E) (PI, WC I, LoF)
30
Light on Form Marjorie Leggitt
5 Wednesdays 9 a.m. – noon
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 29, Nov. 5
Techniques (R) (PI)
17
Miniature Masterpieces Susan Rubin
5 Wednesdays 1-4 p.m.
Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, Nov. 19, Dec. 3
Graphite (E) (PI, LoF)
26
Botany Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
5 Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.
Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, Oct. 15, 29
Botany (R) Open to all
15
Color Mixing Constance Sayas
5 Thursdays 9 a.m. – noon
Oct. 2, 9, 23, 30, Nov. 6
Techniques (R) Open to all
18
5 Thursdays 1-4 p.m.
Oct. 2, 9, 23, 30, Nov. 6
Watermedia (R) (PI, WC I, BO, LoF)
19
Creative Color Mixing with Colored Pencils Ann Swan
Fri., Sat., Sun. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Oct. 10-12
Colored Pencils (E) Certificate
12
Intro to Mushrooms and How to Paint Them Alexander Viazmensky
Thu. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m
Oct. 23-24
Techniques (E) (PI, WC I, LoF)
14
Color Layering for Colored Pencils Susan Rubin
Fri., Sat., Sun. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m
Oct. 3-5
Colored Pencil (R) Open to all
18
Pencil I Randy Raak
Fri., Sat., Sun. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m
Oct .17-19
Graphite (R) Open to all
16
Fri., Sat., Sun. Fri (5-8 p.m.) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Oct. 24-26
Techniques (NC) Open to all
15
Texture on Mylar with Colored Pencils Susan Rubin
Fri., Sat., Sun. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Oct. 31-Nov. 2
Colored Pencils (E) (PI, CP II)
25
Undulating, Folding and Sparkling Annie Reiser
1 Saturday 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Oct. 25
Techniques (E) Open to all
24
Class/Instructor PORTFOLIO REVIEW Tips and Tricks: Techniques Intense Ann Swan Mastering Mushrooms: Master Class Alexander Viazmensky Egg Tempera Laurence Pierson
Pencil II Randy Raak
Watercolor II Constance Sayas
Introduction to Botanical Illustration Renee Jorgensen
PLEASE NOTE: Students with Botanical Illustration Certificate are eligible to take all electives (NC) Non Credit; (R) Required Course; (E) Elective Course; (P) Pencil; (P&I) Pen and Ink; (LoF) Light on Form; (PP) Perfecting Perspective; (BO) Botany; (CA) Calligraphy; (EI) Expressive Ink; (COM) Composition; (CL) Color Layering for Colored Pencil; (CP) Colored Pencil; (CM) Color Mixing; (WC) Water Color = Visiting Instructor | 10
= Distance Learning Option |
= Off-Site
CO U RSES AT A G L ANC E N O VE MB ER – D E C EMB E R 2014 Class/Instructor
Day/Times
Dates
Medium
Page
Colored Pencil I Susan DiMarchi
5 Mondays 6-9 p.m.
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1
Colored Pencil (E) (PI, LoF, CL)
18
3 Mondays 9 a.m – 2:30 p.m.
Dec. 1, 8, 15
Techniques (E) (PI, WC, LoF)
29
Pen and Ink II Renee Jorgensen
5 Tuesdays 1-4 p.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2
Pen and Ink (R) (PI, P&I, PP, LoF, BO)
18
Watercolor I Laurence Pierson
5 Tuesdays 9 a.m-. – noon
Nov. 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9
Watercolor (R) (PI, CM)
19
5 Tuesdays 6-9 p.m.
Nov. 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9
Pen and Ink (R) (PI, PP)
17
Light on Form Susan Rubin
5 Wednesdays 6-9 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10
Techniques (R) (PI)
17
Composition Marjorie Leggitt
5 Wednesdays 9 a.m. – noon
Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10
Techniques (R) Open to all
16
Pencil I Renee Jorgensen
5 Thursdays 6-9 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 10
Graphite (R) Open to all
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Charcoal Pencils on Colored Background (Other Than Black) Randy Raak
2 Thursdays 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Nov. 13, 20
Techniques (E) (PI & 2)
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Pop-Up the Vegetables and Critters! Shawn Sheehy
Fri., Sat., Sun. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Nov. 7-9
Techniques (E) Open to all
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Perfecting Perspective Marjorie Leggitt
Fri., Sat., Sun. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Nov. 14-16
Techniques (R) (PI)
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Pencil I Constance Sayas
Fri., Sat., Sun. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Nov. 21-23
Graphite (R) Open to all
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Color Layering for Colored Pencil Susan Rubin
Fri., Sat., Sun. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Dec. 5-7
Colored Pencil (R) Open to all
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Botany Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
Fri., Sat., Sun. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Dec. 12-14
Technique (R) Open to all
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Amaryllis in Transparent Acrylics Marjorie Leggitt
Pen and Ink I Renee Jorgensen
REGISTER (REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 10, 9 A.M.) Online: www.botanicgardens.org | Phone: 720-865-3580
PLEASE NOTE: Students with Botanical Illustration Certificate are eligible to take all electives (NC) Non Credit; (R) Required Course; (E) Elective Course; (P) Pencil; (P&I) Pen and Ink; (LoF) Light on Form; (PP) Perfecting Perspective; (BO) Botany; (CA) Calligraphy; (EI) Expressive Ink; (COM) Composition; (CL) Color Layering for Colored Pencil; (CP) Colored Pencil; (CM) Color Mixing; (WC) Water Color = Visiting Instructor | 11
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CO U R SES AT A G L ANC E Sequential Art: Visual Storytelling with David R. Clarke
From the prehistoric illustrations in the caves at Lascaux, France, to the stained glass windows and murals of the cathedrals of the Middle Ages to Hogarth’s “A Rake’s Progress,” sequential art has been used throughout history to tell stories. Today the most common form is found in comic books and other forms of graphic narratives. During this three-day workshop you will learn about the power of graphic storytelling to express your message. Starting with a historical review of visual storytelling, you will learn how text and words can be combined to create a larger message, and how imagery can be used to enhance or undermine your text. You’ll learn about pacing and how to use pauses and other timing techniques from jokes and ghost stories to tell your story. You’ll get guidance in character development, page David R. Clarke design, panel composition and lettering. At the end of the weekend you will have developed a small comic book of your very own and begun your journey in making sequential art. Fee: $300 member, $380 non-member. This workshop is open for everybody, however basic understanding of drawing and composition is beneficial. No refunds for registration cancellations after June 20, 2014 unless your seat can be filled. WEEKEND WORKSHOP DATE: Fri. – Sun., July 18-20 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: David R. Clarke, University of Maryland David R. Clarke has worked as a multimedia artist developing a wide variety of learning objects for the University System of Maryland for 10 years. He has also been a freelance illustrator for 20 years, working in a variety of fields from children’s books to technical illustration to education and advertising. His clients have included Kelloggs, Home Depot, Simon & Schuster, Pearson Publishing and the National Aquarium. Strongly Recommended: David will give a two-hour presentation, “(Not Always) Funny Pages: Science Through Sequential Art” at the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators 2014 conference in Boulder on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in the afternoon.
