2016 SUMMER/FALL CATALOG OF COURSES
TA B LE O F CO N TE N TS
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Course Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Courses at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Artist-In-Residency Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 11
Visiting Instructor Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12
Introductory Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14
Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14
Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 19
Teen Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 26
Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 27
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Photos ©Scott Dressel-Martin
Cover artwork left to right:
Marjorie Leggitt, Watercolor
Ann Swan, Colored Pencil
Susan Rubin, Colored Pencil
Charlotte Ricker, Scratchboard
MES S AG E FR O M TH E CE O
Laurence Pierson, Watercolor and Graphite
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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2 0 1 6 S U M M E R / FA L L C O U R S E R E Q U I R E M E N T S
SC HO O L O F B OTAN I CA L A RT A N D I LLU S TR ATI ON
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.
FOUNDATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN
BOTANICAL ART & ILLUSTRATION
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. 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. Please note: To receive credit for any
course, attendance is required at the first class and at 80 percent
of the course.
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
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13.Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I
14.Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II
15.Portfolio Preparation Course
*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 and should be integrated with the required courses.
In addition to the 15 required courses, students must select no
fewer than 100 elective hours; it is strongly recommended that
students take relevant elective courses simultaneously with the
required curriculum. The number of elective classes offered each
year may vary. Typically, an elective course meets weekly for
three hours over a five-week time period (15 hours total), but
condensed courses are also available. Guest instructor workshops
may be taken as electives.
Science and Art Lectures
Selected lectures at Denver Botanic Gardens 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.
2 0 1 6 S U M M E R / FA L L C O U R S E R E Q U I R E M E N T S
SC HO O L O F B OTAN I CA L A RT A N D I LLU S TR ATI ON
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 in the distance learning option.
Elective Courses
Required On-Site Courses
A selection of electives following the in-class/off-site model is
offered occasionally.
The following required courses are held on-site over three days
(Friday through Sunday). Work for these classes is completed
entirely in the classroom.
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otanical Illustration in Pencil I
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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
Required Online Courses with On-Site Component
The following courses are offered through a combination of a twoday on-site intensive classroom experience and online instruction:
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otanical Illustration
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B otanical Illustration
B otanical Illustration
B otanical Illustration
B otanical Illustration
C olor Mixing
B otanical Illustration
B otanical Illustration
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Pencil II
Colored
Colored
Pen and
Pen and
Pencil I
Pencil II
Ink I
Ink II
in Watercolor I
in 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
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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 school manager in order to receive credit
for the course.
FOUNDATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN
BOTANICAL ART AND ILLUSTRATION
IN 2016
Upon completion of all course work, students may express their
interest in applying for portfolio review and certification by
requesting a transcript from the program manager and registering
for the Portfolio Preparation Course by February 1, 2017.
The Portfolio Preparation Course is mandatory for graduation. The
Portfolio Preparation Course for 2016 was offered in February
2016 and new applications for 2016 graduation are closed.
The next Portfolio Preparation course is arranged in FebruaryMarch 2017.
After the Portfolio Preparation Course, candidates have the opportunity
for individual consultation with instructors to refine their portfolio pieces
prior to the final portfolio drop-off on September 1, 2016. More
detailed information is circulated at the time of application approval
and at the Portfolio Preparation Course.
The complete portfolio must contain five finished botanical plates
(preferable plate size 11”x14” or smaller) in the following media:
1.Graphite pencil
2.Colored pencil
3.Pen and ink
4.Water media
5.A rtist’s choice (a plate in any of the media taught or a
combination of them). The subject matter for this plate can
be anything included in the school’s teaching curriculum.
KEY DATES FOR 2016 PORTFOLIO REVIEW:
Final Portfolio Drop-off: September 1, 2016
Portfolio Review: October 4, 2016, 1-3 p.m.
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.
GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR 2016 GRADUATES:
Students must use a scanner or digital camera to record their
weekly achievements and email the high-resolution image to the
instructor and the school manager. All student questions, as well
November 20, 2016, 2-3 p.m.
November 20, 2016,1-2 p.m.
ANNUAL GRADUATE AND 2016 STUDENT SHOW
OPENING RECEPTION:
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SC HO O L O F B OTAN I CA L A RT A N D I LLU S TR ATI ON
DIPLOMA IN BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
To be eligible for the diploma program, a student must have
completed the Certificate of Botanical Art and Illustration (prior to
2013) or Foundational Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration
(2013 and after) 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.
Denver Botanic Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustration
awards annual scholarships to any new student who is planning
to enroll in any of the required classes without prerequisites 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.
Requirements for Diploma in Botanical Illustration
1.O ne hundred (100) elective classroom hours, including
a minimum of three courses (15-18 hours each) at the
master’s level.
2.Portfolio containing four finished botanical plates
selected from any of the following media (maximum plate
size 11” x 14”). Portfolio must include at least two
different media:
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graphite
carbon dust
polycarbonate pencil
ink (technical pen, quill, brush, scratchboard)
colored pencil (oil and/or wax based)
watercolor
gouache
watercolor pencil
transparent acrylics
egg tempera
silverpoint
A mixture of the above
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. C
ompletion of a supervised independent study (a minimum
of six weeks or 240 hours). The independent study may
include, for example:
• 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.)
•D
ummy book with an educational theme or content
directed to children.
• An internship as an illustrator at a museum, botanic
garden, science center or other relevant institution that
provides on-the-job experience as a scientific/botanical
illustrator.
The annual application deadline is October 31.
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Christien Rush, Colored Pencil
COUR SES AT A G L ANC E
JULY – AUGUST 2016
Day/Times
Dates
Medium
Page
Sacred Doorways – Byzantine Iconography
Laurence Pierson
Monday
9 a.m. – noon
Aug. 1, 15
Iconography-Egg Tempera
Open to All
20
OPEN STUDIO
Instructor varies
Monday
9 a.m. – noon
Aug. 8, 22
Open to All
19
Monday
1-4 p.m.
Aug. 1, 8, 15,
Aug. 22, 29
Watermedia (R)
Open to All
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Succulents in Black and White
Randy Raak
5 Tuesdays
9 a.m. – noon
July 12, 19,
Aug. 2, 9, 16
Graphite (E)
(P2; CD1 recommended)
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Water-Wise and Color-Smart
Susan DiMarchi
5 Tuesdays
1-4 p.m.
July 12, 19,
Aug. 2, 9, 16
Colored Pencil (E)
(CP1)
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Expressive Ink
Susan DiMarchi
5 Tuesdays
6-9 p.m.
July 12, 19,
Aug. 2, 9, 16
Ink (E)
(P&I 1, LoF)
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Color Palettes That Inspire the World
Marjorie Leggitt
5 Wednesdays
9 a.m. – noon
Aug. 3, 10, 17
Aug. 24, Sep. 7
Watermedia (E)
(COM, WC1, LoF)
20
Composition for Botanical Illustration
Marjorie Leggitt
5 Wednesdays
1-4 p.m.
