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2 019 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 7
Visiting Instructor Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12
EMAIL: sbai@botanicgardens.org
Introductory Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 13
VISIT OUR BLOG AT:
botanicalillustration.blogspot.com Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 13
Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 17
FOR INFORMATION
ABOUT MEMBERSHIP: Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 27
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
Sarah Simblet, Ink
Photos © Scott Dressel-Martin
Large Cover artwork:
Asuka Hishiki, Watercolor
Cover artwork left to right:
Mary McCauley, Colored Pencil
Isik Güner, Watercolor
Milvi Gill, Colored Pencil
M ES S AGE FR O M TH E CE O
Sue Carr, Watercolor
It really gets to the heart of who we are as an institution. The fusion of science and art, natural wonder and
human creation, perfectly defines the School of Botanical Art & Illustration at Denver Botanic Gardens. The
School is central to our mission, which is why we will soon be doubling our offerings in the new Freyer –
Newman Center.
There are 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 subsequent aspiration.
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
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,
1. Botanical Illustration in Pencil I Botany for the Botanical Illustrator,
2. Botany for the Botanical Illustrator Composition for Botanical
Illustration, Perfecting Perspective
3. Color Layering for Colored Pencil
4. Color Mixing Portfolio Preparation All required courses + minimum
5. Composition for Botanical Illustration 100 elective credit hours
6. Light on Form
7. Perfecting Perspective *To receive a credit, it is expected that all assignments be
8. Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I successfully completed no later than two weeks after the last day
9. Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I of class. (Distance learning option: Assignments must be completed
10. Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I 30 days after the conclusion of the on-site session.)
11. Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II
12. Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II
13. Botanical Illustration in Pencil II
14. Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II
15. Portfolio Preparation Course
*Students are responsible for taking note of prerequisites and
determining if they are eligible for a course. Class sizes are limited,
and seats are meant for those filling course requirements.
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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. In successful completion of final artwork (a plate) one month (30
addition to the 15 required courses, students must select no fewer days) after the conclusion of the on-site session is the culmination
than 100 elective hours; it is strongly recommended that students of each of the distance learning courses.
take relevant elective courses simultaneously with the required
Students must use a scanner or digital camera to record their
curriculum. The number of elective classes offered each year may
weekly achievements and email the high-resolution image to
vary. Typically, an elective course meets weekly for three hours over
the instructor and the school manager. All student questions, as
a five-week period (15 hours total), but condensed courses are also
well as instructor answers, recommendations and suggestions,
available. Guest instructor 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
receive credit for the course.
Selected lectures at Denver Botanic Gardens qualify for elective
credits. Attendance at one lecture gives one elective credit hour; Elective Courses
students can receive a maximum of 15 credit hours from these lectures. A selection of electives following the in-class/off-site model is
Café Botanique is a lecture series open to School of Botanical Art offered occasionally.
and Illustration students, Gardens members, the general public,
academia and artists. Pre-registration is required for credit.
FOUNDATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN
DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION BOTANICAL ART AND ILLUSTRATION
In addition to our traditional on-site botanical illustration IN 2019
curriculum, we offer an in-class/off-site option that combines Upon completion of all course work, students may express their
classroom participation with remote online learning. The courses interest in submitting their portfolio for review by requesting a
in the traditional on-site curriculum are interchangeable with transcript from the program manager and registering for the
the courses in the distance learning option. Portfolio Preparation Course by January 18, 2019.
Required On-Site Courses The Portfolio Preparation Course is mandatory for graduation. In
The following required courses are held on-site over three days spring 2019, the Portfolio Preparation Course is offered at two
(Friday through Sunday). Work for these classes is completed different times. Candidates who have taken this course prior to
entirely in the classroom. 2019 do not need to attend; however, the updated course is free of
• Botanical Illustration in Pencil I charge if the original course was taken prior to 2019 and if space
• Light on Form is available. Please contact the school manager for availability.
• Botany for the Botanical Illustrator After the Portfolio Preparation Course, candidates have the
• Composition for Botanical Illustration opportunity for individual consultation with instructors to refine
• Color Layering for Colored Pencil their portfolio pieces prior to the final portfolio drop-off on
• Perfecting Perspective September 6, 2019. More detailed information is circulated at
• Portfolio Preparation Course the Portfolio Preparation Course.
Required Online Courses with On-Site Component The complete portfolio must contain five finished botanical plates
The following required courses are also offered through a (preferable plate size 11” x 14” or smaller) in the following media:
combination of a two-day on-site intensive classroom experience 1. Graphite pencil
and online instruction: 2. Colored pencil
• Botanical Illustration in Pencil II 3. Pen and ink
• Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I 4. Water media
• Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II 5. A rtist’s choice (a plate in any of the media taught or a
• Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I combination of them). The subject matter for this plate can
• Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II be anything included in the school’s teaching curriculum.
• Color Mixing
• Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I PRELIMINARY KEY DATES FOR 2019 PORTFOLIO REVIEW:
Final Portfolio Drop-off: September 6, 2019
• Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II
Portfolio Review: October 11, 2019, 1-3 p.m.
Classroom Instruction GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR 2019 GRADUATES:
The classroom instruction portion of courses offered with an online November 17, 2019, 1-2 p.m. (preliminary date)
component covers the material in 10 hours spread over two
ANNUAL GRADUATE AND 2019 STUDENT SHOW
consecutive days. During this classroom session the student will
OPENING RECEPTION:
learn new techniques and receive one-on-one tutoring.
November 17, 2019, 2-3 p.m. (preliminary date)
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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.)
• Dummy book with an educational theme or content directed to children.
n internship as an illustrator at a museum, botanic garden, science center or other relevant institution that provides on-the-job
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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.
