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2 020 WINTER/SPRING CATALOG OF COURSES
TA B LE O F CO N TE N TS
FOR INFORMATION & Message from the CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3
CONSULTATION ABOUT THE
SCHOOL OF BOTANICAL ART Course Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4
& ILLUSTRATION:
CALL: 720-865-3670 Courses at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8
Visiting Instructor Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14
EMAIL: sbai@botanicgardens.org
Introductory Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 17
VISIT OUR BLOG AT:
botanicalillustration.blogspot.com Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 17
Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 21
FOR INFORMATION
ABOUT MEMBERSHIP: Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 31
CALL: 720-865-3525
EMAIL:
membership@botanicgardens.org
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:
botanicgardens.org
SIGN UP FOR OUR
ART & EXHIBITS E-NEWSLETTER:
Select Art and Exhibits
Lesley MacGregor, Colored Pencil
Photos © Scott Dressel-Martin
Large Cover artwork:
Randy Raak, Watercolor
Cover artwork left to right:
Stephanie Oliver, Colored Pencil
Lesley MacGregor, Carbon Dust
Vincent Jeannerot, Watercolor
M ES S AGE FR O M TH E CE O
Sue Carr, Watercolor
The School of Botanical Art and Illustration really gets to the heart of who Denver Botanic Gardens is as an
institution. The fusion of science and art, natural wonder and human creation perfectly defines it. This year,
we are pleased to announce that the school is doubling its capacity thanks to generous donors who have
made the construction of the Freyer – Newman Center possible. These new opportunities underscore the
Gardens’ dedication to bringing relevant experiences to more people than ever before.
The School of Botanical Art and Illustration 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 diploma in botanical
illustration offers further achievement.
Brian Vogt, Denver Botanic Gardens CEO
A gold medal awarded to Denver School of Botanical Art & Illustration
for an exhibit of Rocky Mountains: Plants and Funghi with Altitude. Royal
Horticultural Society, Botanical Art Show 2017.
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The world-renowned School of Botanical Art and Illustration Core Course Prerequisites
is located at Denver Botanic Gardens, providing students and Botanical Illustration in Pencil I* None
scholars with the opportunity to hone their skills in this specialized
genre. Much has been said about the modern need to fuse art and Light on Form* Botanical Illustration in Pencil I
science to expand economic development and enlightenment, but Botany for Botanical Illustrator None
few programs are as direct in their impact as botanical illustration.
Composition for Botanical None
The School of Botanical Art and Illustration focuses not only on Illustration
technique but also on the plants themselves, with courses in botany
and microscopy and lectures from visiting artists. From small, highly Botanical Illustration in Pencil II* Botanical Illustration in Pencil
interactive classes to real-world opportunities for exhibition, sales I, Light on Form, Botany for the
and publication, the Gardens has every tool needed to instruct and Botanical Illustrator, Composition
inspire flourishing botanical artists. for Botanical Illustration, Perfecting
Perspective
Botanical art and illustration is the well-established tradition of Color Layering for Colored Pencil None
portraying plants for scientific purposes, recording vanishing
Botanical Illustration in Colored Botanical Illustration in Pencil I,
species for historical record or rendering the beauty and inspiration Pencil I* Light on Form, Color Layering for
we experience in the flora around us.
Colored Pencil
Denver Botanic Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustration’s Perfecting Perspective Light on Form
curriculum consists of a comprehensive series of classes in botanical Botanical Illustration in Colored Botanical Illustration in Pencil I,
illustration, providing the drawing and illustration skills required to Pencil II* Light on Form, Color Layering
render accurate and useful depictions of the plant world with a for Colored Pencil, Botanical
focus on detail. This program is for the dedicated illustrator as well Illustration in Colored Pencil I,
as the devoted amateur. It culminates in a foundational certificate Botany for the Botanical Illustrator,
or advanced diploma in botanical illustration for some students Composition for Botanical
and offers an ongoing program of botanical illustration classes Illustration, Perfecting Perspective
for others.
Botanical Illustration in Pen and Botanical Illustration in Pencil I,
Ink I* Light on Form
FOUNDATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN Botanical Illustration in Pen and Botanical Illustration in Pencil I,
BOTANICAL ART & ILLUSTRATION Ink II* Botanical Illustration in Pen and
Ink I, Perfecting Perspective,
Required Courses Botany for the Botanical Illustrator,
The following 15 courses are required if you wish to receive a Composition for Botanical
Foundational Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. Classes Illustration
should be taken in the order determined by their prerequisites.* Color Mixing* None
Courses consist of exercises, critiques, demonstrations and
Botanical Illustration in Botanical Illustration in Pencil I,
homework assignments. A list of supplies for each course will be
Watercolor I* Light on Form, Color Mixing
sent with class confirmation. Please note: To receive credit for any
course, attendance is required at the first class and at 80 percent Botanical Illustration in Botanical Illustration in Pencil I,
Watercolor II* Color Mixing, Botanical Illustration
of the course.
in Watercolor I, Light on Form,
Techniques Botany for the Botanical Illustrator,
Botany for the Botanical Illustrator Composition for Botanical
Illustration, Perfecting Perspective
Composition for Botanical Illustration
Perfecting Perspective Portfolio Preparation All required courses + minimum
Light on Form 100 elective credit hours
Color Layering for Colored Pencil
Color Mixing *To receive a credit, it is expected that all assignments be
successfully completed no later than two weeks after the last day
Media of class. (Distance learning option: Assignments must be completed
Botanical Illustration in Pencil I 30 days after the conclusion of the on-site session.)
Botanical Illustration in Pencil II
Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I
Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II
Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I
Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II
Portfolio Preparation Course
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Elective Courses The Off-Site Learning Approach
Elective courses serve a variety of purposes. They are designed Following the two-day concentrated classroom instruction, three
to increase the student’s knowledge, ability and experience in internet sessions cover the remaining course elements. The
botanical art and should be integrated with the required courses. successful completion of final artwork (a plate) one month (30
In addition to the 15 required courses, students must select days) after the conclusion of the on-site session is the culmination
no fewer than 100 elective hours; it is strongly recommended of each of the distance learning courses.
that students take relevant elective courses simultaneously
with the required curriculum. The number of elective classes
Students must use a scanner or digital camera to record their
offered each year may vary. Typically, an elective course meets
weekly achievements and email the high-resolution image to
weekly for three hours over a five-week period (15 hours total),
but condensed courses are also available. Guest instructor the instructor and the school manager. All student questions, as
well as instructor answers, recommendations and suggestions,
workshops may be taken as electives.
are handled by email. The student must send a scan of the
Science and Art Lectures final plate to the instructor and the school manager in order to
Selected lectures at Denver Botanic Gardens qualify for elective receive credit for the course.
credits. Attendance at one lecture gives one elective credit hour;
students can receive a maximum of 15 credit hours from these NEW!
