Botanical Art and Illustration - 2009 Summer - Fall Catalog

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Introductory courses

Students wishing to learn more about botanical illustration

or brush up on their skills beore beginning the certiicate

sequence can take introductory courses that are not part o

the certiicate requirements: Introduction to Botanical Illus-

tration, Art Materials or the Botanical Illustrator and Intro-

duction to Drawing in Pencil.

requIred courses

The ollowing 13 courses are required i you wish to receive

a Certiicate in Botanical Art and Illustration. The recom-

mended sequence o courses is listed be low. This succession

is appropriate or both the certiicate and the non-certiicate

student. Classes can als be taken in the rder determined bytheir prerequisites. Courses consist o exercises, critiques, demon-

strations and homework assignments. A list o supplies or each

course will be sent with your class conrmation.

1. Botanical Illustration in Pencil I

2. Botany or the Botanical Illustrator

3. Botanical Illustration in Pencil II

4. Composition or Botanical Illustration

5. Color Layering or Colored Pencil

6. Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I

7. Perecting Perspective

8. Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II9. Color Mixing or Artists

10. Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I

11. Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II

12. Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I

13. Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II

electIve courses

Elective courses serve a variety o purposes. They are all

designed to increase the students knowledge, ability and

2009 suMMer-FAll cAtAloGcertIFIcAte In BotAnIcAl Art And IllustrAtIon

Botanical art and illustration is the well-established tradition o portraying plants or scientiic purposes, recording vanishing

species or historical recollection or rendering the beauty and inspiration we experience in the lora o the world around us

Denver Botanic Gardens Certiicate in Botanical Art and Illustration program is designed to teach a comprehensive series o

classes in botanical illustration, oering participants the drawing and painting skills required to render accurate and useudepictions o the plant world with a ocus on detail. This program is or the dedicated illustrator, as well as the devoted ama

teur. It culminates in a certiicate or some students and oers an ongoing program o botanical classes or others.

experience in botanical art. In addition to the 13 requir

courses, you must select 100 elective hours. The number

elective classes oered in any one year may vary. Gu

instructor workshops may be taken as electives.

Please nte: To receive credit or any course, attendance

required at the irst class and at 80 percent o all classes

scIence And Art lectures

Selected lectures at Denver Botanic Gardens can qualiy

elective credits. Participation in one lecture gives one el

tive credit hour; you can receive a maximum o 15 cre

hours rom these lectures. Ca Botanique by Mervi Hje

roos-Koski is a ree lecture series open to Botanical Art a

Illustration students, Gardens members, the general publacademia and artists. There is no admission ee and p

registration is not required. The Ca Botanique schedule

posted on the Botanical Illustration blog, or you can rece

urther inormation by joining our mailing list.

PortFolIo revIew

Upon completion o all course work, you may apply or po

olio review (held each January and June) by requesting

transcript rom the Registrar and submi tting it to the PrograCoordinator when you request your review. Please note:

receive credit or any course, attendance is required at t

irst class and at 80 percent o each course.

Th cmplt prtli will cntain iv (5) inish

btanical plats:

1. Graphit

2. Clrd Pncil

3. Pn and Ink

4. Watr mdia

5. Artists chic:This can be a plate in any o the media

taught within the program or a combination o them


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Guest WORKSHOPS

Do not miss this unique opportunity to learn how to paint persim-

mon and cabbage (important symbols in its culture) the Chinese

way. Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) is a homophone o things and

business, market and thoughts. The reddish-orange color

o its ruit symbolizes joy. The Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa

var. glabra) is a symbol or honorable rank, purity and unsullied

descent. You will also explore a number o Chinese characters

that make up interesting sayings to go with the persimmon and

cabbage paintings. Writing Chinese characters and painting not

only gives insight into the Chinese culture but can also be a relax-

ing and meditative practice or people o all ages to engage in.

Sally Yu Leung is an independent

curator o Chinese decorative arts,

collector, practicing calligrapher

and also a Commissioner at the

Asian Art Museum in San Fran-

cisco. She has been a teacher o

Chinese calligraphy and brush-

painting at Pixar Animation Stu-

dios or some years now. Fee:

$222 member, $268 non-member.

