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2015 WINTER/SPRING CATALOG OF COURSES

Message from the CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3

Course Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4

Courses at a Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7

Visiting Artist Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12

Introductory Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14

Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14

Elective Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 19

Journaling and Field Documenting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 22

Drawing Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 23

Graphite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 24

Pen and Ink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 25

Colored Pencil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 26

Calligraphy and Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 27

Watercolor Pencil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 27

Water Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 28

New for 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 30

Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 31

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Photos ©Scott Dressel-MartinCover artwork left to right:Constance Sayas, WatercolorRandy Raak, GraphiteLaurence Pierson, Egg Tempera

FOR INFORMATION & CONSULTATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF BOTANICAL ART & ILLUSTRATION:

CALL: 720-865-3670

EMAIL: [email protected]

VISIT OUR BLOG AT: www.botanicalillustration. blogspot.com

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MEMBERSHIP:

CALL: 720-865-3525


VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.botanicgardens.org

Constance Sayas, Watercolor

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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

I’m pleased to share that the School of Botanical Art & Illustration here at Denver Botanic Gardens now offers multiple avenues for artists of all skill levels to pursue their passion. For an initial goal, a foundational certificate offers instruction in skills and media essential to a solid footing in the discipline. For those seeking additional challenge and reward, a Certificate in Botanical Illustration offers subsequent aspiration. Enjoy the varied offerings the School of Botanical Art & Illustration has to offer this season.

Brian Vogt, Denver Botanic Gardens CEO

Constance Sayas, Watercolor

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2015 W INTER/SPR ING FOUNDATIONAL CERTIF ICATE IN BOTANICAL ART AND IL LUSTRATION

The world-renowned School of Botanical Art and Illustration is located at Denver Botanic Gardens, providing students and scholars with the opportunity to hone their skills in this specialized genre. Much has been said about the modern need to fuse art and science in order to expand economic development and enlightenment, but few programs are as direct in their impact as botanical illustration. The School of Botanical Art and Illustration focuses not only on technique but also on the plants themselves, with courses in botany and microscopy and lectures from visiting artists. From small, highly interactive classes to real-world opportunities for exhibition, sales and publication, the Gardens has every tool needed to instruct and inspire flourishing botanical artists.

Botanical art and illustration is the well-established tradition of portraying plants for scientific purposes, recording vanishing species for historical record or rendering the beauty and inspiration we experience in the flora around us.

Denver Botanic Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustration’s curriculum consists of a comprehensive series of classes in botanical illustration, providing the drawing and illustration 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 foundational certificate or advanced diploma in botanical illustration for some students, and offers an ongoing program of botanical classes for others.

ELECTIVE COURSESElective courses serve a variety of purposes. They are designed to increase the student’s knowledge, ability and experience in botanical art. In addition to the 15 required courses, students must select no fewer than 100 elective hours. The number of elective classes offered each 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 the course.

SCIENCE AND ART LECTURES Selected lectures at Denver Botanic Gardens qualify for elective credits. Attendance at one lecture gives one elective credit hour; students can receive a maximum of 15 credit hours from these lectures. Café Botanique is a lecture series open to School of Botanical Art and Illustration students, Gardens members, the general public, academia and artists. Pre-registration is required for credit.

DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION In addition to our traditional on-site botanical illustration curriculum, we offer an in-class/off-site option that combines classroom participation with remote online learning. The courses in the traditional on-site curriculum are interchangeable with the courses in the distance learning option.

ON-SITEThe following required courses are held on-site over three days (Friday through Sunday). Work for these classes is completed entirely in the classroom.

INTRODUCTORY COURSEStudents wishing to learn more about botanical illustration or to brush up on their skills before beginning the certificate sequence can take Introduction to Botanical Illustration, which is not part of the certificate requirements.

REQUIRED COURSESThe following 15 courses are required if you wish to receive a Foundational Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. Classes should 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 class confirmation.

1. Botanical Illustration in Pencil I 2. Light on Form 3. Botany for the Botanical Illustrator 4. Botanical Illustration in Pencil II 5. Composition for Botanical Illustration 6. Color Layering for Colored Pencil 7. Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I 8. Perfecting Perspective 9. Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II 10. Color Mixing 11. Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I 12. Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II 13. Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I 14. Botanical Illustration in Watercolor 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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2015 W INTER/SPR ING FOUNDATIONAL CERTIF ICATE IN BOTANICAL ART AND IL LUSTRATION

ONLINE WITH ON-SITE COMPONENT The following courses are offered through a combination of a two-day on-site intensive classroom experience and online instruction:

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONThe classroom instruction portion of courses offered with an online component covers the material in 10 hours spread over two consecutive days. During this classroom session the student will learn new techniques and receive one-on-one tutoring.

THE OFF-SITE LEARNING APPROACHFollowing the two-day concentrated classroom instruction, three Internet sessions cover the remaining course elements. The successful completion of final artwork (a plate) one month (30 days) after the conclusion of the on-site session is the culmination of each of the distance learning courses.

Students must use a scanner or digital camera to record their weekly achievements and email the high-resolution image to the instructor and program manager. All student questions, as well as instructor answers, recommendations and suggestions, are handled by email. The student must send a scan of the final plate to the instructor and the program manager in order to receive credit for the course.

ELECTIVE COURSESIn order to be eligible to apply for the portfolio preparation course and portfolio review, students must complete a minimum of 100 elective hours in addition to the 14 required 15-hour courses. Elective courses are designed to increase the student’s knowledge, ability and experience in botanical art. Typically, an elective course meets weekly for three hours over a five-week

time period (15 hours total), but condensed courses are also available. A selection of electives following the in-class/off-site model is also offered.

FOUNDATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION IN 2015Upon completion of all course work, students may express their interest in applying for portfolio review and certification by requesting a transcript from the program manager and submitting an application for the review by February 1, 2015.

Application Fee: $200 (includes the Portfolio Preparation Course, individual consultation with the instructor and external portfolio review)

The Portfolio Preparation Course is mandatory for graduation. In spring 2015 the Portfolio Preparation Course is offered at two different times. Candidates must choose one:

1. March 20, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 2. March 21, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Candidates who have taken the Portfolio Preparation Course prior to 2015 do not need to attend, however the update course is free of charge if space is available. Please contact the manager for availability.

After the Portfolio Preparation Course, candidates have the opportunity for individual consultation with instructors to refine their portfolio pieces prior to the final portfolio drop-off on September 2, 2015. More detailed information is circulated at the time of application approval and at the Portfolio Preparation Course.

The complete portfolio must contain five finished botanical plates (preferable plate size 11” x 14” or smaller) in the following media:

1. Graphite pencil 2. Colored pencil 3. Pen and ink 4. Water media 5. Artist’s choice (a plate in any of the media taught or a

combination of them). The subject matter for this plate can be anything included in the school’s teaching curriculum.

KEY DATES FOR 2015 PORTFOLIO REVIEW:

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: FEBRUARY 1, 2015Final Portfolio Drop-off: September 2, 2015Portfolio Review: October 1, 2015, 1-3 p.m.

GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR 2015 GRADUATES:November 22, 2015, noon – 2 p.m.

ANNUAL GRADUATE AND 2015 STUDENT SHOW OPENING RECEPTION: November 22, 2015, 2-4 p.m.

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WINTER/SPR ING 2015 COURSE R EQU I R EMENTSSCHOOL OF BOTANIC ART AND IL LUSTRATION

DIPLOMA IN BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATIONTo be eligible for the diploma program, a student must have completed the Certificate of Botanical Art and Illustration (prior to 2014) or Foundational Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration (2014 and after) 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 finished botanical plates selected from any the following media (maximum plate size 11“ x 14”). Portfolio must include at least two different media:

Oils, pastels or digital media are not accepted as part of the portfolio. Additional details regarding presentation and size are provided upon acceptance into the program.