lectures. Café Botanique is a lecture series open to School INTENSIVE FOUNDATIONAL CERTIFICATE BLOCKS
of Botanical Art and Illustration students, Gardens members,
The school occasionally offers a selection of intensive courses
the general public, academia and artists. Pre-registration is
following the in-class/off-site model. All required courses for
required for credit.
the Foundational Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration can
DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION be completed in three intense two-week blocks on-site with the
applicable homework sections in between. The last day of each
In addition to our traditional on-site botanical illustration
block is dedicated to a Deep-Dive Day to provide students an
curriculum, we offer an in-class/off-site option that combines
opportunity to explore the trickier questions, challenges and next
classroom participation with remote online learning. The courses
steps in their illustration studies.
in the traditional on-site curriculum are interchangeable with
the courses in the distance learning option. Block I – Some Homework Involved
• Botanical Illustration in Pencil I
Required On-Site Courses • Light on Form
The following required courses are held on-site over three days • Foundations for Botanical Rendering (Botanical Illustration in
(Friday through Sunday). Work for these classes is completed Pen and Ink I)
entirely in the classroom. • Color Layering for Colored Pencil
• Botanical Illustration in Pencil I • Color Mixing
• Light on Form • Deep-Dive Day
• Botany for the Botanical Illustrator
• Composition for Botanical Illustration Block II – Homework Involved
• Color Layering for Colored Pencil • Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I
• Perfecting Perspective • Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I
• Portfolio Preparation Course • Composition for Botanical Illustration
• Botany for the Botanical Illustrator
Required Online Courses with On-Site Component • Focus on Foreshortening (Perfecting Perspective)
The following required courses are also offered through a • Deep-Dive Day
combination of a two-day on-site intensive classroom experience
and online instruction: Block III – Homework and a Final Independent Project on a
• Botanical Illustration in Pencil II Themed Topic (Portfolio)
• Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I • Improving the Form with Graphite (Botanical Illustration in Pencil II)
• Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II • Scientific Accuracy with Pen and Ink (Botanical Illustration in
Pen and Ink II)
• Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I
• Complex Composition with Water Media (Botanical
• Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II
Illustration in Watercolor II)
• Color Mixing
• Drawing the Details with Colored Pencils (Botanical Illustration
• Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I in Colored Pencil II)
• Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II • Preparing and Presenting the Final Project
• Deep-Dive Day
Classroom Instruction
The classroom instruction portion of courses offered with an
online component covers the material in 10 hours spread over Classroom instruction covers each class in 12 hours spread over
two consecutive days. During this classroom session the student two consecutive days within the two-week block.
will learn new techniques and receive one-on-one tutoring.
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Each of the 2-week blocks is followed by online sessions so After the Portfolio Preparation Course, candidates have the
students can learn and discuss their progress with the instructor. opportunity for individual consultation with instructors to refine their
Online sessions may include both virtual sessions and email portfolio pieces prior to the final portfolio drop-off on August 3,
reports. In order to receive credit for each session within a 2020. More detailed information is circulated at the Portfolio
block and continue to the next level, student work is evaluated Preparation Course.
according to technical competence, composition and subject
matter accuracy. The complete portfolio must contain five finished botanical plates
(preferable plate size 11” x 14” or smaller) in the following media:
Optional Courses 1. Graphite pencil
Students participating in the intense learning blocks are 2. Colored pencil
encouraged to take part in stand-alone courses (especially 3. Pen and ink
courses taught by specialist instructors) to enrich their knowledge 4. Water media
of different techniques and ways of working. The school’s 5. Artist’s choice (a plate in any of the media taught or a
extensive travelling program offers a unique opportunity to learn combination of them). The subject matter for this plate can
about scientific documentation through the centuries. be anything included in the school’s teaching curriculum.
Final Portfolio
PRELIMINARY KEY DATES FOR 2020 PORTFOLIO REVIEW:
Students’ final themed portfolio should reflect complete botanical
Final Portfolio Drop-off: August 3, 2020
research of a chosen species. Students will be evaluated on the
Portfolio Review: TBD
basis of technical skills and the ability to portray perspective,
texture and color; botanical accuracy and the ability to capture GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR 2019 GRADUATES:
plant morphology and form; and composition and the ability to October 18, 2020
produce an aesthetically pleasing plate without compromising
the plant structure. ANNUAL GRADUATE AND 2020 STUDENT SHOW
OPENING RECEPTION:
2020 Course Fees October 18, 2020 – January 10, 2021
Block I: $1,800, including supplies listed in the supply list
Block II: $1,800, including some supplies
Block III: $1,500
Refund and Cancellation Policy
Cancellation more than one month prior to the block start is
subject to a 20% cancellation fee. Cancellation less than one
month prior to the block start is nonrefundable.
Denver Botanic Gardens reserves the right to cancel a block if
the number of registrations is under six. If the block is cancelled
by Denver Botanic Gardens, all the money paid for that block
will be refunded.
FOUNDATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN
BOTANICAL ART AND ILLUSTRATION
IN 2020
Upon completion of all course work, students may express their
interest in submitting their portfolio for review by requesting
a transcript from the school manager and registering for the
Portfolio Preparation Course by January 5, 2020.
The Portfolio Preparation Course is mandatory for graduation. In
spring 2020, the Portfolio Preparation Course is offered at two
different times. Candidates who have taken this course prior to
2020 do not need to attend; however, the updated course is Rebecca Swain, Colored Pencil
free of charge if the original course was taken prior to 2020
and if space is available. Please contact the school manager
for availability.
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DIPLOMA IN BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION
To be eligible for the diploma program, a student must have completed the Foundational Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration
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.
Requirements for Diploma in Botanical Illustration
1. One hundred (100) elective classroom hours, including a minimum of three courses (15-18 hours each) at the master’s level.
2. Portfolio containing four (4) finished botanical plates selected from any the following media (maximum plate size 11” x 14”).
Portfolio must include at least two different media:
• graphite • gouache
• carbon dust • watercolor pencil
• polycarbonate pencil • transparent acrylics
• ink (technical pen, quill, brush, scratchboard) • egg tempera
• colored pencil (oil and/or wax based) • silverpoint
• watercolor • A mixture of the above
Oils, pastels or digital media are not accepted as part of the portfolio.
3. Completion 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.
• A n 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.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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.