July 20, 27,
Aug. 3, 10, 17
Techniques (R)
Open to All
15
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I
Laurence Pierson
5 Wednesdays
6 -9 p.m.
July 20, 27,
Aug. 3, 10, 24
Watermedia (R)
(P1, CM)
19
Nature Observed
Randy Raak
Thursdays
9 a.m. – noon
July 21, 28,
Aug 4, 11, 18
Techniques (E)
Open to All
22
Potager: Painting from the Kitchen Garden
Constance Sayas
5 Thursdays
1-4 p.m.
July 21, 28,
Aug. 11, 18, 25
Watermedia (E)
(WC1, LoF, COM)
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Improve Your Handwriting Skills
Renee Jorgensen
5 Thursdays
6 -9 p.m.
July 28, Aug. 4, 11,
Aug. 18, 25
Techniques (E)
Open to All
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Fri, Sat, Sun
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
July 8-10
Watermedia (E)
Please see the catalog
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Introduction to Botanical Illustration
Renee Jorgensen
Fri, Sat, Sun
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
July 15-17
Techniques (NC)
Open to All
14
Botanical Illustration in Pencil I
Randy Raak
Fri, Sat, Sun
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
July 22-24
Graphite (R)
Open to All
15
Saturday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
July 16
Bookbinding (E)
Open to All Kids 12+
26
Mon-Fri
9 a.m. – noon
July 25-29
Techniques (E)
Open to All Kids 12+
26
Framing Botanical Art
Susan Rubin
Thursday
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Aug. 4
Techniques (E)
Open to All
21
Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I
Marjorie Leggitt
Fri, Sat
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Aug. 5-6
Pen and ink (R)
(P1, PP or LoF)
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Seedpods on Scratchboard
Randy Raak
Fri, Sat, Sun
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Aug. 12-14
Techniques, Ink (E)
(P&I1, COM, PP or LoF)
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Botany for the Botanical Illustrator
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
Fri, Sat, Sun
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Aug. 19-21
Techniques (R)
Open to All
14
Color Layering for Colored Pencils
Susan Rubin
Fri, Sat, Sun
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Aug. 26-28
Colored Pencil (R)
Open to All
17
Class/Instructor
Color Mixing
Constance Sayas
Intricacies of Fine Detail
John Pastoriza-Piñol, Australia
Bind Your Own Sketchbook (Gates)
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
Scientific Illustration for Teens in Graphite
Meredith Feniak
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; (SCR) Scratchboard; (WC) Water Color;
(WP) Watercolor Pencil; (Z) Zentangle
= Visting Instructor |
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= Distance Learning Option |
= Off-Site |
= Kids 12+
COUR SES AT A G L ANC E
AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2016
Day/Times
Dates
Medium
Page
Sacred Doorways – Byzantine Iconography
Laurence Pierson
Monday
9 a.m. – noon
Sep. 12
Iconography-Egg Tempera
Open to All
20
OPEN STUDIO
Instructor varies
Monday
9 a.m. – noon
Sep. 19
Open to All
19
Drawing on Tradition: Dugald Stermer
Renee Jorgensen
5 Mondays
1-4 p.m.
Sep. 12, 19,
Oct. 3, 10, 17
Mixed Media (E)
Please see the catalog
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White Vine Illumination
Renee Jorgensen
5 Mondays
6-9 p.m.
Sep. 12, 19,
Oct. 3, 10, 17
Mixed Media (E)
Please see the catalog
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5 Tuesdays
9 a.m. – noon
Aug. 23, 30,
Sep. 6, 13, 20
Techniques (R)
(P1)
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Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II
Marjorie Leggitt
5 Tuesdays
1-4 p.m.
Aug. 23, 30,
Sep. 6, 13, 20
Pen and Ink (R)
(P&I 1, BOT, LoF, PP, COM)
17
Into the Dark: Cast Shadows
Marjorie Leggitt
5 Tuesdays
6-9 p.m.
Aug. 23, 30,
Sep. 6, 13, 20
Techniques (E)
(P1, LoF)
22
Documenting and Collecting Across Cultures
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
5 Wednesdays
9 a.m. – noon
Sep. 14, 21,
Oct 5, 12, 19
Techniques (E)
Open to All
20
Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I
Susan Rubin
5 Wednesdays
1-4 p.m.
Aug. 24, 31,
Sep. 7, 14, 21
Colored Pencil (R)
(P1, LoF, CL)
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Fall Colors with Watercolor and Graphite
Laurence Pierson
6 Wednesdays
6-9 p.m.
Sep. 7, 14, 21,
Sep. 28, Oct. 5, 12
Watermedia (E)
(WC1, LoF, COM)
26
Nature Observed
Randy Raak
Thursday
9 a.m. – noon
Sep. 29
Techniques (E)
Open to All
22
Crystal, Glass, Shiny and Transparent Objects in Watermedia
Laurence Pierson
6 Thursdays
1-4 p.m.
Sep. 8, 15, 22,
Sep. 29, Oct. 6, 13
Techniques (E)
(WC1, LoF)
25
Watercolor Pencil II
Renee Jorgensen
5 Thursdays
6-9 p.m.
Sep. 1, 8, 15,
Sep. 22, 29
Techniques (E)
(WCP1)
25
Fri, Sat
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sep. 9-10
Colored Pencil (R)
(CP1, BO, COM, PP)
18
Sunday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sep. 11
Bookbinding (E)
No Prerequisites
21
Painting on Location in Opaque Water Media
James Gurney, N.Y.
Thu, Fri
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sep. 15-16
Techniques (E)
Open to All
12
Chrysanthemum, the Queen of Fall Flowers –
United States Botanic Gardens, Washington D.C.
Marjorie Leggitt
Sat, Sun
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sep. 24-25
Any Media (E)
Please see the catalog
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Fri, Sat, Sun
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sep. 23-25
Graphite (R)
Open to All
15
Large and Intense in Colored Pencils
Ann Swan, U.K.
Mon, Tue, Wed
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sep. 26-28
Colored Pencil (E)
Please see the catalog
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The Bigger Picture – Complex Compositions
Ann Swan, U.K.
Fri, Sat, Sun
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sep. 30 – Oct. 2
Colored Pencil (E)
Please see the catalog
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Class/Instructor
Light on Form
Susan Rubin
Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II
Susan Rubin
Secret Belgian Binding
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
Botanical Illustration in Pencil I
Laurence Pierson
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; (SCR) Scratchboard; (WC) Water Color;
(WP) Watercolor Pencil; (Z) Zentangle
= Visting Instructor |
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= Distance Learning Option |
= Off-Site |
= Kids 12+
COUR SES AT A G L ANC E
OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2016
Day/Times
Dates
Medium
Page
Sacred Doorways – Byzantine Iconography
Laurence Pierson
Monday
9 a.m. – noon
Oct. 10, 24
Iconography-Egg Tempera
Open to All
20
OPEN STUDIO
Instructor varies
Monday
9 a.m. – noon
Oct. 3, 17, 31
Open to All
19
Color Mixing
Constance Sayas
5 Mondays
1-4 p.m.