Rogério Lupo, Graphite
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JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2019
Class/Instructor Day/Times Dates Medium Page
OPEN STUDIO Monday Jan. 14, 21, 28,
Open to All 17
Instructor varies 5-8 p.m. Feb. 4, 11
Winter Blooms in Colored Pencils 5 Mondays Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, Colored Pencil (E)
22
Susan DiMarchi 9 a.m. – noon Feb. 18, 25 CPII
Light on Form 5 Mondays Jan. 14, 21, 28, Graphite (R)
15
Constance Sayas 1-4 p.m. Feb. 4, 11 PI
Beauty in the Details: Winter Twigs and Dormant Buds 5 Tuesdays Jan. 15, 22, 29, Mixed media (E)
22
Susan DiMarchi 9 a.m. – noon Feb. 5, 12 P&II, CPI
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I 5 Tuesdays Jan. 15, 22, 29, Watermedia (R)
17
Constance Sayas 1-4 p.m. Feb. 5, 12 LoF, CM
Dried with Drama 5 Tuesdays Jan. 15, 22, 29, Watermedia (E)
25
Constance Sayas 6-9 p.m. Feb. 5, 12 WCI
Dance of the Pen: Spencerian II 5 Wednesdays Jan. 16, 23, 30, Techniques (E)
19
Renee Jorgensen 9 a.m. – noon Feb. 6, 13 Please see the catalog
Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I 5 Wednesdays Jan. 16, 23, 30, Ink (R)
15
Renee Jorgensen 1-4 p.m. Feb. 6, 13 LoF
Effective Layers 5 Wednesdays Jan. 16, 23, 30, Mixed media (E)
25
Laurence Pierson 6-9 p.m. Feb. 6, 13 WCI
Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I 5 Thursdays Jan 17, 24, 31, Colored Pencil (R)
16
Susan DiMarchi 9 a.m. – noon Feb. 7, 14 LoF, CL
Botanical Illustration in Pencil I 5 Thursdays Jan. 17, 24, 31, Graphite (R)
14
Laurence Pierson 1-4 p.m. Feb. 7, 14 Open to All
Composition for Botanical Illustrator Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (R)
Jan. 18, 19, 20 14
Marjorie Leggitt 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Open to All
Botany for Botanical Illustrator Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (R)
Jan. 25, 26, 27 14
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Open to All
Nesting Flowers in Colored Pencil Fri, Sat, Sun Colored Pencils (E)
Feb. 1, 2, 3 22
Libby Kyer 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. LoF
Portfolio Preparation Friday Techniques (R)
Feb. 8 13
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Coursework Completed
Portfolio Preparation Saturday Techniques (R)
Feb. 9 13
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Coursework Completed
Color Layering for Colored Pencils Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (R)
Feb 15, 16, 17 16
Susan Rubin 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Open to All
REGISTER
(REGISTRATION BEGINS DECEMBER 11, 2018 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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FEBRUARY – MARCH 2019
Class/Instructor Day/Times Dates Medium Page
OPEN STUDIO Monday
March 11, 18 Open to All 17
Instructor varies 9 a.m. – noon
Color Mixing 5 Mondays Feb. 18, 25, Watermedia (R)
16
Constance Sayas 1-4 p.m. March 4, 11, 18 Open to All
Mysterious Yellows 5 Tuesdays Feb. 19, 26, Watermedia (E)
25
Constance Sayas 9 a.m. – noon March 5, 12, 19 WCI
DOT: Charles Rennie Mackintosh 5 Tuesdays Feb. 19, 26, Watermedia (E)
24
Marjorie Leggitt 1-4 p.m. March 5, 12, 19 WCI
Perfecting Perspective 5 Tuesdays Feb. 19, 26, Techniques (R)
15
Marjorie Leggitt 6-9 p.m. March 5, 12, 19 LoF
Botanical Illustration in Pencil II 5 Wednesdays Feb. 20, 27, Graphite (R)
14
Charlotte Ricker 9 a.m. – noon March 6, 13, 20 LoF, BOT, COM, PP
DOT: Frida Kahlo’s Botanicals 5 Wednesdays Feb. 20, 27, Mixed Media (E)
20
Meredith Feniak 1-4 p.m. March 6, 13, 20 CPI or WCI
Introduction to Botanical Illustration 5 Thursdays Feb. 21, 28, Techniques (NC)
13
Renee Jorgensen 9 a.m. – noon March 7, 14, 21 Open to All
Gouache 5 Thursdays Feb. 21, 28, Watermedia (E)
25
Charlotte Ricker 1-4 p.m. March 7, 14, 21 WCI
Linear Perspective 5 Thursdays Feb. 21, 28, Techniques (E)
19
Charlotte Ricker 6-9 p.m. March 7, 14, 21 PI
Botanical Illustration in Pencil I Fri, Sat, Sun Graphite (R)
Feb. 22, 23, 24 14
Charlotte Ricker 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Open to All
Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II Fri, Sat Ink (R)
March 1, 2 15
Marjorie Leggitt 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. P&II, BOT, COM, PP
Contrasting Color Combinations Fri, Sat, Sun Colored Pencils (E)
March 8, 9, 10 23
Susan Rubin 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CPI
Carbon Dust Fri, Sat, Sun Graphite (E)
March 15, 16, 17 20
Randy Raak 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. PII
 2019 SMA Tour: So Much Art and Heritage – Immersion Week March 16-24
Birds of El Charco March 18-19 &
Mon-Tue; Thu-Sat Intermediate skills in Ink 13
Dr. Sarah Simblet, Oxford, UK 21-23
Light on Form Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (R)
March 29, 30, 31 15
Randy Raak 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. PI
(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 2019
Class/Instructor Day/Times Dates Medium Page
OPEN STUDIO Monday
April 1, 15, 22, 29 Open to All 17
Instructor varies 5-8 p.m.
