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SUMMER/FALL 2011DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM

Certificate in Botanical Art & Illustration



Denver Botanic Gardens’ Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration program is designed to offer a comprehensive series

classes in botanical illustration, providing participants the drawing and painting skills required to render accurate and use

depictions of the plant world with a focus on detail. In addition to our traditional on-site Botanical Illustration curriculum w

offer an in-class/off-site program which combines classroom participation with remote on-line learning opportunities. The stude

accepted into this distance learning program must reside more that 150 miles away from Denver Botanic Gardens.

SUMMER/FALL 2011 DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMCERTIFICATE IN BOTANICAL ART & ILLUSTRATION

ON-SITEThe ollowing 15-hour required courses are held on site over

three days (Friday through Sunday). Work or these classes is

completed entirely in the classroom.

• Botanical Illustration in Pencil I

• Botany for Botanical Illustrator

• Composition for Botanical Illustration

• Perfecting Perspective

• Color Layering for Colored Pencil

ONLINE WITH ON-SITE COMPONENTThe ollowing 15-hour required courses are oered through

a combination o on-site intensive classroom experience and

online instruction:

• Botanical Illustration in Pencil II

• Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I

• Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II

• Color Mixing for Artists

• Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I

• Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II

• Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I

• Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONThe classroom instruction portion o courses oered with an

online component cover material in 10 hours spread over two

consecutive days. During this classroom session the student

will learn new technique(s) and receive one-on-one tutoring.

THE OFF-SITE LEARNING APPROACH:Following the two-day concentrated classroom instruction, three

weekly Internet sessions cover the remaining elements of the

course. The successul completion o a nal artwork (plate) within

one month (30 days) ater the conclusion o the on-site session is

the culmination o each o the distance learning courses.

The student must use a scanner or digital camera to record

weekly achievement and email the high resolution image to the

instructor and program manager. All student questions as w

as the instructor answers, recommendations and suggestio

are all handled by email. The student must send a scan o t

inal plate to the instructor and the program manager in ord

to receive a credit rom the course.

ELECTIVE COURSESIn order to become eligible to apply for the portfolio revie

students must complete a minimum o 100 elective hours

addition to the 13 required 15-hour courses. Elective courses a

designed to increase the student’s knowledge, ability a

experience in botanical art. Typically an elective course me

weekly or three hours over a ve week time period (15 hr), b

shorter condensed courses are also organized. A selection

electives ollowing the in-class/o-site model will be oered.

Natalya Zuber



GUEST WORKSHOPS – ON-SITE

Pastels aren’t those pale colors associated with blackboard chalk;

they are the hands-on medium that connects you directly to your art.

In fact, pastels have a long history among artists who appreciate

versatility and ease of application. Begin with quick studies that

create a roadmap to a nished piece; do exercises in color

selection to increase your personal color vocabulary and learn how

to make no-fear choices to a nished painting. Individual attention

and instructor demonstrations will boost your condence and your

work. Fee: $210 member, $257 non-member. All students are

welcome, with no prerequisites.No reunds or registration

cancellations ater June 20 unless your seat can be illed.

• Fri. – Sun., July 8 – 10, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Susan T. Fisher

Susan T. Fisher is the director of the Art Institute at the Arizon

Sonora Desert Museum where she created the Nature Ill

tration Certificate Program. She is the former coordinator

the Botanical Art and Illustration Program at Denver Botan

Gardens. Susan served on the board o directors and is t

past president of the American Society of Botanical Artis

Her illustrations appear in numerous periodicals and boo

national exhibits and private collections.

Flower Portraits in Pastel with Susan Fisher

Known as “king o fowers” and “fower o

wealth and honor,” the peony is the most

popular botanical motif in China. As a symbol

o purity, the lotus is said to be the “gentleman

among owers.” Writing Chinese characters

and painting not only gives insight into

Chinese culture, but can also be a relaxing

and meditative practice or people o all

ages. This class will explore the abiding

rhythms of nature and human culture in China through the

unique characteristics and techniques associated with traditional

Chinese ink painting of peony and lotus. You will learn a number of

Chinese characters that make up auspicious sayings to go with the

peony and lotus as well. Fee: $210 member, $257 non-memb

All students are welcome, with no prerequisites. No reun

or registration cancellations ater September 26 unless your s

can be flled.