3. Completion of a supervised independent study (a minimum of 6 weeks or 240 hours). The independent study may include:

weed, fossil, pollination biology or other. Includes an essay and a minimum of four illustrations (containing dissections.)

children

science center or other relevant institution that provides on-the-job experience as a scientific/botanical illustrator

The annual application deadline is October 31.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Denver Botanic Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustration awards annual scholarships to any new student who is planning to enroll in any of the required classes without prerequisites at the School of Botanical Art and Illustration. The awards are determined on a competitive basis and require the submission of a portfolio and artist’s statement.

The annual application deadline is October 31.

Marjorie Leggitt, Watercolor

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COURSES AT A GLANCE

PLEASE NOTE: Students with Botanical Illustration Certificate are eligible to take all electives

(NC) Non Credit; (R) Required Course; (E) Elective Course; (P) Pencil; (P&I) Pen and Ink; (LoF) Light on Form; (PP) Perfecting Perspective; (BO) Botany; (CA) Calligraphy; (EI) Expressive Ink; (COM) Composition; (CL) Color Layering for Colored Pencil; (CP) Colored Pencil; (CM) Color Mixing; (WC) Water Color; (WP) Watercolor Pencil

= Visiting Instructor | = Distance Learning Option | = Kids 12+

JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2015Class/Instructor

Day/Times

Dates

Medium

Page

Watercolor Pencil IRenee Jorgensen

5 Mondays 9 a.m. – Noon

January 12, 19, 26 February 2, 9

Watercolor Pencil (E)(P1, LoF, CL, CM) 27

Personalize Your Illuminated InitialsRenee Jorgensen

5 Mondays1-4 p.m.


Techniques (E) (P1) 27

Egg Tempera Laurence Pierson

5 Mondays 6-9 p.m.


Watermedia (E) (P1, WC1, LoF or Cert.) 28

DOT: Marilena Pistoia Constance Sayas

5 Tuesdays 9 a.m. – Noon

January 13, 20, 27February 3, 10


Dried with Drama Constance Sayas

5 Tuesdays 1-4 p.m.

January 13, 20, 27February 3, 10


Focus on Art Susan Rubin

5 Tuesdays 6-9 p.m.


Techniques (E) (All core classes and at least

50 elective hours)21

Working from Copyrighted Photos Marjorie Leggitt

5 Wednesdays 9 a.m. - Noon


Techniques (E)(P1, Any entry level media) 21

Beyond Pretty Pictures: Taking Composition FurtherMarjorie Leggitt

5 Wednesdays 1-4 p.m.


Techniques (E) (P1, WC1, LoF, CO, or Cert.) 22

Brush and Quill: Expressive Ink on Paper and Mylar Susan DiMarchi



Ink (E)(P1, P&I1) 25

Color Layering II: Complementary Colors Susan Rubin

5 Thursdays 9 a.m. – Noon


Techniques (E)(P1, CP1) 23

Carbon Dust Randy Raak

5 Thursdays 1-4 p.m.


Graphite (E) (P2) 24

Open StudioInstructor varies

Thursdays 5-8 p.m.

January 15, 22, 29 February 5, 12 Open to All 19

Light on Form Marjorie Leggitt

Fri, Sat, Sun 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. January 16 – 18 Techniques (R)

(P1) 16

Color Layering for Colored Pencils Susan Rubin

Fri, Sat, Sun 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. January 23 – 25 Colored Pencil (R)

Open to All 17

Botany for the Botanical IllustratorMervi Hjelmroos-Koski

Fri, Sat, Sun 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

January 30-31 February 1

Botany (R)Open to All 14

PORTFOLIO REVIEW APPLICATION DEADLINE Mon February 2

Botanical Illustration in Pencil ISusan DiMarchi

Fri, Sat, Sun 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. February 6-8 Graphite (R)

Open to All 15

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COURSES AT A GLANCE




FEBRUARY – MARCH 2015Class/Instructor

Day/Times

Dates

Medium

Page

Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I Susan DiMarchi


February 16, 23 March 9, 16, 23

Colored Pencil (R) (P1, LoF, CL) 18

Light on Form Susan Rubin

5 Mondays 1-4 p.m.


Techniques (R) (P1) 16

Botanical Illustration in Pencil ILaurence Pierson



Graphite (R) Open to All 15

Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II Constance Sayas

5 Tuesdays 1-4 p.m.


Watermedia (R) (WC I, BO, LoF) 19

Color Mixing Constance Sayas

5 Tuesdays 6-9 p.m.


Techniques (R) Open to All 18

Wonderful Values and Textures in Pen & Ink Marjorie Leggitt

5 Wednesdays 9 a.m. – Noon


Techniques (E) (P&I2) 23

CompositionMarjorie Leggitt




Make an Art Portfolio CaseMervi Hjelmroos-Koski

2 Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. March 11, 18 Techniques (E)

Open to All 20

OrchidsConstance Sayas



Watermedia (E) (WC1, LoF or Cert.) 29

Along the Silk Road and from the Center of the WorldLaurence Pierson




Botany for the Botanical IllustratorMervi Hjelmroos-Koski

Fri, Sat, Sun 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. February 6 – 8 Botany (R)

Open to All 14

Perfecting PerspectiveMarjorie Leggitt

Fri, Sat, Sun 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. February 13 – 15 Techniques (R)

(P1) 16

Exploits in WatercolorConstance Sayas

Fri, Sat, Sun 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. February 20 – 22 Watermedia (E)

(P1, WC, LoF) 24

Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I Susan Rubin

Fri - Sat 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. February 27 – 28 Colored Pencil (R)

(P1, LoF, CL) 18

Art Material for Botanical Illustration Renee Jorgensen

1 Wednesday 6-9 p.m. February 18 Techniques (E)

Open to All 19

Botanical Zentangle®

Annie Reiser1 Saturday

9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. February 28 Techniques (E) Open to All 22

Mastering Pen and Ink Lucy Smith, Kew Gardens, U.K.

Mon, Tue, Wed 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. March 2 – 4 (P1, LoF, PP, P&I1, BO or

Certificate) 12

Advanced Pen and Ink Techniques Lucy Smith, Kew Gardens, U.K.

Fri, Sat, Sun 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. March 6 – 8 (P1, LoF, PP, P&I1, BO or

Certificate) 12

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COURSES AT A GLANCE


(NC) Non Credit; (R) Required Course; (E) Elective Course; (P) Pencil; (P&I) Pen and Ink; (LoF) Light on Form; (PP) Perfecting Perspective; (BO) Botany; (CA) Calligraphy; (EI) Expressive Ink; (COM) Composition; (CL) Color Layering for Colored Pencil; (CP) Colored Pencil; (CM) Color Mixing; (WC) Water Color; (WP) Watercolor Pencil; (ET) Egg Tempera


MARCH – APRIL 2015Class/Instructor

Day/Times

Dates

Medium

Page

Kaffe Fassett: Dreaming about ColorSusan Rubin


April 6, 13, 20, 27 May 4

Colored Pencil (E) (CP1) 26

Color MixingConstance Sayas

5 Mondays 1-4 p.m.

March 30 April 6, 13, 20, 27


Light on FormConstance Sayas

5 Mondays 6-9 p.m.

March 23, 30 April 6, 13, 20


Symbolism in Still Life (Egg Tempera)Laurence Pierson


March 31 April 7, 14, 21, 28

Watermedia (E) (WC1, ET or Cert.) 29

Color Layering II: Analogous ColorsSusan Rubin

5 Tuesdays 1-4 p.m.

April 7, 14, 21, 28 May 5

Techniques (E) (CP1) 23

Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil IISusan DiMarchi

5 Tuesdays 6-9 p.m.

March 24, 31 April 7, 14, 21

Colored Pencil (R) (CP1, BO, LoF) 18

Iris in Transparent AcrylicsMarjorie Leggitt


April 1, 15, 22, 29 May 6


Dance of the PenRenee Jorgensen


April 1, 8, 15 April 22, 29

Techniques (E) (P1) 27

Botanical Illustration in Pencil IIRenee Jorgensen


March 25 April 1, 8, 15, 22

Graphite (R) (P1, LoF, BO) 15

Contrast & Cones – Scratchboard for Fine DetailsRandy Raak


March 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23

Ink (E) (P&I1, PP, LoF or Cert.) 25

Birds in GraphiteRandy Raak


March 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Graphite (E) (P1, LoF, PP or Cert.) 24