All students are welcome, with no

Chins Brsh Painting with Sally Y Lng

Introductory COURSES

Art Matrials r th Btanical IllstratrTake the mystery out o materials. I see ten types o erasers

which one is right or the job? What is the dierence between

sable and synthetic? Whats 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, youll learn where and how to nd all the right materials

and how they are used. Save time and money by shopping

expertly the irst time. Fee: $37 member, $44 non-member. Allstudents are welcome, with no prerequisites.

Course #09CBI010-1

Sat., Sept. 12, 9 a.m. noon

Instructr: Renee Jorgensen

Course #09CBI010-2

Fri., Oct. 23, 3 6 p.m.


Intrdctin t DrawingAre you new to drawing? I you can write with a pencil, y

can draw with one. Step-by-step, acquire the techniques y

need to draw what you see. Simple exercises train you

observe objectively and draw accurately. A relaxed pace a

straightorward instruction will open your mind to your ow

creative abilities. Build drawing skills to enter the Botanic

Illustration program with conidence. Fee: $185 member, $2

non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisit

Nte: I you have had some drawing experience, please directly to Pencil I.

Weekend Wrkshp

Course #09CBI020-1

Fri. Sun., Aug. 28 - 30, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.


Weekend Wrkshp

Course #09CBI020-2

Fri. Sun., Oct. 16 - 18, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.


prerequisites. N reunds r registratin cancellatins a

August 25 unless we can fll yur seat.

Course #09CBI150

Fri. - Sun., Sept. 25 27, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (18 hr)

Instructr: Sally Yu Leung


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requIred COURSES

Btany r th Btanical IllstratrWhat is the dierence between a carpel and a pistil? Where can

I nd the stamen? The science o the subjects you draw determines

what you see! Put away your pencils or this enlightening lab class

designed specically or students o 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 o your botanical art will improve when you understand

the subjects. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. All students

are welcome, with no prerequisites.

Course #09CBI110-1

Mon. Fri., July 27 - 31, 1 4 p.m.

Instructr: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

Course #09CBI110-2

Tue., Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 6 9 p.m.


Cmpsitin r Btanical IllstratinThe arrangement o lines, shapes and color in artwork is an art orm

in itsel. The dierence between a pleasant picture and amazing

artwork is oten ound in composition. Using a visual presentation,

this course begins with a study o recognized masters and con-

temporary illustrators. Learn to how build botanical composition

by using compositional elements and principles. Exercises increating your own sample compositions gives insight and exper-

tise to enhance all o your uture illustrations. Fee: $185 member,

$223 non-member. All students are welcome, with no prerequisites.

Course #09CBI120

Wed., Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, 6 9 p.m.

Instructr: Marjorie Leggitt

Btanical Illstratin in Pncil I

Learn to draw! Begin with a brie history and an overview othe speciic elements o botanical illustration. Learn the skills

o careul observation and realistic drawing in graphite pen-

cil, including line drawing, shading and perspective. Step-by-

step, added techniques help you portray perspective, texture

and detail. This is the entry course or every program student

and the prerequisite or all courses to ollow. Youll emerge

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

$185 member, $223 non-member. All students are welcome,

with no prerequisites. Nte: I you have no previous drawing

experience, consider starting with Introduction to Drawing.

Course #09CBI100-1

Mon. Fri., July 27 - 31, 9 a.m. noon

Instructr: Karla Beatty

Course #09CBI100-2

Mon., Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 1 4 p.m.

Instructr: Connie Sayas

Weekend Workshop

Course #09CBI100-3

Fri. Sun., Nov. 20 22, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.


Btanical Illstratin in Pncil IISimple and classic, pencil drawing is a timeless art orm. Expand

the drawing skills you learned in Pencil I as you reinorce and re

your knowledge o graphite pencil. Learn additional techniques

shading, texture, perspective, depth, composition and style. A go

drawing is the basis o botanical illustration in any medium. Gro

instruction and individual attention are tailored to help you compl

a nished botanical plate in this subtle and striking medium. F

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

Course #09CBI200-1

Mon., Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 9 a.m. noon

Instructr: Susan Rubin

Course #09CBI200-2

Wed., Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 6 9 p.m.


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requIred COURSES

Prcting PrspctivDo you shy away rom the complicated plants? Even experienced

illustrators sometimes struggle with oreshortening and simpliy

their subjects to eliminate the diicult elements. Learn to see the

correct shape o an ellipse and ind the angle o the element

pointing to you, to create the illusion o 3-D depth on a 2-D

surace. Youll work with botanical subjects that demonstrate

each aspect o perspective and learn techniques or seeing

and depicting perspective accurately. Complete a inal piece

that shows your new understanding o perspective principles.

