Are you a plant person, an art person, or both? Contemporary botanical art combines these interests to capture the beauty of the natural world. NYBG offered North America's first formal botanical art certificate program, and has remained a leader in the discipline for three decades. A well-rounded array of courses in the classroom and Garden can be enjoyed singly, just for fun, or lead to a Certificate.
Click here for an overview of the Certificate Program.
April
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This
class
will
consist
of
a
pre-recorded
lecture
and
demo,
along
with
the
opportunity
to
individually
FaceTime
with
the
instructor
during
the
scheduled
class
period.
This
workshop
will
impart
the
instructor's
method
of
using
dry
brush
more...
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204BIL207AO
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04/25
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Sa
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10:00am-3:30pm
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Di Costanzo
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ONLINE
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May
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This
comprehensive
class
covers
the
basic
techniques
of
botanical
watercolor.
Learn
how
to
use
your
brushes
to
make
smooth,
underlying
washes,
as
well
as
to
create
fine
detail.
Color
theory
will
teach
you
how
paints
interact,
and
how
to
select
more...
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204BIL331A
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05/02
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Sa
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10:30am-2:30pm
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Sapanara
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MDTN
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Enjoy
painting
botanical
watercolors
in
a
relaxed
atmosphere.
This
class
is
designed
for
both
inexperienced
students
and
those
who
wish
to
improve
their
skills.
Lectures
and
demonstrations
are
enhanced
by
individual
instruction.
Work
at
your
own
pace
on
a
variety
more...
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204BIL140B
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05/04
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Mo
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Vogel
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MDTN
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Each
spring,
New
York
trees
blossom
in
abundance—
from
simple
oaks
and
maples,
to
exuberant
dogwood,crabapples,
and
magnolias.
Instructor
Frank
Guida
takes
you
en
plein
air
to
draw
ethereal
drifts
of
blossoms
on
the
bough,
and
develop
your
skill
at
more...
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204BIL226
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05/08
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Fr
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Guida
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NYBG
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Award-winning
botanical
artist
Mary
Dillon
visits
from
Ireland
to
share
the
relaxed
and
slow
painting
techniques
she
uses
to
bring
movement,
vitality,
and
depth
to
her
work.
She
will
be
your
guide
as
you
explore
the
nuances
of
layering
color
more...
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204BIL645
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05/13
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We
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10:00am-4:30pm
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Dillon
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NYBG
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Building
on
Botanical
Drawing
I
skills,
learn
to
tone
fruit,
vegetables,
leaves,
and
branches.
Focus
on
concepts
of
light
source,
value,
and
shading
to
create
form.
Learn
to
translate
color
into
black
and
white,
and
create
the
illusion
of
depth
more...
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204BIL302A
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05/14
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Th
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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James
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MDTN
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Join us for an introduction to the centuries-oldpainting methods using egg tempera. We will cover mixing pigments, brush-stroke techniques, scumbling, glazing, and how it all can be applied to achieve an ethereal quality in your botanical painting.
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204BIL366
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05/16
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Sa
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10:00am-3:30pm
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Di Costanzo
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NYBG
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Focus
on
the
bold,
symmetrical
shape
of
this
spring
favorite
whose
beauty
has
captured
ourimagination
for
centuries.
Please
bring
lunch.
Artists
of
all
skill
levels
will
enjoy
these
one-day
workshops
dedicated
to
basic
watercolor
techniques.
In
more...
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204BIL207B
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05/17
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Su
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10:00am-3:30pm
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Vogel
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NYBG
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Do
you
ever
wish
you
could
capture
the
details
of
a
plant
long
after
you've
seen
it?
This
intro
class
teaches
you
how
to
make
realistic
drawings
of
plants
using
a
variety
of
techniques.
Learn
to
draw
a
selection
of
more...
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204BIL145B
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05/27
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We
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Nemergut
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NYBG
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Building
on
Botanical
Drawing
I
skills,
learn
to
tone
fruit,
vegetables,
leaves,
and
branches.
Focus
on
concepts
of
light
source,
value,
and
shading
to
create
form.
Learn
to
translate
color
into
black
and
white,
and
create
the
illusion
of
depth
more...
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204BIL302B
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05/30
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Vogel
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NYBG
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June
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Strike
gold
and
take
your
pen
and
ink
drawings
to
a
new
level.