Color Layering II: Complementary ColorsSusan Rubin


April 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7

Techniques (E) (P1, CP1) 23

Cross Structure BindingsMervi Hjelmroos-Koski

Monday, Tuesday 1-4 p.m. March 30 – 31 Techniques (E)

Open to All 20

Color Layering for Colored PencilsSusan Rubin

Fri, Sat, Sun 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. March 13 – 15 Colored Pencil (R)

Open to All 17

Portfolio PreparationMervi Hjelmroos-Koski

1 Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. March 20 Transcript 5

Portfolio PreparationMervi Hjelmroos-Koski

1 Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. March 21 Transcript 5

Photoshop for BeginnersAnnie Reiser

1 Sunday 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. March 22 Technique (E)

Open to All 21

Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I Renee Jorgensen

Fri - Sat 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. March 27-28 Pen and Ink (R)

(P1) 16

Botanical Illustration in Pencil I Renee Jorgensen

Fri, Sat, Sun 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. April 3 – 5 Graphite (R)

Open to All 15

Botanical Illustration in Watercolor Laurence Pierson

Fri, Sat, Sun 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. April 10 – 12 Watermedia (R)

(P1, CM) 19

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COURSES AT A GLANCE

MAY – JUNE 2015Class/Instructor

Day/Times

Dates

Medium

Page

Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I Laurence Pierson

5 Mondays 1-4 p.m.

May 4, 11, 18 June 1, 8

Watermedia (R) (P1, CM) 19

Botanical Illustration in Pencil I Laurence Pierson

5 Mondays 6-9 p.m.

June 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13


Working from Copyrighted Photos Marjorie Leggitt

5 Tuesdays 6-9 p.m.

April 28, May 5 May 12, 19, June 2

Techniques (E) (CP1) 21

DOT: Reflective Surfaces in the Style of M.C. Escher Susan DiMarchi


May 13, 20 June 3, 10, 17

Techniques (E) (P&I2, EI) 25

Shakespeare and Flowers Susan Rubin


May 13, 20 June 3, 10, 17

Colored Pencil (E) (CP) 26

Beyond Pretty Pictures: Taking Composition FurtherMarjorie Leggitt


May 13, 20, 27 June 3, 10

Techniques (E) (WC1, LoF, CO or Cert.) 22

Smell, Taste and Touch: Sensory Plants in Colored Pencil Susan DiMarchi


May 7, 14, 21 June 4, 11

Techniques (E) (CP1, CO, or Cer.) 26

Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I Susan DiMarchi


May 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11

Colored Pencil (R) (P1, LoF, CL) 18

Improve Your Handwriting Skills Renee Jorgensen

2 Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. April 29, May 6 Technique (E)

Open to All 21

Introduction to Botanical Illustration Renee Jorgensen

Fri, Sat, Sun 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. April 17 – 19 Techniques (NC)

Open to All 14

Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II Marjorie Leggitt

Fri - Sat 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. April 24 – 25 Pen and Ink (R)

(P&I1, PP, LoF, BO) 17

Composition for Botanical Illustration Marjorie Leggitt

Fri, Sat, Sun 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. May 1 – 3 Techniques (R)

Open to All 14

Art Materials for Botanical Illustration Renee Jorgensen

1 Wednesday 1-4 p.m. May 6 Techniques (E)

Open to All 19



Open to All 17

Open Studio Instructor varies


May 18, June 1 June 8, 15, 22 Open to All 19

Light on Form Susan Rubin

5 Mondays 1-4 p.m.

June 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13


Botany for the Botanical Illustrator Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski


May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2

Botany (R) Open to All 14

Botanical Illustration in Pencil I Randy Raak

5 Tuesday 1-4 p.m.

May 12, 19, 26 June 2, 9


Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I Renee Jorgensen


May 7, 14, 21 June 4, 11

Pen and Ink (R) (P1) 16



Open to All 17

Embossed Design: Alphabets and Flowers Renee Jorgensen

1 Friday 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. May 15 Techniques (E)

(P1) 27




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COURSES AT A GLANCE




MAY – JUNE 2015Class/Instructor

Day/Times

Dates

Medium

Page

Enduring Perfection Damodar Lal Gurjar, India

Wed, Thu, Fri 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. May 27 – 29 Watermedia (E)

(WCII, BO or Cert.) 13

Botanical Illustration in Pencil II Randy Raak

Fri - Sat 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. June 5 – 6 Graphite (R)

(P1, LoF, BO) 15

Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II Susan Rubin

Fri - Sat 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. June 19 – 20 Colored Pencil (R)

(CP1, BO) 18

JUNE – JULY 2015Class/Instructor

Day/Times

Dates

Medium

Page

Surface Textures in Microscope Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

3 Tuesdays 9 a.m. – Noon June 9, 16, 23 Techniques (E)

Botany 20

Roses in Reality Constance Sayas

5 Tuesdays 1-4 p.m.

June 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14

Watermedia (E) (WCII or Cert.) 30

Shakespeare and Flowers Susan Rubin

5 Tuesdays 6-9 p.m.

June 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7

Colored Pencil (E) (CP) 26

Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II Constance Sayas


June 17, 24 Jul 1, 8, 15

Watermedia (R) (WC1, BO, LoF) 19

Nature Observed: Sketching in the Gardens Randy Raak


June 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16

Techniques (E) Open to All 22

Garden Landscapes Randy Raak


June 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16

Techniques (E) Open to All 22

Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II Renee Jorgensen


June 18, 25 July 9, 16, 23

Pen and Ink (R) (P&I1, PP, LoF, BO) 17

Perfecting Perspective Marjorie Leggitt

Fri, Sat, Sun 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. June 12 – 14 Techniques (R)

(P1) 16

Framing Botanical Art Susan Rubin

1 Wednesday 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. June 24 Techniques (E)

Open to All 20

Botanical Illustration in Pencil I Constance Sayas

Fri, Sat, Sun 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. June 26 – 28 Graphite (R)

Open to All 15

Introduction to Botanical Illustration Renee Jorgensen

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

June 29 – 30July 1 – 2

Techniques (NC) Open to All 14

From Petals and Bugs to Paper (Ages 12+) Meredith Feniak and Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

Mon – Fri 9 a.m. – Noon

July 6 – 10 9 a.m. – Noon

Techniques (E) Open to All Kids 12+ 30

Botany for the Botanical Illustrator Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

Fri, Sat, Sun 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. July 10 – 12 Botany (R)

Open to All 14

Sketching Wildflowers in Estes Park Annie Reiser

Fri, Sat, Sun 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. July 17 – 19 Techniques (E)

Open to All 22

REGISTER(REGISTRATION BEGINS DECEMBER 9, 2014, 9 A.M.)

Online: www.botanicgardens.org | Phone: 720-865-3580

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VISIT ING ARTIST WORKSHOPS

Lucy Smith

Mastering Pen and Ink In this course we will study different pen and ink techniques, allowing you to find the technique that best suits your style. Beginning with the basis of good measured drawing of plant material, we will then work on bringing finesse to your pen and ink work, focusing on drawing smooth lines and creating even tonal shading. Students are welcome to bring along their previous work for critique. Suitable for students who have medium to advanced skills. Fee: $350 member, $400 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Light on Form, Perfecting Perspective, Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I, Botany for the Botanical Illustrator recommended, or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration from Denver Botanic Gardens or completed certificate in botanical art and illustration, scientific illustration, nature illustration or equivalent from another institution.