Randy Raak, Watercolor and gouache
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JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2020
Class/Instructor Day/Times Dates Medium Page
Perfecting Perspective 5 Mondays Jan. 13, 20, 27, Techniques (R)
19
Marjorie Leggitt 9 a.m. – noon Feb. 10, 17 LoF
Composition for Botanical Illustrator 5 Mondays Jan. 13, 20, 27, Techniques (R)
18
Marjorie Leggitt 1-4 p.m. Feb. 10, 17 Open to All
Light on Form 5 Tuesdays Jan. 14, 21, 28, Techniques (R)
19
Constance Sayas 9 a.m. – noon Feb. 4, 11 PI
Botanical Illustration in Pencil I 5 Tuesdays Jan. 14, 21, 28, Graphite (R)
18
Laurence Pierson 1-4 p.m. Feb. 4, 11 Open to All
Beyond Ordinary 5 Tuesdays Jan. 14, 21, 28, Watermedia (E)
28
Laurence Pierson 6-9 p.m. Feb. 4, 11 WC I
Beauty in the Details: Winter Twigs and Dormant Buds II 5 Wednesdays Jan. 15, 22, 29, Mixed media (E)
26
Susan DiMarchi 9 a.m. – noon Feb. 5, 12 P&I II, CP I
Miniature Masterpieces in Mixed Media 5 Wednesdays Jan. 15, 22, 29, Techniques (E)
26
Susan DiMarchi 1-4 p.m. Feb. 5, 12 P&I I, (optional EI)
Succulents in Watercolor 5 Wednesdays Jan. 15, 22, 29, Water Media (E)
29
Constance Sayas 6-9 p.m. Feb. 5, 12 WC II
Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I 5 Thursdays Jan. 16, 23, 30, Ink (R)
19
Renee Jorgensen 9 a.m. – noon Feb. 6, 13 LoF
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor Pencil I 5 Thursdays Jan. 16, 23, 30, Watermedia (E)
28
Renee Jorgensen 1-4 p.m. Feb. 6, 13 LoF, CL, CM
Portfolio Preparation Friday Techniques (R)
Jan. 17 17
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Coursework Completed
Portfolio Preparation Saturday Techniques (R)
Jan. 18 17
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Coursework Completed
Color Layering for Colored Pencil Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (R)
Jan. 24, 25, 26 20
Susan DiMarchi 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Open to All
Color Mixing Fri, Sat Techniques (R)
Jan. 31, Feb.1 20
Constance Sayas 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Open to All
Make an Art Portfolio Case Saturday Techniques (E)
Feb. 8 22
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open to All
Botanical Illustration in Pencil I Fri, Sat, Sun Graphite (R)
Feb. 14, 15, 16 18
Charlotte Ricker 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Open to All
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I Fri, Sat, Sun Watermedia (R)
Feb. 21, 22, 23 21
Constance Sayas 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. LoF, CM
(NC) Non Credit; (R) Required Course; (E) Elective Course; P: Pencil, P&I: Pen and Ink, LoF: Light on Form, PP: Perfecting Perspective, BOT: Botany, EI: Expressive Ink; ET: Egg Tempera;
COM: Composition, CL: Color Layering for Colored Pencil, CP: Colored Pencil; CM: Color Mixing; WC: Water Color
= Visiting Instructor | = Distance Learning Option | = Off-Site
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FEBRUARY – MARCH 2020
Class/Instructor Day/Times Dates Medium Page
OPEN STUDIO Monday
Feb. 3 Open to All 21
Instructor varies 9 a.m. – noon
Bold and Beautiful: Illustrating the Flora in the Conservatory 4 Mondays Feb. 17, 24, Colored Pencil (E)
27
Susan DiMarchi 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. March 2, 9 CP II
Nature Illuminated 5 Tuesdays Feb. 18, 25, Mixed media (E)
28
Renee Jorgensen 9 a.m. – noon March 3, 10, 17 P&I I, CM
Color Mixing 5 Tuesdays Feb. 18, 25, Techniques (R)
20
Constance Sayas 1-4 p.m. March 3, 17, 24 Open to All
Botany for Botanical Illustrator 6 Wednesdays Feb. 19, 26, Techniques (R)
18
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski 9 a.m. – noon March 4, 11, 18, 25 Open to All
Botanical Illustration in Pencil II 5 Wednesdays Feb. 19, 26, Graphite (R)
18
Randy Raak 1-4 p.m. March 4, 11, 18 LoF, BOT, COM, PP
Spirals in Nature 5 Wednesdays Feb. 19, 26, Mixed Media (E)
25
Marjorie Leggitt 6-9 p.m. March 4, 11, 18 P&I I, entry level color
Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I 5 Thursdays Feb. 20, 27, Colored Pencil (R)
20
Susan DiMarchi 9 a.m. – noon March 5, 12, 19 LoF, CL
Rosemåling in the Os Style 5 Thursdays Feb. 20, 27, Oil (E)
14
Louis Bath 1-4 p.m. March 5, 12, 19 Please see the catalog
Introduction for Botanical Illustration 5 Thursdays Feb. 20, 27, Techniques (E)
17
Renee Jorgensen 6-9 p.m. March 5, 12, 19 Open to All
Winter Sketchbook Fri, Sat, Sun Feb. 28, 29 Techniques (E)
23
Randy Raak 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. March 1 Open to All
Botany for Botanical Illustrator Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (R)
March 6, 7, 8 18
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Open to All
Light on Form Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (R)
March 13, 14, 15 19
Randy Raak 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. PI
Blockprint: Birds and Plants Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (E)
March 20, 21, 22 14
Hilary Lorenz 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open to All
Color Layering for Colored Pencil Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (R)
March 27, 28, 29 20
Susan DiMarchi 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Open to All
REGISTER
(REGISTRATION BEGINS DECEMBER 10, 2019, 9 A.M.)