Oct. 24, 31,
Nov. 7, 14, 21
Watermedia (R)
Open to All
18
Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II
Susan DiMarchi
5 Mondays
6-9 p.m.
Oct. 31, Nov.7,
Nov. 14, 21, 28
Colored Pencil (R)
(CP1, BOT, COM, PP)
18
5 Tuesdays
9 a.m. – noon
Oct. 4, 11, 18,
Oct. 25, Nov. 1
Graphite (R)
(P1, LoF, BOT, COM, PP)
16
Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I
Renee Jorgensen
5 Tuesdays
1-4 p.m.
Oct. 11, 18, 25,
Nov. 1, 8
Cornucopia in Complementary Colors
Susan Rubin
5 Tuesdays
6-9 p.m.
Sep. 27, Oct. 4, 11,
Oct. 18, 25
Colored Pencil (E)
(CP1)
24
Perfecting Perspective
Marjorie Leggitt
5 Wednesdays
9 a.m. – noon
Oct. 26, Nov. 2,
Nov. 9, 16, 30
Techniques (R)
(P1)
16
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II
Constance Sayas
5 Wednesdays
1-4 p.m.
Oct. 5, 12, 19,
Oct. 26, Nov. 2
Watermedia (R)
(WC1, LoF, BOT, PP, COM)
19
Drawing on Tradition: The Magical Style of Arthur Rackham
Susan DiMarchi
5 Wednesdays
6-9 p.m.
Oct. 19, 26,
Nov. 2, 9, 16
Mixed Media
(WC1, CP1,COM, EI)
24
Nature Observed
Randy Raak
Thursdays
9 a.m. – noon
Oct. 6, 13,
Oct. 20, 27
Techniques (E)
Open to All
22
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I
Laurence Pierson
5 Thursdays
9 a.m. – noon
Oct. 20, 27,
Nov. 3, 10, 17
Watermedia (R)
(P1, CM)
19
Ravishing Reds
Constance Says
5 Thursdays
1-4 p.m.
Oct. 20, 27,
Nov. 3, 10, 17
Watermedia (E)
(WC1, LoF)
26
Light on Form
Constance Says
5 Thursdays
6-9 p.m.
Oct. 20, 27,
Nov. 3, 10, 17
Techniques (R)
(P1)
16
Class/Instructor
Botanical Illustration in Pencil II
Randy Raak
Pen and Ink (R)
(P1, LoF or PP)
17
PORTFOLIO REVIEW | Tuesday, October 4, 1-3 p.m. | Open for 2016 Graduates
Fri, Sat, Sun
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Oct. 7-9
Pen and Ink (E)
Please see the catalog
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Masks and Bones
Béatrice Coron, N.Y.
Thursday
6-8 p.m.
Oct. 13
Techniques (E)
Open to All
13
Papel Picado
Béatrice Coron, N.Y.
Fri, Sat, Sun
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Oct. 14-16
Techniques (E)
Open to All
13
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II
Laurence Pierson
Fri, Sun
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Oct. 21-22
Watermedia (R)
(WC1, LoF, BOT, PP, COM)
19
Light on Form
Marjorie Leggitt
Fri, Sat, Sun
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Oct. 28-30
Techniques (R)
(P1)
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Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I
Susan Dimarchi
Fri, Sat
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Nov. 4-5
Colored Pencil (R)
(P1, LoF, CL)
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From Herbarium Specimen to a Finished Plate
Lauren Bassing, N.H.
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; (SCR) Scratchboard; (WC) Water Color;
(WP) Watercolor Pencil; (Z) Zentangle
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= Distance Learning Option |
= Off-Site |
= Kids 12+
COUR SES AT A G L ANC E
NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2016
Day/Times
Dates
Medium
Page
Sacred Doorways – Byzantine Iconography
Laurence Pierson
Monday
9 a.m. – noon
Nov. 7, 21
Iconography-Egg Tempera
Open to All
20
OPEN STUDIO
Instructor varies
Monday
9 a.m. – noon
Nov. 14, 28
Open to All
19
Botanical Illustration in Pencil I
Renee Jorgensen
5 Tuesdays
9 a.m. – noon
Nov. 8, 15, 22,
Nov. 29, Dec. 6
Graphite (R)
Open to All
15
Carbon Dust I
Randy Raak
5 Tuesdays
1-4 p.m.
Nov. 15, 22, 29,
Dec. 6, 13
Graphite (E)
(P2)
23
Miniatures in Analogous Colors
Susan Rubin
5 Tuesdays
6-9 p.m.
Nov. 1, 8, 15,
Nov. 22, 29
Colored Pencil (E)
(CP1)
24
5 Wednesdays
1-4 p.m.
Nov. 9, 16, 30,
Dec. 7, 14
Techniques (R)
Open to All
14
Class/Instructor
Botany for Botanical Illustrator
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
2016 GRADUATION CEREMONY | Sunday, November 20, 1-2 p.m.
STUDENT/GRADUATE SHOW OPENING RECEPTION | Sunday, November 20, 2-3 p.m.
Introduction for Botanical Illustration
Renee Jorgensen
Fri, Sat, Sun
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Nov. 11-13
Techniques (NC)
Open to All
14
Composition for Botanical Illustration
Marjorie Leggitt
Fri, Sat
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sun
9 a.m. – noon
Nov. 18-19, 20
Techniques (R)
Open to All
15
Color Layering for Colored Pencils
Susan Rubin
Fri, Sat, Sun
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Dec. 2-4
Colored Pencils (R)
Open to All
17
Botanical Illustration in Pencil II
Randy Raak
Fri, Sat
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Dec. 9-10
Graphite (R)
(P1, LoF, BOT, COM, PP)
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REGISTER
(REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 7, 2016, 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; (SCR) Scratchboard; (WC) Water Color;
(WP) Watercolor Pencil; (Z) Zentangle
= Visting Instructor |
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= Distance Learning Option |
= Off-Site |
= Kids 12+
A RTI ST-IN-RES I D ENC Y WO R KS H O P S
John Pastoriza-Piñol
Intricacies of Fine Detail
(Watercolor Master Class)
In this workshop, you will learn the intricacies of achieving
fine detail with watercolor masking fluid and NEEF ¼
Comb, invaluable tools for contemporary botanical artists.