No refunds for registration cancellations after January 12, 2015, unless your seat can be filled.

DATE: Mon-Wed, March 2-4 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. INSTRUCTOR: Lucy Smith, Kew Gardens, U.K.

Lucy Smith

Advanced Pen and Ink Techniques: Preparing for Publication Here we will create a plant study that clearly shows all aspects of the plant, including details of vegetative and floral/fruiting structures. We will focus on measured drawing, scale (enlargement and reduction), showing clear details (including dissections), design and composition, and suitability for reduction. The final piece should be ready for publication and contain a figure legend including either scale bars or magnification. Students are welcome to bring along their previous work for critique. Suitable for more advanced students. Fee: $350 member, $400 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Light on Form, Perfecting Perspective, Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II, entry-level course in any color media, Botany for the Botanical Illustrator or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration from Denver Botanic Gardens or completed certificate in botanical art and illustration, scientific illustration, nature illustration or equivalent from another institution.

No refunds for registration cancellations after January 12, 2015, unless your seat can be filled.

DATE: Fri-Sun, March 6-8 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. INSTRUCTOR: Lucy Smith, Kew Gardens, U.K.

Register for both Lucy Smith workshops and receive $90 discount ($610 member, $710 non-member)

Lucy T. Smith been producing pen and ink and color illustrations for the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew since 1999. She has completed 200 plates for the upcoming “Palms of New Guinea” monograph, as well as hundreds of other illustrations for various other plant families. Her work is reproduced in many journals, including Kew Bulletin, Curtis’s Botanical Magazine and Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. In 2001, she spent six weeks on the Endeavour replica, following in the footsteps of Sydney Parkinson, the artist on Cook’s voyage of 1768-1771, for a BBC documentary called “The Ship.” She has received many awards for her work, including two gold medals from the Royal Horticultural Society, the Margaret Flockton Award for Excellence in Botanical Illustration and the Jill Smythies Award from the Linnean Society of London. She teaches botanical illustration at Kew Gardens, the Chelsea Physic Garden and the Chelsea School of Botanical Art, all in London.

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VISIT ING ARTIST WORKSHOPS

Damodar Lal Gurjar

Enduring Perfection Botanical illustration in the traditional Indian style will bring your images to life with the unique characteristics of tempera, the oldest painting technique in India. Historically, natural pigments were prepared by the artist, but today tempera paints are commercially prepared and sold in tubes and pots. These paints require only the addition of water.

Tempera has unsurpassed luminosity created by a process of glazing. The medium also allows for meticulous, fine linear detailing, making it ideal for botanical illustrations. You will learn how to block colors and finalize the perfect outline with a squirrel-hair brush using a neutral light-brown shade. Drybrush techniques will be demonstrated to show how fine details are added to the image using line work, hatching and stippling. You will learn to burnish the painted surface of the paper with an agate rock to remove all roughness from the surface, and finally, through demonstrations you will learn to achieve high contrast in your work, creating drama and a definitive three-dimensional feeling. Fee: $350 member, $400 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Light on Form, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II, Botany for the Botanical Illustrator or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration from Denver Botanic Gardens or completed certificate in botanical art and illustration, scientific illustration, nature illustration or equivalent from another institution.

DATE: Wed-Fri, May 27-29 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. INSTRUCTOR: Damodar Lal Gurjar, India

No refunds for registration cancellations after April 1, 2015, unless your seat can be filled.

Damodar Lal Gurjar is a freelance artist currently working in Jaipur, India. Over the years he has worked with various media, from oil, watercolor, tempera and gouache to acrylic, on a wide variety of materials, including handmade paper, marble, silk, wood, leather, vellum and canvas.

Damodar has had several solo exhibits at the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University. His work is found in “A Passion for Plants: Contemporary Botanical Masterworks” by Shirley Sherwood; “Botanicals: Environmental Expressions in Art, The Alisa and Isaac M. Sutton Collection” by James White; “Duets,” an exhibit at the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation; “Weird, Wild, and Wonderful,” an exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden; and several others. Damodar is best known for his famous work “Onions,” tempera 1998.

Damodar Lal Gurjar

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INTRODUCTORY COURSE

Introduction to Botanical IllustrationStart at the beginning. Whether you’ve had no experience with drawing or have forgotten what you learned way back when, this is the class for 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 the School of Botanical Art and Illustration with confidence. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. No prerequisites. Note: If you have had some drawing experience, please go directly to Botanical Illustration in Pencil I.

DATE: Fri-Sun, April 17-19 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen

DATE: Mon-Tue, June 29-30 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noonDATE: Wed, July 1 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noonDATE: Thu, July 2 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen

REQUIRED COURSES

Botany for the Botanical IllustratorWhat 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: $230 member, $285 non-member. No prerequisites.

DATE: Fri-Sun, Jan. 30-31, Feb. 1 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. INSTRUCTOR: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

DATE: Tue, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noonINSTRUCTOR: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

DATE: Fri-Sun, July 10-12 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. INSTRUCTOR: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

Composition for Botanical IllustrationThe arrangement of line, shape and color in artwork is an art form in itself. The difference between a pleasant picture and amazing artwork is often found in composition. This course begins with a study of recognized masters and contemporary illustrators. Learn how to use compositional elements and principles in your botanical illustration. Create your own thumbnail compositions and develop insight and expertise to enhance all of your future illustrations. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. No prerequisites.

DATE: Wed, Feb. 18, 25, March 11, 18, 25 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt

DATE: Fri-Sun, May 1-3 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt

Renee Jorgensen

2015 W INTER/SPR ING COURSES


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Renee Jorgensen

Botanical Illustration in Pencil ILearn 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 render accurate perspective,

texture and detail. This is the entry course for every program student and a prerequisite for all required courses to follow. You’ll emerge from this class with the tools you need to draw anything. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. No prerequisites.

DATE: Fri-Sun, Feb. 6-8 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi

DATE: Tue, Feb. 17, 24, March 10, 17, 24 TIME: 9 a.m. – noonINSTRUCTOR: Laurence Pierson

DATE: Fri-Sun, April 3-5 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen

DATE: Tue, May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Randy Raak

DATE: Fri-Sun, June 26-28 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas

DATE: Mon, June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13 | TIME: 6-9 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Pierson

Laurence Pierson

Botanical Illustration in Pencil IISimple and classic, pencil drawing is a timeless art form. Expand on the drawing skills you learned in Botanical Illustration in Pencil I as you reinforce and refine your knowledge of graphite pencil. Learn additional techniques for shading, texture, perspective, depth and composition. 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: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Light on Form, Botany for the Botanical Illustrator.

DATE: Wed, March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22 | TIME: 6-9 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen

ONLINE WITH ON-SITE COMPONENT FEE: $350 member, $400 non-member

DATE: In-class sessions: Fri-Sat, June 5-6 TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.All assignments are to be completed no later than July 10, 2015. INSTRUCTOR: Randy Raak



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Susan Rubin

Light on FormTake your drawings from flat to fabulous. The secret to portraying light and shadow on your subjects lies in understanding the scientific method of lighting as it applies to different forms. Beginning with basic geometric shapes, refine your skills in showing light and volume on any subject. The class will work entirely

in graphite pencil, but the principles apply to all other media. As you progress from fruits and vegetables to leaves and flowers to entire plants with complex shapes, you will overcome the obstacles in creating three-dimensional drawings. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisite: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I.