Sacred Doorways – Byzantine Iconography 5 Mondays March 25,
Open to All 18
Laurence Pierson 9 a.m. – noon April 1, 15, 22, 29
Exploratory Field Sketching 5 Mondays March 25, April 1, Mixed media
20
Charlotte Ricker 1-4 p.m. April 15, 22, 29 P&II, CPI or WCI
Botanical Illustration in Pencil I 5 Tuesdays March 26, April 2, Graphite (R)
14
Renee Jorgensen 9 a.m. – noon April 16, 23, 30 Open to All
Nature Notes of an Edwardian Lady 5 Tuesdays March 26, April 2 Watercolor Pencil (E)
24
Renee Jorgensen 1-4 p.m. April 16, 23, 30 CPI, WCPI
Light on Form 5 Tuesdays March 26, April 2, Techniques (R)
15
Charlotte Ricker 6-9 p.m. April 16, 23, 30 PI
March 27,
Birds and Nests in Graphite and Color 5 Wednesdays April 3 (Zoo), Graphite, Mixed Media (E)
21
Randy Raak 9 a.m. – noon April 10 (DMNS), LoF
April 17, 24 (Hibiscus)
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II 5 Wednesdays March 20, 27, Watermedia (R)
17
Constance Sayas 6 -9 p.m. April 3, 17, 24 WCI, COM, BOT, PP
Botany for Botanical Illustrator 6 Thursdays March 28, April 4,11, Techniques (R)
14
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski 9 a.m. – noon April 18, 25, May 2 Open to All
Large-Scale Plant Life in Charcoal 5 Thursdays April 4, 11, 18, Techniques, Graphite (E)
19
Meredith Feniak 1-4 p.m. April 25, May 2 LoF
Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II 5 Thursdays March 28, April 4, Colored Pencil (R)
16
Susan DiMarchi 6-9 p.m. April 11, 18, 25 CPII
Make an Art Portfolio Case Wednesday Techniques (E)
April 3 18
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open to All
Graphite Techniques for Scientific Illustration Fri, Sat, Sun Graphite (E)
April 5, 6, 7 12
Rogerio Lupo, Brazil 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. LoF
Pen Nib and Ink: Refined Hatching Technique Mon, Tue, Wed Ink (E)
for Scientific Illustration April 8, 9, 10 12
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m Intermediate Skills in Ink
Rogerio Lupo, Brazil
Pen Nib and Ink: Refined Hatching Technique Fri, Sat, Sun Ink (E)
for Scientific Illustration April 12, 13, 14 12
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m Intermediate Skills in Ink
Rogerio Lupo, Brazil
Color Layering for Colored Pencil Fri, Sat, Sun Colored Pencil (R)
April 19, 20, 21 16
Susan Rubin 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m Open to All
Perfecting Perspective Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (R)
April 26, 27, 28 15
Marjorie Leggitt 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m LoF
(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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APRIL – MAY 2019
Class/Instructor Day/Times Dates Medium Page
Sacred Doorways - Gilding Monday
May 6 Several iconography sessions 18
Laurence Pierson 9 a.m. – noon
OPEN STUDIO Monday
May 13, 20 Open to All 17
Instructor varies 9 a.m. – noon
OPEN STUDIO Monday April 1, 15, 29,
Open to All 17
Instructor varies 5-8 p.m. June 3, 17, July 1
Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I 5 Mondays May 6, 13, 20, Colored Pencil (R)
16
Susan DiMarchi 1-4 p.m. June 3, 10 CL, LoF
Celebrating Shofu-En Garden in Scratchboard 5 Tuesdays May 7, 14, 21, 28 Mixed Media (E)
21
Randy Raak 9 a.m. – noon June 4 P&I I, entry level color
Expressive Ink Essentials 5 Tuesdays May 7, 14, 21, 28 Ink (E)
21
Susan DiMarchi 1-4 p.m. June 4 P&I I
Improve Your Handwriting Skills 5 Tuesdays May 7, 14, 21, 28 Techniques (E)
19
Renee Jorgensen 6-9 p.m. June 4 Open to All
Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II 5 Wednesdays May 1, 8, 15, 22, Ink (R)
15
Charlotte Ricker 9 a.m. – noon May 29 P&I I, BOT, PP, COM
Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I 5 Wednesdays April 17, 24, May 1, Ink (R)
15
Charlotte Ricker 1-4 p.m. May 8, 15 LoF
Case Bind a Miniature Book 4 Wednesdays Techniques (E)
May 1, 8, 15, 22 18
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski 6-9 p.m. Open to All
Pelargoniums in Watercolor 5 Thursdays May 9, 16, 30, Watermedia (E)
26
Laurence Pierson 9 a.m. – noon June 6, 13 WC1
Mysterious Mushrooms 5 Thursdays May 9, 16, 23, Ink (E)
22
Marjorie Leggitt 1-4 p.m. May 30, June 6 P&I I
Composition For Botanical Illustration 5 Thursdays May 9, 16, 23, Techniques (R)
14
Marjorie Leggitt 6-9 p.m. May 30, June 6 Open to All
Botanical Illustration in Pencil I Fri, Sat, Sun Graphite (R)
May 3, 4, 5 14
Randy Raak 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Open to All
Light on Form Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (R)
May 10, 11, 12 15
Marjorie Leggitt 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. PI
Nature Observed Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (E)
May 17, 18, 19 18
Randy Raak 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Open to All
Introduction to Botanical Illustration Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (NC)
May 17, 18, 19 13
Renee Jorgensen 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Open to All
2019 Arts & Archives Tour to Istanbul and Uzbekistan, May 25-June 8
Sketching with Quill Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (E)
May 31, June 1, 2 21
Susan DiMarchi 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. P&II
REGISTER
(REGISTRATION BEGINS DECEMBER 11, 2018, 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
10CO UR SES AT A G L ANC E
JUNE – JULY 2019
Class/Instructor Day/Times Dates Medium Page
OPEN STUDIO Monday
July 8, 15 Open to All 17
Instructor varies 9 a.m. – noon
