botanical illustration, january - june 2009

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2009WINTER-SPRING CATALOGCERTIFICATE IN BOTANICAL ART AND ILLUSTRATION

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

Denver Botanic Gardens Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration program is designed to teach acomprehensive series of classes in botanical illustration, offering participants the drawing and painting skillsrequired to render accurate and useful depictions of the plant world with a focus on detail. This program is for thededicated illustrator, as well as the devoted amateur. It culminates in a certificate for some students and offers anongoing program of botanical classes for others.

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Introductory CoursesStudents wishing to learn more about botanical illustrationor brush up on their skills before beginning the certificatesequence can take introductory courses that are not part ofthe certificate requirements: Introduction to BotanicalIllustration, Art Materials for the Botanical Illustrator andIntroduction to Drawing in Pencil.

Required CoursesThe following 13 courses are required if you wish toreceive a Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. Therecommended sequence of courses is listed below. Thissuccession is appropriate for both the certificate and thenon-certificate student. Classes can also be taken in theorder determined by their prerequisites. Coursesconsist of exercises, critiques, demonstrations andhomework assignments. A list of supplies for each course

will be sent with your class confirmation.

1. Botanical Illustration in Pencil I2. Botany for the Botanical Illustrator3. Botanical Illustration in Pencil II4. Composition for Botanical Illustration5. Color Layering for Colored Pencil6. Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I7. Perfecting Perspective8. Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II9. Color Mixing for Artists10. Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I11. Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II12. Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I13. Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II

Elective CoursesElective courses serve a variety of purposes. They are alldesigned to increase the students knowledge, ability and

experience in botanical art. In addition to the 13 requiredcourses, you must select 100 elective hours. The numberof elective classes offered in any one year may vary.Guest instructor workshops may be taken as electives.

Please note: To receive credit for any course, attendanceis required at the first class and at 80 percent of allclasses.

Caf Botanique Science and Art Lecture SeriesThis free lecture series is open to Botanical Art andIllustration students, as well as to Gardens members, thegeneral public, academia and artists.There is no admission fee and pre-registration is notrequired. Participation in one lecture gives one electivecredit hour; you can receive a maximum of 15 credithours from these lectures. The program is posted inClassroom C and on the BI blog, or you can receive

information by phone at 720-865-3580.

Portfolio Review

Upon completion of all course work, you may apply forportfolio review (held each January and June) byrequesting a transcript from the Registrar and submittingit to the Program Coordinator when you request yourreview. Please note: To receive credit for any course,attendance is required at the first class and at 80 percentof each course.The complete portfolio will contain five (5) finished

botanical plates:

GraphiteColored Pencil

Pen and Ink

Water mediaArtists choice: This can be a plate in any of the mediataught within the program or a combination of them.

BI-BLOG: www.botanicalillustration.blogspot.com


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GUEST WORKSHOPS

Gifts from the Earth: The Value of Pencils withRhonda Nass

Beautiful artwork is created with value: the degreeof light and dark in a specific subject. Working inpencil, you'll develop pigment-free values and

master seamless gradations from the lightest lights tothe darkest darks without the usual graphite sheen. Asimple exercise will train each student to drawincredible detail. The graphite-illustrated Gifts fromthe Earth will be our reference book. Eachparticipant will design a composition and begin anoriginal work using tricks to draw viewers' eyes tothe focal point. Value training will improve artworkof any medium and drawing in graphite is so muchfun! Fee: $220 member, $264 non-member.Prerequisite: Pencil ICourse #09WBI520

Fri. - Sun., Feb. 20 22, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (18 hr)Instructor: Rhonda Nass

Rhonda Nass's art career began with her high

school art teacher's pronouncement, "You'll never be

an artist"--all a stubborn teenager needed to

catapult her through a University of Wisconsin-

Madison art degree to owning (along with her

husband, Rick) an illustration/art studio, which

celebrated its 32nd year last month. Artists most

influential in Rhonda's work are Caravaggio, Robert

Bateman, Wayne Thiebaud and Rick Nass. Her

artwork appears in galleries, private and corporatecollections, museums and international publications.