Creative Color Mixing with Ann Swan
During this advanced techniques class you’ll study in depth at the artist’s color wheel and how color theory has been applied to art. You learn the language of color explaining color terminology and attributes with examples from artists work and how the use of complementary, analogous and triadic color combinations can create vibrant, harmonious and balanced compositions. Learn how pigments are sourced and how the use of color theory differs from paint to colored pencil. You will see how colors affect each other when layered by using acetate overlays, and experiment with these to improve our color layering skills. We will look at the psychology of color, the way the brain perceives colors and the tricks our eyes and brains can play which make it more difficult for the artist to truly evaluate colors, and again, using visual aids students will be shown how to overcome these potential pitfalls in color evaluation. Throughout the course you will do a series of color studies to enhance your understanding and perception of color, learn new techniques to achieve your particular style. Fee: $350 member, $400 non-member. Prerequisites: Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration from Denver Botanic Gardens or completed certificate in botanical art and illustration, scientific illustration, nature illustration or equivalent from another institution. No refunds for registration cancellations after September 5, 2014 unless your seat can be filled.
Ann Swan
WEEKEND WORKSHOP DATE: Fri. – Sun., Oct. 10-12 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Instructor: Ann Swan, U.K.
PLEASE NOTE: Students with Botanical Illustration Certificate are eligible to take all electives (NC) Non Credit; (R) Required Course; (E) Elective Course; (P) Pencil; (P&I) Pen and Ink; (LoF) Light on Form; (PP) Perfecting Perspective; (BO) Botany; (CA) Calligraphy; (EI) Expressive Ink; (COM) Composition; (CL) Color Layering for Colored Pencil; (CP) Colored Pencil; (CM) Color Mixing; (WC) Water Color = Visiting Instructor | 12
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G U EST WO R K S HOPS Tips and Tricks: Techniques Intense (Graphite and Colored Pencil) with Ann Swan
Color pencil techniques are constantly evolving as new materials come onto the market and old materials Colored pencil techniques are constantly evolving as new materials come onto the market and old materials are rediscovered for new techniques. Spend two days with Ann Swan trying out her latest techniques for fine details, foundation, complex layering and creating vibrant colors. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Light on Form, Color Layering for Colored Pencil, Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I or certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration from Denver Botanic Gardens or certificate in botanical art and illustration, scientific illustration, nature illustration or equivalent from another institution. No refunds for registration cancellations after September 8, 2014 unless your seat can be filled. DATE: Mon. - Tue., Oct. 13-14 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Instructor: Ann Swan, U.K Note: Because the space is limited you can only register for one Ann Swan workshop. Ann Swan works primarily in graphite and colored pencil, and is well known for her exquisitely fine detail, vibrant colors and strong contemporary style. She champions the underdog in the plant world, drawing our attention to Brussels sprouts or beetroots, feeling they are just as beautiful as the iris or tulip. She is passionate about colored pencils, believing they are easy to master, forgiving and accessible so that even a complete beginner can quickly produce work of quality. Ann began exhibiting in 1990 and now shows her work worldwide. Exhibitions include the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew and the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation in Pittsburgh. She has won four gold medals from the Royal Horticulture Society (RHS) and several awards form UKCPS (Coloured Pencil Society of the United Kingdom) and SBA (Society of Botanical Artists). She is a member of the RHS Picture Advisory Committee. Her work is represented in the prestigious Shirley Sherwood Collection and features in many private collections around the world. Ann’s book “Botanical Painting with Colored Pencils” is already in its second print run and has been very well received worldwide. Ann loves teaching and now runs regular workshops for the RHS at Wisley Gardens. She also teaches at her studio in Wiltshire and in Andalucia, Spain, Umbria, Italy and Duras, France. Several of her students have won awards, are members of the SBA, have RHS medals or are teaching either in U.K. or other countries.
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Mastering Mushrooms: Master Class with Alexander Viazmensky
Hunting mushrooms is a national pastime in Russia, and fungi are the subject of the botanical artwork done by Alexander (Sasha) Viazmensky. Taught in a demonstration format, this workshop will focus on learning techniques used by Sasha to create his unique paintings. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from this master artist. Fee: $350 member, $400 nonmember. Prerequisites: Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration from Denver Botanic Gardens or completed certificate in botanical art and illustration, scientific illustration, nature illustration or equivalent from another institution. No refunds for registration cancellations after September 8, 2014, unless your seat can be filled. DATE: Mon. – Wed., Oct. 20-22 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Instructor: Alexander Viazmensky, St. Petersburg, Russia
Alexander Viazmensky
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G U EST WO R K S HOPS Introduction to Mushrooms and Painting Mushrooms with Alexander Viazmensky
Alexander (Sasha) Viazmensky’s technique can be used for vegetables, fruits and other botanical subject matter as well. The artistic part of the class will include general demonstration of Sasha’s techniques for the whole group. Throughout the class, Sasha’s will also work individually with each student. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Light on Form, Composition for Botanical Illustration, or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration from Denver Botanic Gardens or completed certificate in botanical art and illustration scientific illustration, nature illustration or equivalent from another institution. No refunds for registration cancellations after September 8, 2014, unless your seat can be filled. DATE: Thu. – Fri., Oct. 23-24 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Instructor: Alexander Viazmensky, St. Petersburg, Russia Note: Because the space is limited, you can only register for one Alexander Viazmensky workshop.