North American Crop Wild Relatives: An Agricultural Family Tree 5 Mondays June 3, 10, 17, Mixed Media (E)
23
Susan DiMarchi 9 a.m. – noon June 24, July 1 CPII, P&I I
Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II 5 Mondays June 17, 24, Colored Pencil (R)
16
Susan DiMarchi 1-4 p.m. July 1, 8, 15 CP I, BOT, PP, COM
OPEN STUDIO Monday June 3, 17,
Open to All 17
Instructor varies 5-8 p.m. July 1, 15, 29
Glorious Poppy Portraits in Transparent Acrylics 5 Tuesdays June 11, 18, 25, Watermedia (E)
26
Marjorie Leggitt 9 a.m. – noon July 2, 9 WCI
White Blossoms 5 Tuesdays June 11, 18, 25, Watermedia (E)
26
Constance Sayas 1-4 p.m. July 2, 9 WCI
Color Mixing 5 Tuesdays June 11, 18, 25, Watermedia (R)
16
Constance Sayas 6-9 p.m. July 2, 9 Open to All
1 Wednesday
June 19 (Hibiscus)
9 a.m. – noon
June 26,
Explore Mouth Goliath’s Weathered Beauty 2 Wednesdays Any Media (E)
July 3 (Mt. Goliath’s 24
Randy Raak 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. P&I I, and CP I or WC I
Nature Center)
3 Wednesdays
July 10, 17, 24
9 a.m. – noon
Botanical illustration in Pencil II 5 Wednesdays May 22, 29, June 5, Graphite (R)
14
Randy Raak 1-4 p.m. June 12, 19 LoF, BOT, PP, COM
26 Shades of Lavender 5 Wednesdays June 26, July 3, Colored Pencil (E)
23
Susan DiMarchi 1-4 p.m. July 10, 17, 24 CPII
Botanical illustration in Pencil I 5 Wednesdays May 29, June 5, 12 Graphite (R)
14
Susan DiMarchi 6-9 p.m. June 19, 26 Open to All
Light on Form 5 Thursdays June 20, 27, Techniques (R)
15
Randy Raak 1-4 p.m. July 11, 18, 25 PI
Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I 5 Thursdays June 13, 20, 27, Watermedia (R)
17
Laurence Pierson 6-9 p.m. July 11, 18 CM, LoF
The Poetry of Flowers 5 Fridays June 7, 14, 21, 28, Mixed Media (E)
24
Renee Jorgensen 6-9 p.m. July 12 WCP I
Exploits in Watercolor Fri, Sat, Sun Watermedia (E)
June 14, 15, 16 26
Constance Sayas 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. WCI
Drawing from your Photos, Online option Fri, Sat Techniques (E)
June 21, 22 20
Susan Rubin 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CPI
Botany for Botanical Illustrator Fri, Sat, Sun Techniques (R)
June 28, 29, 30 14
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Open to All
Midsummer’s Analogous Arrangements Fri, Sat, Sun Colored Pencils (E)
July 12, 13, 14 23
Susan Rubin 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CPI
(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
11VI S I T I NG I N STR U CTO R WO R KS H O P S
ROGÉRIO LUPO, São Paulo, Brazil
Graphite Techniques for Scientific Illustration with Rogério Lupo
Beautiful artwork is created with value—the degree of light and dark in a specific subject.
Working in pencil, you'll develop values and master seamless gradations from the lightest
lights to the darkest darks without the usual graphite sheen. A simple exercise will train each
student to draw incredible detail using practical rendering of textures and different colors of
objects represented as shades of gray; to recognize luminosities, reflections and contrasts;
and to execute useful and fast forms to render hairs and thorns. Each participant will design a
composition and begin an original work using tricks to draw viewers’ eyes to the focal point.
Value training will improve artwork in any medium, but drawing in graphite is so much fun!
Fee: $360 member, $410 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical illustration in Light on Form or
intermediate skills in graphite.
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, April 5-7, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rogério Lupo, Pencil
INSTRUCTOR: Rogério Lupo
Pen Nib and Ink: Refined Hatching Technique for Scientific Illustrations
Start with a thorough review of pen nibs and the physical aspects involved in their performance.
Learn methods for preserving the pen, avoiding corrosion and damage, and improving its
function by sanding and always keeping it as clean as new.
You will study different pen and ink techniques but mainly concentrate on and refine the method
of hatching. Explore how to render various shapes and forms in nature by using hatching and
discover the existing technical choices available to render pen nib shading, with some previous
graphite shading experience as your basis. Learn new skills through demonstrations, practical
exercises and step-by-step individual instruction to finish an elegant final plate. Fee: $360
member, $410 non-member. Prerequisites: Intermediate skills in pen and ink.
Rogério Lupo, Ink
DATES & TIMES: Session 1 Mon-Wed, April 8-10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
DATES & TIMES: Session 2 Fri-Sun, April 12-14, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Rogério Lupo
Rogério Lupo is one of the finest contemporary scientific illustrators in the world, with many top awards from prestigious institutions. He was
born in São Paulo, Brazil, and has been teaching biological illustration since 1998. He earned a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from
the University of São Paulo and has studied art at Escola Clássica de Arte (Classical School of Art), São Paulo. He works in a variety of media,
always aiming to share his experience with didactical material available for free on the Internet. He was awarded the first prize in the Margaret
Mee National Contest (Brazil) in 2002 and 2003, black-and-white category, and the first prize in the 2010 and 2013 Margaret Flockton Award
for Excellence in Scientific Botanical Illustration (Australia).