Rhonda Nass

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Karen Ackoff

Archaic Methods and Mediums in BotanicalIllustration with Karen Ackoff

Silverpoint

Silverpoint, or "metalpoint", is a venerable techniqueused by the masters. A pointed wire is pulled across

a painted ground, leaving behind a silvery residuethat eventually tarnishes. Tone is created from finelylayered networks of line, creating the illusion oftone. It lends itself to extremely fine detail notpossible with traditional pencil techniques.Silverpoint makes a lovely under-drawing for eggtempera, or can stand on its own.Well begin with a brief history of the technique -covering grounds and different types of metals used,and showing both historical and contemporary


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examples. Discussion and demonstration will showyou the technique of preparing and laying a ground.Learn to prepare silver wire for use in a lead-holderand prepare a surface accepting of silverpointdrawing. A series of short exercises will develop afeel for the full tonal range of the technique. Youll

complete a drawing of a small specimen to get a feelfor this new medium

Egg Tempera: A Contemporary Approach

Egg tempera is a medium with characteristics unlikemodern media. Because it lends itself towardstransparency and is also waterproof, colors may belayered, allowing them to show through subsequentapplications of color. The surface of an egg temperapainting has a soft sheen that may actually beenhanced by gentle buffing. Well explore these andother qualities characteristic to this versatile

medium. Demonstration and discussion will showyou traditional methods of preparing a gessoed paneland working with powder pigments. A more modernmethod employs watercolors, rather than powderpigments, taking away some of the guesswork forthe beginner. Both traditional and modern methodspermit techniques such as cross-hatching, stippling

and scumbling. Youll explore and experiment withthese techniques, and will apply them to a smallstudy.Fee: $220 member, $264 non-member. Prerequisite:Pencil ICourse #09WBI530Fri. - Sun., Apr. 17 19, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (18 hr)Instructor: Karen Ackoff

Karen Ackoff

Karen Ackoffhas a B.F.A. in Illustration from Philadelphia College of Art and an M.F.A. in Medical Illustration

from Rochester Institute of Technology. Ms. Ackoff has been a practicing artist for more than 30 years. She began

her career illustrating children's educational textbooks. Longing to combine her love of science and the natural

world, Ms. Ackoff pursued graduate study in medical illustration, focusing on veterinary medicine and the natural

sciences. Ms. Ackoff worked for 10 years as Scientific Illustrator in the Department of Anthropology at the

Smithsonian Institution. She worked on a variety of projects, including the Handbook of North American

Indiansa 20-volume encyclopedia. She presently teaches and coordinates the Graphic Design Program at

Indiana University South Bend


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added techniques help you portray perspective,texture and detail. This is the entry course for everyprogram student and the prerequisite for all coursesto follow. You'll emerge from this class with thetools you need to draw anything.Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. All studentsare welcome, with no prerequisites. Note: If you

have no previous drawing experience, considerstarting with Introduction to Drawing.Course #09WBI200-1Wed., Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 1 4 p.m.Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

Course #09WBI200-2Weekend WorkshopFri. Sun., March 13, 14, 15, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

Course #09WBI200-3

Wed., May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 6 9 p.m.Instructor: Karla Beatty

Botanical Illustration in Pencil IISimple and classic, pencil drawing is a timeless artform. Expand on the drawing skills you learned inPencil I as you reinforce and refine your knowledgeof graphite pencil. Learn additional techniques forshading, texture, perspective, depth, compositionand style. A good drawing is the basis of botanicalillustration in any medium. Group instruction and

individual attention are tailored to help you completea finished botanical plate in this subtle and strikingmedium.Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisite:Pencil ICourse #09WBI300-1Thurs., Feb.19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 1 4 p.m.Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Course #09WBI300-2Mon., March 23, 30, Apr. 6, 13, 20, 6 9 p.m.Instructor: Karla Beatty

Perfecting PerspectiveDo you shy away from the complicated plants? Evenexperienced illustrators sometimes struggle withforeshortening and simplify their subjects toeliminate the difficult elements. Learn to see thecorrect shape of an ellipse and finding the angle ofthe element pointing to you, to create 3-D depth on a2-D surface. Youll work with botanical subjects thatdemonstrate each aspect of perspective and learn

techniques for seeing and depicting perspectiveaccurately. Complete a simple final piece that showsyour new understanding of perspective principles.The class will work entirely in graphite pencil, as theprinciples apply to all art media. Gain confidence inyour drafting skills and improve all of your drawingsfrom this class forward.

Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisite:Pencil ICourse #09WBI630Weekend WorkshopFri. Sun., Apr. 24 - 26. 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink IPen and Ink is at the heart of botanical illustration.Expand your drawing repertoire as you learntechniques to create line, form and texture in black

and white. Expressive line and stipple becomepart of your artistic vocabulary as you practice thistraditional illustration medium with modern andversatile technical pens. Step-by-step instruction,demonstration and practice will give you thefoundation you need to draw any botanical subjectaccurately and skillfully.Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisite:Pencil ICourse #09WBI250-1Thurs., Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb.5, 12, 1 4 p.m.Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Course #09WBI250-2Tue., Apr. 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, 6 9 p.m.Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink IITake your pen and ink skills to a new level ofsophistication. Explore the gardens limitless worldof color, textures and complex botany andincorporate this information into your black andwhite illustrations. Working with both technical penand quill, learn advanced techniques to make strokesmimic the fuzz on a fern, the down of a milkweedpod, the mottled colors of a variegated begonia.Learn how to layer and manipulate lines and stipplesto develop a full range of value, texture andatmospheric perspective. Pen techniques take onnew meaning as you flesh out a final inkedillustration from a plant of your choice.Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites:Pencil I, Pen and Ink ICourse #09WBI320-1


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Tue., Feb.17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 6 9 p.m.Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Course #09WBI320-2Wed., May 27, June 3, 10, 17, July 1, 1 4 p.m.Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Color Layering for Colored PencilColored pencil presents a special challenge--mixingcolor directly on your drawing! Learn to use asimple color mixing method, adapted to theapplication of colored pencils. Two-, three- andfour-color mixing will get you to the gorgeousgreens and luscious lilacs youve been missing.Learn to gauge shadow colors for vibrant results.Match a variety of plant material as you create yourown, extensive color workbook to speed colorselection and application for all future colored pencil

drawings.Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisite:Pencil ICourse #09WBI400-1Mon., Feb.16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 6 9 p.m.Instructor: Susan Rubin

Course #09WBI400-2Mon., June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 9 a.m. noonInstructor: Susan Rubin

Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil IExplore this modern medium! Youve learned tolayer colored pencil, now learn techniques to draweffectively in this medium. Apply your drawingskills and learn new methods specific to coloredpencils. Techniques include layering, building andburnishing in color. This versatile, portable mediumis perfect for sketching on location as well asproducing studio pieces. Learn through instruction,demonstration and practice on small studies ofbotanical subjects. Youll be ready to produce afinished plate in Colored Pencil II.Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites:Pencil I and Color Layering for Colored PencilCourse #09WBI230Mon., Feb.16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 1 4 p.m.Instructor: Susan Rubin

Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil IITake your colored pencil basics to the next level.Walk through the Six Step process to create apreparatory layered drawing. Learn about grisaille

and techniques to create texture, detail and depth toenhance your subject. Experiment with differentsurfaces, blending and shading. Sample specialeffects you can achieve with colored pencil onMylar, colored and dark grounds. Group instructionand individual attention help you to becomeproficient in this versatile medium. Pull all of your

colored pencil skills together to create a finishedbotanical plate.Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites:Pencil I, Color Layering for Colored Pencil andColored Pencil ICourse #09WBI310Wed., March 25, Apr. 8, 15, 22, 29, 6 9 p.m.Instructor: Susan Rubin

Color Mixing for ArtistsThe first step to watercolor painting is mixing

colors. Learn a system for combining colorsconsistently so you can eliminate frustrating trial anderror. Lots of exercises, demonstrations anddiscussion will show you how to achieve thebroadest possible spectrum. Learn about paintproperties and important information about choosingpigments. Practice mixing colors to match a varietyof plant material. Youll gain confidence and skillsto improve all of your color work.Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. All studentsare welcome, with no prerequisites.Course #09WBI210-1

Mon., Jan.12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 1 4 p.m.Instructor: Constance Sayas

Course #09WBI210-2Tue., June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1 4 p.m.Instructor: Constance Sayas

Botanical Illustration in Watercolor IBecome part of the watercolor botanical tradition.Combine drawing skills and your knowledge ofcolor mixing as you discover the delight of puttingbrush to paper and learn the specific techniques oftransparent watercolor. Instruction, demonstrationand practical exercises will guide you through avariety of watercolor techniques: flat and gradedwashes, highlights and dry brush detail. Learn tobuild washes for depth of tone and shading, and howto create soft and hard edges. With thesefoundational skills youll be ready to create afinished plate in Watercolor II.Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites:Pencil I and Color Mixing for Artists