Alexander (Sasha) Viazmensky was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. He has an electrical engineering degree from Leningrad Technical College and graduated from the Graphic Design School, Leningrad (1984) and from Leningrad Academy of Arts (1991). Sasha resides in St. Petersburg and specializes in painting fungi. His artwork can be found in museums and private collections around the globe, including the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation in Pittsburgh, PA, Millesgården Museum in Stockholm, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Shirley Sherwood Collection. He has had over a dozen one-person exhibitions outside Russia. Sasha teaches watercolor painting at the Komarov Institute in St. Petersburg and occasionally in the United States. “I call my watercolors Portraits of Mushrooms. For these portraits, I select not the most typical but the most pleasant and happy looking individuals. And I paint them life size. I hope you can recognize in my paintings not only the species of the mushroom but the variety as well. Yet much more important for me is to show the unique beauty and personality of each mushroom. Just as human portraits reflect one’s personal surroundings, my mushroom portraits are composed with scattering of elements from their natural environment.”
Pop-Up the Vegetables and Critters!
Explore the exciting structure of a cauliflower. See the drama in a potato. Discover a lively way to give wing to a dragonfly. Vegetable gardens invite us to focus on all parts of edible plants, and also the various bugs that help or hinder the gardener’s efforts. In this workshop you will build a series of increasingly-complex pop-ups in greeting card form, handy for display or gifts. Fee: $300 member, $350 nonmember. Beginners are welcome; experienced participants will explore new ways of applying fundamental mechanics to plant (and bug) forms. No refunds for registration cancellations after October 5, 2014, unless your seat can be filled.
Shawn Sheehy
WEEKEND WORKSHOP DATE: Fri. – Sun. Nov. 7-9 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m Instructor: Shawn Sheehy, Chicago, IL
Shawn Sheehy’s interest in paper engineering is a result of study in sculpture, graphic design and book arts. His interest in the natural world stems from his years living in rural Indiana and teaching environmental studies. Shawn creates limited-edition pop-up books, contributes on the occasional commercial pop-up project and teaches paper engineering workshops. If he’s not in the studio, you can find him in the garden.
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G U EST WO R K S HOPS I N TR OD U CTORY COU RSE
R EQ U IR ED CO U R SES
Introduction to Botanical Illustration
Botany for the Botanical Illustrator
Are you new to drawing? If you can write with a pencil, you can draw with one. Step-by-step, acquire the techniques you need to draw what you see. Simple exercises train you to observe objectively and draw accurately. A relaxed pace and straightforward instruction will open your mind to your own creative abilities. Build drawing skills to enter the School of Botanical Art and Illustration with confidence. Fee: $230 member, $285 nonmember. No prerequisites. Note: If you have had some drawing experience, please go directly to Botanical illustration in Pencil I.
What is the difference between a carpel and a pistil? Where can I find the stamen? The science of the subjects you draw determines what you see! Put away your pencils for this enlightening lab class designed specifically for students of botanical illustration. Take a close look at plant anatomy and learn to recognize botanical details that will make your drawings more accurate and realistic. Learn plant morphology through detailed instruction and supporting visuals. All of your botanical art will improve when you understand the subjects. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. No prerequisites.
DATE: Fri., Oct. 24 | TIME: 5-8 p.m. DATE: Sat. – Sun., Oct. 25-26 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen
DATE: Fri. – Sun., July 25-27 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski DATE: Wed., Sep. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 29 | TIME: 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski DATE: Fri. – Sun., Dec. 12-14 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
Randy Raak
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S u mmer / fall 2 0 1 4 C O U R S E S R E Q U IR E D CO U RSES
DATE: Fri. – Sun., Oct. 17-19 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Randy Raak
Composition for Botanical Illustration The arrangement of line, shape and color in artwork is an art form in itself. The difference between a pleasant picture and amazing artwork is often found in composition. This course begins with a study of recognized masters and contemporary illustrators. Learn how to use compositional elements and principles in your botanical illustration. Create your own thumbnail compositions, and develop insight and expertise to enhance all of your future illustrations. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. No prerequisites.
DATE: Thu., Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11 | TIME: 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen DATE: Fri.– Sun., Nov. 21-23 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Constance Sayas
DATE: Fri. – Sun.,Sep. 26-28 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt DATE: Wed., Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10 TIME: 9 a.m. – noon Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt
Botanical Illustration in Pencil I Learn to draw! Begin with a brief history and an overview of the specific elements of botanical illustration. Learn the skills of careful observation and realistic drawing in graphite pencil, including line drawing, shading and perspective. Step-by-step, added techniques help you render accurate perspective, texture and detail. This is the entry course for every program student and a prerequisite for all required courses to follow. You’ll emerge from this class with the tools you need to draw anything. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. No prerequisites. DATE: Mon. – Thu., July 14-17 | TIME: 1-5 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen DATE: Fri. – Sun., Aug. 15-17 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Randy Raak DATE: Tue., Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noon Instructor: Susan DiMarchi
Randy Raak
Botanical Illustration in Pencil II Simple and classic, pencil drawing is a timeless art form. Expand on the drawing skills you learned in Botanical Illustration in Pencil I as you reinforce and refine your knowledge of graphite pencil. Learn additional techniques for shading, texture, perspective, depth and composition. A good drawing is the basis of botanical illustration in any medium. Group instruction and individual attention are tailored to help you complete a botanical plate in this subtle and striking medium. Fee: $230 member, $285 nonmember. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Light on Form, Botany for the Botanical Illustrator. DATE: Tue., Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 | TIME: 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Randy Raak
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S u mmer / fall 2 0 1 4 C O U R S E S Light on Form Take your drawings from flat to fabulous. The secret to portraying light and shadow on your subjects lies in understanding the scientific method of lighting as it applies to different forms. Beginning with basic geometric shapes, refine your skills in showing Susan Rubin light and volume on any subject. The class will work entirely in graphite pencil, but the principles apply to all other media. As you progress from fruits and vegetables, to leaves and flowers, to entire plants with complex shapes, you will overcome the obstacles in creating three-dimensional drawings. Fee: $230 member, $285 nonmember. Prerequisite: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I. DATE: Wed., July 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20 | TIME: 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Constance Sayas DATE: Fri. – Sun., Aug. 22-24 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin DATE: Wed., Oct. 1, 8, 15, 29, Nov. 5 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noon Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt DATE: Wed., Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10 TIME: 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin
Perfecting Perspective Do you shy away from complicated plants? Even experienced illustrators sometimes struggle with foreshortening and simplify their subjects to eliminate difficult elements. Work with botanical subjects that demonstrate each aspect of perspective and learn techniques for seeing and depicting perspective accurately. The
class will work entirely in graphite pencil, but the principles apply to all art media. Gain confidence in your drafting skills and improve all of your drawings from this class forward. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisite: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I. DATE: Thu., Aug. 14, 21, 28, Sept. 4, 18 TIME: 9 a.m. – noon Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt DATE: Fri. - Sun., Nov. 14-16 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt
Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I Pen and ink is at the heart of botanical illustration. Expand your drawing repertoire as you learn techniques to create line, form and texture in black and white. “Expressive line” and “stipple” become part of your artistic vocabulary as you practice this traditional medium with modern and Renee Jorgensen versatile technical pens. Step-by-step instruction, demonstration and practice will give you the foundation you need to draw any botanical subject accurately and skillfully. Fee: $230 member, $285 nonmember. Prerequisite: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I; Perfecting Perspective strongly recommended. DATE: Thu., Aug. 14, 21, 28, Sept. 4, 18 | TIME: 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt DATE: Tue., Nov. 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9 | TIME: 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen
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S u mmer / fall 2 0 1 4 C O U R S E S Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II
Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I
Take your pen-and-ink skills to a new level of sophistication. Explore the Gardens’ limitless world of color, texture and complex botany and incorporate this information into black-and-white illustrations. Working with both technical pen and traditional quill, learn advanced techniques to make strokes mimic the fuzz on a fern, the down in a milkweed pod or the mottled colors of a variegated begonia. Learn how to layer and manipulate lines and stipples to develop a full range of value, texture and atmospheric perspective. Pen techniques take on new meaning as you flesh out the final inked illustration of a plant of your choice. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I, Perfecting Perspective, Light on Form, Botany for the Botanical Illustrator.