DATE: Fri-Sun, Jan. 16-18 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt

DATE: Mon, Feb. 16, 23, March 9, 16, 23 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Susan Rubin

DATE: Mon, March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20 | TIME: 6-9 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas

DATE: Mon, June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13 | TIME: 1-4 p.m. INSTRUCTOR: Susan Rubin

Marjorie Leggitt

Perfecting Perspective Do you shy away from complicated plants? Even experienced illustrators sometimes struggle with foreshortening and simplify their subjects to eliminate difficult elements. Work with botanical subjects that demonstrate each aspect of perspective and learn techniques for seeing and depicting perspective accurately. The class will work entirely in graphite pencil, but the principles apply to all art media. Gain confidence

in your drafting skills and improve all of your drawings from this class forward. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisite: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I.

DATE: Fri-Sun, Feb. 13-15 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt

DATE: Fri-Sun, June 12-14 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt

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 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. Prerequisite: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I; Perfecting Perspective strongly recommended.


DATE: In-class sessions: Fri-Sat, March 27-28TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.All assignments are to be completed no later than April 27, 2015. INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen

FEE: $230 member, $285 non-memberDATE: Thu, May 7, 14, 21, June 4, 11 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noonINSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen

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Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink IITake your pen and ink skills to a new level of sophistication. Explore the Gardens’ limitless world of color, texture and complex botany and incorporate this information into black-and-white illustrations. Working with both technical pen and traditional quill, learn advanced techniques to make strokes mimic the fuzz on a fern, the down in a milkweed pod or the mottled colors of a variegated begonia. Learn how to layer and manipulate lines and stipples to develop a full range of value, texture and atmospheric perspective. Pen techniques take on new meaning as you flesh out the final inked illustration of a plant of your choice. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I, Perfecting Perspective, Light on Form, Botany for the Botanical Illustrator.


DATE: In-class sessions: Fri-Sat, April 24-25TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.All assignments are to be completed no later than May 27, 2015. INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt

FEE: $230 member, $285 non-memberDATE: Thu, June 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23 | TIME: 6-9 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen

Susan Rubin

Color Layering for Colored PencilColored 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-, three- and four-color mixing will get you to the gorgeous greens and luscious lilacs you’ve been missing. Learn to determine shadow colors for vibrant results. Practice color matching with 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: $230 member, $285 non-member. No prerequisites.

DATE: Fri-Sun, Jan. 23-25 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. INSTRUCTOR: Susan Rubin

DATE: Fri-Sun, March 13-15 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. INSTRUCTOR: Susan Rubin

DATE: Fri-Sun, May 8-10 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. INSTRUCTOR: Susan Rubin



Mary Francis, Colored Pencil

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Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I You’ve 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. You’ll be ready to produce a finished plate in Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Light on Form, Color Layering for Colored Pencil.

FEE: $230 member, $285 non-memberDATE: Mon, Feb. 16, 23, March 9, 16, 23 TIME: 9 a.m. – noon INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi


DATE: In-class sessions: Fri-Sat, Feb. 27-28 TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.All assignments are to be completed no later than March 31, 2015.INSTRUCTOR: Susan Rubin

FEE: $230 member, $285 non-memberDATE: Thu, May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11 | TIME: 6-9 p.m. INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi

Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil IITake your colored pencil skills to the next level and become proficient in this fun, versatile medium. Work through a step-by-step process to create a preparatory layered drawing. Learn techniques to create texture, detail and depth to enhance your subject. Experiment with different surfaces and solvents for blending and shading. Add depth with atmospheric perspective and learn finishing techniques that will make your drawings pop. Individual attention will guide you to create a finished botanical plate. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Light on Form, Botany for the Botanical Illustrator, Color Layering for Colored Pencil, Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I.

FEE: $230 member, $285 non-memberDATE: Tue, March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21 | TIME: 6-9 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi


DATE: In-class sessions: Fri-Sat, June 19-20 TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.All assignments are to be completed no later than July 27, 2015.INSTRUCTOR: Susan Rubin

Color MixingThe first step to watercolor painting is mixing colors. Learn a system for combining colors consistently to eliminate frustrating trial and error. 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. You’ll gain confidence and skills to improve all of your color work. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. No prerequisites.

DATE: Tue, Feb. 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17 | TIME: 6-9 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas

DATE: Mon, March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas

Karen Tillou, Colored Pencil

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Botanical Illustration in Watercolor IBecome 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 to 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 drybrush detail. Learn to build washes for depth of tone and shading, and how to create soft and hard edges. With these foundational skills you’ll be ready to create a finished plate in Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Color Mixing.


DATE: In-class sessions: Fri-Sun, April 10-12 TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.All assignments are to be completed no later than May 11, 2015.INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Pierson

FEE: $230 member, $285 non-memberDATE: Mon, May 4, 11, 18, June 1, 8 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Pierson

Botanical Illustration in Watercolor IIWatercolor basics got you started; now develop your confidence as you work toward completing a finished plate from a live specimen in this most traditional of botanical media. 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. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Color Mixing, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Botany for the Botanical Illustrator, Light on Form.

DATE: Tue, Feb. 17, 24, March 10, 17, 24 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas

DATE: Wed, June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15 | TIME: 6-9 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas

ELECTIVE COURSES

Open StudioOpen Studio is for everyone who wants to experience a creative and supportive environment without attending a structured workshop. You can work on your own projects during open hours, at your own pace. A tutor is available for help and advice (10 a.m. – noon, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.), but there will be no formal teaching. The tutor will help you get started on a project or advise how to add the finishing touches. Attending the Open Studio is ideal for anyone who wants to advance his/her personal projects (or ideas) or needs to refresh his/her knowledge of any media. Fee: $20/session member, $25/session non-member. Pre-registration required.

DATE: Thu, Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12 | TIME: 5-8 p.m.DATE: Mon, May 18, June 1, 8, 15, 22 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noon

Renee Jorgensen

Art Materials for the Botanical IllustratorThis information-packed class will provide detailed information about all of the art materials used throughout the botanical illustration program. From

papers to pencils, inks to pens, brushes to paints, students will 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: $55 member, $85 non-member. Open to everybody with no prerequisites.

DATE: Wed, Feb. 18 | TIME: 6-9 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen

DATE: Wed, May 6 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen

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Framing Botanical ArtGet your work off the drawing board and onto the wall! This one-day workshop covers the options that will help you present your art to its best advantage. Learn the steps to the conservation techniques that preserve your pieces in an acid-free environment. We’ll cover all the details of framing styles and materials, and you’ll frame a small piece to practice. Whether you decide to frame it yourself or work with a professional, you’ll be more confident in your framing decisions. Fee: $90 member, $125 non-member. Open to everybody with no prerequisites.

DATE: Wed, June 24 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. INSTRUCTOR: Susan Rubin

Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

Surface Textures in MicroscopeGet up close and personal with plants. More than 40 different surface textures are identified within the plant kingdom. The pointed hairs of a nettle can sting, while star-shaped hairs of lavender carry its fragrance and the scales on bromeliad surfaces are instrumental for the water management

of the plant. Take a close look with the microscope and learn to identify the textures of many different botanical subjects. Enjoy group instruction and individual guidance as you learn to depict the enlarged textures. The more you know about botanical textures, the better your illustrations will be. Fee: $140 member, $ 170 non-member. Prerequisites: Botany for Botanical Illustrator.

DATE: Tue, June 9, 16, 23 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noonINSTRUCTOR: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

Crossed Structure BindingsLearn simple, elegant and functional techniques in bookbinding and in just few hours create your own archival art journal. Crossed structure binding originates during the Italian Renaissance and our models are based on the design of Spanish-born bookbinder and conservationist Carmencho Arregui. Learn three different variations of this well-designed technique, from a basic eight-signature journal in which the parts are asymmetrical but complementary to a travel journal where the binding structure allows for later expansion. All structures open perfectly

flat, making them suitable for sketchbooks and log books. One of them is also useful to bind series of periodic publications, and another one could protect valuable old books. Fee: $180 member, $ 215 non-member (including materials). Prerequisites: Knowledge of basic bookbinding techniques.