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Course #09WBI260-1Tue., Jan.13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 6 9 p.m.Instructor: Karla Beatty

Course #09WIB260-2Tue., March 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 1 4 p.m.Instructor: Constance Sayas

Botanical Illustration in Watercolor IIWatercolor basics got you startednow developyour confidence and personal style. The emphasishere is on bringing it all together. Learn and refineadditional techniques through instruction,

demonstration and practice with special attentiongiven to layering, shading and building form.Discover brush techniques and colors that enhanceperspective and depth. Follow painting steps throughcompletion, from broad washes to final detail. Learnhow to fix mistakes and understand why watercoloris a forgiving medium. Youll work toward

completing a finished plate from a live specimen inthis most traditional of botanical media. Fee $183member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I,Color Mixing for Artists and Watercolor ICourse #09WBI330Wed., Feb.18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 1 4 p.m.Instructor: Constance Sayas

ELECTIVE COURSES

Finishing StudioAre you stuck? Stalled? Stumped? Help is on theway! Bring your unfinished botanical piece foradvice on how to continue, guidance to help fixmistakes, and recommendations for unconsideredissues. Individual attention, demonstrations andinput from other students in a safe, constructiveatmosphere of camaraderie will assure that youmove forward toward completion of your work-in-progress. You will be glad you chose this class!Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisite:

Pencil ICourse #09WBI120Tue., March 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 9 a.m. noonInstructor: Constance Sayas

Techniques

Gicle Printing Made EasyCurious about having prints made but apprehensiveabout the time and expense involved? In just one daywell introduce you to the process of Gicle printing.

Starting with an overview of different printingprocesses, you will then learn how to prepare yourartwork for prints, the advantages of this method ofprinting, and what to do with the prints once youhave them. A professional printer will address thetechnical side of the process and bring you up-todate on costs. Once you understand the procedure,you can make an educated decision about what andwhen to print. Fee: $61 member, $73 non-member.All students are welcome, with no prerequisites.

Course #09WBI130May 29, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.Instructor: Susan Rubin

Framing Botanical ArtGet your work off the drawing board and onto thewall! This 1-day workshop covers the options thatwill help you to present your art to its bestadvantage. Learn the steps to the conservationtechniques that preserve your pieces in an acid-freeenvironment. Well cover all the details of framing

materials, styles and embellishments, and youllframe a small piece to practice. Whether you decideto frame it yourself or work with a professional,youll be more confident in your framing decisions.Fee $61 member, $73 non-member. All students arewelcome, with no prerequisites.Course #09WBI140May 30, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.Instructor: Susan Rubin


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Hand LetteringDiscover the beautiful art of calligraphic lettering!Whether you are labeling your botanical artwork,taking notes in your sketchbook or jotting entriesinto your garden diary, this wonderful art form addsthe final touch. Learn the basics of calligraphiclettering style, proper form and process, and how to

use it for scientific labeling and other creative uses.Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisite:Pencil ICourse #09WBI150Wed., Jan.14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 6 9 p.m.Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

J. Stevens

Light on FormTake your drawings from flat to fabulous. The secretto portraying light and shadow on your subjects liesin understanding the scientific method of lighting asit applies to different forms. Beginning with basicgeometric shapes, refine your skills in showing lightand volume on any subject. The class will workentirely in graphite pencil, as the principles apply toall other media. As you progress to fruits andvegetables, leaves, flowers, and ultimately entire

plants with complex combinations of shapes, youwill overcome the obstacles in creating three-dimensional drawings.Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisite:Pencil ICourse #09WBI160Thurs., Apr. 23, 30, May 7, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.Instructor: Susan Rubin