• Fri. – Sun., Oct. 14 – 16, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Sally Yu Leung, San Francisco, CA

Sally Yu Leung is an independent curator of Chinese decorat

arts, collector, practicing calligrapher, and also the cultu

ambassador of the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. S

has taught Chinese calligraphy and brush-painting at Pix

University or some years now.

Three-day course led by illustrator Charlotte

Knox, known or her meticulous tech-

nique, captivating realism and bold orms.

Discover the tricks and secrets o herglobally acclaimed depictions o all leaves,

ruits and vegetables. Explore contrasting

approaches to contemporary composition,

using a variety o sources including herbarium

species, classic botanical illustrations, live

materials, online images and photographs. Practice techniques

developed by Charlotte during more than three decades as

a professional illustrator. Create innovative watercolor effects

using additional materials such as pastels, sandpaper, water-

color crayons, sable brushes, paint shapers, gouache and

more. Fee: $210 member, $257 non-member. Prerequisit

Pencil I, Color Mixing for Artists, Watercolor I. No reun

or registration cancellations ater October 17 unless your se

can be illed.

Weekend Workshop

• Fri. – Sun., Nov. 4 – 6, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Charlotte Knox, NY, NY

Born in London 1951, Charlotte Knox trained at the Ruskin Scho

of Fine Art and Drawing, Oxford University and St. Marti

School of Art, London. She has worked since 1974 as a priz

winning illustrator and artist, specializing in watercolors o ru

vegetables and seaood.

From Outlined to Boneless: Painting Peony and Lotus the Chinese Way

Sally Yu Leung

Charlotte Knox

Look, Paint and Enjoy!



ON-SITE REQUIRED COURSES

ONLINE REQUIRED COURSE WITH ON-SITE COMPONEN

Botanical Illustration in Pencil I

Learn to draw! Begin with a brief history and an overview of

the specific elements of botanical illustration. Learn the skills of

careul 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 or every program student

and a prerequisite for all courses to follow. You’ll emerge from

this class with the tools you need to draw anything. Fee: $192

member, $245 non-member. All students are welcome, with

no prerequisites.

• Fri. – Sun., Aug. 5 – 7, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Karla Beatty

• Fri. – Sun., Oct. 28 – 30, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Perfecting PerspectiveDo you shy away rom complicated

plants? Even experienced illustrators

sometimes struggle with oreshortening

and simplify their subjects to eliminate

diicult elements. Work with botanical

subjects that demonstrate each aspect

o perspective and learn techniquesor seeing and depicting perspective

accurately. Complete a nal piece that

shows your new understanding o per-

spective principles. The class will work

entirely in graphite pencil, but the prin-

ciples apply to all art media. Gain condence in your drating

skills and improve all o your drawings rom this class orward.

Fee: $192 member, $245 non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I

• Fri. – Sun., July 29 – 31, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.


Color Layering for Colored PencilColored pencil presents a special challenge: mixing co

directly on your drawing! Learn to use a simple color mixi

method adapted to the application o colored pencils. Tw

three- and our-color mixing will get you to the gorgeous gree

and luscious lilacs you’ve been missing. Learn to determi

shadow colors for vibrant results. Practice color matching w

a variety o plant material as you create your own, extens

color workbook to speed color selection and application

all uture colored pencil drawings. Fee: $192 member, $2

non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I

• Fri. – Sun., July 23 – 25, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Susan Rubin

• Fri. – Sun., Aug. 19 – 21, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.


• Fri. – Sun., Nov. 11 – 13, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.


Botanical Illustration in Pencil IISimple and classic, pencil drawing is a timeless art or

Expand on the drawing skills you learned in Pencil I as y

reinforce and refine your knowledge of graphite pencil. Lea

additional techniques or shading, texture, perspective, dep

and composition. A good drawing is the basis of botanic

illustration in any medium. Group instruction and individu

attention are tailored to help you complete a botanical pla

in this subtle and striking medium. Fee: $350 member, $4

non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I

• In-class session: Sat. – Sun., Nov. 18 – 19, 9 a.m. – 3 p.

Final plate must be completed no later than Dec. 17, 201

Instructor: Karla Beatty

Karla Beatty

Marjorie Leggitt

Fri-Sat.



ONLINE REQUIRED COURSES WITH ON-SITE COMPONENT

ON-SITE ELECTIVE COURSES

Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink IPen and ink is at the heart of botanical

illustration. Expand your drawing

repertoire as you learn techniques

to create line, orm and texture in

black and white. “Expressive line”

and “stipple” become part o 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 oundation

you need to draw any botanical

subject accurately and skillfully. Fee:

$350 member, $400 non-member.