DATE: Mon, March 30 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noonDATE: Tue, March 31 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

2013-Graduates

Make an Art Portfolio CaseThis workshop is geared toward graduate candidates but is open to everyone. Students will produce an attractive archival case for portfolio pieces or other art, papers or ephemera. It will be covered in quarter cloth with paper sides and ribbon ties. Three flaps inside the case protect the contents. Fee: $90 member, $115 non-member. Fee

includes supply kit for the portfolio case (12” x 16”) produced during the class. Additional fee if a larger portfolio case is made. No prerequisites.

DATE: Wed, March 11, 18 | TIME: 6-9 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

DATE: Sat, May 16 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski


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Photoshop for Beginners When someone asks you to send a JPEG image at 300 dpi, do you think, “WHAT?” Unravel the lingo and learn the basics of versatile and necessary Photoshop software. Start at the very beginning and learn to navigate the toolbars, 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 and an open mind. Leave with the confidence to handle images on your own. Fee: $90 member, $125 non-member. Open to everybody, however you must have Photoshop installed on your computer.

DATE: Sun, March 22 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Annie Reiser

Renee Jorgensen

Improve Your Handwriting Skills Handwriting is becoming a lost art since email and text messaging have become our primary written communication methods. Researchers suggest that developing writing skills will

aid the visual identification of graphic shapes. This workshop will teach you how to develop and improve your handwriting skills while exploring simple methods to improve your penmanship. With practice, you will be able to make neater writing a habit. Fee: $90 member, $125 non-member. Open to everybody with no prerequisites.

DATE: Wed, April 29, May 6 | TIME: 6-9 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen

Susan Rubin

Focus on Art You are a program graduate or almost there. You’ve learned techniques in multiple media and have created numerous works according to direction. Now it’s time to define your own style and start a body of work that best represents your own point of view. Start with

tools for self-assessment and an overview of the possibilities.

See how other botanical artists have found clarity, then make small decisions that add up to a personal statement. Start a new piece in any medium that will showcase your strengths and style. Whether you gravitate toward botanical tradition or the cutting edge, you’ll emerge with a better idea of your unique artistic direction. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: All core classes completed and at least 50 elective hours.

DATE: Tue, Jan. 13, 20, 26, Feb. 3, 10 | TIME: 6-9 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Susan Rubin

Marjorie Leggitt

Working from Copyrighted Photos You need to illustrate a plant and all you have to work from are photographs and artistic references from copyrighted sources. What do you do? Learn how to locate reliable resources, develop composites from multiple images, alter visual information creatively yet accurately, and come up with a fresh illustration without infringing copyrights. Using a botanical subject of your choice, produce a plate in any media using the techniques and information you learn. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I.

DATE: Wed, Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noonINSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt

DATE: Tue, April 28, May 5, 12, 19, June 2 | TIME: 6-9 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt



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Marjorie Leggitt

Beyond Pretty Pictures: Taking Composition Further What makes a piece of art stand out above the rest? Why does a piece of art inspire? The answer most often lies in the composition. In this class, you address

design from the very beginning. Starting with Notan (the light-dark principle), line, and shape arrangements, challenge yourself to go beyond direct imitation of what you see by initiating a drawing through thumbnails that define tonal relationships and harmony. Through exercises and practice you will develop a complete, strong botanical composition and final plate, either in graphite or watercolor. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Composition for Botanical Illustration, Light on Form or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration.

DATE: Wed, Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt

DATE: Wed, May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10 | TIME: 6-9 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt

JOURNALING AND FIELD DOCUMENTING

Annie Reiser, CZT

Botanical Zentangle®

Based on the worldwide doodling craze called Zentangle® started by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, we will learn and practice repetitive strokes that form intricate decorative botanical patterns. Learn to relax and focus as you express your style through complex ornamental drawings that are simple to render but look

amazing and complicated. We will practice strokes consciously and deliberately, observe botanicals and mock their natural designs to make our own “botangles,” or repetitive strokes based on plants. Using keen observation and contour drawing techniques combined

with the ability to translate plant forms and textures into patterns, you will create your own special botangle. Fee: $90 member, $125 non-member. Open to everybody, with no prerequisites.

DATE: Sat, Feb. 28 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Annie Reiser, CZT

Randy Raak

Nature Observed: Sketching in the GardensNature Observed is a series of workshops that covers the basics of field sketching and documentation. It introduces the process of quickly capturing accurate renderings of any

object. Individual help and group critique guide you to see and record correctly while simplifying complex subject matter. You will most likely work with graphite and/or water-soluble pencils and water brush. No matter what media you use, your personal sketchbook will be filled with pages of valuable information for future remembrance and record. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Open to everybody, with no prerequisites.

DATE: Thu, June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noonINSTRUCTOR: Randy Raak

Randy Raak

Gardens LandscapesOut to the Gardens! Begin in the classroom with an overview and instruction in basic techniques for drawing and painting garden landscapes. Move outdoors and learn techniques to

accurately portray both distant subjects and close-up botanicals within the scene. Field sketching techniques will help you to see and simplify landscape elements and create compositions with dynamic depth. Watercolor field sketching is so much fun, you may just want to stay outside! Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Open to everybody, with no prerequisites.

DATE: Thu, June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Randy Raak


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Annie Reiser

Sketching Wildflowers in Estes ParkStudy and draw Colorado flora in the splendor of Rocky Mountain National Park’s varied ecosystems, home to hundreds of wildflower species. With the help of an expert, we will wander through colorful meadows or tiptoe around alpine species to learn about and identify our favorites. We will then return to this outdoor classroom, taking the time to

sketch and photograph our plant of choice from every angle and make notes and color studies. These will help us render a beautiful flower portrait and lasting memory of a unique field experience in the Rockies. For those who wish to stay in the park’s vicinity for the duration of the class, two nights’ lodging will be offered for an additional cost. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Open to everybody, with no prerequisites.

DATE: Fri-Sun, July 17-19 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Annie Reiser

DRAWING TECHNIQUES

Susan Rubin

Color Layering II: Analogous ColorsNeighbors on the color wheel, analogous colors provide a pleasing palette for botanical illustrations. Learn about the various effects of layered and adjacent analogous colors and how to create interest with harmonious blends. Create a

collection of small works in colored pencil that show off your new understanding of how to make analogous color enhance all of your color work. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I.

DATE: Tue, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Susan Rubin

Susan Rubin

Color Layering II: Complementary ColorsMagic or mud? If your complements are not getting compliments, it is time to delve into the effective use of color wheel opposites. See how adjacent complements create brilliance and layered complements dull and shade. Learn to discern hidden

complements and put them to work for you. Create a finished piece that shows off your mastery of complementary color and earns plenty of compliments! Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I.

DATE: Thu, Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noon INSTRUCTOR: Susan Rubin

DATE: Thu, April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7 | TIME: 6-9 p.m. INSTRUCTOR: Susan Rubin

Majorie Leggitt

Wonderful Values and Textures in Pen and InkTake your pen and ink skills to a new level of sophistication! Explore the limitless world of textures, colors and complex botany and incorporate this information into your black-and-white illustration. Working with both technical pen and quill, learn advanced techniques to make strokes mimic the tactile

texture of fuzz, the topographic spikes of a seed head and the colors of variegated leaves and flowers. Learn how to layer and manipulate lines and stipples to develop a full range of value, texture and atmospheric perspective. Pen techniques take on new meaning as you develop a final inked illustration from a plant of your choice. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I, Light on Form or Perfecting Perspective.

DATE: Wed, Feb. 18, 25, March 11, 18, 25 TIME: 9 a.m. – noonINSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt


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Exploits in WatercolorLooking for adventure? Roll up your sleeves, put on your aprons, load your brushes! Dab, charge, blend and bleed; explore the properties of watercolor while painting fruit and vegetables. Expand your watercolor skills as you learn the importance of water management in watercolor painting. Students will experiment by painting on heavyweight watercolor paper with large brushes. Maybe it is time to step out of your comfort zone and advance your wet-on-wet painting skills. Then relax and drybrush your way to a refined-study painting. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Light on Form.