You’ve learned to layer colored pencil, now learn techniques to draw effectively in this medium. Apply your drawing skills and learn new methods specific to colored pencils. Techniques include layering, building and burnishing in color. This versatile, portable medium is perfect for sketching on location as well as producing studio pieces. Learn through instruction, demonstration and practice on small studies of botanical subjects. You’ll be ready to produce a finished plate in Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Light on Form, Color Layering for Colored Pencil.
DATE: Tue., Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2 | TIME: 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen
DATE: Wed., July 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20 TIME: 9 a.m. – noon Instructor: Susan DiMarchi DATE: Mon., Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1 | TIME: 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Susan DiMarchi
Color Layering for Colored Pencil Colored pencil presents a special challenge: mixing color directly on your drawing! Learn to use a simple color-mixing method adapted to the application of colored pencils. Two-, Susan Rubin three- and four-color mixing will get you to the gorgeous greens and luscious lilacs you’ve been missing. Learn to determine shadow colors for vibrant results. Practice color matching with a variety of plant material as you create your own extensive color workbook to speed color selection and application for all future colored pencil drawings. Fee: $230 member, $285 nonmember. No prerequisites. DATE: Fri. – Sun., Oct. 3-5 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin DATE: Fri. – Sun., Dec. 5-7 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin
Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II Take your colored pencil skills to the next level and become proficient in this fun, versatile medium. Work through a step-by-step process to create a preparatory layered drawing. Learn techniques to create texture, detail and depth to enhance your subject. Experiment with different surfaces and solvents for blending and shading. Susan DiMarchi Add depth with atmospheric perspective and learn finishing techniques that will make your drawings pop. Individual attention will guide you to create a finished botanical plate. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Light on Form, Botany for the Botanical Illustrator, Color Layering for Colored Pencil, Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I. DATE: Mon., Sep. 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6 | TIME: 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin
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S u mmer / fall 2 0 1 4 C O U R S E S Color Mixing The first step to watercolor painting is mixing colors. Learn a system for combining colors consistently to eliminate frustrating trial and error. Exercises, demonstrations and discussion will show you how to achieve the broadest possible spectrum. Learn about paint properties and important information about choosing pigments. Practice mixing colors to match a variety of plant material. You’ll gain confidence and skills to improve all of your color work. No prerequisites. ONLINE WITH ON-SITE COMPONENT Fee: $350 member, $400 non-member. In-class sessions: DATE: Fri. – Sat., Sep. 19-20 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. All assignments are to be completed no later than October 20, 2014.
Instructor: Constance Sayas Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member DATE: Thu., Oct 2, 9, 23, 30, Nov. 6 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noon Instructor: Constance Sayas
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I Become part of the watercolor botanical tradition. Combine drawing skills and your knowledge of color mixing as you discover the delight of putting brush to paper to learn the specific techniques Laurence Pierson of transparent watercolor. Instruction, demonstration and practical exercises will guide you through a variety of watercolor techniques: flat and graded washes, highlights and drybrush detail. Learn to build washes for depth of tone and shading, and how to create soft and hard edges. With these foundational skills you’ll be ready to create a finished plate in Watercolor II. Fee: $230 member, $285 nonmember. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Color Mixing.
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II Watercolor basics got you started, now develop your confidence as you work toward completing a finished plate from a live specimen in this most traditional of botanical media. The emphasis here is on bringing it all together. Learn and refine additional techniques through Constance Sayas instruction, demonstration and practice, with special attention given to layering, shading and building form. Discover brush techniques and colors that enhance perspective and depth. Follow painting steps through completion, from broad washes to final detail. Learn how to fix mistakes and understand why watercolor is a forgiving medium. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Color Mixing, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Botany for the Botanical Illustrator, Light on Form. ONLINE WITH ON-SITE COMPONENT Fee: $350 member, $400 non-member. In-class sessions: DATE: Fri. – Sat., Aug. 8-9 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. All assignments are to be completed no later than September 19, 2014.