Perfecting Perspective IIGain a fresh perspective! Begin with studies gearedto underscore your understanding of depth andatmosphere. Using layered plant material, youll stepbeyond the basics learned in Perfecting Perspective.Demonstrations and guided exercises will show youadditional techniques in creating line studies, value

mapping and blocking. Your advanced skills willprepare you to select a live specimen and workthrough the process of completing a botanical plate.All work will be in graphite pencil, as the principlesapply to all media.Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites:Pencil I and Perfecting Perspective ICourse #09WBI170Tue., Feb. 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 1 4 p.m.Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Draw from your PhotosYou photographed theHibiscus in Hawaii . . . youwant to draw those alpine plants and arent allowedto pick them . . . There are times when a livespecimen is simply not an option. Discover how towork from your own photographs to create asuccessful illustration long after the specimen isgone. Start with instruction on taking effectivephotos for reference. Learn techniques to interpretand alter composition, color and lighting that willbring life to your work and avoid that literal drawnfrom a photo look. Use your new skills to create a

lasting plant portrait from your own photograph inthe medium of your choice. Fee $183 member, $220non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Pencil II andLevel I of a color mediumCourse #09WBI180Wed., Feb. 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 9 a.m. noon

Watercolor: Dry Brush TechniquesThe secret to depicting specific details is the drybrush technique! Dry brush is the traditionalwatercolor method of working with small strokesand limited use of washes. Improve your brush-handling skills and develop increased control withguided exercises. Practice paint layering techniquesto create vibrant color surfaces and sharp, cleardetails. This class is sure to build your confidenceand make your next watercolor project work for you.Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites:Pencil I, Color Mixing for Artists and Watercolor ICourse #09WBI190-1Thurs., Feb.19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 9 a.m. noonInstructor: Karla Beatty


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Course #09WBI190-2Mon., Apr. 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, 6 9 p.m.Instructor: Karla Beatty

( Karla Beatty, Daffodil Bulb)

Grays and Browns of Winter in WaterColorIts the perfect season to perfect your color mixingskills for the delectable neutrals. Create those elusivewarm brown tones. Mix a range of subtle grays.Everything you need to mix a full range of brownsand grays is in your color mixing palette. Learn toanalyze neutrals as you put color theory in action.Take the mystery out of blending and make colormixing intuitive and precise. Youll put your newcolor sense to work to paint dried winter weeds in abotanical plate that will remind you of wintersdelights. Fee $183 member, $220 non-member.Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing for Artists andWatercolor ICourse #09WBI350Mon., March 23, 30, Apr. 6, 13, 20, 1 4 p.m.Instructor: Karla Beatty

Elusive Yellows in WatercolorMaster and explore the subtleties of yellow hues asyou paint fruits and flowers. Begin with examples ofhow other botanical illustrators have handled thistopic. Then through demonstration and practice,learn to create the best color mixes to conveyshading for form, volume, overlap and shadow whilekeeping yellows bright. Learn how to apply shadowcolors using both glazing and feathering techniques.Practice the range of yellows from soft to striking.Finish the class by completing a finished plate of a

beautiful yellow botanical. Fee $183 member, $220non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixingfor Artists and Watercolor ICourse #09WBI360Thurs., May 14, 21, 28, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.Instructor: Constance Sayas

Digital Techniques

Adobe Illustrator ILeave your paintbrush at home, and bring yourcomputer to learn the basics of Adobe Illustratoraprogram necessary to produce vector artwork.Starting at the very beginning, learn how to drawwith your Wacom tablet and stylus. Exercisesemphasize the use of Bezier curves to create shapesusing both the mouse and the pen tool. Simple andstraightforward instruction will introduce you to themost utilized tools and a few of the palettes. As with

any new skill, practice makes perfect, so learn theessentials and then progress to Adobe Illustrator II.You will need a laptop computer with current AdobeIllustrator (CS 3 or CS 4) software installed (a 30-day trial version is available for free), WacomIntuos tablet, minimum 6X8, with all softwareand hardware installed on your laptop.

( Marjorie Leggitt, Terminalia arjuna)


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Make sure your laptop will support versionsAdobe CS3 or 4. Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil ICourse #09WBI370 Weekend WorkshopFri. Sun., March 20 22, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Adobe Illustrator IIYoure closer to creating artwork on your computer!Starting where Adobe Illustrator I left off, explorenew tools and palettes and build more compleximages. Well introduce Live Trace, simplegradations and working text into your images. Timepermitting, a demonstration of 3D modeling willshow you more possibilities with this flexible andresponsive program. You will need a laptopcomputer with current Adobe Illustrator (CS 3 or CS4) software installed (a 30-day trial version is

available for free), Wacom Intuos tablet, minimum6X8, with all software and hardware installed onyour laptop. Make sure your laptop will supportversions Adobe CS3 or 4. Fee $183 member, $220non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, AdobeIllustrator ICourse #09WBI380 Weekend WorkshopFri. Sun., March 27 29, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Adobe InDesign

