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Mark Granlund – Online Drawing Classes
www.markgranlund.com
Mark’s classes are open to anyone who wants to learn how to draw. All examples are botanical in nature and Mark discusses botanical drawing. All Artist’s Brain courses are five-week courses, however students may take as long as they need. Once registered in a class, students can always ask a for critique of their assignments, no matter how long it takes them to complete their work. Mark began teaching traditional botanical art classes online in Spring 2010.
Minneapolis College of Art & Design Continuing Eduction
www.mcad.edu
The Minneapolis College of Art and Design offers continuing education classes for adults, children and teens. Adults can learn about new media and techniques. Children 5-18 have the opportunity to participate in fun and creative studio experiences at a top art and design school.
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Living Wonders: Botanical Illustration
Saturdays, February 11-25, 2012; 10 AM – 4 PM. Instructor Carey Dean will introduce you to the history and splendor of botanical illustration. Learn how to illustrate plants using graphite, ink, colored pencils and watercolor. Learn about plants and draw on-location at the Como Conservatory in Saint Paul. Basic drawing skills recommended, but not required. Non-Credit Tuition: $179. View Details/Register
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
www.arboretum.umn.edu
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum invites you to connect your life with nature! The Arboretum features plant-related classes pertaining to the botanical arts, crafts, and literature.
Minnesota School of Botanical Art at the Bakken Museum
www.minnesotaschoolofbotanicalart.com
The Minnesota School of Botanical Art was founded by Marilyn Garber. The school’s website has a refreshing design and is a treat to visit. View student accomplishments in the Student Gallery and flip through the pages of photo albums highlighting past Master Classes taught by Jean Emmons, Katie Lee, Kate Nessler, George Olson, Sunitsorn Pimpasalee, Margaret Saul, Alice Tangerini, Alexander Viazmensky, and Wendy Zomelefer. School instructors also have photo albums of their work on display. The current class schedule can be viewed in detail here.
Vera Ming Wong
Project Art for Nature
Vera Ming Wong helps the public understand relationships between organisms and their environment through her artwork. Vera owns Arakunem Arts LLC and leads Project Art for Nature, a collaboration of artists and illustrators from Minnesota and Wisconsin who bring attention to fragile natural areas. Learn more about Vera at Project Art for Nature.