Online: botanicgardens.org | Phone: 720-865-3500
Inquiries and Consultation: 720-865-3670
(NC) Non Credit; (R) Required Course; (E) Elective Course; P: Pencil, P&I: Pen and Ink, LoF: Light on Form, PP: Perfecting Perspective, BOT: Botany, EI: Expressive Ink; ET: Egg Tempera;
COM: Composition, CL: Color Layering for Colored Pencil, CP: Colored Pencil; CM: Color Mixing; WC: Water Color
= Visiting Instructor | = Distance Learning Option | = Off-Site
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MARCH – APRIL 2020
Class/Instructor Day/Times Dates Medium Page
Old and Original: Focus on Jurassic Flora 5 Mondays March 16, 23, 30, Ink (E)
25
Marjorie Leggitt 9 a.m. – noon April 6, 13 P&I II
Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I 5 Mondays March 16, 23, 30, Ink (R)
19
Marjorie Leggitt 1-4 p.m. April 6, 13 LoF
Ferns Uncovered 5 Tuesdays March 24, 31, Graphite (E)
25
Randy Raak 9 a.m. – noon April 14, 21, 28 P II
March 31,
Botanical Fantasy Footwear 5 Tuesdays Colored Pencils (E)
April 14, 21, 28, 27
Susan DiMarchi 1-4 p.m. CPII
May 5 (106)
Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II 5 Tuesdays March 17, 24, 31, Colored Pencils (R)
20
Susan DiMarchi 6-9 p.m. April 7, 14 CPI, BOT, COM, PP
Focus on Foliage 5 Wednesdays March 25, Watermedia (E)
30
Constance Sayas 9 a.m. – noon April 1, 15, 22, 29 WC I, BOT
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II 5 Wednesdays March 25 Watermedia (R)
21
Constance Sayas 1-4 p.m. April 1, 15, 22, 29 WCI, BOT, COM, PP
Embossed Botanicals 5 Wednesdays April 22, 29, Mixed Media (E)
23
Renee Jorgensen 6-9 p.m. May 6, 13, 20 Open to All
Botanical Illustration in Pencil I 5 Thursdays March 26, Graphite (R)
18
Renee Jorgensen 9 a.m. – noon April 2, 9, 23, 30 Open to All
Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II 5 Thursdays March 26, Ink (R)
19
Renee Jorgensen 1-4 p.m. April 2, 9, 23, 30 P&I I, BOT, COM, PP
Light on Form 5 Thursdays March 26, Techniques (R)
19
Constance Sayas 6-9 p.m. April 2, 9, 16, 23 PI
Spring Flowers in Watercolor Fri, Sat, Sun Watercolor (E)
April 3, 4, 5 15
Vincent Jeannerot, Lyon, France 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Intermediate skills (WCI)
Spring Flowers in Watercolor Tue, Wed, Thu Watercolor (E)
April 7, 8, 9 15
Vincent Jeannerot, Lyon, France 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Intermediate skills (WCI)
2020 Arts & Archives Tour to London, Moscow and Florence (plus Pisa and Milan) April 13-28, 2020
Botany Spotlight: Ferns Tuesday Techniques (E)
March 10 23
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski 1-4 p.m. BOT
Composition for Botanical Illustration Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (R)
April 10, 11, 12 18
Marjorie Leggitt 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m Open to All
Botanical Illustration in Pencil II Fri, Sat Graphite (R)
April 17, 18 18
Charlotte Ricker 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. LoF, BOT, COM, PP
Scratching the Surface Fri, Sat, Sun Ink (E)
April 24, 25, 26 23
Randy Raak 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m P&I I, Entry level color
(NC) Non Credit; (R) Required Course; (E) Elective Course; P: Pencil, P&I: Pen and Ink, LoF: Light on Form, PP: Perfecting Perspective, BOT: Botany, EI: Expressive Ink; ET: Egg Tempera;
COM: Composition, CL: Color Layering for Colored Pencil, CP: Colored Pencil; CM: Color Mixing; WC: Water Color
= Visiting Instructor | = Distance Learning Option | = Off-Site
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MAY– JUNE 2020 (105)
Class/Instructor Day/Times Dates Medium Page
Improve Your Handwriting 5 Wednesdays Apr 20, 27, Techniques (E)
22
Renee Jorgensen 9 a.m. – noon May 4, 11, 18 Open to All
Textures in Colored Pencils on Mylar 5 Mondays April 20, 27, Techniques (E)
24
Susan DiMarchi 1-4 p.m. May 4, 11, 18 P&I I, CP I
April 27,
From Seed to Plant 5 Mondays CP & Graphite (E)
May 4, 11, 18, 26
Susan DiMarchi 6-9 p.m. CP I
June 1
Explore the Galleries and Living Collections (Charcoal) 5 Tuesdays May 12, 19, 26, Techniques (E)
24
Meredith Feniak 9 a.m. – noon June 2, 9 Open to All
Birds in Graphite and Color 6 Tuesdays May 19, 26 (Zoo) Techniques (E)
26
Randy Raak 1-4 p.m. June 2, 9, 16, 23 Open to All
Conifer Cones, Textures and Tones in Carbon Dust 5 Thursdays May 21, 28, Graphite (E)
25
Randy Raak 9 a.m. – noon June 4, 11, 18 P II
Sacred Doorways: Byzantine Iconography 5 Thursdays May 21, 28, Techniques (E)
22
Laurence Pierson 1-4 p.m. June 4, 11, 18 Open to All
Focus on Natural Forms: Feathers and Bark Fri, Sat, Sun Graphite and CP (E)
May 1, 2, 3 15
Ann Swan, U.K. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please see the catalog
Complex Color Layering: It’s All in the Planning Tue, Wed, Thu Colored Pencil (E)
May 5, 6, 7 15
Ann Swan, U.K. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please see the catalog
Botanical Illustration in Pencil I Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (E)
May 8, 9, 10 18
Charlotte Ricker 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Open to All
May Flowers in the Chinese Way Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (E)
May 15, 16, 17 16
Sally Yu Leung 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open to All
Perfecting Perspective Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (R)
May 22, 23, 24 19
Marjorie Leggitt 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. LoF
Color Layering for Colored Pencil Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (R)
June 5, 6, 7 20
Susan DiMarchi 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Open to All
Ann Swan, Colored Pencil
(NC) Non Credit; (R) Required Course; (E) Elective Course; P: Pencil, P&I: Pen and Ink, LoF: Light on Form, PP: Perfecting Perspective, BOT: Botany, EI: Expressive Ink; ET: Egg Tempera;
COM: Composition, CL: Color Layering for Colored Pencil, CP: Colored Pencil; CM: Color Mixing; WC: Water Color
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11CO UR SES AT A G L ANC E
MAY– JUNE 2020 (106)
Class/Instructor Day/Times Dates Medium Page
OPEN STUDIO Monday
May 4, 11 Open to All 21
Instructor varies 9 a.m. – noon
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I 5 Tuesdays April 28, Watermedia (R)
21
Laurence Pierson 9 a.m. – noon May 5, 12, 19, 26 CM, LoF
Spines and Shadows: The Magic is in the Perspective 5 Tuesdays May 5, 12, 19, 26, Mixed Media (E)
29
Marjorie Leggitt 1-4 p.m. June 2 CL, CM, PP
Spring Lilies in Acrylics 5 Tuesdays May 5, 12, 19, 26, Watermedia (E)
29
Marjorie Leggitt 6-9 p.m. June 2 WCI, COM, PP, BOT
The Skin of Trees: Expressive Ink Textures in Bark on Mylar 5 Wednesdays May 13, 20, 27, Colored Pencil (E)
27
Susan DiMarchi 9 a.m. – noon June 3, 10 CPI, COM
Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I 5 Wednesdays May 6, 13, 20, 27, Colored pencil (R)
20
Susan DiMarchi 1-4 p.m. June 3 CL, LoF
Spring Bouquet with Graphite and Watercolor 5 Thursdays May 7, 14, 21, 28, Mixed media (E)
29
Laurence Pierson 9 a.m. – noon June 4 WCI
Mostly for Teens: Make a Classic Leather Journal 5 Thursdays Techniques (NC)
June 11, 18 22
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski 1-4 p.m. Open to All
Introduction to Botanical Illustration 5 Fridays May 1, 8, 22, 29, Graphite and CP (E)
17
Renee Jorgensen 9 a.m. – noon June 5 Intermediate skills (CPI)
Anatomy for Illustrators Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (E)
May 15, 16, 17 16
David Clark, Fairfax, VA 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open to All
