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Cornell Plantations
www.cornellplantations.org
Located on the campus of Cornell University, Cornell Plantations manages 4,300 acres of natural area that includes bogs, fens, gorges, glens, meadows, woodlands and other ecosystems. They host several events during the year. Adult workshops include The Joy of Botanical Illustration.
Cornell University Department of Horticulture
http://hort.cals.cornell.edu/
The Department of Horticulture at Cornell University has expanded their schedule of online courses to include an advanced techniques course in botanical illustration. The Cornell University Department of Horticulture now offers a certificate in botanical illustration through the Office of Continuing Education. This certificate program is composed of the following courses: Botanical Illustration I: Basic Drawing Techniques, Botanical Illustration II: Working with Watercolor and Botanical Illustration III: Advanced Techniques.
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Botanical Illustration I: Basic Drawing Techniques
January 23 – March 10, 2012. Students will work in pencil and pen-and-ink. Topics include: observing nature, drawing, composition, perspective, foreshortening, and how to use light to give botanical drawings three-dimensional form. Cost: $500. Limit: 15 students.
View syllabus and register
Botanical Illustration II: Working with Watercolor
January 23 – March 10, 2012. In this introductory course about color, students will continue their study of plants. Emphasis will be on simpler subjects such as a single-stem flower, fruit, and vegetables. Cost: $500. Limit: 15 students. View syllabus and register
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Botanical Illustration III: Advanced Techniques
January 23 – March 10, 2012. In this class, students will explore various media and develop a portfolio of work. Students will develop a proficiency in botanical drawing using pastels, colored pencil, pen and ink, pencil and chalk. Cost: $400. Limit: 15 students. View syllabus and register
After you register, you will receive enrollment guidance within 2 – 3 weeks, enabling you to get access to the site. Courses do not begin formally until January 23rd.
A Botanical Illustration Certificate of Completion from the Department of Horticulture, Cornell University, will be awarded upon the successful completion of all three botanical illustration courses.
View Cornell University’s horticulture distance learning courses
Hollengold Farm
www.hollengoldfarm.com
Wendy Hollender is an illustrator, author, and teacher. She teaches at the New York Botanical Garden, Hollengold Farm, and the National Tropical Botanical Garden. See what’s new at Wendy’s Hollengold Farm. View Wendy’s scarves, instructional books, and free art lesson at www.drawingincolor.com.
Afternoon Workshops at Hollengold Farm – Saturdays. Workshops are held 1 pm – 4 pm. Cost per workshop: $35 per session ($65 for two sessions). Arrive early and enjoy a farm fresh lunch for $12.
Course details/Registration
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial
Lasdon website
Located in Somers, NY, the 234-acre Lasdon Arboretum is home to the botanical art program directed by botanical artist Laura Gould. Laura is a botanical artist who works primarily in colored pencil, graphite, and watercolor. Detailed course descriptions, supply lists, registration information, and Laura’s online gallery can be viewed at Barking Dog Studio.
- Wednesday Watercolor Class & Advanced Colored Pencil – January 25 – March 7, 2012; 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Participants will learn color theory and the use of a limited palette. Pre-requisite: Foundation classes in graphite, foundation work in colored pencil. If you already work with your own color palette, this is all you need to bring to class. If you would like to work in both watercolor and colored pencil, please see supply list online. Cost: $250. Register
- Thursday Graphite and Beginner Colored Pencil – January 26 – March 8, 2012; 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Establish a strong foundation in drawing and discover the beauty of graphite. After your foundation skills have been honed, begin your study of colored pencil techniques. For beginning and experienced students. Cost: $250. View supply list. Register
- Saturday Graphite and Colored Pencil – January 28 – march 10, 2012; 10 AM – 1 PM. Students of all levels are welcome to join the class. Learn at your own pace while enjoying the company of fellow artists. Cost: $250. Register
Spring Workshops
Early Spring Sessions will occur March 14 – April 28, 2012
The Wednesday and Thursday series will be 7 weeks ($250 each series). The Saturday series will 6 weeks (class does not meet on Easter weekend; $225 for the series). Register
Late Spring Sessions will occur May 2 – May 31, 2012
The Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday series will each be comprised of 5 weeks of instruction. Cost: $200 each series. Register
New York Botanical Garden
www.nybg.org
Two certificate programs are offered through the Garden’s Continuing Education program. One certificate program emphasizes Botanical Art & Illustration and the other, Natural Science Illustration. There are several courses from which to choose. View current course schedule
Roberta Rosenthal, RSR Designs
www.robertarosenthal.com
Roberta is a professional botanical artist and has been an instructor at the New York Botanical Garden for over 22 years. In addition to her regular teaching schedule, Roberta also offers private lessons and group instruction at her studio. View current teaching schedule.
StoneHouse Studio
www.corinnelapincohen.com
Corinne Lapin-Cohen is pleased to announce that StoneHouse Studio in Katonah, NY is the new location for ALL of her classes. Each seven-week course costs $250. Morning sessions occur from 9:15 am – 12:15 pm. Afternoon sessions occur from 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm.
