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Botanical Drawing I: Methods and MaterialsAccurate 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. | |||||
| 271BIL301BO | 08/20 | Th | 5:30pm-8:30pm | Rawlins | ONLINE | |
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Fundamentals of GardeningExplore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate. | |||||
| 271GAR301CO | 08/26 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Bakis | ONLINE | |
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Heirloom Tomatoes in Colored PencilFeaturing a myriad of colors ranging from green to red, blue, pink and purple, tomatoes—a kitchen staple—are fascinating subjects for botanical illustration. Learn how to observe the subtle underlying tones as you prepare to draw an heirloom tomato using colored more... | |||||
| 271BIL418O | 09/03 | Th | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Shin | ONLINE | |
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Plant Morphology: Fruit and Seed DispersalLearn how to analyze the diversity of fruits and seeds, along with their dispersal mechanisms. By doing so, you'll reveal a fascinating aspect of plant biology and better understand the critical role that plants play in their ecosystems. | |||||
| 271BOT342O | 09/08 | Tu | 10:00am-12:30pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing II: Developing Your SkillsBuilding 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... | |||||
| 271BIL302CO | 09/14 | Mo | 5:30pm-8:30pm | Vogel | ONLINE | |
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Orchid CareMyths abound about how hard it is to care for this ever-popular flowering plant. Dispel them with plenty of sensible advice on how to treat a variety of orchids including Phalaenopsis, Cattleya, Oncidium, Dendrobium, and more. Light, water, nutrients, repotting, more... | |||||
| 271GAR213O | 09/14 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Satch | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Watercolor IThis 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... | |||||
| 271BIL331BO | 09/15 | Tu | 1:00pm-4:30pm | Rossetti | ONLINE | |
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Insect Identification and ManagementPest identification is key to maintaining a healthy, beautiful garden. Learn to identify which insects are pests and which are beneficial to your home garden. Learn the most common orders of insects and the damage they can cause, as well more... | |||||
| 271GAR320O | 09/15 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Kokinchak | ONLINE | |
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Intro to Landscape DesignGain an introduction to the terminology, concepts, and basic principles of landscape design through lectures and simple two-dimensional exercises. This course is recommended for students with little or no background in design who want to design for their own home more... | |||||
| 271LAN100DO | 09/15 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Plant Morphology for Botanical ArtistsExamine the enormous variety of forms and structural adaptations of flowering plants -- the world's dominant plant group. Through lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory studies, learn to recognize and draw the many plant parts and growth stages of the most common more... | |||||
| 271BIL300CO | 09/16 | We | 10:30am-1:00pm | Day | ONLINE | |
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Gardening with Edible Native PlantsMany native plants can add beauty and ecological support to your garden while providing you with edible fruits, nuts, berries, and more. Discover the best choices of edible native plants, their cultural needs, nutritional content, and how best to use more... | |||||
| 271GAR132O | 09/16 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | ONLINE | |
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Complete Garden Care and MaintenanceLearn sustainable garden and landscape maintenance techniques, including planting methods, plant care, and maintenance regimens for trees, shrubs, lawn, and perennial gardens. Discuss site analysis and plant selection, organic gardening practices, and how to create a calendar of landscape and more... | |||||
| 271GAR440BO | 09/16 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Cappello-Ruggiero | ONLINE | |
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Cut Flower FarmingLearn how to design, plant, and harvest a cutting garden that's productive throughout the seasons. Through discussion and live demonstrations, you'll receive tips on how best to start seeds to ensure that you'll consistently have fresh blooms to cut. Discover more... | |||||
| 271HRT142O | 09/16 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Breyer | ONLINE | |
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Business Practices for the Landscape ProfessionalStudy how to effectively organize and operate a small landscape business that will sustain itself and earn a profit. Learn how to attract new clients, position oneself in a crowded market, and choose the right type of business model. Gain more... | |||||
| 271LAN457O | 09/16 | We | 10:00am-12:00pm | Zavaglia | ONLINE | |
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Ink Wash TechniquesIf you're looking to transition from drawing to watercolor painting or fine tune your watercolor techniques, this class is for you. You will practice basic techniques such as flat washes, glazing, graded washes, and dry brush for fine details. Dilutions more... | |||||
| 271BIL407O | 09/17 | Th | 11:00am-2:00pm | Vogel | ONLINE | |