See
how
easily
18-carat-gold
liquid
Spectralite
ink
flows
from
the
nib
of
a
traditional
crow
quill
dip
pen.
You
will
transfer
one
of
your
favorite
botanical
drawings
more...
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204BIL342
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06/01
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Mo
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10:00am-3:30pm
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Morley
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NYBG
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Artist
James
Gurney
shares
how
he
paints
from
life
using
his
portable
gouache
setup.
He'll
start
with
a
digital
presentation
to
give
an
overview
of
his
painting
process
in
opaque
water
media,
including
gouache,
casein,
and
watercolor.
After
a
quick
more...
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204BIL497
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06/04
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Th
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10:00am-4:00pm
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Gurney
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NYBG
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Channel
your
inner
Monet
while
you
spend
a
morning
drawing
in
the
Garden!
Botanical
artist
Frank
Guida
covers
basic
design
principles,
including
focal
point,
contrast,
perspective,
line,
and
gesture,
as
well
as
how
to
choose
a
subject
that
translates
well
more...
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204CRF198
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06/13
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Sa
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10:00am-2:00pm
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Guida
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NYBG
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Artists
of
all
skill
levels
will
enjoy
these
one-day
workshops
dedicated
to
basic
watercolor
techniques.
In
each
session,
you'll
learn
to
capture
the
beautiful
colors
and
unique
details
of
a
different
botanical
subject.
Photo
reference
materials
will
be
provided
more...
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204BIL228
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06/14
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Su
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10:00am-3:30pm
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Wry
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NYBG
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You
loved
her
recent
New
Yorker
covers!
Award-winning
artist
and
seasoned
educator
Jenny
Kroik
is
known
for
the
loosely
rendered,
evocative
scenes
she
describes
as
"very
responsive—like
a
journal."
Using
cut
flowers
as
your
subject,
you
will
learn
the
basics
more...
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204CRF277A
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06/18
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Th
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6:30pm-8:30pm
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Kroik
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MDTN
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Enjoy
painting
botanical
watercolors
in
a
relaxed
atmosphere.
This
class
is
designed
for
both
inexperienced
students
and
those
who
wish
to
improve
their
skills.
Lectures
and
demonstrations
are
enhanced
by
individual
instruction.
Work
at
your
own
pace
on
a
variety
more...
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204BIL140C
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06/22
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Mo
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Vogel
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MDTN
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Revel
in
summer's
bounty
while
learning
how
to
layer
watercolor,
colored
pencil,
and
watercolor
pencil
to
create
rich
color,
detail,
and
form.
You'll
experiment
with
a
dynamic
blend
of
botanical
drawing
and
painting
techniques
while
focusing
on
the
structure
of
more...
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204BIL483
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06/23
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Tu
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10:00am-4:00pm
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Hollender
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NYBG
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Artists
of
all
skill
levels
will
enjoy
these
one-day
workshops
dedicated
to
basic
watercolor
techniques.
In
each
session,
you'll
learn
to
capture
the
beautiful
colors
and
unique
details
of
a
differentbotanical
subject.
Plant
and
photo
reference
materials
will
be
provided
more...
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204BIL212
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06/27
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Sa
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10:00am-3:30pm
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Di Costanzo
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NYBG
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July
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Accurate
observation
translates
into
sensitive,
realistic
drawings
and
is
an
essential
skill
for
botanical
artists.
Using
basic
shapes,
fruit,
and
leaves,
learn
contour
drawing
with
an
emphasis
on
proportion,
and
explore
techniques
such
as
foreshortening,
perspective,
and
line
weight.
more...
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211BIL301A
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07/06
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Mo
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Nemergut
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NYBG
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Accurate
observation
translates
into
sensitive,
realistic
drawings
and
is
an
essential
skill
for
botanical
artists.
Learn
contour
drawing
with
an
emphasis
on
proportion,
and
explore
techniques
such
as
foreshortening,
perspective,
and
line
weight.
This
class
is
a
prerequisite
for
all
more...
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211BIL301IA
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07/06
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Mo
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Nemergut
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NYBG
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Pen
and
ink,
among
the
most
versatile
and
useful
media,
can
be
used
to
create
high
quality,
easily
reproducible
drawings.
Learn
how
to
produce
different
strokes
and
howto
create
tone
by
using
stipple,
line,
and
crosshatch
techniques.
more...