Instructor: Constance Sayas Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member DATE: Thu., Oct. 2, 9, 23, 30, Nov. 6 | TIME: 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Constance Sayas
DATE: Tue., Aug. 26, Sep. 2, 9, 16, 23 | TIME: 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Laurence Pierson DATE: Tue, Nov. 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9 TIME: 9 a.m. – noon Instructor: Laurence Pierson = Distance Learning Option | 19
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S u mmer / fall 2 0 1 4 C O U R S E S E L EC TIV E C O U RSES
Matting and Floating
Open Studio Open Studio is for everyone who wants to experience a creative and supportive environment without attending a structured workshop. You can work on your own projects during open hours, at your own pace. A tutor is available for help and advice (10 a.m. – noon and 2-4 p.m.), but there will be no formal teaching. The tutor will help you to get started on a project or advise how to add the finishing touches. Attending the Open Studio will be ideal for everyone who wants to advance his/her personal projects (or ideas) or need to refresh his/her knowledge of any media. Fee: $20/session member, $25/session nonmember. Pre-registration required. DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE:
Preparing your work can be fun and affordable if you know the tricks and techniques. This one-day workshop covers mat-cutting and inexpensive framing options. Start with an overview of equipment, materials and measuring. Learn to float your artwork for an inexpensive alternative to matting. Demonstrations and handouts show you how to measure and cut your own single, double, and multi-opening mats. You’ll go home with two matted pieces ready to be framed. Fee: $55 member, $85 non-member. Open to everybody with no prerequisites. DATE: Thu., July 24 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noon Instructor: Susan Rubin
Framing Botanical Art Get your work off the drawing board and onto the wall! This one-day workshop covers the options that will help you present your art to its best advantage. Learn the steps to the conservation techniques that preserve your pieces in an acid-free environment. We’ll cover all the details of framing styles and materials, and you’ll frame a small piece to practice. Whether you decide to frame it yourself or work with a professional, you’ll be more confident in your framing decisions. Fee: $90 member, $125 non-member. Open to everybody with no prerequisites.
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DATE: Thu., July 31 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin
Giclée Printing Made Easy
Renee Jorgensen
Art Materials for the Botanical Illustrator This information-packed class will provide detailed information about all of the art materials used throughout the botanical illustration program. From papers to pencils, inks to pens, brushes to paints, students will learn where and how to find all the right materials and how they are used. Save time and money by shopping expertly the first time. Fee: $55 member, $85 nonmember. Open to everybody with no prerequisites. DATE: Mon., Aug. 11 | TIME: 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen
Curious about having prints made but apprehensive about the time and expense involved? In just three hours we’ll introduce you to the process of Giclée printing. Starting with an overview of different printing processes, you will then learn how to prepare your artwork for prints, the advantages of this method of printing, and what to do with the prints once you have them. A professional printer will address the technical side of the process and bring you up-to-date on costs. Once you understand the procedure, you can make an educated decision about what and when to print. Fee: $55 member, $85 non-member. Open to everybody with no prerequisites. DATE: Thu., Sep. 25 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noon Instructor: Susan Rubin
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S u mmer / fall 2 0 1 4 C O U R S E S Improve Your Handwriting Skills
Crossed Structure Bindings Learn simple, elegant and functional techniques in bookbinding and in just few hours create your own archival art journal. Crossed structure binding originates during the Italian Renaissance and our models are based on the design of Spanish-born bookbinder and conservationist Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski Carmencho Arregui. Learn three different variations of this well-designed technique, from a basic eight-signature journal in which the parts are asymmetrical but complementary to a travel journal where the binding structure allows for later expansion. All structures open perfectly flat, making them suitable for sketchbooks and log books. One of them is also useful to bind series of periodic publications, and another one could protect valuable old books. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member (including materials). Prerequisites: Knowledge of basic bookbinding techniques.
Handwriting is becoming a lost art since email and text messaging have become our primary written communication methods. Researchers suggest Renee Jorgensen that developing writing skills will aid the visual identification of graphic shapes. This workshop will teach how to develop and improve handwriting skills while exploring simple methods to improve your penmanship. With practice, you will be able to make neater writing a habit. Fee: $90 member, $125 non-member. Open to everybody with no prerequisites. DATE: Thu., Sep. 11 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen
J O U R N ALIN G, F IELD DO CUM EN T IN G Garden Landscapes and Sculpture (Includes a Visit to the Blake Street Glass Studio)
DATE: Mon., Oct. 13, 20, 27 | TIME: 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
Botany Spotlight: Cacti and Cactus-Like Plants Learn about the botanical attributes that make these plants unique in the plant world. Cacti and cactus-like families are remarkable in the diversity of their bizarre growth forms. Learn about New World stem succulents with areoles and Old World cactus-like euphorbias in preparation for the forthcoming Sharp on Succulents class. Fee: $55 member, $85 non-member. Pre-requisites: Botany for the Botanical Illustrator strongly recommended. DATE: Mon., July 21 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noon Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
Move beyond the studio to focus on landscape and perspective. Begin in the Susan DiMarchi classroom with an overview of basic landscape drawing, painting techniques and glass as garden sculpture. Then move outdoors to compose intimate landscapes featuring botanical elements. You will learn to be selective, editing the scene to include elements that characterize the landscape and eliminate extraneous objects. Additional instruction in linear and atmospheric perspective, color and drawing techniques will help you portray surroundings in pencil and the color media of your choice. Individual guidance will help you create a finished botanical landscape painting. The workshop culminates with a visit to the Blake Street Glass Studio for a private demonstration of how glass sculpture is created. Fee: $275 member, $305 non-member. Prerequisites: Open to everybody, however entry-level skills in any color media are strongly recommended. DATE: Mon. – Fri., July 14-18 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noon Instructor: Susan DiMarchi
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S u mmer / fall 2 0 1 4 C O U R S E S Artist Trading Cards (ATC) Artist trading cards are small, 2.5” x 3.5” originals or small editions that are designed to be traded with other artists. Originally this was a way to collect artwork without cost. The project was initiated in 1997 by Zurich artist Vanci Stirnemann. These tiny treasures are now often sold as art card editions and originals (ACEOs). Since “the trade is the thing” with ATC, this aspect of the original project aims to encourage not only the trade of art (the noncommercial aspect) but also to build community through the trading network. Fee: $120/session member, $150/session non-member (includes four blank cards). 1. Colored Pencil on Black Background Start with fine art paper cards in black and learn the basic techniques needed to create vibrant work in a reverselighting style. Compose your botanical subjects to fit the Susan Rubin small format, and produce several beautiful botanicals that fit in the palm of your hand. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I. DATE: Fri., Aug. 1 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin 2. Graphite and Water-Soluble Pencil Create miniature works of art with graphite and add color as an accent to highlight areas of specific interest, or use the color as a compositional element. Pre-requisites: Experience in drawing and any color media recommended.