The Kiss: Klimt’s Masterpiece Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (E)
June 19, 20, 21 24
Meredith Feniak 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Entry Level Color Media
Composing Digitally Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (E)
June 26, 27, 28 22
Randy Raak 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Open to All
Forgotten Legacy: Colorado's Lost Apples II Tuesday Mixed Media (E)
June 30 28
Randy Raak 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Please see the catalog
Vincent Jeannerot, Watercolor
(NC) Non Credit; (R) Required Course; (E) Elective Course; P: Pencil, P&I: Pen and Ink, LoF: Light on Form, PP: Perfecting Perspective, BOT: Botany, EI: Expressive Ink; ET: Egg Tempera;
COM: Composition, CL: Color Layering for Colored Pencil, CP: Colored Pencil; CM: Color Mixing; WC: Water Color
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12CO UR SES AT A G L ANC E
JUNE – JULY 2020 (105)
Class/Instructor Day/Times Dates Medium Page
OPEN STUDIO Monday
June 1, 8, 22 Open to All 21
Instructor varies 9 a.m. – noon
Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II 5 Mondays June 1, 8, 15, Colored Pencil (R)
20
Susan DiMarchi 1-4 p.m. 22, 29 CPI, BOT, COM, PP
The Magic of Moths in Ink and Color 5 Mondays June 8, 15, 22, 29, Mixed media (E)
27
Susan DiMarchi 6-9 p.m. July 6 See the catalog
Light on Form 5 Tuesdays June 9, 16, 23, 30, Techniques (R)
19
Laurence Pierson 9 a.m. – noon July 7 PI
Color Mixing 5 Wednesdays June 3, 10, 17, 24, Techniques (R)
20
Constance Sayas 9 a.m. – noon July 1 Open to All
Roses in Reality 5 Wednesdays June 3, 10, 17, 24, Watermedia (E)
30
Constance Sayas 1-4 p.m. July 1 WCII
Botanical Illustration in Pencil I 5 Wednesdays May 27 Graphite (R)
18
Laurence Pierson 6-9 p.m. June 3, 10, 17, 24 Open to All
2 Thursdays
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. June 25, July 2,
Wall as Canvas: Painting Murals Techniques (E)
24
Meredith Feniak Fri, Sat, Sun Open to All
July 10, 11, 12
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Botany for Botanical Illustrator 6 Thursdays May 28, June 4, 11, Techniques (R)
18
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski 6-9 p.m. June 18, 25, July 9 Open to All
Light on Form Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (R)
June 12, 13, 14 19
Charlotte Ricker 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. PI
Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I Fri, Sat Ink (R)
June 19, 20 19
Marjorie Leggitt 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. LoF
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II Fri, Sat Watermedia (R)
June 26, 27 21
Constance Sayas 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. WCI, BOT, COM, PP
JUNE – JULY 2020 (106)
Class/Instructor Day/Times Dates Medium Page
Foundational Certificate BLOCK I – On Site July 6-17 21
Botanical Illustration in Pencil I Mon, Tues
July 6, 7 Graphite 21
Constance Sayas 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Light on Form Wed, Thurs
July 8, 9 Techniques 21
Randy Raak 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Foundations for Botanical Rendering (Botanical Illustration in
Fri, Sat
Pen and Ink I) July 10, 11 Pen and Ink 21
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Charlotte Ricker
Color Layering for Colored Pencil Mon, Tues
July 13, 14 Colored Pencil 21
Susan DiMarchi 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Color Mixing Wed, Thurs
July 15, 16 Watercolor 21
Constance Sayas 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Deep-Dive Day Friday
July 17 Techniques 21
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
(NC) Non Credit; (R) Required Course; (E) Elective Course; P: Pencil, P&I: Pen and Ink, LoF: Light on Form, PP: Perfecting Perspective, BOT: Botany, EI: Expressive Ink; ET: Egg Tempera;
COM: Composition, CL: Color Layering for Colored Pencil, CP: Colored Pencil; CM: Color Mixing; WC: Water Color
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13VI S I T I NG I N STR U CTO R WO R KS H O P S
HILARY LORENZ, Brooklyn, NY and Abiquiu, NM
Celebrating the Month of Printing 2020:
Blockprint: Birds and Plants with Hilary Lorenz
Linoleum block printmaking offers an engaging process to make unique
and editioned prints of your illustrations. Learn how to transfer your drawing
onto the block, carve and print on the press using a variety of papers and
techniques. You will learn how to create textures, mix color and use the
collage technique of chine-collé. Fee: $370 member, $410 non-member.
No prerequisites.
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, March 20-22, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hilary Lorenz
INSTRUCTOR: Hilary Lorenz, Brooklyn, NY and Abiquiu, NM
Hilary Lorenz is a Brooklyn-based artist who makes large-scale printed and cut paper installations to explore her relationship with the natural
world. Lorenz is the founder of the Moth Migration Project. She is currently artist-in-residence at Lower Manhattan Cultural Council’s Arts Center,
Governors Island, NY. Lorenz holds an MFA from the University of Iowa and is a professor at Long Island University - Brooklyn.
LOUISE BATH, Colorado
Rosemåling in the Os Style
Although folk art flourished throughout Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries, it
achieved its highest level of creativeness in the remote valleys of Norway from 1750
on. From its origins in the Telemark and Hallingdal, regional styles developed as
generations of itinerant painters spread their trade westward to the fjord districts.
Latest to develop was folk art in the area south of Bergen known as Os. This style
features bright, colorful flowers painted on cupboards, trunks, beds and smaller
traditional baskets and boxes. During this class you will create an Os design on
a small box using typical flower motifs and a colorful palette. These designs are
especially attractive to the modern eye. You will also learn about the traditional
Norwegian rosemåling styles and how interest in this vigorous art form continues to
Louise Bath
the modern era. Fee: $295 member, $355 non-member (Box and paints included).
Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I or equivalent.
DATES & TIMES: Thu, Feb. 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19, 1-4 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Louise Bath, Colorado
Louise Bath has been studying the Norwegian art form of rosemåling for 30 years. In 2017, she was awarded a Gold Medal in Rosemåling from
Vesterheim, the Norwegian American Museum in Decorah, Iowa. That same year she graduated with a certificate in botanical art and illustration
from the Denver Botanic Gardens program. She now teaches rosemåling in Colorado and across the United States. Three trips to Norway in
2013, 2016 and 2018 have given her a wealth of rosemåling knowledge and ideas.
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VINCENT JEANNEROT, Lyon, France
Spring Flowers in Watercolor with Vincent Jeannerot
This intense three-day watercolor master workshop focuses on spring flowers. Vincent will
specifically concentrate on composition, how to approach the green and brown nuances
in bright but delicate spring colors and how to tackle the shadows. The workshop will
conclude with specific finishing approaches. Individual guidance and demonstrations
throughout the workshop will help you to complete your plate. Fee: $365 member, $410
non-member. Prerequisite: Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I or intermediate skills in
watercolor. Note: Choose one session only.