The class will work entirely in graphite pencil, as the principles

apply to all art media. Gain conidence in your drating skills

and improve all o your drawings rom this class orward. Fee:

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

Course #09CBI240-1

Tue, Sept. 9. 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 9 a.m. noon


Weekend Wrkshp

Course #09CBI240-2

Fri. Sun., Nov. 13 15, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.


Btanical Illstratin in Pn and Ink IPen and Ink is at the heart o 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 prac-

tice this traditional illustration medium with modern and versa-

tile technical pens. Step-by-step instruction, demonstration and

practice will give you the oundation you need to draw any

botanical subject accurately and skillully. Fee: $185 member,

$223 non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I

Course #09CBI210-1

Tue., Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 9 a.m. noon

Instructr: Libby Kyer

Btanical Illstratin in Pn and Ink IITake your pen and ink skills to a new level o sophistication.

Explore the gardens limitless world o color, textures and

complex botany, and incorporate this inormation into your

black and white illustrations. Working with both technical pen

and quill, learn advanced techniques to make strokes mimic

the uzz on a ern, the down o a milkweed pod, the mottled

colors o a variegated begonia. Learn how to layer and

manipulate lines and stipples to develop a ull range o value,

texture and atmospheric perspective. Pen techniques take

new meaning as you lesh out a inal inked illustration rom

plant o your choice. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-memb

Prerequisites: Pencil I, Pen and Ink I

Course #09CBI310

Thurs., Oct. 22, 29, Nov., 5, 12, 19, 9 a.m. noon


Clr Layring r Clrd PncilColored pencil presents a special challenge--mixing color directly

your drawing! Learn to use a simple color mixing method, adapted

the application o colored pencils. Two-, three- and our-color mix

will get you to the gorgeous greens and luscious lilacs youve be

missing. Learn to gauge shadow colors or vibrant results. Mat

a variety o plant material as you create your own, extensive co

workbook to speed color selection and application or all utu

colored pencil drawings. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-memb

Prerequisite: Pencil I

Weekend Curse

Course #09CBI250

Fri. Sun., Oct. 9 11, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.


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Btanical Illstratin in Clrd Pncil I

Explore this modern medium! Youve learned to layer colored

pencil, now learn techniques to draw eectively in this medium.

Apply your drawing skills and learn new methods specic to

colored pencils. Techniques include layering, building and

burnishing in color. This versatile, portable medium is perect or

sketching on location as well as producing studio pieces. Learn

through instruction, demonstration and practice on small studies

o botanical subjects. Youll be ready to produce a nished plate

in Colored Pencil II. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member.

Prerequisites: Pencil I and Color Layering or Colored Pencil

Course #09CBI220-1

Wed., Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, Sept. 2, 9 a.m. noonInstructr: Libby Kyer

Course #09CBI220-2

Tue., Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 6 9 p.m.


Btanical Illstratin in Clrd Pncil IITake your colored pencil skills to the next level. Walk through the Six

Step process to create a preparatory layered drawing. Learn about

grisaille and techniques to create texture, detail and depth to enhanceyour subject. Experiment with dierent suraces, blending and shad-

ing. Sample special eects you can achieve with colored pencil on

Mylar, colored and dark grounds. Group instruction and individual

attention help you to become procient in this versatile medium. Pull

all o your colored pencil skills together to create a nished botanical

plate. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I,

Color Layering or Colored Pencil and Colored Pencil I

Course #09CBI320

Tue., Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 1 4 p.m.


requIred COURSES

Clr Mixing r ArtistsThe irst step to watercolor painting is mixing colors. Learn

system or combining colors consistently so you can elimina

rustrating trial and error. Lots o exercises, demonstratio

and discussion will show you how to achieve the broad

possible spectrum. Learn about paint properties and importa

inormation about choosing pigments. Practice mixing colo

to match a variety o plant material. Youll gain coniden

and skills to improve all o your color work. Fee: $185 me

ber, $223 non-member. All students are welcome, with

prerequisites.

Course #09CBI103-1

Mon., Sept 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 6 9 p.m.