SAVE TH E DATE :
Painting Fall Flowers with Isik Güner
Isik Güner, Watercolor
Isik Güner, Watercolor
October 7-9, 2019
Red: A Passionate Color with Isik Güner
October 11-13, 2019
= Visiting Instructor
12VISIT IN G IN ST R U CTO R 2019 W I N TE R / S P R I NG
WO R KSH OPS CO U R S E S
2019 SMA-tour: So Much Art and Heritage IN T R O DU CTO RY CO U R S E
March 16-24, 2019
Introduction to Botanical
WORKSHOP (limited to 9 students) Illustration
In addition to the workshop you will immerse yourself in Start at the beginning. Whether
the culture and traditions of San Miguel de Allende. you’ve had no experience with
drawing or have forgotten
what you learned way back
when, this is the class for
Renee Jorgensen
you. Learn drawing basics
step by step in this gently paced course. Carefully explained
demonstrations, simple exercises and helpful critiques will show
you how to draw what you see. Build your drawing skills to enter
Sarah Simblet, Pen and Ink
the School of Botanical Art and Illustration with confidence. Fee:
$260 member, $310 non-member. No prerequisites. Note:
If you have had some drawing experience, please go directly to
Botanical Illustration in Pencil I.
DATES & TIMES: Thu, Feb. 21, 28, and March 7, 14, 21
9 a.m. – noon
Birds of El Charco DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, May 17-19, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Five days of exploratory field drawing with Dr. Sarah Simblet.
INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen
Working outdoors in large sketchbooks with a range of
media, (including pencils, pens, ink and a brush), Sarah will
guide you in how to capture the form and grace of wild and
domesticated bird species, as they feed, preen and fly through R EQ U IR ED CO U R SES
the majestic nature reserves of El Charco.
This intensive sketch book drawing course includes daily Portfolio Preparation Course
studio demonstrations focused on the practicalities of drawing,
Upon completion of all course work (all required courses and a
together with a guide to the essential anatomy of a bird (its
minimum of 100 elective hours), students may express their interest
bone structure and the movement of key groups of muscles and
in applying for portfolio review and certification by requesting
feathers) and inspirational studies of paintings and drawings
to celebrate the depiction of birds in the worldwide histories a transcript from the program manager and registering for the
of art and illustration. Portfolio Preparation Course by January 18, 2019.
DATES & TIMES: Mon-Tue, March 18-19 and Thu-Sat, Fee: $255 (includes the course, individual consultation with the
March 21-23, 2019 instructors and external portfolio review). The Portfolio Preparation
( El Charco del Ingenio and Posada Corazon, San Miguel Course is mandatory for graduation. In winter/spring 2019,
de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico) the Portfolio Preparation Course is offered at two different times.
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Sarah Simblet, Oxford, U.K. Candidates must choose one:
Dr. Sarah Simblet is a fine artist, broadcaster, lecturer and anatomist 1. Fri, Feb. 8, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
whose works explore the relationship between science, history and art. 2. Sat, Feb. 9, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
She has published three major art reference books with DK: “Anatomy for
the Artist,” “The Drawing Book” and “Botany for the Artist” and exhibits INSTRUCTOR: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
her drawings through her books. She recently co-authored “The New
Sylva,” a breathtaking contemporary version of John Evelyn’s “Sylva”
from 1664. Sarah is dedicated to sharing and encouraging visual
intelligence in others through her drawings, teaching and broadcasting
worldwide. She contributes to contemporary art shows, festivals and
live events, and her work is held in national and private collections.
She also contributes regularly to British, American and international
television and radio programs about science and art and consults on
national exhibitions. She is a tutor in anatomy at the Ruskin School of
Art, University of Oxford, and a lecturer at the National Gallery, London.
= Off-Site. For more detailed information and registration, please contact
720-865-3653 or mervihj@botanicgardens.org
132 0 1 9 W I NT E R / S P R I N G CO U R S E S
Botany for the Botanical Botanical Illustration in Pencil I
Illustrator Learn to draw! Begin with an overview of
What is the difference between the specific elements of botanical illustration.
a carpel and a pistil? Where is Learn the skills of careful observation and
the stamen? The science of the realistic drawing in graphite pencil, including
subjects you draw determines line drawing, shading and perspective. Step-
what you see! Put away your by-step added techniques help you render
pencils for this enlightening lab accurate perspective, texture and detail. This
class designed specifically for is the entry course for every program student
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
students of botanical illustration. and a prerequisite for all required courses to
Take a close look at plant follow. You’ll emerge from this class with the
Stephanie Vandewalker
anatomy and learn to recognize botanical details that will make tools you need to draw anything. Fee: $280
your drawings more accurate and realistic. Learn plant morphology member, $330 non-member. Includes fee for supplies provided
through detailed instruction and supporting visuals. Your botanical (specified in the supply list). No prerequisites.
art will improve when you understand the subjects. Fee: $280
member, $330 non-member. Includes fee for supplies provided DATES & TIMES: Thu, Jan. 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 1-4 p.m.
(specified in the supply list). No prerequisites. INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Pierson
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, Jan. 25-27, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, Feb. 22-24, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Charlotte Ricker
DATES & TIMES: Thu, March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25,
May 2, 9 a.m. – noon DATES & TIMES: Tue, March 26, April 2, 16, 23, 30, 9 a.m. – noon
INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, June 28-30, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, May 3-5, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski INSTRUCTOR: Randy Raak
DATES & TIMES: Wed, May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, 6-9 p.m.