Randy Raak
Susan DiMarchi
DATE: Sun., Aug. 3 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan DiMarchi
Art at 75 MPH Grab your pencils and buckle up! Take a break from the usual slower tempo of botanical illustration as you learn to capture the gist of a subject or scene at a fun, fast pace. Learn to trust your intuition, see in new ways and develop a personal language of pencil strokes. Train your eye to capture shape and movement on the Libby Kyer fly and quickly translate the information onto paper. You’ll be surprised to see how this method of integrating art into your daily life improves all of your drawings as you learn to visually “cut to the chase.” Simple materials make this skill a natural for travel! Fee: $230 member, $285 nonmember. Open to everybody with, no prerequisites. DATE: Fri. – Sun., Sep. 5-7 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Libby Kyer
DATE: Sat., Aug. 2 TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Randy Raak
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3. Zentangle® with Ink and Color Create miniature vignettes of the Gardens through the repetitive strokes of Zentangle®. You’ll focus on simple composition and enhance the forms with colored inks. Pre-requisites: Entry level Zentangle® recommended.
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S u mmer / fall 2 0 1 4 C O U R S E S Botanical Zentangle® Based on the worldwide doodling craze called ® Zentangle started by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, we will learn and practice repetitive strokes that form intricate decorative botanical patterns. Learn to relax and focus as you express your style through complex, ornamental Annie Reiser, CZT drawings that are simple to render but look amazing and complicated. We will practice strokes consciously and deliberately, observe botanicals and mock their natural designs to make our own “botangles” or repetitive strokes based on plants. Using keen observation and contour drawing techniques combined with the ability to translate plant forms and textures into patterns, you will create your own special botangle. Fee: $90 member, $125 non-member. Open to everybody, with no prerequisites. DATE: Sun., Sep. 28 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Annie Reiser, CZT
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Meredith Feniak
Realism in Botanical Illustration – Back by Request! Bridge the gap between abstract theory and practical knowledge through skillful instruction. You will be introduced to James Gurney’s “Color and Light” and learn to apply its principles to botanical illustration. Learn the theory of color as it applies to creating a realistic image. You get plenty of individual guidance and learn how to work both in the gray scale and color mediums while creating your final piece, a convincingly realistic illustration similar to those in Gurney’s “Color and Light.” A copy of the book, which James Gurney has signed especially for you, is included in the course price. Fee: $255 member, $295 nonmember. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Light on Form, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I or Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I. DATE: Thu., July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 | TIME: 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Randy Raak
Barbara Piascik
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S u mmer / fall 2 0 1 4 C O U R S E S Into the Dark: Cast Shadows Why do cast shadows do what they do? This five-hour class offers advice, inspiration and permission to add cast shadows to your illustrations! Majorie Leggitt Lecture, observation, demos and lots of hands-on exercises provide the knowledge required to create properly shaped and placed shadows. Starting with models and real objects, you will graduate to hypothetical situations in which shadows are created from intuition. Get ready to delve into the dark and gain insight and confidence to create more accurate shadows. Fee: $90 member, $125 non-member. Pre-requisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I. DATE: Thu., Aug. 7 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt
Illustrating on Coquille Board (Stipple Board) Coquille board is a paper that has a textured surface resembling finely wrinkled paint or silk crepe material. The tiny ridges and depressions in the paper surface assist the illustrator with quick stipple-like texture and continuous tone application; it’s Renee Jorgensen sometimes referred to as “stipple board.” When applying a variety of media on coquille board, a stipple pattern appears, making work quick and effective. It is not only perfect for black-and-white or continuous tone reproduction, there are also time-saving techniques for applying a variety of black media to coquille board. By using pen, ink, black wax pencils and white gouache you will explore the characteristics of line, form and texture on the board surface. Demonstrations and individual guidance will help you select a suitable subject matter and complete the final project during the course. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Light on Form, Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I.
Annie Reiser, CZT
Undulating, Folding and Sparkling: Understanding Plant Forms with Zentangle® “Tangles” If you find undulating leaves hard to draw and you struggle with showing form and dimension, or if you need to improve your shapes, ellipses, and you would like to know how to make your pieces sparkle with highlights then this class is for you. You will learn to improve your basic drawing skills with technical tips that will move you to a higher level of self-expression and confidence with your rendering tools. Learn to establish a routine that will build on your botanical illustration abilities using specific Zentangle® “tangles.” Fee: $90 member, $125 non-member. Open to everybody, with no prerequisites. DATE: Sat., Oct. 25 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Annie Reiser, CZT
Draw from Your Photos There are times when a live specimen is simply not an option. Discover how to work from photographs to create a successful illustration long after the specimen is gone. Start with instruction on taking effective photos for reference and learn techniques to interpret and alter composition, color and Susan Rubin lighting that will avoid that literal “drawn from a photo” look. Students will create a lasting plant portrait from their photograph in the medium of choice.
DATE: Wed., Sep. 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct. 8 | TIME: 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen
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S u mmer / fall 2 0 1 4 C O U R S E S Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Pencil II and Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I or Botanical Illustration in Watercolor or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration.
Charcoal on Colored Background (Other Than Black)
Work on toned paper and learn to create luminous effects by using opaque and transparent inks. First learn the basic skills that you’ll need to work in reverse. Reveal form by adding the highlights while saving darks. This three-session workshop will give you a toolbox of new techniques and a finished final plate. Fee: $140 member, $180 non-member. Pre-requisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I, Light on Form.
This class is for you if you have advanced drawing skills. You’ll be introduced to white and black charcoal pencils, and you’ll work on colored background, primarily on the mid tones. Demonstrations and guided Randy Raak exercises will train you to draw in incredible detail. Individual attention and instructor demonstrations will boost your confidence and improve your work so you can produce a complete botanical plate from a live specimen. Fee: $155 member, $195 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Pencil II.