DATE: Fri-Sun, Feb. 20-22 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas

GRAPHITE

Randy Raak

Carbon Dust Push your drawing skills into a new realm. Carbon dust has been a mainstay medium for medical and scientific illustrators for more than 75 years. Using a combination of pencil lines and dust “washes” applied with brushes, this medium produces rich tonal renderings with the value range of charcoal and the precision of watercolor. You’ll be introduced to the various

tools associated with carbon dust, including carbon pencils, dust, brushes, blenders and fixative. Choose a subject well suited to the technique and learn to use methodical layering to create a flawless continuous tone. Complete the finer details with pencil for a finished carbon-dust rendering. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil II.

DATE: Thu, Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Randy Raak

Birds in GraphiteThis class teaches common approaches to illustrating birds and how to overcome the challenging proportions and perspective of bird illustration. Start with a specific how-to session on bird photography and learn how to effectively use photographic references in artwork. The second session takes place at the Denver Zoo, where students will study a moving subject while sketching and photographing it at rest and in flight. Learn bird anatomy and physical characteristics through group instruction and individual attention. Using provided props, students will reference sketches and/or photos to create a sophisticated bird portrait ready to be framed, submitted to an exhibit or included in a portfolio. Fee: $305 member, $365 non-member (includes the entrance fee to the zoo on April 2). Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Light on Form, Perfecting Perspective strongly recommended or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration.

DATE: Thu, March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Randy Raak

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PEN AND INK

Susan Curnutte

Brush and Quill - Expressive Ink on Paper and MylarStep away from tradition to try new techniques! Trade your technical pen for a quill and brush and learn to express ink lines in a relaxed and painterly fashion. Begin with a look at how other artists have used ink expressively. Demonstration and practice with the new tools and

colored inks prepares you to start your own drawing. Choose a botanical subject and experiment with techniques for successfully depicting line, form and texture. Make a mistake? No problem! You can erase ink from Mylar and try again. Complete a botanical study and enjoy a fresh, fun way to approach this time-honored medium. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Pen and Ink I (Perspective or Light on Form recommended).

DATE: Wed, Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11 | TIME: 6-9 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi

Randy Raak

Contrast and Cones: Scratchboard for Fine DetailsPen and ink on clayboard surface is one of the most adaptable and forgiving combinations of pigment medium and surface. All fear of using ink is gone! Discover the excitement of scratchboard, where contrasts in textures and

values produce dramatic and luminous effects. Choose your favorite subject matter, either conifer cone or another subject with plenty of details, and create a stunning composition. Learn the techniques to convey form, shading, textures and spatial perspective in your composition. Work toward completing one or several final illustrations. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I, Perfecting Perspective, Light on Form.

DATE: Thu, March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noonINSTRUCTOR: Randy Raak

Drawing on Tradition: Reflective Surfaces in the Style of M.C. EscherMaurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972) was a Dutch graphic artist known for his predominately black-and-white explorations in printmaking and drawing. His work included mathematically inspired lithographs, woodcuts and mezzotints that featured impossible constructions, exploration of infinity, architecture and tessellations. Using quill, brush and black ink, explore Escher’s technique of integrating reflective mirror images for a three-dimensional effect that pops off the page! Learn to use the quill to create even line and value. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II, Expressive ink.

DATE: May 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noonINSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi

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COLORED PENCIL

Susan Rubin

Kaffe Fassett: Dreaming about ColorAmerican-born Kaffe Fassett is undeniably a titan in textile design. From knitting to quilting to needlepoint to rugs and fabrics, his motto is “Don’t be afraid of color.” Learn about this prolific artist and his approach to simplified design and juxtaposed color,

which make his designs shimmer with energy. Using colored pencil and color layering techniques as well as mixed media, create your own boldly colorful botanical design and learn how to transform it into a pattern for needlepoint, knitting, quilting or printed fabric if you choose. Love color? This class is for you! Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I.

DATE: Mon, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noonINSTRUCTOR: Susan Rubin

S. Dorsey

Shakespeare and Flowers“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” (“Romeo and Juliet”), but many other flowers grace the pages of William Shakespeare’s plays and poems. Learn about the use and meaning of flora in Elizabethan society and select a flower with meaning to you. Work in colored pencil to create a lasting portrait of a flower or herb that incorporates the plant and the phrase with a collaged or trompe l’oeil background. “When daffodils begin to peer . . . Why, then comes in the sweet o’ the year” (“The Winter’s Tale”).

In celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death in 1616, copies of the “First Folio” will tour the country. Enjoy a perfect springtime project and work toward possible inclusion for the 2016 Shakespeare exhibit at Norlin Library at the University of Colorado. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I.

DATE: Wed, May 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Susan Rubin

DATE: Tue, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7 | TIME: 6-9 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Susan Rubin

Smell, Taste and Touch: Sensory Plants in Colored PencilThere’s more to a garden than what you see: the softness of lamb’s ear, the scent of a lime-scented geranium leaf when rubbed or the explosion of taste from a slender blade of chive. Sensory gardens are designed to stimulate our senses. Color, texture, taste and scent add to your sensory experience of the plant world. Learn the plant selection for creating your own sensory garden, and then choose a small grouping of plants to capture the essence of your garden. You will focus on how to create textures in colored pencil and refine your composition skills. Your finished plate will exude the rich blending of the sensory garden experience. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I.

DATE: Thu, May 7, 14, 21, June 4, 11 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Susan DiMarchi

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CALL IGRAPHY AND IL LUMINATION

Renee Jorgensen

Personalize Your Illuminated Initials If you have ever admired or wanted to learn how to create a modern or traditional illumination, this is the class for you. We will explore historical and modern design elements that were represented in both medieval and modern arts and crafts designs. Learn how to mix rich traditional color, use

gold as an enhancement and embellish an initial with your favorite subjects. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I.

DATE: Mon, Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen

Dance of the PenLearn copperplate or round hand lettering, the traditional style for labeling early botanical plates. Popular in England in the 17th and 18th centuries, this elegant lettering complements botanicals beautifully. Start with an introduction to the oblique pen and flexible quill nibs. Practice basic pen strokes and learn to form each letter in this classic style. Learn label placement and lettering size to complete your plates with a special flourish. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I.

DATE: Wed, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen

Renee Jorgensen

Embossed Design: Alphabets and FlowersEmbossing is an art form used to raise a shape from the surface of paper. The embossed shape casts a delicate shadow and when combined with color creates an elegant effect. We provide decorative letter and flower patterns, and you will learn

how to design, cut a stencil and choose the best paper surfaces for embossed subjects. Finish your project with ink or colored pencil accents, and you will leave the class with an elegantly embossed design. Fee: $90 member, $125 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I.

DATE: Fri, May 15 | TIME: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen

WATERCOLOR PENCIL

Renee Jorgensen

Watercolor Pencil IThis class will explore the versatility of watercolor pencils. Beginning with color studies to explore the qualities of watercolor pencils as they translate into watercolor, students will experiment with graphite, ink and color pencil as complementary media on sketches. These new skills will be used to create a finished botanical plate in this fresh and fluid medium. Fee: $230 member,

$285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Light on Form, Color Mixing, Color Layering for Colored Pencils.