As a result, your paintings will be brought to a new level of
realism and detail. Students should have skills in drawing
and watercolor. During these three days, John will assist
you with painting the chosen class subject. Fee: $150
member, $190 non-member. Prerequisites: Intermediate to
advanced skills in watercolor.
DATE: Fri-Sun, July 8-10 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: John Pastoriza-Piñol, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
John Pastoriza-Piñol
John Pastoriza-Piñol’s artistic practice operates somewhere between the centuries-old tradition of botanical illustration and contemporary art.
He goes beyond the purely representational while remaining true to the fundamental principle of objective observation of the natural world,
creating tension between the beauty of the specimen and the symbolism with which it is infused. John studied botany at both Monash and
Melbourne Universities, and completed a doctorate course at the Universidade de Vigo, in northwest Spain. Also, he studied illustration under
Jenny Phillips. Among the numerous public and private collections around the world where John’s work is held are the Hunt Institute, Pittsburgh,
PA; the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne; RMIT University and the collection of Alisa and Isaac M. Sutton.
John has been teaching intermediate and advanced classes at the Geelong Botanic Gardens since 2005 and has expanded his teaching circuit
to include interstate and international master classes that share his unique approach to the art form.
Lauren Bassing
From a Herbarium Specimen to a Finished Plate
A plethora of plant material is waiting to be drawn in the Herbarium. Learn how to work from
flattened specimens; gain confidence using new composition and illustration skills; create
movement and interest in your subject; convey form and texture with line and stipple. This
workshop helps you to refine your ink work and create a lasting plate. Fee: $150 member,
$190 non-member. Prerequisites: Intermediate to advanced skills in botanical illustration.
DATE: Fri-Sun, Oct. 7-9 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lauren Bassing, Lebanon. NH
Lauren Bassing is a natural science illustrator who has recently achieved a graduate
certificate in science illustration from California State University, Monterey Bay. She has
a BFA in graphic design from Rhode Island School of Design and a master’s degree in
education. Lauren works in the Department of Botany at the National Museum of Natural
History, Smithsonian Institution, illustrating both botanical and entomological subjects for
publication.
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VISIT ING INS T R U C T O R W orkshops
James Gurney
Painting on Location in Opaque Water Media with James Gurney
James Gurney, illustrator for Scientific American and National Geographic, shares the painting
setup he takes to restaurants and concert halls, and on location when he travels. After sharing
some examples from his sketchbooks and a digital presentation, he’ll demonstrate fast and
direct methods for drawing with the brush, adjusting to changing conditions and working with
limited palettes. You'll have a chance to experiment with some of these techniques indoors under
more controlled conditions, and then outdoors in the Gardens. Fee: $300 member, $360 nonmember. No prerequisites.
DATE: Thu-Fri, Sep. 15-16 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Instructor: James Gurney, N.Y.
James Gurney
James Gurney is the author and illustrator of the New York Times best-selling Dinotopia book series. He designed the World of Dinosaurs
stamps for the U.S. Postal Service and has worked on over a dozen assignments for National Geographic magazine, painting reconstructions
of the Moche, Kushite and Etruscan civilizations. He is the winner of the Hugo, Chesley, Spectrum and World Fantasy Awards. Solo exhibitions
of his artwork have been presented at the Smithsonian Institution, the Norman Rockwell Museum and the Norton Museum of Art. Recently, he
was named a Grand Master by Spectrum Fantastic Arts and a Living Master by the Art Renewal Center. His book “Color and Light: A Guide for
the Realist Painter” was Amazon’s top best-selling book on painting for over 150 weeks and is based on his blog, gurneyjourney.blogspot.com.
ANN SWAN
Large and Intense in Colored Pencils
When and in what order do you use resist, emboss, under paint or blend? Ann will show you the
importance of planning ahead by using easy-to-follow templates from her new “Creative Color Mixing
Workbook.” She will demonstrate a variety of techniques, including under painting and layering into
baby oil to help you create truly luscious, rich, clean colors and banish the grays. Learn how to use neon
and fluorescent colors to create luminosity and added vibrancy. Fee: $350 member, $410 non-member.
Prerequisites: Intermediate to advanced skills in colored pencil.
Ann Swan
DATE: Mon-Wed, Sep. 26-28 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Instructor: Ann Swan, U.K.
The Bigger Picture – Complex Compositions
Because botanical art is a popular genre, it is becoming more important to have an original
and individual approach to stand out from the crowd. Learn to think outside of the box to
achieve striking and memorable compositions within the frame. Ann will get your creative juices
flowing through a series of focused exercises and guide you through the all-important planning
stages to help you create more interesting, dynamic and complex images. Fee: $350 member,
$410 non-member. Prerequisites: Intermediate to advanced skills in any medium.
DATE: Fri-Sun, Sep. 30 – Oct. 2 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Instructor: Ann Swan, U.K.
Ann Swan
Ann Swan works primarily in graphite and colored pencil and is 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 quality work. She began to exhibit in 1990 and now shows her work worldwide.
Exhibitions include the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the Hunt Institute in Pittsburgh. She has won four Gold Medals from the Royal Horticulture
Society and several awards from UKCPS (UK Coloured Pencil Society). She is also a member of the RHS Picture Committee. Her work is represented
in the prestigious Shirley Sherwood Collection and is featured in many private collections around the world. Ann’s book, “Botanical Painting with
Coloured Pencils,” is already in its second print run and has been very well received both in the U.K. and USA, where it is published as “Botanical
Portraits with Colored Pencils.”
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VISIT ING INS T R U C T O R W orkshops
Béatrice Coron
Masks and Bones
n this workshop, you will make paper Halloween costumes while learning paper-cutting skills.
Make your exoskeleton or create carnivorous plant extensions. We will experiment with cutting
Tyvek to make fitted bones and masks. Express your wildest ideas! No experience necessary.
Tips and tricks will be shared. Suggestion: Dress in plain black to try a white bones costume.
Fee: $50 member, $75 non-member. No prerequisites.
DATE: Thu, Oct. 13 | TIME: 6-8 p.m. | Instructor: Béatrice Coron, N.Y., NY
Papel Picado
This is a festive workshop exploring renderings of botanical and fantastic imagery. Each
participant will create elaborately cut paper designs for art and fiestas. During this three-day
workshop of serious fun, you will discover the incredible variety of applications of this art form,
Béatrice Coron
from fine arts to public art commissions. During the class, we will conceive and produce unique
storytelling images. Techniques will be demonstrated on how to produce stenciled editions, popups, dimensional work or short stop-motion animation. Cutting different papers and experimenting with scale , we will keep an open mind
about using new materials and exploring new territories. Tips, tricks and resources will be provided. No experience necessary. Fee: $350
member, $400 non-member. No prerequisites, however some paper-cutting experience is beneficial.
DATE: Fri-Sun, Oct. 14-16 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Béatrice Coron, N.Y., NY
Born in France, Béatrice Coron lived in Egypt, Mexico and China before moving to New York.