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, April 3-5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
DATES & TIMES: Tue-Thu, April 7-9, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Vincent Jeannerot, Lyon, France
Vincent Jeannerot is an internationally represented botanical artist. In addition to several French
exhibitions, he has exhibited in London, Melbourne, Moscow, Seoul and Florence. He is a much Vincent Jeannerot
sought-after botanical art instructor and has taught workshops in the United States, New Zealand, Italy,
Japan, Latvia and South Korea. His gallery, Aquarelles Botaniques, is located in Lyon, France.
ANN SWAN, U.K.
Focus on Natural Forms: Feathers, Bark
Explore ways to create finely fashioned feathers and textured tactile bark. Ann will demonstrate the
techniques she uses such as underpainting, resist and embossing to build up textured layers and
capture the exquisite detail of feathers and bark. In this class you will use both graphite and colored
pencils. Fee: $365 member, $415 non-member. Prerequisite: Botanical Illustration in Colored
Pencil I or intermediate skills in graphite and colored pencils.
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, May 1-3, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Ann Swan, UK
Complex Color Layering: It’s All in the Planning
Say good-bye to muddy tones and learn how to choose the correct colors for layering and shading
without losing the brilliance of the specimen’s true color. Create deep, vivid but clean colors
without compromising the form of the plant. Learn in which order to apply techniques such as
Ann Swan resist, underpainting and embossing to build up pattern, fine detail and texture. Discover how to
deconstruct your plant material and plan your approach to your finished colored pencil work. Using
the techniques demonstrated, you will be able to tackle multiple colored and textured plant material
with confidence. Fee: $365 member, $415 non-member. Prerequisite: Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I or intermediate skills
in colored pencils.
DATES & TIMES: Tue-Thu, May 5-7, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Ann Swan, UK
Ann Swan is one of the United Kingdom’s leading botanical artists working in pencil and colored pencil. She is well known for her fine detail, vibrant
color and strong contemporary style. Awarded four Gold Medals from the Royal Horticultural Society, her work is represented in the prestigious Shirley
Sherwood Collection and the RHS Lindley Library. She is an enthusiastic and nurturing teacher who runs regular workshops from her studio in Wiltshire
and worldwide, this year visiting Spain, France, Italy and the United States. Her book “Botanical Painting with Coloured Pencils” is a leader in its field.
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SALLY YU LEUNG, San Francisco, CA
May Flowers in the Chinese Way
Chinese flower painting is not so much about botanical specimens as it is a
poetic expression of the beauties of nature. In this workshop, students will learn
to paint roses and tiger lilies by employing two types of Chinese brushwork:
baimiao (the outline method), which captures the details that characterize the
gorgeous flowers, and mogu (the boneless technique), which emphasizes speed
and energy with splashed ink and colors on absorbent paper. Students will also
explore a number of Chinese characters that will make up interesting sayings Sally Yu Leung
to go with their rose and tiger lily paintings. Writing Chinese characters and
painting not only give insight into Chinese culture but can also be a relaxing
and meditative practice for people of all ages. Fee: $365 member, $415 non-
member. No prerequisites.
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, May 15-17, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Sally Yu Leung, San Francisco, CA
Sally Yu Leung Leung is an independent researcher and curator of Chinese decorative arts, collector and the founder of the James Cahill Asian Art Study
Center at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. She has been a teacher of Chinese calligraphy and brush-painting at Pixar Animation
Studios since 2000, as well as guest instructor for Denver Botanic Gardens since 2008.
DAVID CLARKE, Fairfax, VA
Anatomy for Illustrators (106)
Anatomical illustration has informed science throughout the centuries, and it is one of the most
traditional art forms for mastering drawing and painting. Improve your anatomy skills in this
three-day workshop that helps you understand the human body and draw accurate proportions,
especially for hands, feet and head. You will study and correct common errors of proportion
and location of different anatomic parts. You will learn about the skeleton, joints and muscles
and how to depict them correctly. Finally, you will learn about movement, foreshortening and
form. If time allows, the class will also briefly touch the animal anatomy (horses, bovids, cats
and dogs). Fee: $365 member, $415 non-member. Prerequisite: Light on Form.
David Clarke
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, May 15-17, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: David Clarke, Fairfax, VA
David Clarke’s work has ranged from children’s books to storyboarding for
advertising agencies. Nowadays, he spends his days creating illustrations SAVE TH E
and animation for online classrooms at the University of Maryland and
his night hours drawing the darker corners of his imagination. He is also DATE :
working on “Off the Map,” a graphic novel about James Cook, Joseph
Banks and their trip to explore the South Pacific.
Isik Güner
November 9-13,
2020
Isik Güner
162020 W I N TE R / S P R I NG
VIRT UAL T EAC HI NG CO U R S E S
Virtual Teaching IN T R O DU CTO RY CO U R S E
Format Introduction to Botanical
1. The program begins with an introduction to drawing Illustration
techniques. Start at the beginning. Whether
2. Students learn about the applications of observational you’ve had no experience with
drawing in scientific studies. drawing or have forgotten what
you learned way back when,
3. Students have time to practice observational drawings.
this is the class for you. Learn
4. Time is allowed for questions and answers.
drawing basics step by step
Renee Jorgensen
in this gently paced course.
Objectives Carefully explained demonstrations, simple exercises and helpful
• Increase accuracy of student drawings for note-taking critiques will show you how to draw what you see. Build your
and projects drawing skills to enter the School of Botanical Art and Illustration
• Improve observational skills with confidence. Fee: $265 member, $315 non-member. No
• Deepen understanding of structure and function prerequisites. Note: If you have had some drawing experience,
• Help more effectively communicate scientific findings please go directly to Botanical Illustration in Pencil I.
• For school groups, highlight information important in the
science curriculum DATES & TIMES: Thu, Feb. 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19, 6-9 p.m.
DATES & TIMES: Fri, May 1, 8, 22, 29, June 5, 9 a.m. – noon
Drawing Techniques for Scientific Studies (106)
(Grades 6-12) INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen
The scientific illustration techniques introduced in this virtual
program will increase students’ drawing accuracy for note-
taking and projects. Making more accurate illustrations R EQ U IR ED CO U R SES
improves observational skills, helps students’ understanding
and can easily highlight information important in the science
Portfolio Preparation Course
curriculum. Subject matter can be tailored to fit your class
Upon completion of all course work (all required courses and a
needs. Available on request during the school year. For more
minimum of 100 elective hours), students may express their interest
information, contact sbai@botanicgardens.org. in applying for portfolio review and certification by requesting
Duration: 1 hour. Fee: $75. No prerequisites. a transcript from the school manager and registering for the
INSTRUCTOR: Meredith Feniak Portfolio Preparation Course by January 5, 2020. Fee: $265
(includes the course, individual consultation with the instructors
and external portfolio review). The Portfolio Preparation Course is
This Is How We Do It! - Introduction to Botanical
mandatory for graduation. In winter/spring 2020, the Portfolio
Illustration One on One Preparation Course is offered at two different times. Candidates
Whether you have no experience with drawing or have must choose one:
forgotten what you learned way back when, this overview is
the class for you. You will learn scientific illustration techniques DATES & TIMES: Fri, Jan. 17, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
so you can draw what you see. Learn about contour drawing, DATES & TIMES: Sat, Jan. 18, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
foreshortening, positive/negative space and value to help you INSTRUCTOR: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
build a foundation and give you the confidence to enter the
world of botanical illustration. Available on request. For more
information, contact sbai@botanicgardens.org. Duration:
1.5 hours. Fee: $150/one-on-one session ($120/session for
groups of 2-6). No prerequisites.