Instructr: Constance Sayas

Course #09CBI103-2

Mon., Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 9 a.m. noon


Btanical Illstratin in Watrclr IBecome part o the watercolor botanical tradition. Combi

drawing skills and your knowledge o color mixing as y

discover the delight o putting brush to paper and learn t

speciic techniques o transparent watercolor. Instruction, de

onstration and practical exercises will guide you through a v

riety o watercolor techniques: lat and graded washes, higlights and dry brush detail. Learn to build washes or dep

o tone and shading, and how to create sot and hard edge

With these oundational skills youll be ready to create a

ished plate in Watercolor II. Fee: $185 member, $223 no

member. Prerequisites: Pencil I and Color Mixing or Artists

Course #09CBI230-1

Thurs., Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 9 a.m. noon


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requIred COURSES

Btanical Illstratin in Watrclr IIWatercolor basics got you

startednow develop your

conidence and personal

style. The emphasis here is

on bringing it all together.

Learn and reine addi-

tional techniques through

instruction, demonstration

and practice with special

attention given to layering,

shading and building orm.

Discover brush techniques

and colors that enhance

perspective and depth. Fol-

low painting steps through

completion, rom broad washes to inal detail. Learn how to

ix mistakes and understand why watercolor is a orgiving

medium. Youll work toward completing a nished plate rom a

live specimen in this most traditional o botanical media. Fee:

$145 member, $176 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color

Mixing or Artists and Watercolor I.

Course #09CBI330

Tue., Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 9 a.m. noon


Btanical Mdls WrkshpIt is February and a live penstemon is not a prospect. Simple

and eective, botanical models can bridge the gap between

photographs and reality when a living subject is not available.

Photographs provide necessary inormation, but can seriously

impact the three-dimensionality o the inal image. Learn tomake 3-D models to correctly gauge shadows and orm when

you cant see the plant. Its un to do, and very helpul to your

inished art. Working in wire, paper and clay, learn to make

models in just one day! Fee: $61 member, $73 nonmember.

All students are welcome, no prerequisites required.

Course #09CBI160

Thurs., Sept. 3, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.


Prpar r th Prtli RviwReady, set, graduate! Gain

insight and ideas or your

portolio while theres plen-

ty o time to work toward

your best presentation. From

selecting your portolio

pieces to expert advice on

how to enhance each one

to its ull potential, the en-

tire Botanical Illustration

sta oers support in every

way. One or two instructors

each week will address their

areas o expertise, including

Graphite, Pen and Ink, Colored

Pencil, Watercolor, Botany, and Lettering, answering all o yo

specic questions. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-memb

Open or students applying or the portolio review in 2010

required courses need to be completed or in progress.

Course #09CBI600-1

Wed., Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, 9 a.m. noon

Instructr: Karla Beatty, Libby Kyer, Susan Rubin, Constance Say

Marjorie Leggitt /Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski each have a 3-hour sessio

Course #09CBI600-2

Thur., Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 6 9 p.m.Instructr: Renee Jorgensen / Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski, Sus

Rubin, Marjorie Leggitt, Connie Sayas/Karla Beatty, Lib

Kyer each have a 3-hour session.

Th Bsinss ArtWhats next? Start with an assessment o your potential, person

direction and goals as an artist. Learn the skills and create t

materials youll need to market yoursel as a proessional. Wo

step-by-step to organize and build a portolio rom the artwork y

have and design an eective business card to present yoursel pessionally. Train your let-brain business manager to work w

your right-brain artist as you gain inormation about contrac

paperwork, legal issues or artists and archiving your artwo

Visits to a paper store and a printer provide vital inormation

launching a proessional uture. Youll develop the know-how

start out in the art world. Fee: $185 member, $223 nonmemb

All students are welcome, with no prerequisites.

Course #09CBI450

Fri. Sun., Oct. 2 4, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.


electIve COURSES

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electIve COURSES

Microscopy

Magnifcnt Mlds: Micrngi and th MicrscpThough mold is not immediately associated with beauty, under the

microscope, these remarkable ungi transorm into abstract master-

pieces o orm, color and texture. Learn to appreciate the benets

o mold as natures waste-management system. Ninety percent o

plants have mycorhizzal (ungi) relationships that keep the environ-

ment in balance. Use the medium o your choice to create your

own botanical plate depicting beautiul, magical mold at its nest!

Class limited to 10 seats. Fee: $185 member, $223 nonmember.