Coron tells stories in illustrations, book arts, fine arts and public art. She adapts her papercut designs to metal, stone and glass. You can see her work in major collections such as the
Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Walker Art Center, and she shared about her creative
process in a TED Talk.
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2 0 1 6 S U M M E R / FA L L C O U R S E S
I N TR ODUC TORY CO URSE
R EQ U IR ED CO U R SES
Introduction to Botanical Illustration
Botany for the Botanical Illustrator
Start at the beginning. Whether you’ve had no experience with
drawing or have forgotten what you learned way back when,
this is the class for you. Learn drawing basics step by step in this
gently paced course. Carefully explained demonstrations, simple
exercises and helpful critiques will show you how to draw what
you see. Build your drawing skills to enter the School of Botanical
Art and Illustration with confidence. Fee: $240 member, $290
non-member. 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: $240 member, $290
non-member. No prerequisites.
Date: Fri-Sun, July 15-17 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Renee Jorgensen
Date: Fri-Sun, Aug. 19-21 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
Date: Wed, Nov. 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
Renee Jorgensen, Pencil
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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: $240 member, $290 non-member. No
prerequisites.
Date: Wed, July 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10, 17 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt
Date: Fri-Sat, Nov. 18-19 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Date: Sun, Nov. 20 | 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
Barbara Kiss
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: $240
member, $290 non-member. No prerequisites.
Date: Fri-Sun, July 22-24 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Instructor:: Randy Raak
Date: Fri-Sun, Sep. 23-25 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Instructor:: Laurence Pierson
Date: Tue, Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noon
Instructor:: Renee Jorgensen
Marjorie Leggitt, Watercolor
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2 0 1 6 S U M M E R / FA L L C O U R S E S
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
Randy Raak
individual attention are tailored to help
you complete a botanical plate in this subtle and striking medium.
Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Light on Form,
Botany for the Botanical Illustrator, Composition for Botanical
Illustration, Perfecting Perspective. Fee: $240 member, $290
non-member
Date: Tue, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noon
Instructor: Randy Raak
ONLINE WITH ON-SITE COMPONENT
Fee: $350 member, $400 non-member
In-class sessions:
Date: Fri-Sat, Dec. 9-10 | Time: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
All assignments are to be completed no later than Jan. 27, 2017.
Instructor: Randy Raak
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 light and
Susan Rubin
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: $240 member, $290 non-member. Prerequisite: Botanical
Illustration in Pencil I.
Date: Tue, Aug. 23, 30, Sep. 6, 13, 20 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Instructor: Susan Rubin
Date: Fri-Sun, Oct. 28-30 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt
Date: Thu, Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17 | TIME: 6-9 p.m.
Instructor: Constance Sayas
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
Marjorie Leggitt
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: $240 member,
$290 non-member. Prerequisite: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I.
Date: Wed, Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30
TIME: 9 a.m. – noon
Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt
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2 0 1 6 S U M M E R / FA L L C O U R S E S
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 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. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in
Pencil I, Perfecting Perspective or Light on Form.
ONLINE WITH ON-SITE COMPONENT
Fee: $350 member, $400 non-member
In-class sessions:
Date: Sat, Aug. 5-6 | Time: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
All assignments are to be completed no later than Sep. 9, 2016,
Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt
Fee: $240 member, $290 non-member
Date: Tue, Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8 | TIME:1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Renee Jorgensen
Botanical Illustration in
Pen and Ink II
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-andwhite 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
Marjorie Leggitt
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. Prerequisites:
Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I, Perfecting Perspective, Light
on Form, Botany for the Botanical Illustrator, Composition for
Botanical Illustration.
Fee: $240 member, $290 non-member
Date: Tue, Aug. 23, 30, Sep. 6, 13, 20 | Time: 1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt
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
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pencils. Two-, 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: $240 member, $290 non-member. No prerequisites.
Date: Fri-Sun, Aug. 26-28 | Time: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Susan Rubin
Date: Fri-Sun, Dec. 2-4 | Time: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Susan Rubin
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2 0 1 6 S U M M E R / FA L L C O U R S E S
Botanical Illustration in
Colored Pencil II
Shiere Melin
Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I
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. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I,
Light on Form, Color Layering for Colored Pencil.
Fee: $240 member, $290 non-member
Date: Wed, Aug. 24, 31, Sep. 7, 14, 21 | Time: 1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Susan Rubin
ONLINE WITH ON-SITE COMPONENT
Fee: $350 member, $400 non-member
In-class sessions:
Date: Fri-Sat, Nov. 4-5 | Time: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
All assignments are to be completed no later than Dec. 16, 2016.
Instructor: Susan DiMarchi
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
Mary Burns
solvents for blending and
shading. 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:
$240 member, $290 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical
Illustration in Colored Pencil I, Botany for the Botanical Illustrator,
Composition for Botanical Illustration, Perfecting Perspective.
ONLINE WITH ON-SITE COMPONENT
Fee: $350 member, $400 non-member
In-class sessions:
Date: Fri-Sat, Sep. 9-10 | Time: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
All assignments are to be completed no later than Oct. 14, 2016.
Instructor: Susan Rubin
Date: Mon, Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28 | TIME: 6-9 p.m.
Instructor: Susan DiMarchi
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. Fee:
$240 member, $290 non-member. No prerequisites.
Date: Mon, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Time: 1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Constance Sayas
Date: Mon, Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21 | Time: 1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Constance Sayas
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2 0 1 6 S U M M E R / FA L L C O U R S E S
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
Barbara Churcley
putting brush to paper to learn
the specific techniques 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 Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II. Fee: $240 member,
$290 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil
I, Color Mixing.
Date: Wed, July 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10, 24 | Time: 6-9 p.m.
Instructor: Laurence Pierson
Date: Thu, Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Instructor: Laurence Pierson
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
Karen Genoff-Campbell
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 Watercolor I, Botany for the Botanical
Illustrator, Light on Form, Composition for Botanical Illustration,
Perfecting Perspective.
ONLINE WITH ON-SITE COMPONENT
Fee: $350 member, $400 non-member
In-class sessions:
Date: Fri-Sat, Oct. 21-22 | Time: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
All assignments are to be completed no later than Nov. 23, 2016.
Instructor: Laurence Pierson
Fee: $240 member, $290 non-member
Date: Thu, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2 | Time: 1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Constance Sayas
ELECT IV ES
OPEN STUDIO
Open Studio is for anyone 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), but there will be no formal teaching. The tutor will help
you get started on a project or advise how to add the finishing
touches. Attending the Open Studio is ideal for anyone who
wants to advance his/her personal projects (or ideas) or needs
to refresh his/her knowledge of any media. Fee: $20/session
member, $25/session non-member. Pre-registration required.