INSTRUCTOR: Meredith Feniak
172020 WINTER/SPRING COURSES
Botany for the Botanical Botanical Illustration in Pencil I
Illustrator Learn to draw! Begin with an overview
What is the difference between a of the specific elements of botanical
illustration. Learn the skills of careful
carpel and a pistil? Where can I
observation and realistic drawing in
find the stamen? The science of
graphite pencil, including line drawing,
the subjects you draw determines
shading and perspective. Step-by-
what you see! Put away your step added techniques help you render
pencils for this enlightening lab accurate perspective, texture and detail.
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski class designed specifically for This is the entry course for every program
students of botanical illustration. student and a prerequisite for all required
Natalia Alarik
Take a close look at plant anatomy and learn to recognize courses to follow. You’ll emerge from
botanical details that will make your drawings more accurate this class with the tools you need to draw anything. Fee: $285
and realistic. Learn plant morphology through detailed instruction member, $335 non-member. No prerequisites.
and supporting visuals. Your botanical art will improve when you
DATES & TIMES: Tue, Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 1-4 p.m.
understand the subjects. Fee: $315 member, $370 non-member INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Pierson
(18 hours). No prerequisites.
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, Feb. 14-16, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
DATES & TIMES: Wed, Feb. 19, 26, March 4, 11, 18, 25, INSTRUCTOR: Charlotte Ricker
9 a.m. – noon
DATES & TIMES: Thu, March 26, April 2, 9, 23, 30, 9 a.m. – noon
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, March 6-8, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen
DATES & TIMES: Thu, May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 9,
6-9 p.m. DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, May 8-10, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (105)
INSTRUCTOR: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski INSTRUCTOR: Charlotte Ricker
DATES & TIMES: Wed, May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24,
6-9 p.m. (105)
Composition for Botanical Illustration INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Pierson
The arrangement of line, shape and color in artwork is itself an
art form. The difference between a pleasant picture and amazing
artwork is often found in composition. This course begins with a Botanical Illustration in Pencil II
study of recognized masters and contemporary illustrators. Learn Simple and classic, pencil drawing
is a timeless art form. Expand on the
how to use compositional elements and principles in your botanical
drawing skills you learned in Botanical
illustration. Create your own thumbnail compositions and develop
Illustration in Pencil I as you reinforce
insight and expertise to enhance your future illustrations. Fee:
and refine your knowledge of graphite
$210 member, $310 non-member. No prerequisites. pencil. Learn additional techniques for
shading, texture, perspective, depth and
DATES & TIMES: Mon, Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 10, 17, 1-4 p.m.
composition. A good drawing is the basis
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, April 10-12, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Phillip Potter of botanical illustration in any medium.
INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt
Group instruction and individual attention
are tailored to help you complete a botanical plate in this subtle
and striking medium. Fee: $260 member, $310 non-member.
Prerequisites: Light on Form, Botany for the Botanical Illustrator,
Composition for Botanical Illustration, Perfecting Perspective.
DATES & TIMES: Wed, Feb.19, 26, March 4, 11, 18, 1-4 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Randy Raak
ONLINE WITH ON-SITE COMPONENT
Fee: $310 member, $405 non-member.
IN-CLASS SESSIONS: Fri-Sat, April 17-18, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
All assignments are to be completed no later than May 15, 2020.
INSTRUCTOR: Charlotte Ricker
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Light on Form Botanical Illustration in
Take your drawings from flat to Pen and Ink I
fabulous. The secret to portraying Pen and ink is at the heart of botanical
light and shadow on your subjects illustration. Expand your drawing repertoire
lies in understanding the scientific as you learn techniques to create line,
method of lighting as it applies to form and texture in black and white.
different forms. Beginning with basic
“Expressive line” and “stipple” become
Lesley McGregory geometric shapes, refine your skills
part of your artistic vocabulary as you
in showing light and volume on
practice this traditional medium with
any subject. The class will work entirely in graphite pencil, but
modern and versatile technical pens.
the principles apply to all other media. As you progress from
Step-by-step instruction, demonstration
fruits and vegetables to leaves and flowers to entire plants with Leslie Brinson
and practice will give you the foundation
complex shapes, you will overcome the obstacles in creating
three-dimensional drawings. Fee: $260 member, $310 non- you need to draw any botanical subject accurately and skillfully.
member. Prerequisite: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I. Fee: $260 member, $310 non-member. Prerequisite: Light on
Form.
DATES & TIMES: Tue, Jan.14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 9 a.m. – noon
INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas DATES & TIMES: Thu, Jan.16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 9 a.m. – noon
INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, March 13-15, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Randy Raak DATES & TIMES: Mon, March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 1-4 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt
DATES & TIMES: Thu, March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 6-9 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas ONLINE WITH ON-SITE COMPONENT
Fee: $310 member, $405 non-member.
DATES & TIMES: Tue, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 9 a.m. – noon
IN-CLASS SESSIONS: Fri-Sat, June 19-20, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
(105)
All assignments are to be completed no later than July 20, 2020.
INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Pierson
INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, June 12-14, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (105)
INSTRUCTOR: Charlotte Ricker
Botanical Illustration in
Pen and Ink II
Perfecting Perspective Take your pen and ink skills to a
Do you shy away from complicated new level of sophistication. Explore
plants? Even experienced illustrators the Gardens’ limitless world of
sometimes struggle with foreshortening color, texture and complex botany
and simplify their subjects to and incorporate this information
eliminate difficult elements. Work with into black-and-white illustrations.
botanical subjects that demonstrate Working with both technical pen
Nicky Cerasoli each aspect of perspective and learn Kelly Belanger and traditional quill, learn advanced
techniques for seeing and depicting techniques to make strokes mimic the
perspective accurately. The class will work entirely in graphite fuzz on a fern, the down in a milkweed pod or the mottled colors
pencil, but the principles apply to all art media. Gain confidence of a variegated begonia. Learn how to layer and manipulate
in your drafting skills and improve your drawings from this class lines and stipples to develop a full range of value, texture and
forward. Fee: $265 member, $315 non-member. Prerequisite:
atmospheric perspective. Pen techniques take on new meaning as
Light on Form.
you flesh out the final inked illustration of a plant of your choice.
