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Academy of Botanical Art
www.academyofbotanicalart.com
Founder and Director of the Academy of Botanical Art, Olivia Marie Braida-Chiusano is an award-winning artist with work in public and private collections. She is the author of twelve books on the subject of botanical art instruction and the founder of the the Florida Society of Botanical Artists. Her Academy currently has locations in Florida, New York, Kentucky, and Ohio; and it provides a distance learning program with students in the United States, South America, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand with Certification for programs offered by the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Authorized Director of the Academy@Ohio, Diane Harm is an award-winning botanical artist and a Certified Academy Instructor. A former pupil of Ms. Braida, Ms. Harm is now conducting classes in Ohio. Learn more about Ms. Harm at www.dianeharm.com.
Cleveland Botanical Garden
www.cbgarden.org
A ten-acre garden in University Center, near the Cleveland Museum of Art. Stroll through ten different garden settings in Cleveland’s cultural district, visit The Garden Store and dine at The Garden Cafe. Free to the public.
- Botanical Arts: Digital Photography Weekend Workshop – Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm and Sunday, October 23, 2011 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Learn how to capture autumn color from award-winning nature photographer, John Radigan. Demonstrations and group critique. Digital SLR cameras with manual exposure and focus preferred. Coffee and lunch on Saturday and all parking included with registration fee. Cost: $145/member; $160/nonmember; $135/Cleveland Botanical Garden Photography Club member (Photography Club members call (216) 721-1600, x100 to register and receive special discounted fee). All others, register online or call number above.
- Botanical Arts: Watercolor Pencil Workshop - Saturday, November 19, 2011; 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Instructor Susan Morse introduces new techniques using watercolor pencils and colored pencils for botanical drawings. Previous drawing experience recommended as this class includes independent drawing time. Materials provided. Discounted parking included. Cost: $20/member; $28/nonmember. Register online or call (216) 721-1600, x100.
Deborah Kopka, DK Designs
www.dkdesigns.org
Botanical illustrator, Deborah Kopka is the principal artist at DK Designs. Deborah licenses her artwork, creates illustrations for publishers, and teaches botanical art classes through her design studio. Deborah’s classes are taught at RIVER|HOUSE|ARTS in Perrysbury, OH.
- Botanical Ilustration: Drawing – Tuesdays, April 10,17, 24 and May 1, 8, 15, 2012; 6:30-9:30 PM. Your life as a botanical illustrator begins now. Learn the techniques used by natural science illustrators. Plant specimens provided in the first class. All levels of experience welcome. Location: RIVER | HOUSE | ARTS. Cost: $215. Limit: 12 students. Supply list provided upon registration. Details/Register
- Botanical Illustration: Painting – Saturdays, April 14, 21, 28 and May 5, 12, 19, 2012; 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Add color to your illustrations! Learn painting techniques such as glazing, blending and dry brush to create realistic paintings of plants. Plant specimens provided in the first class. All levels of experience welcome. Location: RIVER | HOUSE | ARTS. Cost: $215. Limit: 12 students. Supply list provided upon registration. Details/Register
