Winter/Spring 2010

BOTANICAL ART & ILLUSTRATION

Botanical illustration is the place where art and science unite with beautiful results.

Certificate Program

2010 WINTER-SPRING CATALOG CERTIFICATE IN BOTANICAL ART AND ILLUSTRATION

Botanical art and illustration is the well-established tradition of portraying plants for scientific purposes, recording vanishing species for historical recollection or rendering the beauty and inspiration we experience in the flora of the world around us. Denver Botanic Gardens Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration program is designed to teach a comprehensive series of classes in botanical illustration, offering participants the drawing and painting 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 certificate for some students and offers an ongoing program of botanical classes for others.

introductory courSeS
Students wishing to learn more about botanical illustration or brush up on their skills before beginning the certificate sequence can take introductory courses that are not part of the certificate requirements: Introduction to Botanical Illustration and Introduction to Drawing in Pencil. courses, you must select 100 elective hours. The number of elective classes offered in any one year may vary. Guest instructor workshops may be taken as electives. Please note: To receive credit for any course, attendance is required at the first class and at 80 percent of all classes.

required courSeS
The following 13 courses are required if you wish to receive a Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. The recommended sequence of courses is listed below. This succession is appropriate for both the certificate and the non-certificate student. Classes can also 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 your class confirmation. 1. Botanical Illustration in Pencil I 2. Botany for the Botanical Illustrator 3. Botanical Illustration in Pencil II 4. Composition for Botanical Illustration 5. Color Layering for Colored Pencil 6. Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I 7. Perfecting Perspective 8. Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II 9. Color Mixing for Artists 10. Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I 11. Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II 12. Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I 13. Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II

Science and art lectureS

Selected lectures at Denver Botanic Gardens can qualify for elective credits. Participation in one lecture gives one elective credit hour; you can receive a maximum of 15 credit hours from these lectures. Caf Botanique by Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski is a free lecture series open to Botanical Art and Illustration students, Gardens members, the general public, academia and artists. There is no admission fee and preregistration is not required. The Caf Botanique schedule is posted on the Botanical Illustration blog.

portfolio review
Upon completion of all course work, you may apply for portfolio review (held each January and June) by requesting a transcript from the Registrar and submitting it to the Program Coordinator when you request your review. Please note: To receive credit for any course, attendance is required at the first class and at 80 percent of each course. The complete portfolio will contain five (5) finished botanical plates: 1. Graphite 2. Colored Pencil 3. Pen and Ink 4. Water media 5. Artists choice: This can be a plate in any of the media taught within the program or a combination of them.

elective courSeS
Elective courses serve a variety of purposes. They are all designed to increase the students knowledge, ability and experience in botanical art. In addition to the 13 required

G UEST WO R KS HO P S
Ann Swan: Working In and Out of the Box!
Fine details and bold composition will move your colored pencil work to a new level! Colored pencil impresario Ann Swan begins with expert instruction and demonstrations on the fine points of botanical illustration. Veins, hairs, stamens, tendrils, thorns, water droplets and more come into focus as you refine techniques to portray the fine details that can take your illustrations from satisfactory to stunning. Anns relaxed style and individual guidance will help you master new skills. Move on to composition and learn about traditional and contemporary botanical styles. See how Ann interprets elements of arrangement to push the boundaries in her work. Bring it all together to compose a botanical piece that will showcase all youve learned. Fee: $308 member, $371 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering for Colored Pencil, Colored Pencil I

Mon. Fri., March 22 - 26, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. (25 hr) Instructor: Ann Swan, U.K.

Ann Swan is one of the U.K.s leading contemporary botanical artists working in colored pencil. Her work has been shown at the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation and at the Smithsonian with the Shirley Sherwood Collection, which has recently toured the world. She has been awarded four Royal Horticultural Society Gold Medals and has recently been appointed to the Royal Horticultural Societys Picture Committee. Her work now features on six new ranges of china produced by Jersey Pottery in the U.K. She is an accomplished teacher

Ann Swan, Artichoke

and teaches around the world, most recently in New Zealand, Italy and Spain, and for the Royal Horticultural Society at their flagship gardens at Wisley. Her current project is a series of Heirloom Bulbs for the Southern Bulb Company in Texas. Ann has just completed a book about her Colored Pencil techniques: Botanical Painting with Coloured Pencils to be published both in the U.K. and USA in April 2010.