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211BIL400
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07/06
|
Mo
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10:00am-4:30pm
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Morley
|
NYBG
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Accurate
observation
translates
into
sensitive,
realistic
drawings
and
is
an
essential
skill
for
botanical
artists.
Using
basic
shapes,
fruit,
and
leaves,
learn
contour
drawing
with
an
emphasis
on
proportion,
and
explore
techniques
such
as
foreshortening,
perspective,
and
line
weight.
more...
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211BIL301B
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07/07
|
Tu
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
James
|
MDTN
|
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Accurate
observation
translates
into
sensitive,
realistic
drawings
and
is
an
essential
skill
for
botanical
artists.
Learn
contour
drawing
with
an
emphasis
on
proportion,
and
explore
techniques
such
as
foreshortening,
perspective,
and
line
weight.
This
class
is
a
prerequisite
for
all
more...
|
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211BIL301IB
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07/07
|
Tu
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10:00am-1:00pm
|
James
|
MDTN
|
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Artists
of
all
skill
levels
will
enjoy
these
one-day
workshops
dedicated
to
basic
watercolor
techniques.
In
each
session,
you'll
learn
to
capture
the
beautiful
colors
and
unique
details
of
a
different
botanical
subject.
Plant
materials
will
be
provided
by
more...
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211BIL219A
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07/11
|
Sa
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10:00am-3:30pm
|
Di Costanzo
|
MDTN
|
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The
focus
of
this
course
is
on
color
theory
and
application.
Colored
pencil
line
and
tone
can
be
applied
to
look
like
either
drawing
or
painting,
a
versatility
that
makes
it
an
enjoyable
medium
for
creating
botanical
artwork.
Learn
how
more...
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211BIL415A
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07/14
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Tu
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Vogel
|
NYBG
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Rosemary,
basil,
sage,
and
lavender,
all
members
of
the
mint
family,
are
known
for
their
fragrance,
flavor,
and
medicinal
value.
Create
a
lovely
study
page
of
various
leaf
textures,
colors,
and
shapes,
featuring
their
unique
square
stems
and
diminutive,
delicate
more...
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211BIL491
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07/18
|
Sa
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10:00am-2:30pm
|
Jess
|
MDTN
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Apply
Botanical
Drawing
I
skills
and
techniques
to
simple
relevant
subjects.
Focus
on
concepts
of
light
source,
value,
and
shading
to
create
form.
Learn
to
translate
color
into
black
and
white,
and
create
the
illusion
of
depth
and
space
in
more...
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211BIL302C
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07/27
|
Mo
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10:00am-1:00pm
|
Nemergut
|
NYBG
|
August
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Though
graphite
is
generally
considered
to
be
most
beneficial
in
producing
sketches
or
"studies"
for
more
complete
drawings
and
paintings,
it
can
also
be
used
to
produce
finished
illustrations
suitable
for
publication
in
scientific
journals.
Using
pencils
of
various
densities,
more...
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211BIL370
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08/10
|
Mo
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10:00am-3:30pm
|
Rawlins
|
NYBG
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Artists
of
all
skill
levels
will
enjoy
these
one-day
workshops
dedicated
to
basic
watercolor
techniques.
In
each
session,
you'll
learn
to
capture
the
beautiful
colors
and
unique
details
of
a
different
botanical
subject.
Plant
materials
will
be
provided
by
more...
|
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211BIL219B
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08/23
|
Su
|
10:00am-3:30pm
|
Di Costanzo
|
NYBG
|
|
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Artists
of
all
skill
levels
will
enjoy
these
one-day
workshops
dedicated
to
basic
watercolor
techniques.
In
each
session,
you'll
learn
to
capture
the
beautiful
colors
and
unique
details
of
a
different
botanical
subject.
Photo
reference
materials
will
be
provided
more...
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211BIL234
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08/29
|
Sa
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10:00am-3:30pm
|
Rossetti
|
MDTN
|
September
|
|
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Artists
of
all
skill
levels
will
enjoy
these
one-day
workshops
dedicated
to
basic
watercolor
techniques.
In
each
session,
you'll
learn
to
capture
the
beautiful
colors
and
unique
details
of
a
different
botanical
subject.
Photo
reference
materials
will
be
provided
more...
|
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211BIL241
|
09/13
|
Su
|
10:00am-3:30pm
|
Di Costanzo
|
NYBG
|
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This
comprehensive
class
covers
the
basic
techniques
of
botanical
watercolor.