Composition for Botanical Illustration
INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi
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 Botanical Illustration in Pencil II
a study of recognized masters and contemporary illustrators. Simple and classic, pencil drawing is a
Learn how to use compositional elements and principles in your timeless art form. Expand on the drawing
botanical illustration. Create your own thumbnail compositions and skills you learned in Botanical Illustration
develop insight and expertise to enhance your future illustrations. in Pencil I as you reinforce and refine
Fee: $260 member, $310 non-member. Includes fee for supplies your knowledge of graphite pencil. Learn
provided. No prerequisites. additional techniques for shading, texture,
perspective, depth and composition. A
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, Jan. 18-20, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. good drawing is the basis of botanical
INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt illustration in any medium. Group
DATES & TIMES: Thu, May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 6-9 p.m. Lynn Williamson instruction and individual attention are
tailored to help you complete a botanical
INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt
plate in this subtle and striking medium. Fee: $260 member, $310
non-member. Includes fee for supplies provided. Prerequisites:
Light on Form, Botany for the Botanical Illustrator, Composition for
Botanical Illustration, Perfecting Perspective.
DATES & TIMES: Wed, Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 9 a.m. – noon
INSTRUCTOR: Charlotte Ricker
DATES & TIMES: Wed, May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 1-4 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Randy Raak
142 0 1 9 WI NTE R / S P R I N G CO U R S E S
Light on Form Botanical Illustration
Take your drawings from flat to in Pen and Ink I
fabulous. The secret to portraying Pen and ink is at the heart
light and shadow on your subjects of botanical illustration.
lies in understanding the scientific Expand your drawing
method of lighting as it applies repertoire as you learn
to different forms. Beginning with Toria Clark techniques to create line,
basic geometric shapes, refine form and texture in black
Lesley McGregory your skills in showing light and and white. “Expressive line” and “stipple” become part of your
volume on any subject. The class artistic vocabulary as you practice this traditional medium with
will work entirely in graphite pencil, but the principles apply to modern and versatile technical pens. Step-by-step instruction,
all other media. As you progress from fruits and vegetables to demonstration and practice will give you the foundation you need
leaves and flowers to entire plants with complex shapes, you will to draw any botanical subject accurately and skillfully. Fee: $260
overcome the obstacles in creating three-dimensional drawings. member, $310 non-member. Includes fee for supplies provided.
Fee: $260 member, $310 non-member. Includes fee for supplies Prerequisites: Light on Form.
provided. Prerequisite: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I.
DATES & TIMES: Wed, Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 1-4 p.m.
DATES & TIMES: Mon, Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 1-4 p.m. INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen
INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas
DATES & TIMES: Wed, April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 1-4 p.m.
DATES & TIMES: Tue, March 26, April 2, 16, 23, 30, 6-9 p.m. INSTRUCTOR: Charlotte Ricker
INSTRUCTOR: Charlotte Ricker
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, March 29-31, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Botanical Illustration in
INSTRUCTOR: Randy Raak Pen and Ink II
Take your pen and ink skills to a new
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, May 10-12, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. level of sophistication. Explore the
INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt Gardens’ limitless world of color,
texture and complex botany and
DATES & TIMES: Thu, June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 1-4 p.m.
incorporate this information into black-
INSTRUCTOR: Randy Raak and-white illustrations. Working with
both technical pen and traditional
Perfecting Perspective quill, learn advanced techniques to
Do you shy away from complicated make strokes mimic the fuzz on a
Phillip Potter fern, the down in a milkweed pod
plants? Even experienced illustrators
sometimes struggle with foreshortening or the mottled colors of a variegated
and simplify their subjects to eliminate begonia. Learn how to layer and manipulate lines and stipples to
develop a full range of value, texture and atmospheric perspective.
difficult elements. Work with botanical
Pen techniques take on new meaning as you flesh out the final
subjects that demonstrate each aspect
inked illustration of a plant of your choice. Fee: $275 member,
of perspective and learn techniques
$325 non-member. Includes fee for supplies provided (specified
for seeing and depicting perspective
in the supply list). Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pen and
accurately. The class will work entirely
Marjorie Leggitt Ink I, Perfecting Perspective, Botany for the Botanical Illustrator,
in graphite pencil, but the principles
Composition for Botanical Illustration.
apply to all art media. Gain confidence in your drafting skills
and improve your drawings from this class forward. Fee: $260 ONLINE WITH ON-SITE COMPONENT
member, $310 non-member. Includes fee for supplies provided. Fee: $310 member, $405 non-member
Prerequisite: Light on Form. DATES & TIMES: In-class sessions: Fri-Sat, March 1-2
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
DATES & TIMES: Tue, Feb. 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 6-9 p.m.
All assignments are to be completed no later than April 2, 2019.
INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt
INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, April 26-28, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
DATES & TIMES: Wed, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 9 a.m. – noon
INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt
INSTRUCTOR: Charlotte Ricker
= Distance Learning Option
152 01 9 W I N T E R / S P R I N G C O U R S E S
Color Layering for Botanical
Colored Pencil Illustration in
Colored pencil presents a special Colored Pencil II
challenge: mixing color directly Take your colored pencil
on your drawing! Learn to use skills to the next level and
a simple color-mixing method become proficient in this
adapted to the application of fun, versatile medium.
colored pencils. Two-, three- and Mary Ann Sudduth Work through a step-by-
Susan Rubin four-color mixing will get you to step process to create a
the gorgeous greens, radiant preparatory layered drawing. Learn techniques to create texture,
reds and luscious lilacs you’ve been missing. Learn to determine detail and depth to enhance your subject. Experiment with different
shadow colors for vibrant results. Practice color matching with a surfaces and solvents for blending and shading. Add depth with
variety of plant material as you create your own extensive color atmospheric perspective and learn finishing techniques that will
workbook to speed color selection and application for all future make your drawings pop. Individual attention will guide you to
colored pencil drawings. Fee: $370 member, $420 non-member. create a finished botanical plate. Fee: $260 member, $310
Includes fee for supplies provided (specified in the supply list). No non-member. Includes fee for supplies provided. Prerequisites:
prerequisites. Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I, Botany for the Botanical
Illustrator, Composition for Botanical Illustration, Perfecting
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, Feb. 15-17, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Perspective.