NEW SERIES: EXPLORE THE WORLD

Succulent! Capturing Cacti in Colored Pencil
El Charco del Ingenio Botanical Garden, San Miguel de Allende, GTO, Mexico The beautiful setting and astounding collection of cacti and succulents at El Charco de Ingenio in San Miguel de Allende are your outdoor classroom. Learn from a garden expert about the botanical attributes that make succulents unique in the plant world. Draw and observe cacti and succulents in the gardens using a variety of techniques to record size, form, color and details. Back in the domed classroom, hone your skills with lessons that target techniques to portray needles, spines and ridges, as well as the smooth flesh of succulents. Practice your color layering skills to achieve the range of greens and undertones often seen in these plants. Design and develop your field drawings and color studies into a complete portrait of an individual cactus. Experiment with new techniques and materials, and learn from demonstrations and individual guidance as you create a botanical plate with international flair. Fee: $246 member, $296 non-member (transportation, log-

Susan Rubin, Pediocactus knowltonii

ging and food not included. For more detailed information, contact mervihj@botanicgardens.org). Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering for Colored Pencil, Color Pencil I

Mon. Fri., March 8 - 12, 9 a.m. 1 p.m. (20 hr) Instructor: Susan Rubin

IN T RO DUC T O RY C O U R S E S
Introduction to Drawing
Are you new to drawing? If you can write with a pencil, you can draw with one. Step-by-step, acquire the techniques you need to draw what you see. Simple exercises train you to observe objectively and draw accurately. A relaxed pace and straightforward instruction will open your mind to your own creative abilities. Build drawing skills to enter the Botanical Illustration program with confidence. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites. Note: If you have had some drawing experience, please go directly to Pencil I.

sight and expertise to enhance all of your future illustrations. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites.

Thurs., Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 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 portray perspective, texture and detail. This is the entry course for every program student and the prerequisite for all courses to follow. Youll emerge from this class with the tools you need to draw anything. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites. Note: If you have no previous drawing experience, consider starting with Introduction to Drawing.

Thurs., March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 6 9 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

Weekend Workshop Fri. Sun., Feb. 5 - 7, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

REQUIRED C O U R S ES
Botany for the Botanical Illustrator
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: $185 member, $223 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites.

Tue., Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 1 4 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Weekend Workshop Fri. Sun., Feb. 26 - 28, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty Wed., May 5, 12, 19, 26, Jun. 2, 6 9 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen Tue., May, 18, 25, Jun. 1, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty

Mon., Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 9 a.m. - noon Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski Mon., May 10, 17, 24, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

Botanical Illustration in Pencil II

Simple and classic, pencil drawing is a timeless art form. Expand on the drawing skills you learned in Pencil I as you reinforce and refine your knowledge of graphite pencil. Learn additional techniques for shading, texture, perspective, depth, composition and style. A good drawing is the basis of botanical illustration in any medium. Group instruction and individual attention are tailored to help you complete a botanical plate in this subtle and striking medium. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I

Composition for Botanical Illustration

The arrangement of lines, shapes and color in artwork is an art form in itself. The difference between a pleasant picture and amazing artwork is often found in composition. Using a visual presentation, this course begins with a study of recognized masters and contemporary illustrators. Learn to how build botanical composition by using compositional elements and principles. Exercises in creating your own sample compositions give in-

Tue., Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 9 a.m. noon Instructor: Karla Beatty Mon., Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 1 4 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin

REQUIRED C O U R S ES
Perfecting Perspective
Do you shy away from the complicated plants? Even experienced illustrators sometimes struggle with foreshortening and simplify their subjects to eliminate the difficult elements. Learn to see the correct shape of an ellipse and find the angle of the element pointing to you, to create the illusion of 3-D depth on a 2-D surface. Youll work with botanical subjects that demonstrate each aspect of perspective and learn techniques for seeing and depicting perspective accurately. Complete a final piece that shows your new understanding of perspective principles. The class will work entirely in graphite pencil, as the principles apply to all art media. Gain confidence in your drafting skills and improve all of your drawings from this class forward. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I

develop a full range of value, texture and atmospheric perspective. Pen techniques take on new meaning as you flesh out a final inked illustration from a plant of your choice. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Pen and Ink I

Tue., Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 6 9 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt Tue., Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 9 a.m. noon Instructor: Libby Kyer

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 pencils. Two-, threeand four-color mixing will get you to the gorgeous greens and luscious lilacs youve been missing. Learn to gauge shadow colors for vibrant results. Match 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: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I

Mon., Feb. 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 6 9 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Weekend Workshop Fri. Sun., May 14 - 16, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

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 illustration 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. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I.