DATE: Mon, Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noonINSTRUCTOR: Renee Jorgensen

Renee Jorgensen



WATER MEDIA

Marilena Pistoia

Drawing on Tradition: Marilena PistoiaItalian botanical artist Marilena Pistoia (1933- ) is well known for her book illustrations. Strong compositions and exquisite realism dominate the pages of two of her most well-known publications: “The Complete Book of Fruits & Vegetables” and “Glorious Flowers.” In this class you will study and learn Pistoia’s painting methods: her strong compositional style, her rich, pristine colors and her exceptional dimension and form. You will do copy exercises to experience Pistoia’s painting methods and her tonal range and finally create a plate applying Pistoia’s techniques, starting with foundational washes and refining the image with decisive brushstrokes. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Light on Form or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration.

DATE: Tue, Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noonINSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas

Constance Sayas

Dried with Drama“Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it” (Confucius, 551-479 BC). Discover the hidden charms of uncommon botanical subjects and overlooked dried botanical subjects. You will explore the colorful neutrals created from complementary color pairs layered to produce

a rainbow of complex brown, tan, sepia and gold. Learn to color mix by color layering transparent watercolor and explore the color potential in complementary color pairs such as blues and oranges, reds and greens, yellows and violets. Bring the color back into your winter and create a final painting of dried, not drab botanicals. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Light on Form or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration.

DATE: Tue, Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas

Laurence Pierson

Egg Tempera Dating to ancient Egypt and most famous during the Renaissance, egg tempera painting is becoming increasingly popular with artists today. Tempera has unsurpassed luminosity, and dozens of glazes and scumbles can be applied in a day since it dries quickly. The medium also allows for meticulous, fine linear detailing,

making it an ideal paint for botanical illustration. You will learn all aspects of the medium: egg tempera’s rich history, the characteristics of powdered pigments, how to mix fresh egg tempera paint from scratch, different ways to apply the paint and how to finish an egg tempera botanical painting. Fee: $265 member, $320 non-member (includes gessoed panel and pigments needed for the course). Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Light on Form or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration or previous documented work with egg tempera.

DATE: Mon, Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9 | TIME: 6-9 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Pierson


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Symbolism in Still Life (Egg Tempera) Flowers have been depicted by painters through the ages. These days we’ve lost much of the symbolism associated with them, but earlier painters chose flowers to convey very specific messages about their subjects. Beyond the use of flowers, still life painting depicts familiar, everyday objects and provides a unique point of contact between painting and daily life. Behind the pleasing array of produce and objects, the paintings invite the viewer to discover a subtler message, exploring questions of appearance and reality and the nature of symbolism. Using the egg tempera technique, create your own and personal still life painting with its unique symbolic message. Fee: $270 member, $325 non-member (including gessoed panel and pigments needed for the course). Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Egg Tempera or Certificate in Botanical Illustration or previous documented work with egg tempera.

DATE: Tue, March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noonINSTRUCTOR: Laurence Pierson

OrchidsOrchids, one of the oldest families of flowering plants, dating to about 80 million years ago, are also one of the largest plant families with nearly 800 genera and more than 25,000 species. Take a break from the cold; get inside the Gardens’ orchid collection to learn more about this plant family. See how other artists have approached this traditional subject and addressed the compositional challenges of these mostly epiphytic plants. Demonstration and exercises emphasize strategies and techniques to paint orchid leaves, roots, flowers and patterns. Then, equipped with a range of relevant watercolor skills, complete a botanical portrait of an elegant orchid. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Light on Form or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration.

DATE: Thu, Feb. 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noonINSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas

Along the Silk Road and from the Center of the WorldThe Silk Road extended 7,450 miles (12,000 km) through 24 countries from the Mediterranean to the China Sea, linking Eastern and Western civilization between the Ancient and Middle Ages. The Silk Road is historically famous for being associated with the trade between East and West, however while crossing through the Balkans, Caucasus, Central Asia and China, it also came into contact with plethora of endemic plant species. Learn about the different species and select your favorite for a careful study. Working in watercolor and graphite, design a plate in the traditional scientific style, including landscape elements. You will start with a pale pencil underdrawing, or grisaille, which will allow you to tackle a watercolor painting with confidence. You’ll achieve continuous tone both in your graphite and watercolor washes. Demonstrations and individual help will guide you toward a finished work as you discover a set of new skills and tricks ready to use in your future illustrations. Fee: $250 member, $305 non-member (includes “Traveling the Silk Road” exhibit tour at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science). Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Light on Form or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration.

DATE: Thu, Feb. 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Pierson

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Marjorie Leggitt

Iris in Transparent Acrylics “Iris” is the Greek word for rainbow, a perfect description for these exquisite spring and early summer beauties. The velvety textures and translucent, showy colors offer the perfect opportunity to explore acrylic as a transparent medium. Although transparent acrylic looks similar to watercolor, the damp-on-damp technique offers a more controlled and methodical application process. The result: gorgeous, luminous washes. Step-by-step

instruction, demonstrations and exercises provide students with the necessary skills to build washes, variegated patterns, soft textures, intricate detail and a final iris illustration. Each student receives fresh flowers and a palette of paint. Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I, Light on Form or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration.

DATE: Wed, April 1, 15, 22, 29, May 6 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noonINSTRUCTOR: Marjorie Leggitt

Constance Sayas

Roses in Reality Native to the Northern Hemisphere, only roses evolved millions of years ago, before North America separated from Eurasia. Of the estimated 159 species of wild roses, more than half are endemic to China. Ever since the Greek and Roman Empires, no flower has captured the imagination in quite the

same way. Start by studying rose paintings from the masters of the past, such as Alfred Parsons and Pierre-Joseph Redouté. Learn how to draw the complex petal configurations, contrasting luminous and velvety petal textures, prickles and thorns. Practice

techniques from wet-on-wet to drybrush, and learn how to use them appropriately. You will leave this class with a finished, exquisite rose painting! Fee: $230 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Botanical Illustration in Pencil I, Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II or Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration.

DATE: Tue, June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14 | TIME: 1-4 p.m.INSTRUCTOR: Constance Sayas

NEW FOR 2015

Alice Pearson, 14 years old

Nathan Feniak, 10 years old

Scientific Illustration for You: From Petals and Bugs to Paper (ages 12+)Sharpen your pencils and sharpen your vision. Learn to document nature from the hairs on a stem to the pollen on an anther. You will learn the basics of botany and bug anatomy so that you can observe and draw subjects related to gardens in incredible detail. This class improves your powers of observation as well as your ability to understand and actually draw what you see. You start the week by creating a handmade journal, which you will fill in with pencil and

colored pencil drawings throughout the workshop and save as a reference for the future.

DATE: Mon-Fri, July 6-10 | TIME: 9 a.m. – noonINSTRUCTOR: Meredith Feniak and Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski


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1007 York Street, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday. 4. By Mail: Attention: Registrar 909 York Street, Denver, CO 80206 5. Online: www.botanicgardens.org

Inquiries and Consultation: 720-865-3670 or [email protected]

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REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY:Cancellations more than one week prior to a class are subject to a 15% cancellation

fee. Cancellations less than one week prior to class are non-refundable.

AFTER COURSE HAS COMMENCED:Instructors are not authorized to grant or promise refunds or exceptions to course

policies. In the event of a family emergency or inclement weather, the student can

complete the course later by taking missed single classes from the same instructor

and notifying the school manager two weeks before the course starts. If more than

20 percent of the course is missed because of a family emergency or inclement

weather, the course can be retaken for free during the same year from any instructor

in that medium, if space is available.

These policies apply to all registrations in the School of 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.

REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COURSES:Attendance is required at the first class for all courses. In order to receive credit,

80% of a course must be attended (at least 12 hours of a 15-hour course).

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

ACCESSIBILITY: Denver Botanic Gardens and its classrooms are accessible

for people with disabilities. Classrooms are located in

Boettcher Memorial Center and Marnie’s Pavilion.

MAP OF THE GARDENS

PARKING: Parking is available in our parking lot directly across

from the main entrance to the Gardens on the east side of

York Street, between York and Josephine Streets. Street parking

is available; please pay attention to street signs and parking

restrictions.

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