DATE: Thu., Sep. 4, 11, 18 | TIME: 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Susan DiMarchi
DATE: Thu., Nov. 13, 20 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Randy Raak
DATE: Mon., July 21, 28, Aug. 4, 18, 25 | TIME: 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin
White Ink and Transparent Colors on Toned Paper
Texture on Mylar with Colored Pencil Beauty is in the details. Fuzzy, thorny, rough, smooth: it’s all form on a small scale. Learn to see textures in a new way that allows you to re-create realistically using a variety of colored pencil techniques specific to Mylar film. We’ll explore pencil application and layering techniques using the back of the surface to enhance Susan Curnutte the front and erasing colored pencil from Mylar. Through guided exercise and practice, you will assemble a collection of texture technique studies that can be referenced for all future work. Fee: $230 member, $285 nonmember. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Color Layering for Colored Pencil, Light on Form, Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. DATE: Fri. – Sun., Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin
GR A PHIT E Drawing on Tradition: Plant Alphabet and Karl Blossfeldt In the early 1900s, German photographer Karl Blossfeldt developed a new style of photography and turned his attention to plants. Enlarged and sharply focused on texture and form, his beautiful black-and-white photos formed a bridge between nature and modern design. Learn Karl Blossfeldt to find the alphabet in plant forms, and then borrow the lighting and style from Blossfeldt to develop your own striking word design with a remarkably contemporary aesthetic. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Pencil II or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. DATE: Mon., Sep. 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6 | TIME : 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin
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S u mmer / fall 2 0 1 4 C O U R S E S Thistle Heads and Acorn Forms Beautiful artwork is created with value and detail. Working in pencil you’ll develop pigmentfree values and master seamless gradations from lightest light to darkest Randy Raak dark without the usual graphite sheen. Concentrate in complicated and elaborate thistle heads and other dried composite seed heads combined with acorns and their intricate caps, and learn to draw the complex detail without losing the overall form. All the skills that you learn in this class can be transferred to any other medium, improving your overall confidence in your artistic skills. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Light on Form, or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. DATE: Tue., Sep. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 | TIME : 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Randy Raak
Miniature Masterpieces Small and special! Bring your big ideas and learn to scale them to a small format. Learn about the importance of miniatures in the history of art. Discover the delights and challenges of working in diminutive dimensions. Susan Rubin Learn how composition, line, form and precision are crucial to conveying the message in miniature. Instructor demonstrations, class critique and individual attention will help you complete several stunning miniature works of botanical art. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Light on Form, or Certificate in Art and Botanical Illustration. DATE: Wed., Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3 TIME : 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin
PEN & IN K The Wonderful World of Values and Textures in Pen and Ink Take your pen-and-ink skills to a new level of sophistication! Explore the Gardens’ limitless world of textures, colors and complex botany and incorporate this information into your Marjorie Leggitt black-and-white illustration. Working with both technical pen and quill, learn advanced techniques to make strokes mimic the fuzz of Rosa ‘Campion’, the spiky seed head of an echinacea, and the variegated colors of hostas and coral bells. Learn how to layer and manipulate lines and stipples to develop a full range of value, texture and atmospheric perspective. Pen techniques take on new meaning as you develop a final inked illustration from a plant of your choice. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I, Light on Form or Perfecting Perspective. DATE: Thu, Sep. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 30 | TIME : 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt
Drawing on Tradition: The Illuminated Calligraphy of Irene Wellington Irene Wellington (1904-1984) is widely acknowledged as one of the most renowned Irene Wellington and influential people in the development of 20th century calligraphy. She had an important role in the transformation of calligraphy from a medieval craft to a modern art form. You will first analyze Ms. Wellington’s calligraphy styles and her design elements based on Victorian illustrations. Learn then to combine calligraphic lettering with botanical illustration as you work with colored inks and gouache or watercolor. You will design and complete a composition using italic or copperplate calligraphic writing as a complement to your favorite botanical subject matter. Fee: $230 member, $285
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S u mmer / fall 2 0 1 4 C O U R S E S non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I, Light on Form or Perfecting Perspective, Knowledge of some form of calligraphy (italic/ foundational/Spencerian/copperplate) required. DATE: Wed., Aug. 27, Sep. 3, 10, 17, 24 TIME : 9 a.m. – noon Instructor: Renee Jorgensen
Drawing on Tradition: Butterflies and Bees of William H. Lizars William H. Lizars (1788-1859) of Edinburgh was an established portrait and genre painter who went to work in the book trade and created plates for “British Butterflies” and J.J. Audubon’s “The Birds of America.” Lizars experimented with new techniques and is perhaps best known for his colored insect and bird William H. Lizars illustrations on monochromatic habitat backgrounds. Working in ink and your choice of color media, you’ll design a final plate in the scientific style of Lizars. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Pre-requisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II, Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I or Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. DATE: Mon., Sep. 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6 TIME : 9 a.m. – noon Instructor: Susan DiMarchi
C O L O RE D PENCIL Plant Portraits for Publication: NEW Plant Select Book
Susan Rubin
Plant Portraits for Publication: NEW Plant Select Book Plant Select® is a well-established, unique collaborative venture between Denver Botanic Gardens, Colorado State University and Green Industries of Colorado.
Its main aim is to identify and distribute the best plants for gardens from the High Plains to the intermountain regions. The first publication, “Durable Plants for the Garden,” published in 2009, featured 75 plants with beautiful illustrations to accompany the text and photographs. Since then, many new plants have been included in the Plant Select® program. Be part of the plan for a second publication. Draw to publishers’ specifications from a list of newer Plant Select® introductions. Working half in graphite and half in color, learn to address scale, style, composition and color. With individualized help and group critique you’ll create a finished plate that may be chosen for publication in the new book. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. DATE: Tue., Sep. 2, 9 | TIME : 1-4 p.m. DATE: Fri., Sep. 12 | TIME : 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. DATE: Tue., Sep. 23 | TIME : 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin
Flowers in Kaleidoscope with Colored Pencils Everyone enjoys kaleidoscopic images that fracture reality into new forms. Build your own kaleidoscope using basic principles of angled glass and mirrors. Select your favorite summer flowers and concentrate on composition, form and color to make a pleasing small vignette. Capture the brilliance of the Susan DiMarchi botanical world in a new way when you apply symmetry to the scene and draw a kaleidoscopic image. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. DATE: Wed., Aug. 27, Sep. 3, 10, 17, 24 | TIME : 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Susan DiMarchi
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S u mmer / fall 2 0 1 4 C O U R S E S MI XE D ME DI A AND I L L UM INATIO N
WAT ER CO LO R PEN CIL Watercolor Pencil II