Mon., Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 6 9 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin Mon., Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 9 a.m. noon Instructor: Susan Rubin

Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I

Explore this modern medium! Youve 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. Youll be ready to produce a finished plate in Colored Pencil II. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I and Color Layering for Colored Pencil

Mon., Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 1 4 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen Tue., Arp. 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 6 9 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

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, textures and complex botany, and incorporate this information into your black and white illustrations. Working with both technical pen and quill, learn advanced techniques to make strokes mimic the fuzz on a fern, the down of a milkweed pod, the mottled colors of a variegated begonia. Learn how to layer and manipulate lines and stipples to

Wed., Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 1 4 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin Mon., Mar. 29, Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26, 6 9 p.m. Instructor: Annie Reiser

REQUIRED C O U R S ES
Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II
Take your colored pencil skills to the next level. Walk through the Six Step process to create a preparatory layered drawing. Learn about grisaille and techniques to create texture, detail and depth to enhance your subject. Experiment with different surfaces, blending and shading. Sample special effects you can achieve with colored pencil on Mylar, colored and dark grounds. Group instruction and individual attention help you to become proficient in this versatile medium. Pull all of your colored pencil skills together to create a finished botanical plate. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering for Colored Pencil and Colored Pencil I

Thurs., Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 6 9 p.m. Instructor: Constance Sayas Thurs., Apr. 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 9 a.m. noon Instructor: Karla Beatty

Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II

Watercolor basics got you startednow develop your confidence and personal style. The emphasis here is on bringing it all together. Learn and refine additional techniques through 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. Youll work toward completing a finished plate from a live specimen in this most traditional of botanical media. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing for Artists and Watercolor I

Wed., Mar. 31, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, 9 a.m. - noon Instructor: Susan Rubin Thurs., Apr. 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, 6 9 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin

Color Mixing for Artists

The first step to watercolor painting is mixing colors. Learn a system for combining colors consistently so you can eliminate frustrating trial and error. Lots of 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. Youll gain confidence and skills to improve all of your color work. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites.

Wed., Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 6 9 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty Wed., Mar. 31, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, 1 4 p.m. Instructor: Constance Sayas

Mon., Feb. 15, 22, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 9 a.m. noon Instructor: Constance Sayas Wed., Mar. 31, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, 6 9 p.m. Instructor: Constance Sayas

E L E CTI V E CO U R S E S
Art Materials for the Botanical Illustrator
Take the mystery out of materials. I see ten types of erasers--which one is right for the job? What is the difference between sable and synthetic? Whats vellum? This information-packed class will provide you with detailed information about all of the art materials used throughout the Botanical Illustration program. From papers to pencils to inks, pens, brushes and paints, youll learn where and how to find all the right materials and how they are used. Save time and money by shopping expertly the first time Fee:$37 member, $44 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites.

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 putting brush to paper and 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 dry brush detail. Learn to build washes for depth of tone and shading, and how to create soft and hard edges. With these foundational skills youll be ready to create a finished plate in Watercolor II. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I and Color Mixing for Artists

Sat., Mar. 6, 9 a.m. noon Instructor: Renee Jorgensen Sat., May 22, 9 a.m. noon Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

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finished art. Working in wire, paper and clay, learn to make models in just a couple of days! Fee: $123 member, $149 non-member. All students are welcome, no prerequisites required.

Sat. Sun., Apr. 24 & 25, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Libby Kyer

Annie Reiser, Handmade Journal

Drawing Techniques: The Value of Values

The challenge of drawing is to translate a three-dimensional living subject into a two- dimensional static surface, and make it believable! Values are the variations in tone that help to create the illusion of form and space. Learn the difference between the body value you can see and atmospheric value you must invent for effect. Working in both graphite and color, learn to capture value quickly and accurately using mapping and blocking techniques. Demonstrations and practice will give you skills to improve and streamline your drawings. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I

Handmade Art Journal

Learn the basics of bookbinding! Step-by-step instructions and demonstration will help you craft a journal using the Coptic sewn binding technique. This classic binding allows your finished book to open flat, making it easier to use when you sketch and paint. In this hands-on workshop, you can create a journal tailored specifically for BI program color mixing or leave the pages blank to fill with drawing and painting. Add your own style with your choice of cover papers. Take home a completed journal and the knowledge to make more on your own! Fee: $62 member, $74 non-member. All students are welcome, no prerequisites required.