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
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Aug. 8 | Renee Jorgensen
Aug. 22 | Constance Sayas
Sep. 19 | Laurence Pierson
Oct. 3 | Laurence Pierson
Oct.17 | Marjorie Leggitt
Oct. 31 | Susan Rubin
Nov. 14 | Constance Sayas
Nov. 28 | Randy Raak
2 0 1 6 S U M M E R / FA L L C O U R S E S
Sacred Doorways –
Byzantine Iconography
More than decorative elements,
color plays a very important role
in Byzantine iconography, which
is one of the oldest art forms
to survive unchanged for the
past 2,000 years. Students are
introduced to both the practical
and the theoretical part of the
iconographic tradition (iconology).
You’ll use natural materials: wood
panels gessoed with naturally
ground, genuine gold leaf and
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egg tempera made from natural
pigments. You’ll learn the language of light, color, image
and symbol, with the iconic symbolism explained alongside
the technical instruction. Fee: $50/session member, $65/
session non-member. Pre-registration required. Open to both
experienced and amateur students. No artistic experience is
required from the beginning student.
DATE: Mon, Aug. 1 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
DATE: Mon, Aug. 15 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
DATE: Mon, Sep. 12 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
DATE: Mon, Oct. 10 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
DATE: Mon, Oct. 24 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
DATE: Mon, Nov. 7 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
DATE: Mon, Nov. 21 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Instructor: Laurence Pierson
Laurence Pierson has over 20 years of experience in icon
painting. She studied iconography at the Louvre, Paris, under a
Lebanese master. Later, she studied with a Greek and a Chilean
iconographer, and thus was exposed to different schools and
different techniques while refining her own approach. Laurence
has taught in France and Ireland, and since 2010, in Denver.
Documenting and Collecting Across Cultures
From the Paleolithic to Leonardo da Vinci, and from the great
Temple of Thutmose to the modern galleries and studios of London
or New York, images have been carved or engraved in bones,
stone or wood. Later, they were painted on walls, papyrus, velum
or paper. As soon as books and manuscripts about plants began
to be produced, illustrations became desirable and essential.
During this workshop, you will learn about the long history of
botanical illustration and its importance within medicine, botany
and other scientific fields. Fee: $240 member, $290 nonmember. No prerequisites.
Date: Wed, Sep. 14, 21, Oct. 5, 12, 19
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
Color Palettes That
Inspire the World
Look at those colors!
Who
painted
that
masterpiece? Artists are
often recognized by the
color palette they use
in their paintings—van
Gogh’s bold blue-violets,
greens and yellows;
Claude Monet
Matisse’s crisp primaries
and secondaries; Picasso’s moody blues. Although the world is
awash in color, painters usually limit their selection of pigments for
a particular painting. In this class, discover why and how color is
at the core of successful paintings. Glean a color scheme from a
favorite piece of art, and learn how to develop your own threedimensional color “tree” based, in part, on the Munsell Color
System. Then use this chart to choose botanical subjects for your
final watercolor piece. Demonstrations and exercises teach you
how to construct a strong composition and use a limited palette to
create a harmonious painting infused with artistic expression. Fee:
$240 member, $290 non-member. Prerequisites: Composition
for Botanical Illustration, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I.
Date: Wed, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, Sep. 7 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt
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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 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: $95 member, $130 non-member. No prerequisites.
Date: Thu, Aug. 4 | Time: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Susan Rubin
Secret Belgian Binding
The origin of Secret Belgian
binding is debatable. It could be
a contemporary structure from
Canada, the United States, Italy
or the Netherlands. Or it could
have originated in a Belgian
monastery sometime between
the 14th and 16th centuries. This
workshop will explore the Secret
Belgian structure and ways to
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modify it. You will put together
two variations of this non-adhesive structure, which is simple and
can be quickly constructed. This binding opens flat and is perfect
for thinner text blocks. Fee: $150 member, $200 non-member.
No prerequisites.
Improve Your
Handwriting Skills
Are you writing with your fingers
or with your forearm? Does
your handwriting have an easy
flow or does it look tortured?
Handwriting is becoming a lost
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art, since the personal computer
and text messaging have become the primary methods for recording
our ideas. Researchers suggest that developing writing skills will aid
the visual identification of graphic shapes. During this workshop you
will learn how to develop and improve your handwriting skills while
exploring simple methods to improve your signature and labeling.
With practice, you will be able to make neater writing a habit.
This workshop gives you the confidence to sign and label your next
botanical illustration without the help of a word processor. Fee:
$240 member, $290 non-member. No prerequisites.
Date: Thu, July 28, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 | Time: 6-9 p.m.
Instructor: Renee Jorgensen
Date: Sun, Sep. 11 | Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
John Pastoriza-Piñol, Watercolor
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Nature Observed
This series of workshops
covers the basics of field
sketching and documentation.
It introduces the process of
quickly capturing accurate
renderings of any object.
Individual help and group
critique guide you to see
and record correctly while
simplifying complex subject
matter. You will most likely
work with graphite, ink and/
or water-soluble pencils and a
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water brush both outside and
in the classroom. No matter what media you use, your personal
sketchbook will be filled with pages of valuable information for
future remembrance and record. Fee: $50/session member,
$65/session non-member. No prerequisites.
Why do cast shadows do what
they do? This class offers advice,
inspiration and permission to add
cast shadows to your illustrations.
Lecture, observation, demonstration
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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: $240
member, $290 non-member. Prerequisite: Botanical Illustration
in Pencil I, Light on Form.
Date: Thu, July 21 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Denver Botanic Gardens
Rise to the challenge! Arm yourself
with new drawing strategies to
portray these complex, sculptural
plants. Learn graphite and carbon
dust techniques that target the
contrasting textures seen in cacti,
euphorbias and other cactus-like
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succulents, from thorns and ridges
to fleshy leaves and stems. You use either white or toned paper
and learn to achieve the tonal range of greens appropriate to
these plants without using color. Plenty of demonstrations, samples
and individual guidance will help you create a brilliant finished
plate for an upcoming exhibit. Fee: $240 member, $290 nonmember. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil II, Carbon
Dust I recommended but nor required.
Date: Thu, July 28 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Denver Botanic Gardens
Date: Thu, Aug. 4 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Denver Zoo, (entry included in the class fee)
Date: Thu, Aug. 11 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Denver Zoo, (entry included in the class fee)
Date: Thu, Aug. 18 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Denver Museum of Nature and Science, collections
Date: Thu, Sep. 29 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Denver Botanic Gardens
Date: Thu, Oct. 6 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Denver Botanic Gardens
Date: Thu, Oct. 13 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Denver Zoo, (entry included in the class fee)
Date: Thu, Oct. 20 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Denver Zoo, (entry included in the class fee)
Date: Thu, Oct. 27 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Denver Museum of Nature and Science, collections
Instructor: Randy Raak
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Into the Dark: Cast Shadows
Date: Tue, Aug. 23, 30, Sep. 6, 13, 20 | Time: 6-9 p.m.
Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt
Succulents in Black and
White
Date: Tue, July 12, 19, Aug. 2, 9, 16 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Instructor: Randy Raak
2 0 1 6 S U M M E R / FA L L C O U R S E S
Carbon Dust I
The white vine design was
the decoration of choice in
many books of hours created
during the 11th, 12th and
15th centuries in Florence,
Italy. In this decoration, an
initial is intertwined with
a creeping vine in white,
contrasted against a highly
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colored background. The
entire design is then supported within a border and the striking
background, which gives the illumination the look of stained glass.
During this class you’ll explore different patterns and designs and
decorate your own illuminated initials using the white vine design.
Fee: $240 member, $290 non-member. Prerequisite: Botanical
Illustration in Pen and Ink I, Botanical Illustration Colored Pencil I
or Watercolor Pencil I or Watercolor I.
Date: Tue, Nov. 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6, 13 | Time: 1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Randy Raak
Date: Mon, Sep. 12, 19, Oct. 3, 10, 17 | Time: 6-9 p.m.
Instructor: Renee Jorgensen
Seedpods on
Scratchboard
Pen and ink on clayboard
surface is one of the most
adaptable and forgiving
combinations of pigment
medium and surface. All fear
of using ink is gone! Discover
the excitement of clayboard,
where contrasts in textures
and values produce dramatic
and luminous effects. We
focus on seedpods and create
stunning compositions. Learn
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the techniques to convey form,
shading, textures and spatial perspective in your composition.
Work toward completing one or several final illustrations. Fee:
$240 member, $290 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical
Illustration in Pen and Ink I, Composition for Botanical Illustration,
and Light on Form or Perfecting Perspective, or Foundational
Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration.
Date: Fri-Sun, Aug. 12-14 | Time: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Randy Raak
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White Vine Illumination
Push your drawing skills into
a new realm. Carbon dust
has been a mainstay medium
for medical and scientific
illustrators for more than 75
years. Using a combination of
pencil lines and dust “washes”
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applied with brushes, this
medium produces rich tonal renderings with the value range of
charcoal and the precision of watercolor. You’ll be introduced to
the various tools associated with carbon dust, including carbon
pencils, dust, brushes, blenders and fixative. Choose a subject
well suited to the technique and learn to use methodical layering to
create a flawless continuous tone. Complete the finer details with
pencil for a finished carbon-dust rendering. Fee: $240 member,
$290 non-member. Prerequisite: Botanical Illustration in Pencil II
or Foundational Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration.
Expressive Ink
Step away from tradition to try
new techniques! Trade your
technical pen for a quill and
brush and learn to express
ink lines in a relaxed and
painterly fashion. Begin with
a look at how other artists
have used ink expressively.
Demonstration and practice
with the new tools and
colored inks prepares you
to start your own drawing.
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Choose a botanical subject
and experiment with techniques for successfully depicting line,
form and texture. Complete a botanical study and enjoy a fresh,
fun way to approach this time-honored medium. Fee: $240
member, $290 non-member. Prerequisite: Botanical Illustration
in Pen and Ink I, Light on Form.
Date: Tue, July 12, 19, Aug. 2, 9, 16 | Time: 6-9 p.m.
Instructor: Susan DiMarchi
2 0 1 6 S U M M E R / FA L L C O U R S E S
Drawing on Tradition:
The Magical Style of
Arthur Rackham
This
advanced
expressive
ink course focuses on Arthur
Rackham’s
luxurious
style.
Arthur Rackham was born in
1867 and has been called the
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leading decorative illustrator of
the Edwardian period. He is perhaps the most well-known artist
who illustrated books during what was dubbed the Golden Age
of Illustration, which spanned the years 1870-1930. He illustrated
numerous books such as “Aesop’s Fables,” “Mother Goose,” “A
Christmas Carol” and “The Night Before Christmas.” He also
illustrated the children’s classics “Wind in the Willows” and “Peter
Pan.” Learn how to create a sophisticated composition by using
pen and ink and washes combined with the color of your choice.
Look beyond the ordinary and create a painting that will inspire the
imagination and parallel the humor and imaginary worlds of this
most influential Illustrator. Fee: $240 member, $290 non-member.
Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I or Botanical
Illustration in Watercolor I, Expressive Ink.
Date: Wed, Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16 | Time: 6-9 p.m.
Instructor: Susan DiMarchi
Chrysanthemum, the Queen of Fall Flowers
Cultivated chrysanthemums originated in China, where the plant
has been in cultivation for 500 years. In this class, learn how to
tackle these challenging composites, which have blooms in a
stunning diversity of colors, shapes and sizes. Start with step-bystep exercises that unravel the complex perspective. Build value
“maps” to capture the spherical dimensions of the flower head and
its bold color patterns. Then, using contemporary approaches to
design, develop your own sizzling color botanical plate. In-class
guided exercises, demonstrations and lots of individual attention
will direct you toward a finished work as lush and spectacular as
these amazing fall dazzlers! Prerequisites: Perfecting Perspective
and entry-level color media of choice, or Foundational Certificate in
Botanical Art and Illustration.
ONLINE WITH ON-SITE COMPONENT at United States
Botanic Gardens – Washington, D.C
Fee: $350 member, $400 non-member
In-class sessions:
Date: Sat-Sun, Sep. 24-25 | Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
All assignments are to be completed no later than Oct. 21, 2016.
Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt
NOTE: This class is being offered in conjunction with the United
States Botanic Gardens – Washington, D.C., and the non-credit onsite component can be taken by registering through their website.
Cornucopia in Complementary
Colors
Magic or mud? If your complements
are not getting compliments, it is time
to delve into the effective use of color
wheel opposites. See how adjacent
complements create brilliance and
layered complements create dullness
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and shadow. Learn to discern hidden
complements and put them to work for you. Create a finished
piece that celebrates fall’s bounty and shows off your mastery
of complementary color. Fee: $240 member, $290 nonmember. Prerequisite: Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I or
Foundational Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration.
Date: Tue, Sep. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 | Time: 6-9 p.m.
Instructor: Susan Rubin
Miniatures in Analogous Colors
Neighbors on the color wheel, analogous colors provide a
pleasing palette for botanical illustrations. Learn about the various
effects of layered and adjacent analogous colors and how to
create interest with harmonious blends. Select a plant to tell a
pictorial story of growth and change. Create a series of several
miniatures in colored pencil that illustrates your understanding of
how to make analogous color enhance all of your color work.
Fee: $240 member, $290 non-member. Prerequisite: Botanical
Illustration in Colored Pencil I or Foundational Certificate in
Botanical Art and Illustration.