Prerequisites: Pencil I and introductory class o the color medium

o your choice is strongly recommended.

Course #09CBI101

Wed., Aug. 12, 19, 26, 5:30 9 p.m. Sept. 2, 5:30 8 p.m.


Sds and thir Pds - Art and th MicrscpUp close and personal, discover the wonder and diversity o seeds:

tiny packages o lie, git-wrapped exemplars o beauty and unc-

tion. Examine the way that seeds are arranged in their pods. Focus

on composition and precision as you study the characteristic orm

and unique surace eatures or your species beore documenting

and drawing every detail. Consider the possibilities or a com-

positional masterwork in your choice o medium. Your nished

piece could be the new cover or Index Seminum. Class limited to10 seats. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prerequisites:

Pencil I and introductory class o the color medium o your choice

is strongly recommended.

Course #09CBI102

Sat., Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7,

9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.

Instructr:

Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

Mshrms with Pn and InkDelicate and detailed, mushrooms lend

themselves perectly to pen and ink. First,

learn all about the intricacies and anat-

omy o the mushroom and its lie cycle

rom Colorados expert mycologist, Vera

Evanson. Next, explore compositional

possibilities incorporating both wild and

arm-raised mushrooms in various stages

o growth. Learn pen and ink techniques

to portray ungi texture and orm o

caps, cups, gills and stipes. Work to-

wards a complete botanical portrait o

these most appealing subjects in their

natural habitats. Fee: $185 member,

$223 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil

I, Pen and Ink I

Course #09CBI211

Tues., Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 9 a.m. noon


Stry Bk IllminatinSnow White and Rose Re

Jack and the Beanstalk, T

Princess and the Pea ma

classic tales have botani

content. Heres your chan

to illuminate a story o yo

choice and eature a bota

cal subject. Research a

illustrate the lie cycle o

plant you select, its country

origin, and other details ro

the tale that will help you

tell a story through illumina

elements. Use the techniqu

o decorating an ornamenletterorm to create a compl

plate that tells a story. Fee: $185 member, $223 nonmemb

Prerequisites: Pencil I, Illumination I (recommended but not necessa

Course #09CBI103

Mon., Oct 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 6 9 p.m.


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electIve COURSES

Th Illstratd RcipApple Pie? Borscht? Herbed muins? Choose a avorite recipe

and create an illustration as the perect companion. See how

other artists have illustrated recipes in cookbooks, old and

new. Composition is key as you arrange ruits, vegetables,

herbs and cooking tools to enhance the text. A demonstration

will show you how an artist might use a computer to approach

layout or a project o this kind, though you will do your work

with traditional artist materials. Working in the color medium

o your choice, create a piece that would be a delicious holi-

day git or card. Fee: $185 member, $223 nonmember. Pre-

requisites: Pencil I, entry-level color media o choice.

Course #09CBI351

Mon., Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 1 4 p.m.


Colored Pencil

Clrd Pncil III: Fiv Plats in Fiv WksTake your colored pencil skills

to the next level. Learn proes-

sional methods to create artwork

with speed and accuracy. Tips

and techniques will allow you

to streamline your work and

produce beautiul pieces in

less time without sacriicing

detail, deinition or nuance.

Youll produce a nished plate

every week. Fee: $185 member,

$223 nonmember. Prerequisites:

Pencil I, Color Layering or

Colored Pencil, Colored Pencil I,

Colored Pencil II

Course #09CBI510

Wed., Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, Sept. 2, 1 4 p.m.


Smmr FritPeaches, berries, melons and mangoes; summer ruits are ripe a

ready to eatand draw! See how other artists have portray

ruit subjects in the past. Choose your subjects and create a co

position that honors the tradition o botanical art or moves it into

whole new realm. Focus rst on orm, using eective values to g

your subjects weight and depth. Careully observe the remarkab

colors and textures o ruits, both amiliar and exotic. Learn ne

tricks and techniques to show saturated color and detailed sura

textures. Finish with a botanical plate o abulous ruits. Fee: $1

member, $223 nonmember. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layeri

or Colored Pencil, Colored Pencil I

Course #09CBI321

Mon., Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 1 4 p.m.Instructr: Susan Rubin