Sat., Jan. 30, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Instructor: Annie Reiser

Hand Lettering for Garden Diaries and Artwork

Discover the beautiful art of calligraphic lettering! Whether you are labeling your botanical artwork, taking notes in your sketchbook or jotting entries into your garden diary, this wonderful art form adds the final touch. Learn the basics of calligraphic lettering style, proper form and process, and how to use it for scientific labeling and other creative uses. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I

Marjorie Leggitt

Wed., May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9 a.m. 12:45 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Gicle Printing Made Easy

Curious about having prints made but apprehensive about the time and expense involved? In just one day well introduce you to the process of Gicle printing. Starting with an overview of different printing processes, you will then learn how to prepare your artwork for prints, the advantages of this method of printing, and what to do with the prints once you have them. A professional printer will address the technical side of the process and bring you up-to-date on costs. Once you understand the procedure, you can make an educated decision about what and when to print. Fee: $62 member, $74 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites.

Tue., Feb. 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 1 4 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

Botanical Models Workshop

It is February and a live penstemon is not a prospect. Simple and effective, botanical models can bridge the gap between photographs and reality when a living subject is not available. Photographs provide necessary information, but can seriously impact the three-dimensionality of the final image. Learn to make 3-D models to correctly gauge shadows and form when you cant see the plant. Its fun to do, and very helpful to your

Fri., June 4, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin

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Framing Botanical Art
Get your work off the drawing board and onto the wall! This oneday workshop covers the options that will help you to present your art to its best advantage. Learn the steps to the conservation techniques that preserve your pieces in an acid-free environment. Well cover all the details of framing materials, styles and embellishments, and youll frame a small piece to practice. Whether you decide to frame it yourself or work with a professional, youll be more confident in your framing decisions. Fee: $62 member, $74 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites.

Drawing on Tradition: Botanical Drawings of Marion Mahony Griffin

Botany and the landscape are intertwined. An 1894 graduate of MIT, Marion Mahony Griffin was a landscape architect trained by Frank Lloyd Wright. Her detailed drawings wove natural botanical forms into her architectural renderings. Through intricate and subtle line drawings in her unique graphic style, she designed groupings of trees, shrubs and plants. Choose and depict a variety of native plants that express both accurate botany and place. Compose a scene with trees, shrubs and plants. Instruction in composition, perspective and varying line drawing techniques will guide you to create a finished pencil work in the style of Marion Mahony Griffin. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I

Sat., June 5, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin

GRAPHITE
Graphite Techniques: Roots and Bulbs
Explore the plant parts you usually cannot see, those hidden beneath the soil surface. Flowering bulbs, vegetables, and even houseplants reveal intriguing characteristics under the soil. Using a range of pencils from 6H to 6B, learn how to render the fine hairs, smooth and rough textures, and rounded forms of roots and bulbs. Practice continuous tone and sharp details, then put your knowledge to work to complete a finished plate in graphite pencil. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I

Wed., May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 1 4 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty

PEN AND INK

Botanical Roadkill: Fun with Flat Flowers
Out of season? Out of state? Need a plant in January? Head to the herbarium where a plethora of plant material is waiting to be drawn! Learn how to work from those flattened specimens. Its not as hard as it looks! After making your own herbarium specimen (roadkill), youll learn special techniques to draw the pressed plant so it comes to life on your paper. Then its just a matter of using your existing pen and ink skills to artisMarjorie Leggitt tically create a beautiful botanical plate. Gain confidence with new illustration skills and expand your knowledge of the Gardens resources as you work with the Conservatory, Library and Herbarium. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I and Pen and Ink I

Wed., Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 6 9 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty

Miniature Masterpieces in Pencil

Up close and tiny! Bring your big ideas and learn to scale them to a small format. Learn about the importance of miniatures in the history of art. Discover the delights and challenges of working in diminutive dimensions. Working to size for small frames, learn how composition, line, form and precision are crucial to convey the message Susan Rubin, allium in miniature. Instructor demonstrations, class critique, and individual attention will help you focus your own little jewels of botanical art. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I

Thurs., Apr. 9,16, 23, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin

Thurs., Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb., 4, 11, 1 4 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