DATES & TIMES: Mon, Jan.13, 20, 27, Feb.10, 17, Fee: $275 member, $325 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical
9 a.m. – noon Illustration in Pen and Ink I, Perfecting Perspective, Botany for the
INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt Botanical Illustrator, Composition for Botanical Illustration.
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, May 22-24, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (105) DATES & TIMES: Thu, March 26, April 2, 9, 23, 30, 1-4 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen
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192020 WINTER/SPRING COURSES
Color Layering for Botanical Illustration in
Colored Pencil Colored Pencil II
Colored pencil presents a special Take your colored pencil skills to the
challenge: mixing color directly on next level and become proficient in this
your drawing! Learn to use a simple fun, versatile medium. Work through
color-mixing method adapted to the a step-by-step process to create a
application of colored pencils. Two-, Kelly Belanger preparatory layered drawing. Learn
Susan Rubin
three- and four-color mixing will get you techniques to create texture, detail
to the gorgeous greens, radiant reds and luscious lilacs you’ve and depth to enhance your subject. Experiment with different
been missing. Learn to determine shadow colors for vibrant surfaces and solvents for blending and shading. Add depth with
results. Practice color matching with a variety of plant material atmospheric perspective and learn finishing techniques that will
as you create your own extensive color workbook to speed color make your drawings pop. Individual attention will guide you to
selection and application for all future colored pencil drawings. create a finished botanical plate. Fee: $265 member, $315 non-
Fee: $370 member, $420 non-member. Fee includes supplies member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I,
(specified in the supply list). No prerequisites. Botany for the Botanical Illustrator, Composition for Botanical
Illustration, Perfecting Perspective.
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, Jan. 24-26, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi DATES & TIMES: Tue, March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 6-9 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, March 27-29, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi DATES & TIMES: Mon, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-4 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, June 5-7, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (105)
INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi
Color Mixing
The first step to watercolor painting
Botanical Illustration in Colored is mixing colors. Learn a system for
Pencil I combining colors consistently to
You’ve learned to layer colored pencil; eliminate frustrating trial and error.
now learn techniques to draw effectively Exercises, demonstrations and discussion
in this medium. Apply your drawing will show you how to achieve the
skills and learn new methods specific broadest possible spectrum. Learn
to colored pencils. Techniques include Ellen Bell about paint properties and important
layering, building and burnishing in information about choosing pigments.
color. This versatile, portable medium Practice mixing colors to match a variety of plant material. You’ll
L. Brinton
is perfect for sketching on location gain confidence and skills to improve your color work. Fee: $265
as well as producing studio pieces. Learn through instruction,
member, $315 non-member. No prerequisites.
demonstration and practice on small studies of botanical subjects.
You’ll be ready to produce a finished plate in Botanical Illustration ONLINE WITH ON-SITE COMPONENT
in Colored Pencil II. Fee: $265 member, $315 non-member. Fee: $310 member, $405 non-member.
Prerequisites: Light on Form, Color Layering for Colored Pencil. IN-CLASS SESSIONS: Fri-Sat, Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
All assignments are to be completed no later than March 4, 2020.
DATES & TIMES: Thu, Feb. 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19, INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas
9 a.m. – noon
INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi DATES & TIMES: Tue, Feb. 18, 25, March 3, 17, 24, 1-4 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas
DATES & TIMES: Wed, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3,
1-4 p.m. (106) DATES & TIMES: Wed, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 9 a.m. – noon
INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas
= Distance Learning Option
202020 WINTER/SPRING COURSES
Botanical Illustration in Intensive Foundational Certificate Block I – On-Site
Watercolor I 1. Botanical Illustration in Pencil I
Become part of the watercolor botanical
DATES & TIMES: Mon-Tue, July 6-7, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
tradition. Combine drawing skills and
your knowledge of color mixing as you INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas
discover the delight of putting brush to 2. Light on Form
paper to learn the specific techniques
DATES & TIMES: Wed-Thu, July 8-9, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
of transparent watercolor. Instruction,
demonstration and practical exercises INSTRUCTOR: Randy Raak
will guide you through a variety of 3. Foundations for Botanical Rendering (Botanical Illustration
Yoshiko Metz watercolor techniques: flat and graded in Pen and Ink I)
washes, highlights and drybrush
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sat, July 10-11, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
detail. Learn to build washes for depth of tone and shading,
and how to create soft and hard edges. With these foundational INSTRUCTOR: Charlotte Ricker
skills, you’ll be ready to create a finished plate in Botanical 4. Color Layering for Colored Pencil
Illustration in Watercolor II. Fee: $285 member, $335 non-
DATES & TIMES: Mon-Tue, July 13-14, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
member. Prerequisites: Light on Form, Color Mixing.
INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, Feb. 21-23, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas 5. Color Mixing
DATES & TIMES: Wed-Thu, July 15-16, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
DATES & TIMES: Tue, April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas
9 a.m. – noon (106)
INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Pierson 6. Deep-Dive Day
DATES & TIMES: Fri, July 17, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
Botanical Illustration in
Fee: $1,800, including materials listed in the supply lists. (Please
Watercolor II see course descriptions above for the regular on-site classes and
Watercolor basics got you started; now
the refund and cancellation policy on page 6.)
develop your confidence as you work
toward completing a finished plate from
a live specimen in this most traditional ELECT IV E CO U R SES
of botanical media. The emphasis
here is on bringing it all together.
Learn and refine additional techniques
OPEN STUDIO
through instruction, demonstration and Open Studio is for anyone who wants to experience a creative
practice, with special attention given and supportive environment without attending a structured
Pauline Edwards to layering, shading and building workshop. You can work on your own projects during open
form. Discover brush techniques and hours, at your own pace. A tutor is available for help and advice
colors that enhance perspective and depth. Follow painting (10 a.m. – noon), but there will be no formal teaching. The tutor
steps through completion, from broad washes to final detail. will help you get started on a project or advise how to add the
Learn how to fix mistakes and understand why watercolor is finishing touches. Attending the Open Studio is ideal for anyone
a forgiving medium. Fee: $265 member, $315 non-member. who wants to advance his/her personal projects (or ideas) or
Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Botany for needs to refresh his/her knowledge of any media. Fee: $35/
the Botanical Illustrator, Composition for Botanical Illustration, session member, $45/session non-member. Pre-registration
Perfecting Perspective. required.
DATES & TIMES: Wed, March 25, April 1, 15, 22, 29, 1-4 p.m. TIME: 9 a.m. – noon
INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas DATE: Mon, Feb. 3 INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi
DATE: Mon, May 4 INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen
ONLINE WITH ON-SITE COMPONENT
DATE: Mon, May 11 INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt
Fee: $310 member, $405 non-member DATE: Mon, June 1 INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen
IN-CLASS SESSIONS: Fri-Sat, June 26-27, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. DATE: Mon, June 8 INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas
All assignments are to be completed no later than July 27, 2020. DATE: Mon, June 22 INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen
INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas
= Distance Learning Option
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