INSTRUCTOR: Susan Rubin
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, April 19-21, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. DATES & TIMES: Thu, March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 6-9 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Susan Rubin IINSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi
DATES & TIMES: Mon, June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 1-4 p.m.
Botanical Illustration in
INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi
Colored Pencil I
You’ve learned to layer colored
pencil; now learn techniques to Color Mixing
draw effectively in this medium. The first step to watercolor
Apply your drawing skills and painting is mixing colors.
learn new methods specific to Learn a system for combining
colored pencils. Techniques colors consistently to eliminate
include layering, building and frustrating trial and error.
burnishing in color. This versatile, Exercises, demonstrations and
Diana Karowe portable medium is perfect for discussion will show you
sketching on location as well as Ellen Bell how to achieve the broadest
producing studio pieces. Learn through instruction, demonstration possible spectrum. Learn
and practice on small studies of botanical subjects. You’ll be ready about paint properties and important information about choosing
to produce a finished plate in Botanical Illustration in Colored pigments. Practice mixing colors to match a variety of plant
Pencil II. Fee: $260 member, $310 non-member. Includes fee for material. You’ll gain confidence and skills to improve your color
supplies provided. Prerequisites: Light on Form, Color Layering for work. Fee: $260 member, $310 non-member. Includes fee for
Colored Pencil. supplies provided. No prerequisites.
DATES & TIMES: Thu, Jan. 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 9 a.m. – noon DATES & TIMES: Mon, Feb. 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 1-4 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas
DATES & TIMES: Tue, June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 6-9 p.m.
DATES & TIMES: Mon, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10, 1-4 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas
INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi
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Botanical Illustration ELECT IV ES
in Watercolor I
Become part of the watercolor OPEN STUDIO
botanical tradition. Combine Open Studio is for anyone who wants to experience a creative and
drawing skills and your supportive environment without attending a structured workshop.
knowledge of color mixing You can work on your own projects during open hours, at your
as you discover the delight own pace. A tutor is available for help and advice (10 a.m. –
of putting brush to paper to noon), but there will be no formal teaching. The tutor will help
Phillip Potter learn the specific techniques you get started on a project or advise how to add the finishing
of transparent watercolor. touches. Attending the Open Studio is ideal for anyone who wants
Instruction, demonstration and practical exercises will guide you to advance his/her personal projects (or ideas) or needs to refresh
through a variety of watercolor techniques: flat and graded washes, his/her knowledge of any media. Fee: $35/session member,
highlights and drybrush detail. Learn to build washes for depth of $45/session non-member. Pre-registration required.
tone and shading, and how to create soft and hard edges. With
these foundational skills, you’ll be ready to create a finished plate TIME: 9 a.m. – noon
in Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II. Fee: $280 member, $330 DATE: Mon, March 11 INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi
non-member. Includes fee for supplies provided (specified in the DATE: Mon, March 18 INSTRUCTOR: Susan Rubin
supply list). Prerequisites: Light on Form, Color Mixing. DATE: Mon, May 20 INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi
DATE: Mon, July 8 INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Pierson
DATES & TIMES: Tue, Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 1-4 p.m.
DATE: Mon, July 15 INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen
INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas
TIME: 5-8 p.m.
DATES & TIMES: Thu, June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 6-9 p.m.
DATE: Mon, Jan. 14 INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas
INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Pierson
DATE: Mon, Jan. 21 INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Pierson
DATE: Mon, Jan. 28 INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Pierson
Botanical Illustration in DATE: Mon, Feb. 4 INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen
Watercolor II DATE: Mon, Feb. 11 INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Pierson
Watercolor basics got you started;
DATE: Mon, April 1 INSTRUCTOR: Charlotte Ricker
now develop your confidence as
DATE: Mon, April 15 INSTRUCTOR: Charlotte Ricker
you work toward completing a
DATE: Mon, April 22 INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt
finished plate from a live specimen
in this most traditional of botanical DATE: Mon, April 29 INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi
media. The emphasis here is on DATE: Mon, June 3 INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Pierson
bringing it all together. Learn and DATE: Mon, June 17 INSTRUCTOR: Susan Rubin
refine additional techniques through DATE: Mon, July 1 INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen
instruction, demonstration and
practice, with special attention given
Barbara Churchley 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. Fee: $260 member, $310 non-member. Includes fee
for supplies provided. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in
Watercolor I, Botany for the Botanical Illustrator, Composition for
Botanical Illustration, Perfecting Perspective.
DATES & TIMES: Wed, March 20, 27, April 3, 17, 24, 6-9 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas
Lynn Williams, Watercolor
172 01 9 W I N T E R / S P R I N G C O U R S E S
Sacred Doorways – Case Bind a Miniature Book
Byzantine Iconography Case binding is the most common type
More than a decorative element, color of bookbinding for hardcover books. It
plays a very important role in Byzantine is the ultimate choice for books with a
iconography, which is one of the long shelf-life or heavy usage. In case
oldest art forms to survive unchanged binding, the pages of the book are
for the past 2,000 years. Students are arranged in groups called signatures
introduced to both the practical and and sewn together using the Coptic
the theoretical part of the iconographic technique. Then, hard covers are
tradition (iconology). You’ll use natural attached to the book using pasted-
materials: wood panels gessoed with on endpapers. In this workshop, learn
naturally ground, genuine gold leaf Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski step by step how to bind a traditional
and egg tempera made from natural hardcover blank book. The only
pigments. You’ll learn the language of difference between your book and a normal journal is that your
Laurence Pierson
light, color, image and symbol, with book will be only 2” x 1.5”. Miniature books are tedious to make
the iconic symbolism explained alongside the technical instruction. and require high-precision measurements. We’ll make at least two
Fee: $260 member, $310 non-member. Includes fee for supplies different miniature books ready for little notes or to be used as
provided. Prerequisite: Open for beginners as well as more holiday ornaments. Fee: $210 member, $250 non-member. Fee
experienced icon painters. includes supply kit for two miniature books. No prerequisites.