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Scratchboard: Luminous Illustration in Ink
Start from scratch! Expand your illustration repertoire with a new tool in your pen and ink toolbox. Learn to achieve exquisite line control as you master the techniques of pulling line out of darkness with precision scratching tools. Youll discover a new confidence with ink, and an ability to work more quickly by both adding and removing ink from the clayboard base. The beautiful dried or dormant fruits of winter will provide inspiration for your finished plate in this inspiring weekend workshop. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I and Pen and Ink I

Textures in Colored Pencil

Beauty is in the details. Fuzzy, thorny, smooth, matte, shiny, crinkly or translucent is form on a tiny level. Learn to see texture in a new way that allows you to create realistic textures using a variety of colored pencil techniques. Through guided exercise and practice, assemble a collection of texture technique studies that you can reference for all future drawings. As the interpretation of the surface of your specimen becomes more intuitive, new methods for producing that texture will make painting them in colored pencil rewarding and fun. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering for Colored Pencil and Colored Pencil I

Fri. Sun., Feb. 19 - 21, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Libby Kyer

Thurs., Feb., 25, March 4, 11, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Libby Kyer

COLORED PENCIL
Drawing on Tradition: Inspired by Impressionists
When Monet painted Impression, Sunrise in 1872, he used a new, synthetic orange pigment in a style that broke the rules of traditional painting. The Impressionist movement named for this piece lasted only a few decades, but remains a favorite genre today. Learn about the ideas behind the movement, then choose a favorite painting and borrow the composition, palette and style to create a botanical piece that gives a nod to Monet, Gaugin and Degas. Using colored pencil and pastel, explore techniques that break the rules of color application and traditional botanical illustration. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering for Colored Pencil and Colored Pencil I

Botanical Traditions: Plants to Dye For

Flowers, stems, roots, leaves and fruits: all parts of plants contribute to dye colors. Since ancient times, plants have been used to dye fiber. Learn about how dyes are and the astounding range of color from plant sources. Choose a dye plant and research its color potential. Learn new techniques for trompe loeil effects. Compose and create a finished plate in colored pencil that portrays the plant as well as an example of its potential dye colors. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering for Colored Pencil and Colored Pencil I

Wed., Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 6 9 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin

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Thurs., May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 1 4 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin

WATER MEDIA
Botanical Traditions: The Herbs of Nicholas Culpeper
Nicholas Culpepper, the famous Elizabethan herbalist, made herb growing very fashionable in the 17th Century. Culpeper spent the greater part of his life in the English outdoors cataloguing hundreds of beautiful plants that also hold medicinal properties. Culpepers

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Herbal remains a resource for todays practitioners of herbal medicine. Working in watercolor, create a portrait of an herb plant and its medicinal uses to create a botanical collage with a story to tell. In this Studio class, instruction will focus on composition and refining techniques. For members of the RMSBA, this is an opportunity to create work for the upcoming juried exhibit, Culpepers Medicinal Herbs. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing for Artists and Water Color I

ing with both line and water media, design and paint an ornamental medieval letterform showcasing a miniature painting of a traditional and/or common herb. Your finished piece may be part of a Gardens project to publish an illuminated medieval herbal alphabet. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing for Artists and Watercolor I

Fri., Jan. 15, 22, 29, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty

Tue., Feb. 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 6 9 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

Painting Tulips in Watercolor

Simple and elegant, tulips have captured the attention of botanical artists in every era. Learn about the history of the tulip from its origins in the Middle East and Central Asia to the Age of Tulips in Turkey to the frenzy of Tulipomania in 17th century Holland. Tulips are still compelling today, with numerous varieties and colors to inspire any artist. Learn to create the long, smooth washes needed for tulip leaves, the beautiful arch and clean edges of the stem, and the luscious color of waxy tulip petals. In Constance Sayas this technique class, instruction and demonstration will focus on composition, washes and dry brush details. Paint a lasting plant portrait of this springtime favorite. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing for Artists and Water Color I

Watercolor Dry Brush Techniques: Spring Bulbs and Daffodils

The secret to depicting specific details is the dry brush technique! A traditional watercolor method, dry brush means working with small strokes and limited use of washes. Improve your brush-handling skills and develop increased control with guided exercises. Practice paint layering techniques to create vibrant color surfaces and sharp, clear details. Create a finished Karla Beatty, Daffodil Bulb portrait of your favorite spring bulb. New skills build confidence and can make your next watercolor project work for you. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing for Artists and Water Color I