Create your own multi-page presentations books,brochures and posters! Learn to design masterlayouts, insert pictures and graphics, and changefonts easily. InDesign collects all the text, imagefiles and typeface files to print your documentexactly as you imagined it. InDesign can also beused with other Adobe programs such as Illustratorand Photoshop to design all aspects of your product.You will need a laptop computer with current AdobeInDesign (CS 3 or CS 4) software installed (a 30-daytrial version is available for free).Fee $183 member, $220 non-member.Course #09WBI390Weekend WorkshopFri. Sun., Apr. 3 5, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.Instructor: Anna Hjelmroos

Colored Pencil

Colored Pencil: Tropical Plants on BlackA new twist on using colored pencils! Using blackpaper creates a vibrant result with varied

possibilities. Examples, discussion, demonstrationsand practice will help you learn the basic skillsyoull need to work in reverse; grisaille in white,adding highlights while saving darks, and achievingpale or brilliant color. The conservatory will be theinspiration to choose a tropical plant for a finishedplate on black paper.

Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites:Pencil I, Pencil II, Color Layering for Colored Penciland Colored Pencil ICourse #09WBI430Tue., Jan.13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 1 4 p.m.Instructor: Susan Rubin

Colored Pencil III: Working on MylarExpand your options in colored pencil! FrostedMylar film provides a wonderful surface for smooth,brilliant colored pencil work. Learn the skills

specific to this surface, including pencil applicationand layering techniques, how to make the back ofthe surface enhance the front, and how to erase (yes,erase!) colored pencil from Mylar. See how layeringyour drawing over other surfaces expands thepossibilities for your finished work. Samples,demonstrations and individual help will guide you toa finished piece. Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering forColored Pencil, Colored Pencil I, Colored Pencil Iand Colored Pencil IICourse #09WBI440

Wed., March 25, Apr. 8, 15, 22, 29, 1 4 p.m.Instructor: Susan Rubin

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Water Media

Watercolor: Winters Bits of BeautyEverything has its beauty but not everyone sees it(Confucius, 551-479 BC).Discover the hidden charms of plants in winter.Explore and expose the extraordinary textures and

tones from ordinary and often overlooked subjects.Learn to mix the subtle neutral colors often seen indried bits such as twigs, bark, seedpods and crinkledleaves. Refine your dry brush skills, usingtechniques appropriate for depicting texture anddetail. Paint intimate studies of winters botanicalbits. Its a perfect fit for those who believe thatbeauty is in the details. Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing forArtists and Watercolor ICourse #09WBI450Mon., Jan.12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 6 9 p.m.

Instructor: Constance Sayas

GouacheExpand your water media repertoire with gouachea medium similar to watercolor. Composed ofopaque pigments thickened with gum arabic,gouache differs from watercolor in its higherpigment content, more brilliant light-reflectingquality, and opacity that allows you to paint overmistakes. By varying application, gouache can betransparent or opaque, and youll learn to choose the

best approach for your subject. Throughdemonstration and practice, discover the methods forapplying gouache to create a finished botanical platefrom a live specimen. Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing forArtists and Watercolor ICourse #09WBI460Wed., Feb.18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 6 9 p.m.Instructor: Constance Sayas

Transparent AcrylicsExplore a wonderful water medium! Thoughtransparent acrylic looks similar to watercolor,different application techniques produce luminousresults. Acquire the skills, using a simple colorpalette to transform acrylic paint into sheer layers.Spring bulbs present their own challenges, includingcomplex form, a short life when cut, and translucent,overlapping petals. Step-by-step instruction,demonstration and exercises will help you to createyour own lasting botanical portrait in transparentacrylic.

Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites:Pencil I and Color Mixing for ArtistsCourse#09WBI470Thurs., March 26, Apr. 2, 16, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

The Treasures of Fairmounts Rose Garden IIIHistoric Fairmount Cemetery boasts more than 300roses of at least 59 varieties, many of them from the1800s. Participate in the preservation of thesebeauties through botanical illustration. Start bystudying rose paintings from the masters of the pastsuch as Alfred Parsons and Pierre Joseph Redout.Learn how to draw the complex petal configurations.Practice techniques, from wet-on-wet to dry brush,and how to use them appropriately. Visit Fairmountand advance your skills as you learn to capture theimportant aspects of roses where they grow. Take

your field sketches, notes and a clipping from aspecimen to the classroom to create a finishedwatercolor painting of these gorgeous blossoms. Trythis class for the first time or come back after lastyears session. Your finished work may be includedin a planned publication.Fee $244 member, $294 non-member. Prerequisites:Pencil I, Color Mixing for Artists and Watercolor ICourse #09WBI480Thurs., Fri., June 4 5 & 11 12, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.(20 hrs)Instructor: Constance Sayas

( Constance Sayas, detail fromRosa 'Linda Campbell')

Drawing on Tradition

Nature and Flora IlluminatedA modern take on medieval masterwork!Illumination is the embellishment of a decoratedletter with gold, brilliant color and illustrations of


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nature. Explore this traditional and appealing artform used to decorate text throughout the Medievaland Renaissance periods. Bring your drawing skillsand explore new techniques for uniting ornamentalletterforms with botanical illustration. Lecture,demonstration and guidance help you learn the basicdesign tenets and compose your own stylized and

romantic illumination of a favorite letter withbotanical ornamentation.Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites:Pencil I and Pen and Ink ICourse #09WBI490Tue., Apr. 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, 1 4 p.m.Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

Maud Purdy and the MicroscopeWhen Maud H. Purdy (1873-1965) became an artistin the late 19th Century, she was considered to be a

new type of woman: self-directed, outspoken andhighly skilled. As the chief iris illustrator for theBrooklyn Botanic Gardens in the 1920s, shelaunched a prolific and significant body of work thatwould later earn her the title, best botany illustratorin America. Begin with an overview of Purdyswork of unusual beauty and learn how it also servedscience. Youll use the microscope to understand thebotanical details of your flower and learn to mastermicro techniques to study the ovary and flowerdevelopment. Careful instruction will prepare you tocreate an elegant plate in the medium of your choice,

illustrating the exposed internal structures of yourflower in the style of Maud Purdy.Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites:Pencil I and Level I in a color medium of yourchoice is strongly recommended.Course #09WBI500Wed., May 6, 13, 20, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

Temple of Flora meets the Wild WestRobert Thornton was a British physician with anexpensive hobby. He sought to commission PhilipReinagle to complete 70 botanical plates, portrayingexotic plants and their landscapes in opulent detail.

Only 33 plates ever went to print, and the costs leftThornton destitute. His loss was our gain. Study theplates in the Helen Fowler Library to learn aboutcomposition and style, then do a decidedly westerntake on the Temple of Flora, using regional plantsand the appropriate western landscapes asbackground. Advance your skills in composition and

drawing and try landscape as well. Youll createyour plate in the color medium of your choice forour own Temple of Flora.Fee $183 member, $220 non-member. Prerequisites:Pencil I and Level II in any color medium.Course #09WBI510Mon., June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1 4 p.m.Instructor: Susan Rubin

(Robert Thornton, Temple of Flora)

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Refund and Cancellation Policy:

Denver Botanic Gardens will refund 100 percent of the BI-course tuition if the registrar is contacted atleast three working days (Monday-Friday) prior to the class start date.

For cancellations received after the cut-off date, but before the commencement of the course, requestsfor refunds are assessed on a case-to-case basis. There will be no refund for no-shows.

AfterCourse has Commenced:

As all requirements have been prepared in expectation of your attendance, no refunds are possible.Instructors have no authority to grant or promise refunds. In the event of family emergency or becauseof inclement weather circumstances, the student can later complete the course by taking the missedclasses from the same instructor and notifying the registrar 2 weeks before the course starts. If 60-80percent of the course is missed because of the family emergency or the inclement weather

circumstances, the course can be re-taken from any instructor in that media if space is available.

This reservation and cancellation policy applies to all course registrations in the Botanical Art andIllustration Program at Denver Botanic Gardens that have been confirmed by the registrar.Denver Botanic Gardens regrets that it cannot make exceptions to this reservation and cancellationpolicy for any reason.

Selected courses have additional cancellation and refund requirements printed with the coursedescription.

Certificate credit requirements for individual courses:

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

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