DATES & TIMES: Mon, March 25, April 1, 15, 22, 29 DATES & TIMES: Wed, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 6-9 p.m.
9 a.m. – noon INSTRUCTOR: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Pierson
Nature Observed
Sacred Doorways: Gilding Personal drawing books that
Whether gold is applied on halos, backgrounds or even painted belonged to old masters such
on garments and buildings, its use in icons is very important as Georg Dionysius Ehret
because gold symbolizes the divine presence. Learn the oil-gilding and the Bauer brothers are
technique and discover more about the symbolism and use of gold now preserved in the Natural
leaves in Byzantine icon painting. Fee: $70 member, $85 non- History Museum in London.
member. Prerequisite: Several previous iconography classes. They include a wealth of
Randy Raak
striking, well-preserved studies
DATES & TIMES: Mon, May 6, 9 a.m. – noon of the form and nature of
INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Pierson plants. These journals, with their informative handwritten notes, allow
us to experience the moment the art was made as if it were today.
Make an Art Portfolio Case This class combines field sketching and scientific documentation.
This workshop is geared toward You’ll learn techniques to accurately portray both distant subjects
graduate candidates but is open to and close-up botanicals within the scene. Different field sketching
everyone. Students will produce an techniques will help you to see and simplify landscape elements
attractive archival case for portfolio and create compositions with dynamic depth. You will learn the
pieces or other art, papers or process of quickly capturing accurate renderings of any object.
ephemera. It will be bound in quarter Individual help and group critique guides you to see and record
cloth with paper covers and ribbon ties. correctly while simplifying complex subject matter. You will
Three flaps inside the case protect the work with graphite and/or water-soluble pencils and a water
contents. Fee: $160 member, $195 brush if outside the classroom. No matter what media you use,
Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
non-member. Fee includes supply kit for your personal sketchbook will be filled with pages of valuable
the 12” x 16” portfolio case produced during the class. Additional information for future remembrance and record. Fee: $260
fee if a larger portfolio case is made. No prerequisites. member, $310 non-member. Includes fee for supplies provided.
No prerequisites.
DATES & TIMES: Wed, April 3, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
DATES & TIMES: Fri-Sun, May 17-19, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski
INSTRUCTOR: Randy Raak
182 01 9 W I N T E R / S P R I N G C O U R S E S
Linear Perspective
Do you avoid including architecture,
furniture or other human-made objects in
your drawings because they never look
quite right? Perhaps you have scenes in
your head that you would like to share
with the world, but you can’t seem to
translate your ideas onto paper. Never
fear! Understanding linear perspective
will expand your perception of the
Renee Jorgensen
world and allow you to approach any
Dance of the Pen: Spencerian II subject with confidence. We will use a
Spencerian script is a pen-written, vintage form of ornamental systematic approach to learning basic
Charlotte Ricker
penmanship. Botanical prints from antiquity are graced with perspective techniques that will help you
beautiful labels in the Spencerian hand. The Spencerian hand develop methods for selecting and analyzing your subject and
became a major force for the instruction of handwriting in both allow you to check your drawings for accuracy. You will also learn
public and private schools in 19th and early 20th century to integrate architectural elements into your field sketches with
America. Learn the Spencerian alphabet and develop elegant accuracy and create believable scenes from your imagination. In
letterforms using writing tools designed for penmen, calligraphers the classroom, we will construct a pastoral scene using rules of
and writers. Fee: $275 member, $325 non-member. Includes fee linear perspective and reference imagery to bring your drawing
for supplies provided (specified in the supply list). Prerequisites: to life. Then we will take these skills out into the Gardens to
Familiarity with drawing using quill and ink, Spencerian or engage in field sketching that includes architectural elements. Get
copperplate lettering. ready to expand your perspective! Fee: $260 member, $310
non-member. Includes fee for supplies provided. Prerequisite:
DATES & TIMES: Wed, Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 9 a.m. – noon Botanical Illustration in Pencil I.
INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen
DATES & TIMES: Thu, Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 6-9 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Charlotte Ricker
Improve Your
Handwriting Skills
Handwriting is becoming a lost Large-Scale Plant Life in
art, since email and text messaging Charcoal
have become our primary written Drawing at a large scale can
communication methods. Researchers be daunting, but with charcoal
suggest that developing writing skills it is surprisingly quick! Charcoal
will aid the visual identification of is easier to control than most
graphic shapes. This workshop will media, and in this class you
Renee Jorgensen
teach you how to develop and improve will get your hands dirty while
your handwriting skills while exploring simple methods to improve we complete four large, loose
your penmanship. With practice, you will be able to make neater Meredith Feniak drawings. Modeled after a
writing a habit. Fee: $260 member, $310 non-member. Includes classic figure drawing class, we
fee for supplies provided. No prerequisites. will work at standing easels (perhaps working up to 22” x 30”)
and focus on single central subjects on an outdoor terrace at
DATES & TIMES: Tue, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 6-9 p.m. the Gardens. Note: We will be standing for the entirety of each
INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen three-hour class (no drawing “horses” are available for seated
drawing). Fee: $280 member, $330 non-member. Includes fee
for supplies provided (specified in the supply list). Prerequisite:
Botanical illustration in Pencil I.
DATES & TIMES: Thu, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 1-4 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR: Meredith Feniak
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