Botanical Art Courses

Botanical Illustration Welcome to our 2011 programme. We are delighted to bring you an extended number of workshops offering a wealth of experienced and professional tutors in attractive and tranquil locations around the country. All the workshops are suitable for beginners through to those with experience and all are open to residential as well as non-residential participants (non-participating partners or friends are welcome too!). Two fees are shown against each workshop, the greater being the residential fee (fully inclusive) and the lesser, the non-residential fee (excludes dinner & b&b). A deposit of £75 will secure your place. Early booking for all workshops is recommended.

We hope you will join us in 2011 and look forward to meeting you.

Wildlife painting using Gouache (opaque watercolour)

Specifically about learning gouache techniques so no special drawing/painting skills required and using subjects provided or from your own photos of your chosen subject or pet.  Individual tuition to help you achieve a precise painting.  A fun and informative workshop with individual tuition and demonstrations by the tutor.

Date: 
30 & 31 August - Two linked days
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Botanical Illustration in Watercolour

This three and a half day workshop will appeal to all those who love plants and wish to paint them in detail.  Individual tuition in an informative and friendly style and suitable for all levels of ability.

Date: 
2 - 5 September 2013
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Late Summer Flowers in Coloured Pencil, Graphite or Watercolour

Illustrate the lovely rich colours of flowers found in our gardens at the end of the summer and learn how to make their colours glow.  Individual tuition and demonstrations throughout the workshop and suitable for all abilities.

Date: 
11 - 13 September 2013
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Bulbs, Roots and Shoots in Graphite or Pen and Ink with optional colourwash

All abilities welcome with a basic skill to draw from still life useful.  Study the fascinating forms of seasonal bulbs, roots and shoots in a combination of media and add some colour if you wish.  An informative and enjoyable workshop with experienced and professional artist and teacher Julie Small.

Date: 
16 - 18 September 2013
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Painting Orchids in Watercolour

Capture the exquisite detail of the popular houseplant orchids.  Bend and twist stems to create a lively composition and perfect the patterning and highlights on leaves to create a very pleasing painting in watercolour.  All abilities welcome for this friendly and informative workshop.

Date: 
18 - 20 September 2013
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Drawing and Painting Nature in Watercolour/Gouache

A mix between botanical and natural history painting.  Drawing and adding colour using watercolour or gouache to portray shells, insects, dried plant seed heads, flowers and leaves in detail.  Suitable for all abilities with individual tuition and demonstrations by the tutor during the workshop.

Date: 
3 - 5 October 2013
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The Wow Factor! - Composition and Colour in Autumn in Watercolour/Coloured Pencil

 Working on watercolour paper we will look at the characteristics of striking compositions that have a real ‘wow’.  We will also consider the colours and textures which contribute to the compositions focusing on the jewel colours and forms from the garden and hedgerow at this time of year.  Using colour technique and looking at texture we will examine how to work paper to create lively and accurate paintings, looking at the different pigments that can be used together to create the jewel colours that can be found in autumn and considering both palette mixing as well as laying down washes.

Date: 
7 - 9 October 2013
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Autumn Leaves, Berries and Seed Pods in Coloured Pencil, Graphite and Watercolour

What a fabulous time of year to capture, autumn leaves, berries, seed pods, hips and haws, which all make wonderful botanical studies! Learn how to create shine on berries and make them look like you could pick them from the page. Individual tuition and demonstrations throughout.  Suitable for all abilities

Please note this workshop is running on 7 - 9 October and not 9 - 11 October as it appears in the brochure

Date: 
7 - 9 October 2013
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Stunning Autumnal Colours in Watercolour

A wonderful opportunity to study the stunning autumn colours of leaves, winter pansies, flowers and fruits using watercolour techniques to capture the rich reds and vivid golds at this time of year. Sandrine, your experienced artist and tutor will guide you in achieving rewarding paintings with individual tuition and demonstrations.  Suitable for all abilities

Date: 
9 - 11 October 2013
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Botanical/Natural History Illustration in Watercolour/Gouache

Create a realistic precise painting on this friendly and informative workshop, using your chosen medium, following the subject matter provided by the tutor or using your own chosen subject.  All sorts of subject matter can be included, seed heads, cones, autumn leaves, shells, feathers, insects or flowers.  With individual guidance and demonstrations provided by tutor Simon Williams throughout the workshop.

Date: 
11 - 13 October 2013
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