Wildlife Conservation and Plants Biodiversity is the life-support system for our planet, and native species richness is linked to the health of our ecosystems. During this class you’ll focus on the different Colorado ecosystems and the diverse critical associations between plants and animals. Your class starts with a presentation from Randy Raak a professional representing one of the many conservation programs in Colorado for habitat or species management. You will then select your plant species from a provided list and research its connection to wildlife. One of the sessions takes place at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, where you can study your animal subject matter whether it is a bird, butterfly, insect or a mammal. You will concentrate on composition, accuracy and clarity. Individual instruction and step-by-step demonstrations will guide you through the technical process. Working in the medium of your choice, you will create an informative educational presentation focusing on your plant specimen and its intimate association to the animals in one of Colorado ecosystems. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Light on Form, Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I or Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I or Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Composition or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. DATE: Mon., July 28, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 | TIME: 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Randy Raak
More to explore! Build on your watercolor pencil skills and add more techniques to your toolbox. Create a swatch sampler of watercolor pencil with varied paper and media, including walnut and colored inks, gouache and more. Learn how Renee Jorgensen to create backgrounds. Refine your skills and apply new ideas to a finished work of your own design. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor Pencil I. DATE: Tue., July 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19 | TIME: 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen
Radiant Botanicals with Watercolor Pencils Add an extra flair to your pen-and-ink work with color! Innovation with mixed media can completely change the look of your drawings. Instruction and demonstration of how to combine ink drawing with ink washes, watercolor pencil and colored pencil will spark your imagination. First you’ll analyze existing works of art to see how other illustrators have used the three media together. Then you’ll dive right in to practice on your own pieces and discover the beauty of mixed media. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor Pencil I. DATE: Tue, July 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19 | TIME: 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen
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S u mmer / fall 2 0 1 4 C O U R S E S WATE R ME DIA Harvesting Color: Gardens to Dye For Since ancient times, plants have been used to dye fiber. All parts of plants can be used as dyes: flowers, stems, roots, leaves and fruits. Begin with a visit to D. Brown the Janice Ford Memorial Dye Garden at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield and learn about native dye plants and the astounding range of color derived from these plants. Natural dye artist Donna Brow will give you a one-day-long dye workshop on-site and help you choose a dye plant to research. In the classroom, compose and create a finished plate in watercolor and graphite that portrays your plant as well as an example of its potential dye colors. Fee: $300 member, $345 non-member (fee includes the dye workshop). Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Light on Form or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. DATE: Tue., July 22 | TIME : 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Chatfield location DATE: July 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 TIME: 9 a.m. – noon (Denver Botanic Gardens) Instructor: Laurence Pierson
Sharp on Succulents Rise to challenge! Arm yourself with new painting strategies to portray these complex, sculptural plants. Learn watercolor techniques that target the contrasting textures seen in cacti, euphorbias and other cactus-like succulents, thorns and ridges to fleshy leaves and stems. Blend washes and mix colors to achieve Constance Sayas the range of greens appropriate to these plants. Plenty of demonstrations, samples and individual guidance will help you create a finished plate in watercolor.
Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Light on Form or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. DATE: Mon., July 28, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 TIME: 9 a.m. – noon INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas
Don Quixote and the Herbal Remedies of the Cervantine Era Cervantes was mainly inspired by Dioscorides “Materia Medica” as he wrote about the use of herbal plants and remedies in his immortal work “Don Quixote.” Rosemary, rhubarb, hellebore, chicory, oregano, garlic and privet are among the plants that were identified classic tale published Constance Sayas in 1605. During this class you will get your inspiration from this outstanding Spanish novel to select an herb to work with. You will focus on composition and learn how to use contrast in value, shape and texture to convey the drama, depth and clarity of the subject matter. While learning about lifting, feathering and drybrush drawing techniques for the leaf surface details you will create a painting that honors the tradition of ancient herbal portraits. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Light on Form or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. DATE: Wed., July 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20 | TIME: 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Constance Sayas
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S u mmer / fall 2 0 1 4 C O U R S E S Autumn Leaves in Watercolor Expand your watercolor repertoire. Colorful autumn leaves are your playground as you explore new techniques and materials to create artistic leaf studies. With a focus on painterly effects, you’ll experiment with dabbing, splattering and charging. Sound like fun? That’s the idea. Play with watercolor and develop new techniques to enhance your illustrations. Fee: $230 member, $285 Constance Sayas non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Light on Form or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. DATE: Tue., Sep. 30, Oct. 7, 21, 28, Nov 4 | TIME: 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Constance Sayas
Egg Tempera Dating to ancient Egypt and most famous during the Renaissance, egg tempera painting is becoming increasingly popular with artists today. Tempera has unsurpassed luminosity and dozens of glazes and scumbles can be applied in a day. The medium also allows for meticulous, fine, linear detailing, making it an ideal paint for botanical illustration. In this comprehensive Laurence Pierson workshop you will learn all aspects of the medium: egg tempera’s rich history, the characteristics of powdered pigments, how to mix fresh egg tempera paint from scratch, dozens of ways to apply the paint (including decorative patterning and faux finishing effects) and how to finish an egg tempera painting (including oil glazing over tempera). Fee: $265 member, $320 non-member (including gessoed panel and pigments needed for the course). Prerequisites: Pencil I, Watercolor I, Light on Form, or Certificate in Botanical Illustration, or previous documented work with egg tempera.
Amaryllis in Transparent Acrylics The awe-inspiring beauty of this native South African plant offers a perfect opportunity to explore acrylic as a transparent medium. Although transparent acrylic looks similar to watercolor, the damp-on-damp technique offers a more controlled and Nance Minnick slower application process. The result: gorgeous, luminous washes! Step-by-step instruction, demos, and exercises will give you the necessary skills to build smooth washes, variegated patterns, soft textures, intricate details and a final amaryllis illustration. Fee: $250 member, $300 non-member (includes one blooming South African amaryllis or Hippeastrum from South America, depending on supply). Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Light on Form or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. DATE: Mon., Dec. 1, 8, 15 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt
Laurence Pierson
DATE: Mon., Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noon Instructor: Laurence Pierson
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R EGISTR AT I ON I NF O R M ATI O N Five Easy Ways to Enroll 1. By Telephone: 720-865-3580 2. By Fax: 720-865-3685 (24 HOURS) 3. In Person: Visit the Education Office at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday – Friday 4. By Mail: Attention: Registrar 909 York Street, Denver, CO 80206 5. Online: www.botanicgardens.org
Accessibility: Denver Botanic Gardens and its classrooms are accessible for people with disabilities. Classrooms are located in Boettcher Memorial Center and Marnie’s Pavilion. Map of the Gardens
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Refund and Cancellation Policy: Cancellations more than one week prior to a class are subject to a 15% cancellation fee. Cancellations with less than one-week notice are non-refundable.
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Parking: Parking is available in our parking lot directly across from the main entrance to the Gardens on the east side of York Street, between York and Josephine Streets. Street parking is available; please pay attention to street signs and parking restrictions.
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policies. In the event of a family emergency or because of inclement weather
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Requirements for Individual Courses: Attendance is required at the first class for all courses. In order to receive credit, 80% of a course must be attended (at least 12 hours of a 15-hour course).
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