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Plant DiversityExplore the myriad structures and diverse life cycles of plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria. Discover how and why scientists have divided and classified these organisms. | |||||
| 271BOT317O | 09/17 | Th | 6:30pm-9:30pm | Alvarez | ONLINE | |
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Disease Identification and ManagementIt's essential to identify plant diseases before they become widespread in your garden. Explore the basics of disease management, and learn how the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can help you maintain a strong and healthy garden.Note: This class more... | |||||
| 271GAR324O | 09/17 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Kokinchak | ONLINE | |
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The Basics of Visual CompositionForethought and an understanding of basic composition principles are the foundation of any balanced work of art. Through group critiques, discussions and a variety of exercises, we'll experiment with a wide range of principles, including focal point, the rule of more... | |||||
| 271BIL421BO | 09/19 | Sa | 10:00am-3:00pm | Rogers-Knox | ONLINE | |
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Sustainable GardeningDo you want to create an eco-friendly garden that is also beautiful and functional? Sustainable gardening hinges on a gardener's ability to develop a long-term strategy by employing tactics that conserve natural resources over time. Explore how to make the more... | |||||
| 271GAR375O | 09/19 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Simeone | ONLINE | |
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Japanese Anemones in WatercolorLearn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting a Japanese anemone from the photograph provided. Demonstrations will show you how to lay a smooth wash and how to shade a form to make it look 3D, among more... | |||||
| 271BIL151O | 09/20 | Su | 11:00am-4:30pm | Rossetti | ONLINE | |
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Turning Flowers into ArtExplore multiple ways to bring the beauty of dried flowers into your home. In the first session, you'll discover tips on which flower types will last the longest, how to gather, press, and preserve them, and when to use which more... | |||||
| 271CRF237O | 09/20 | Su | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Yanni | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing for BeginnersThis intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite. | |||||
| 271BIL145GO | 09/23 | We | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Miller | ONLINE | |
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Container GardeningLearn how to create a container garden for your patio, terrace, or entryway that's both functional and gorgeous—and helps your plants thrive in all four seasons. | |||||
| 271GAR327O | 09/23 | We | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to Plant ScienceThis user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups--flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes--focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures. | |||||
| 271HRT300EO | 09/23 | We | 10:30am-12:30pm | Barr | ONLINE | |
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Fall Leaves in WatercolorFocus on the most brilliant and seasonal foliage—the ginkgo leaf. Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting these fan-shaped leaves from the photograph provided. Flat wash, layering and other techniques will be covered. | |||||
| 271BIL203O | 09/26 | Sa | 11:00am-1:45pm | Vogel | ONLINE | |
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Plant Partners: The Art of Planting DesignSurvey photographs from dozens of eye-catching gardens to discover how to combine different plant species using the basic criteria of form, color, texture, and height. We will discuss how seasonality, a garden's location, and a plant's native habitat should all more... | |||||
| 271LAN234O | 09/26 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Johnsen | ONLINE | |
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Light on Complex CompositionsGain an understanding of how light interacts with multiple botanical subjects in a single composition. Light on form is critical to creating dimension in a botanical illustration; when a composition contains several botanical specimens, additional attention to the placement of more... | |||||
| 271BIL450O | 09/28 | Mo | 10:00am-1:00pm | James | ONLINE | |
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Landscape Design HistoryExplore theories, traditions, and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present, through visual presentations, assigned readings, projects, and classroom discussion. | |||||
| 271LAN301BO | 09/28 | Mo | 10:00am-1:00pm | Capps Sarathy | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to BulbsSince autumn is the optimum season to plant bulbs, now is the time to decide what will work best in your garden. In this class, you'll receive an overview of bulbs-what they are and how to properly plant them. Common more... | |||||
| 271GAR287BO | 09/29 | Tu | 6:00pm-7:30pm | Hagen | ONLINE | |
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Tree PoliticsExamine the political ecology of trees; their use and abuse in history, and how these woody plants have shaped our world. In this historical survey, you'll gain a renewed perspective of the role that trees play in your everyday life more... | |||||
| 271BOT352O | 09/30 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Thomson | ONLINE | |