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electIve COURSES

Drawing n Traditin:Maria Sibylla Mrian Mts Mixd Mdia

In the late 17th Century, Maria

Sibylla Merian challenged the

rules o Dutch society when she

irst divorced her husband and

later took her daughter and

travelled to Surinam to study

and paint the local lora, insects

and butterlies. Though oten

remembered or her depictions o

insects, she produced exquisite

paintings, bold in composition

and rich in color. Learn about

Merians amazing story and study examples o her work. Practice

and apply special colored pencil and mixed-media techniques to

help you capture her style in your own strong composition and

graphic portrait o a big, beautiul bloom. Fee: $185 member,

$223 nonmember. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color layering or

Colored Pencil and Colored Pencil I, any Level II class

Course #09CBI451

Mon., Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 9 a.m. - noon


Lavs in Clrd PncilFocus on oliage! Leaves oten take second billing to blooms, but

here they are the stars. Learn and practice techniques and tricks

or rendering margins, surace texture, venation and color. Work-

ing in graphite and colored pencil, youll complete drawings o

resh and dried leaves, as well as leaves in the context o the

entire plant. Tackle the tough ones, including variegated, highly

textured and translucent leaves. Your new understanding o lea

orm and structure will improve all your illustrations. Fee: $185

member, $223 nonmember. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering

or Colored Pencil and Colored Pencil I

Course #09CBI324Thurs., Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 1 4 p.m.


Trs and TxtrTrees are oten a second thought as botanical subjects, b

they hold a wealth o beautiul shape, orm and texture

their structures. Journey into the suraces o trees to discov

their amazing botany and textural variances. Learn to ind le

scars, budding and branching elements, and other critical b

tanical markers. Then, delve into techniques or amazing te

tures - smooth, shiny new barks, convoluted, rippled old ba

- all are a challenge and a treasure to illustrate. Design

plate to show the variety o textures youve ound in the tree

Fee: $185 member, $223 nonmember. Prerequisites: Penci

Color Layering or Colored Pencil and Colored Pencil I

Course #09CBI322

Fri., Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.


Water Media

Dazzling Dahlias & Sizzling ZinniasHOW many petals? Summers bright and beautiul blooms a

the subjects here. Learn to portray these bewildering beaut

in your choice o graphite or color. Learn to drat in prop

perspective, select a live specimen and work step-by-step ro

line studies through value mapping and on to color analy

and a complete botanical plate. Demonstration and individu

help will guide you toward a nished work that will help yremember summer all year long. Fee: $185 member, $2

nonmember. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Perecting Perspective a

entry-level color media o choice

Course #09CBI350

Tue., Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25,

Sept. 1, 1 4 p.m.


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landscapes in watercolor, and create a painting that may

showcased in an upcoming exhibit, The Gardens Landma

in Context. Fee: $185 member, $223 non-member. Prereq

sites: Pencil I, Perecting Perspective, Color Mixing or Artis

Watercolor I

Course #09CBI331

Thurs., Aug. 13, 20, 27, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.


Vgtabl Gardn: A Watrclr HarvstThe end o summer provid

a bounty o vegetable subje

or painting in watercol

Work rom the vegeta

garden selecting rom a wi

variety o subjects. First,

amine the plants that p

duce the vegetables. Explo

composition to show

veg-etable subjects in

context o the plant, combining vegetables with their ste

and leaves. Learn to select the appropriate waterco

techniques best suited or each vegetable subject. Demonstrati

and individual guidance will help you produce a nished botani

plate thats good enough to eat. Fee: $185 member, $223 nonmeber. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing or Artists and Watercolo

Course #09CBI338

Thurs., Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 1 4 p.m.


electIve COURSES

Watrclr Pncils IIts dry; its wet; its mixed media in a single pencil! Discover

the versatility o watercolor pencils. Start with color studies to

explore the qualities o watercolor pencils as they translate

into watercolor. Experiment with graphite pencil and ink as

embellishments as you develop and work on sketches rom

your journal. Then put your new skills to use to create a

inished botanical plate in this resh and luid medium. Fee:

$185 member, $223 nonmember. Prerequisites: Pencil I,

Color Layering or Colored Pencil

Course #09CBI340

Wed., Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 1 4 p.m.


Snlwrs in WatrclrGirasole, Tournesol, Girasol, Solros. In

any language, the sunlower is an iconic

image in botanical art. Break away rom

tiny, delicate plants and experiment with

composition o the big and bold. Study

the masters to see how other artists have

portrayed the subject. Examine the struc-

ture to understand sunlower anatomy.