Learn
how
to
use
your
brushes
to
make
smooth,
underlying
washes,
as
well
as
to
create
fine
detail.
Color
theory
will
teach
you
how
paints
interact,
and
how
to
select
more...
|
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211BIL331B
|
09/14
|
Mo
|
5:30pm-8:30pm
|
James
|
MDTN
|
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Do
you
ever
wish
you
could
capture
the
details
of
a
plant
long
after
you've
seen
it?
This
intro
class
teaches
you
how
to
make
realistic
drawings
of
plants
using
a
variety
of
techniques.
Learn
to
draw
a
selection
of
more...
|
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211BIL145C
|
09/15
|
Tu
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Wry
|
NYBG
|
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Accurate
observation
translates
into
sensitive,
realistic
drawings
and
is
an
essential
skill
for
botanical
artists.
Using
basic
shapes,
fruit,
and
leaves,
learn
contour
drawing
with
an
emphasis
on
proportion,
and
explore
techniques
such
as
foreshortening,
perspective,
and
line
weight.
more...
|
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211BIL301C
|
09/15
|
Tu
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Lyness
|
MDTN
|
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Capture
the
subtle
color
and
texture
of
lichen
as
it
contrasts
with
the
soft
patina
of
a
branch
drawn
in
silverpoint.
Learn
to
prepare
the
substrate,
develop
a
skillful
handling
of
the
drawing
material
and
add
touches
of
color
to
more...
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211BIL362
|
09/16
|
We
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10:00am-2:30pm
|
Nemergut
|
NYBG
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Apply your understanding of contours, perspective, and tone to drawing three distinct types of flowers. The object is to accurately draw a fully toned flowering plant. Explore compositional possibilities, textures, and details.
Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing II.
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211BIL303C
|
09/17
|
Th
|
5:30pm-8:30pm
|
James
|
MDTN
|
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Accurate
observation
translates
into
sensitive,
realistic
drawings
and
is
an
essential
skill
for
botanical
artists.
Using
basic
shapes,
fruit,
and
leaves,
learn
contour
drawing
with
an
emphasis
on
proportion,
and
explore
techniques
such
as
foreshortening,
perspective,
and
line
weight.
more...
|
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211BIL301D
|
09/18
|
Fr
|
10:00am-1:35pm
|
Miranda
|
NYBG
|
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This
comprehensive
class
covers
the
basic
techniques
of
botanical
watercolor.
Learn
how
to
use
your
brushes
to
make
smooth,
underlying
washes,
as
well
as
to
create
fine
detail.
Color
theory
will
teach
you
how
paints
interact,
and
how
to
select
more...
|
|
211BIL331C
|
09/24
|
Th
|
10:30am-1:30pm
|
Vogel
|
NYBG
|
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A
renowned
master
of
color
application,
botanical
artist
Fiona
Strickland
will
maximize
your
success
in
color
mixing
by
increasing
your
understanding
of
color
relationships
and
paint
qualities.
Demonstrated
through
use
of
an
organized
palette
and
application
of
a
dry
brush
more...
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211BIL637
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09/29
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Tu
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10:00am-4:30pm
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Strickland
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NYBG
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Do
you
ever
wish
you
could
capture
the
details
of
a
plant
long
after
you've
seen
it?
This
intro
class
teaches
you
how
to
make
realistic
drawings
of
plants
using
a
variety
of
techniques.
Learn
to
draw
a
selection
of
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211BIL145D
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09/30
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We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Lyness
|
MDTN
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October
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The
focus
of
this
course
is
on
color
theory
and
application.
Colored
pencil
line
and
tone
can
be
applied
to
look
like
either
drawing
or
painting,
making
it
a
versatile
medium
for
creating
botanical
artwork.
Learn
a
variety
of
techniques,
more...
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212BIL415B
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10/17
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
|
Vogel
|
NYBG
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Enjoy
painting
botanical
watercolors
in
a
relaxed
atmosphere.
This
class
is
designed
for
both
inexperienced
students
and
those
who
wish
to
improve
their
skills.
Lectures
and
demonstrations
are
enhanced
by
individual
instruction.
Work
at
your
own
pace
on
a
variety
more...
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212BIL140D
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10/19
|
Mo
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10:00am-2:30pm
|
Vogel
|
MDTN
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