Wed., Feb. 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 1 4 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty

Mon., Feb., 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 1 4 p.m. Instructor: Constance Sayas

Drawing on Tradition: Ornamental Florals of Grasset and Morris

In the Victorian era, a return to nature brought a focus on floral motifs to decorative design. French artist Eugene Grasset admired Japanese art, and brought his love of simplified form to poster designs in France and America. In Britain, William Morris lent his architectural training to the decorative textiles and wallpaper patterns that defined the Arts and Crafts movement. Explore the composition and graphic design styles of these masters of ornamental design. Learn to use graphic design tools and techniques to create your

The Illuminated Herbal: An Alphabet from A to Z

In medieval Europe, written works began and ended with monastic scribes. Their exquisite illuminations stand as a memorial to the world before the printing press. Begin in the Helen Fowler library to view examples of medieval manuscripts and research the elements of medieval illumination. Apply this knowledge to the skills you learned in earlier Illumination classes. Work-

Peggy Turchette

William Morris, Woodpecker Tapestry

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own decorative botanical motif in gouache and mixed media. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing for Artists and Watercolor I

Fairmount Roses Grand Finale

Historic Fairmount Cemetery boasts more than 300 roses of at least 59 varieties, many of them from the 1800s. Participate in the preservation of these beauties through botanical illustration. Start by studying rose paintings from the masters of the past such as Alfred Parsons and Pierre Joseph Redout. Learn how to draw the complex petal configurations. Practice techniques, from weton-wet to dry brush, and Constance Sayas, Rosa Linda Campbell how to use them appropriately. Visit Fairmount and advance your skills as you learn to capture the important aspects of roses where they grow. Take your field sketches, notes and a clipping from a specimen to the classroom to create a finished watercolor painting of these gorgeous blossoms. Try this class for the first time or come back after last years session, as this will be the last session in the Fairmount series. Your finished work can be included in a planned publication. Fee: $247 member, $297 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing for Artists and Water Color I

Tue., March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 9 a.m. noon Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

White Blossoms
Do white blossoms on white paper leave you in a quandary? Dont shy away from a challenge! See how other artists have solved this dilemma as you learn techniques to ease the execution. Begin with exercises in light, shade and composition. Demonstrations teach you how to use form and placement to your advantage. Working in your choice of watercolor or colored pencil, youll learn how to find the right colors for your white flowers and create a finished portrait of these most delicate of petals. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing for Artists, Water Color I OR Color Layering for Colored Pencil and Colored Pencil I

Thurs., April 8, 15, 22, 1 5 p.m., Thurs. April 29, 1 4 p.m. Instructor: Constance Sayas

Iris in Transparent Acrylics

Explore a wonderful water medium! Though transparent acrylic looks similar to watercolor, different application techniques produce luminous results. Acquire the skills, using a simple color palette to transform acrylic paint into sheer layers. Spring irises present their own challenges, including complex form, a short life when cut, and translucent, overlapping petals. Step-by-step instruction, demonstration and exercises will help you to create your own lasting botanical portrait in transparent acrylic. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I and Color Mixing for Artists

Mon. Wed., June 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. (20 hr) Instructor: Constance Sayas

Field Sketching with Watercolors

Take your studio skills into the great outdoors. Watercolors are a traditional medium for sketching outside. Learn to make quick gestural studies of botanical specimens. Set up a small portable palette and gather the gear you need for successful painting in a garden or field setting. Explore brushstrokes, color and values in sketching. Find out how to exploit the transparent qualities of watercolor paint. Begin a watercolor sketchbook of your favorite plants to enjoy from now on. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing for Artists and Watercolor I

Tue., Apr. 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 1 4 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Wed., June 16, 23, 30, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty

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Drawing on Tradition: Flower Portraits of Maud Purdy
sect pollinators and learn to sleep and pin a specimen for illustration. Study the basics of insect anatomy and the processes of pollination. Use your new knowledge to create an illustration of a perfect combination of host plant and pollinator in your choice of medium. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, entry level color media strongly recommended

Thurs., June 17, 24, July 1, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Maud Purdy

DIGITAL TOOLS AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Photo References for Botanical Illustrator
Seasons and geography can interfere with the illustrators search for a live plant specimen. Scott Dressel-Martin, official photographer for Denver Botanic Gardens, will show you how to capture all the botanical information pertinent to your plant. As an artist, learn to see your subject at its best. From a scientific standpoint, photograph the important details including stem, leaves, blossoms, seeds, attachments, veins, margins and overall plant form. Whether you prefer film or digital cameras, Scott will teach you the basics of close-up photography and how to use your equipment effectively. Fee: $61 member, $73 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites.