Learn the skills to accurately depict ellipses in perspective and

diagram seed patterns in the Fibonacci sequence. Practice

mixing challenging yellow hues. From wet-on-wet or the largesuraces to dry brush detail down to the tiny uzz on the se-

pals, youll explore a variety o watercolor techniques. Create

a inished plate that shows your bold side, and shows o a set

o new skills. Fee: $185 member, $223 nonmember. Prerequi-

sites: Pencil I, Color Mixing or Artists and Watercolor I

Course #09CBI336

Fri., Sept. 4, 11, 18, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.


Landmarks and Landscapsat Dnvr Btanic GardnsExpand your view beyond the single plant subject. The Gardens

boasts examples o amous landscape architects and garden

designers such as Saco De Boer, Victor Hornbein and Garrett

Eckbo. Learn about their designs as well as basic essentials o

drawing and painting landscapes. Combine classroom instruction

with practice out in the gardens. Explore both linear and

atmospheric perspec tive as you ocus on structures and the plants

surrounding them. Learn techniques to portray architec ture and

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electIve COURSES

Jrassic FlraYour journey to the Jurassic starts here: Cycad, Gingko,

Metasequoia. Ferns predate most other plant species on earth

and the Conservator y is home to specimens o the varieties that

continue to thrive today. Illustrated or over 1500 years, their

delicate structures and textures are ascinating to study and a

pleasure to paint. Learn about ancient lora rom a Gardens

expert and study the morphology o these remarkable species,

ocusing on the Jurassic period and early development o plant

species. Your inished plate will document the past and present

o our lora. Fee: $185 member, $223 nonmember. Prerequi-

sites: Pencil I, Color Mixing or Artists, Watercolor I

Course #09CBI337

Tue., Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 1 4 p.m.


Atmns Nativ PlantsSome o the most interesting and dierent paintings and illust

tions portray the world o subtle colors and textures ound in

sidual foral structures discovered in the late season. Summe

brightest blooms have passed, and our ocus turns to dried leav

winter twigs, brittle seed heads and a palette o beautiul brow

golds and blues. These subjects stay still as you work or wee

but present specic challenges. This class concentrates on co

position, drawing and perspective skills and close observation

color, pattern and texture as students develop a Fall-themed co

piece thats perect or a winter exhibition. Fee: $185 memb

$223 nonmember. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing or Art

and Watercolor I or Transparent Acrylics

Course #09CBI352

Tue., Oct 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, 1 4 p.m.


FIVe eASY WAYS To ReGISTeR1.

By Telephne:720-865-3580

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

3. In Persn: Visit the Education Oice at the Gardens,

1005 York Street

9 a.m. 4 p.m., Monday Friday

4. By Mail: Attention: Registration Coordinator,

909 York Street, Denver, CO 80206

5. online: www.botanicgardens.org

Rnd and Cancllatin Plicy:Reund requests must be received 3 business days beore the

start o the program. Please note that some programs mayhave earlier deadlines: these will be listed in the course

description. The registration ee will be reunded, but with a

10 percent processing ee (up to $10). A reund is issued in

the orm o a credit on ile to be used towards a uture class, a

check or a credit to the credit card used to register. Less than

3 business days beore the program starts, registration ees

are not transerrable or reundable. There will be no reund

or no-shows.

Atr Crs has Cmmncd:As all requirements have been prepared in expectation o yo

attendance, no reunds are possible. Instructors have no autho

to grant or promise reunds. In the event o amily emergency

because o inclement weather circumstances, the student can la

complete the course by taking the missed classes rom the sam

instructor and notiying the instructor 2 weeks beore the cou

starts. I 60-80 percent o the course is missed because o the am

emergency or the inclement weather circumstances, the course c

be re-taken rom any instructor in that media i space is available

These policies apply to all registrations in the Botanical Art a

Illustration Program. Selected courses have additional cancetion and reund requirements printed with the course descriptio

Denver Botanic Gardens regrets that it cannot make exceptions

Crtiicat Crdit Rqirmntsr Individal Crss:Attendance is required at the ir st class or all courses. In ord

to receive credit, 80 percent o a course must be attended

least 12 hours o a 15-hour course).

reGIstrAtIon INFORMATION


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contInuInG educAtIon REGISTRATION

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