Date: Tue, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Time: 6-9 p.m.
Instructor: Susan Rubin
= Distance Learning Option
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2 0 1 6 S U M M E R / FA L L C O U R S E S
Water-Wise and
Color-Smart
In our arid Colorado climate,
savvy gardeners are going
sustainable.
That
means
growing bold succulents,
feathery grasses and prolific
perennials that barely drink
a drop of water. You’ll be
introduced to our water-wise
garden by a Gardens expert.
See the variety of tenacious
flora, select your subject and
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compose a botanical portrait
that will show off all its best features in colored pencil. Learn
tricks to show texture and movement, and how to mix the perfect
colors for your plant. Celebrate the Roads Water-Wise Garden’s
sustainable garden gems as you prepare for an upcoming exhibit.
Fee: $240 member, $290 non-member. Prerequisite: Botanical
Illustration in Colored Pencil I.
Date: Tue, July 12, 19, Aug. 2, 9, 16 | Time: 1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Susan DiMarchi
Crystal, Glass, Shiny
and Transparent
Objects in Watermedia
Glass objects are among the
most challenging things to
paint in a realistic manner
because both the solidity
and the transparency of the
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objects need to be captured.
Drawing glass objects can be a very technically difficult process.
You will be working with watermedia and will learn to train
your brain to see everything as nothing more than patterns of
light, dark and colors. This workshop will make you confident in
painting anything transparent or shiny. Fee: $280 member, $360
non-member. Prerequisite: Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I.
Date: Thu, Sep. 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13 | Time: 1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Laurence Pierson
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Watercolor Pencil II
More to explore! Build
on your new watercolor
pencil skills and add more
techniques to your toolbox.
Create a sampler of swatches
in watercolor pencil with
varied paper and media,
including walnut and colored
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inks, gouache and more.
Learn how to create backgrounds. Refine your skills and apply
new ideas to a finished work of your own design. Fee: $240
member, $290 non-member. Prerequisite: Botanical Illustration
in Watercolor Pencil I.
Date: Thu, Sep. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Time: 6-9 p.m.
Instructor: Renee Jorgensen
Drawing on Tradition:
Dugald Stermer
The
name
may
not
be
familiar, but the images will
be! Contemporary illustrator
Dugald Stermer has created
a vast collection of drawings,
book illustrations and editorial
work that combine expressive
drawings
with
descriptive
calligraphy. Learn about the
artist’s working style and practice
his
application
techniques.
Apply graphic design principles
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to compose a unique botanical
illustration. Use graphite, colored inks and watercolor pencil as
you work in the style of the remarkable Dugald Stermer. Fee:
$240 member, $290 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical
Illustration in Pen and Ink I, Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil
I, Watercolor Pencil I or Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I.
Date: Mon, Sep. 12, 19, Oct. 3, 10, 17 | Time: 1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Renee Jorgensen
2 0 1 6 S U M M E R / FA L L C O U R S E S
Fall Colors with Watercolor and Graphite
Challenge your drawing skills and merge them with your watercolor
expertise. Your favorite flowers and botanical subjects will be
analyzed for the best approach to drawing strategies. Focus on
developing a delicate hand with smooth graphite tone. You will
start with a pale pencil underdrawing, or grisaille, which will
allow you to tackle a watercolor painting with confidence. You’ll
achieve continuous tone both in your graphite and watercolor
washes. Demonstrations and individual help will guide you toward
a finished work as you discover a set of new skills and tricks
ready to use in your future illustrations. Fee: $260 member, $310
non-member. Fee includes Café Botanique on September 14,
6:30-8 p.m. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I,
Light on Form, Composition for Botanical Illustration.
into vivid vegetable masterpieces. You will follow the tradition of
the 18th-century French illustrations of kitchen garden plants and
learn to paint boldly for visual impact. Learn how to use contrast—
in value, color, shape and texture — to add visual impact to
your vegetable compositions, and learn how to blend and bleed
paints for rich color effects. Select appropriate techniques for
variety of surface textures and create a contemporary, colorful
and vivid vegetable plate. Fee: $240 member, $290 nonmember. Prerequisite: Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Light
on Form, Composition for Botanical Illustration.
Date: Thu, July 21, 28, Aug. 11, 18, 25 | Time: 1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Constance Sayas
Date: Wed, Sep. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12 | Time: 6-9 p.m.
Instructor: Laurence Pierson
T EEN W O R K SHO PS
Ravishing Reds
Need more orange in the sunlight, violet in
the shadows, pink at the edge? Capturing
the “right” red is an interesting challenge
for the illustrator. Build on your watercolor
skills as you learn to mix the red hues you
need and effectively apply color to create
value and form. Examples of artworks
representing successful use of red tones,
instructor demonstrations and practical
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exercises with a variety of red botanical
material will prepare you to complete a finished plate of a redblossomed specimen. Fee: $240 member, $290 non-member.
Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Light on Form.
Bind Your Own Sketchbook
Learn a simple, elegant and functional
crossed-structure binding and create your
own archival art journal with leather covers
in one day. Fee: $95 member, $130 nonmember. No prerequisites.
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
Scientific Illustration for
Teens in Graphite
Sharpen your pencils and sharpen
your vision. Learn the skills of
careful observation and realistic
drawing in graphite pencil. Fee:
$240 member, $290 non-member.
No prerequisites.
Date: Thu, Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17 | Time: 1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Constance Sayas
Potager: Painting from the
Kitchen Garden
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“The day is coming when a carrot,
freshly observed, will set off a
revolution.” — Paul Cezanne
From colorful carrots to rooted
rutabagas, curvy cabbage to
crinkly kale, this class will explore
strategies to turn ordinary subjects
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Date: Mon-Fri, July 25-29 | Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Instructor: Meredith Feniak
= Kids 12+
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Date: Sat, July 16
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
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
Inquiries and Consultation: 720-865-3670 or sbai@botanicgardens.org
Visit the Botanical Illustration blog at www.botanicalillustration.blogspot.com and
find us on Facebook.
Refund and Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations more than one week prior to a class are subject to a 15% cancellation
fee. Cancellations less than one week prior to class are non-refundable.
After Course has Commenced:
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.
Instructors are not authorized to grant or promise refunds or exceptions to course
Helpful Information:
policies. In the event of a family emergency or inclement weather, the student can
Denver International Airport
complete the course later by taking missed single classes from the same instructor
Denver B cycle (rentable bicycles)
and notifying the school manager two weeks before the course starts. If more than
RTD (public transportation)
20% of the course is missed because of a family emergency or inclement weather,
the course can be retaken for free during the same year from any instructor in that
medium, if space is available.
These policies apply to all registrations in the School of Botanical Art and Illustration
program. Selected courses have additional cancellation and refund requirements
printed with the course description. Denver Botanic Gardens regrets that it cannot
make exceptions.
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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