Prerequisites: Pencil I

• In-class session: Sat. – Sun. Dec. 3 - 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Final plate must be completed no later than Jan. 21, 2012


Color Mixing for ArtistsThe first step to watercolor painting is mixing colors. Learn a

system or combining colors consistently to eliminate rustrating

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 o your color work. Fee: $350 member, $400 non-member.

All students are welcome, with no prerequisites.

• In-class session: Fri. – Sat., Oct. 7 – 8, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

All assignments are to be completed no later than Sept. 30, 2011

Instructor: Constance Sayas

Art Materials for the Botanical IllustratorTake the mystery out o materials. There are ten types o erasers

– which one is right for the job? What is the difference between

sable and synthetic? What’s vellum? This inormation-packed class

will provide you with detailed inormation about all o the art

materials used throughout the Botanical Illustration program. From

papers to pencils to inks, pens, brushes and paints, you’ll lea

where and how to nd all the right materials and how they a

used. Save time and money by shopping expertly the rst tim

Fee: $40 member, $49 non-member. All students are welcom

with no prerequisites.

• Sat., Aug. 13, 9 a.m. - noon

Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

Adobe Illustrator ILeave your paintbrush at home, and bring your computer to lea

the basics of Adobe Illustrator—a program necessary to produ

vector artwork. Exercises emphasize the use of Bezier curv

to create shapes using the mouse. Simple and straightorwa

instruction will introduce you to the most utilized tools and a e

of the palettes. As with any new skill, practice makes perfect,

have fun exploring a world of artistic possibilities. You will ne

a laptop computer with current Adobe Illustrator (CS 4 or CS

sotware installed (a 30-day trial version is available or ree). F

$192 member, $245 non-member. All students are welcome, w

no prerequisites.

• Fri. – Sun., Nov. 18 – 20, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.


Bookbinding Workshop:Make Three Different Artistic BoxesLearn to make a variety

sturdy and beautiul box

perect or botanical no

cards, stationary, pens a

pencils or small precio

objects. We will create

clamshell box, a hinged

box and a box with a separa

lid. They will be construct

o bookbinding board, covered with durable book cloth alined with a variety o beautiul papers. Finally, add ribb

ties and button closures to the boxes. Fee: $215 memb

$268 non-member (the fee includes a supply kit for making

three boxes). All students are welcome, with no prerequisite

• Fri. – Sun., Oct. 21 – 23, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Cameron Garland

Marjorie Leggitt

Cameron Garland

Nov.7



ON-SITE ELECTIVE COURSES

Five Easy Ways to Enroll

1. By Telephone: 720-865-3580

2. By Fax: 720-865-3685 (24 HOURS)

3. In Person: Visit the Education Office at the Gardens,

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

Visit Botanical Illustration’s blog at

www.botanicalillustration.blogspot.com

Refund and Cancellation Policy:Cancellations more than one week pr ior to a class are subject

to a 15% cancellation fee. Cancellations with less than one

week notice are non-reundable. Selected courses haveadditional cancellation and reund requirements printed with

the course description. Denver Botanic Gardens regrets that it

cannot make exceptions.

Certificate Credit Requirementsfor Individual Courses:

In order to receive credit, 80 % of a course must be attended

(at least 12 hours o a 15-hour on-site course).

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Conifers in Colored PencilPining for a challenge? The flowers

have faded, but Colorado’s conifers

are always at the ready. These

intricate structures pack plenty o

complicated details in their needles,

whorls, cones, branches and bark.

An emphasis on planning and

guided composition will unravel the

complexities and help you to show

overlapping perspective. Develop a

strategy or mixing the nuanced color shadings. Eect

under-painting will establish your road map to an inormativ

accurate and inspiring plant portrait in colored pencil. Bon

Once you master the conifers, you can draw anything! Fee: $1

member, $245 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Co

Layering for Colored Pencil, Colored Pencil I.

• Fri. – Sun., Oct. 21-23, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Libby Kyer

Libby Kyer

Karen Cleaver



DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM REGISTRATION

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Please mail with check or credit card information to

Registrar, Denver Botanic Gardens909 York Street

Denver, CO 80206

Please see waiver and release form and completeclass inormation (including our cancellation policy)

on your class acknowledgement orm.

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