When Maud H. Purdy (1873-1965) became an artist in the late 19th Century, she was considered to be a new type of woman: self-directed, outspoken and highly skilled. As the chief iris illustrator for the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens in the 1920s, she launched a prolific and significant body of work that would later earn her the title, best botany illustrator in America. Begin with an overview of Purdys work of unusual beauty and learn how it also served science. Youll use the microscope to understand the botanical details of your flower and learn to master micro techniques to study the ovary and flower development. Careful instruction will prepare you to create an elegant plate in the medium of your choice, illustrating the exposed internal structures of your flower in the style of Maud Purdy. This is a microscopy class and the number of seats is limited to 10. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I (entry level color medium of your choice is strongly recommended)

Fri., June 18, 25, July 2, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

Fri., March 19, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Scott Dressel-Martin

Plants Plus Pollinators

Plants + pollinators = more plants! Fulfilling their biological imperative to reproduce, plants often require outside assistance. Insects, birds and bats come to the rescue and move pollen from one plant to another. An expert on pollination will give you an idea of the amazing range of pollinators at work in the Gardens. Observe the pollinators as they work hard to collect and disperse pollen. Collect in-

Photoshop for Beginners

Send a JPEG image at 300 dpi. WHAT?? Unravel the lingo and learn the basics of this versatile and necessary computer software. Start at the very beginning and learn to navigate the tool bars; size artwork and files, apply filters, adjust color, crop, and more! Use simple skills to manipulate photo references. Learn the process for producing a digital file to meet specifications for exhibit entries. Bring your computer, Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements and an open mind. Leave with the confidence to handle images on your own. Fee: $123 member, $149 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites.

Marjorie Leggitt

Sat. Sun., March 20 & 21, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Annie Reiser

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Abobe InDesign
Create your own multi-page presentations books, brochures and posters! Learn to design master layouts, insert pictures and graphics, and change fonts easily. InDesign collects all the text, image files and typeface files to print your document exactly as you imagined it. InDesign can also be used with other Adobe programs such as Illustrator and Photoshop to design all aspects of your product. You will need a laptop computer with current Adobe InDesign (CS 3 or CS 4) software installed (a 30-day trial version is available for free). Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites.

Adobe Illustrator I
Leave your paintbrush at home, and bring your computer to learn the basics of Adobe Illustratora program necessary to produce vector artwork. Exercises emphasize the use of Bezier curves to create shapes using the mouse. Simple and straightforward instruction will introduce you to the most utilized tools and a few of the palettes. As with any new skill, practice makes perfect, so have fun exploring a world of artistic possibilities. You will need a laptop computer with current Adobe Illustrator (CS 3 or CS 4) software installed (a 30-day trial version is available for free). Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites.

Fri. Sun., Feb. 12 - 14, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Anna Hjelmroos

Fri. Sun., March 12 - 14, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

REG ISTRATI O N I N FO R MATI 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 the Gardens, 1005 York Street 9 a.m. 4 p.m., Monday Friday 4. By Mail: Attention: Registration Coordinator, 909 York Street, Denver, CO 80206 5. Online: www.botanicgardens.org

after course has commenced:

As all requirements have been prepared in expectation of your attendance, no refunds are possible. Instructors have no authority to grant or promise refunds. In the event of a family emergency or because of inclement weather circumstances, the student can later complete the course by taking the missed classes from the same instructor and notifying the instructor 2 weeks before the course starts. If 60-80 percent of the course is missed because of the family emergency or the inclement weather circumstances, the course can be re-taken from any instructor in that media if space is available. These policies apply to all registrations in the 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.

refund and cancellation policy:

Refund requests must be received three business days before the start of the program. Please note that some programs may have earlier deadlines: these will be listed in the course description. The registration fee will be refunded, but with a 10 percent processing fee (up to $10). A refund is issued in the form of a credit on file to be used towards a future class, a check or a credit to the credit card used to register. Less than three business days before the program starts, registration fees are not transferrable or refundable. There will be no refund for no-shows.

certificate credit requirements for individual courses:

Attendance is required at the first class for all courses. In order to receive credit, 80 percent of a course must be attended (at least 12 hours of a 15-hour course).

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