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Dragonflies in Colored PencilThis course offers an immersive exploration of drawing dragonflies with colored pencils. Through comprehensive demonstrations and hands-on practice, learn to depict the intricate beauty of these winged creatures, from their iridescence to the delicate wing veining. You'll discover essential techniques more... | |||||
251BIL384O | 07/30 | Tu | 11:00am-2:00pm | Reiner | ONLINE |
August
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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. | |||||
251BIL301CO | 08/03 | Sa | 10:30am-1:30pm | Nemergut | ONLINE |
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Make Ink: A Forager's GuideGather plants and urban detritus (like rust!) from the surrounding landscape to make beautiful dyes-bright magenta pokeweed, dark black walnut, and rich purple wild grape. In the first session, artist and founder of the Toronto Ink Company Jason Logan will more... | |||||
251CRF187O | 08/03 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Logan | 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... | |||||
251LAN100CO | 08/06 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Arrington | 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. | |||||
251HRT300BO | 08/12 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Thomson | ONLINE |
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Colored Pencil on Toned PaperLearn how toned paper creates dimension and allows for vibrant colors, dramatic light, and dark application—bringing your subject to life. Using colored pencil, watercolor, and gouache, you'll explore a variety of painting techniques as you study the color shifts caused more... | |||||
251BIL359O | 08/13 | Tu | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Lyness | ONLINE |
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Basic Plant IDThis is the class for plant-lovers eager to up their game! Learn the terminology and basic botanical nomenclature that will help you recognize and describe key differences in common plants. | |||||
251BOT308CO | 08/13 | Tu | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Bucuvalas | ONLINE |
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Soil Science I: Physical PropertiesSoil is a dynamic, living organism and the very foundation of sustainable horticulture and agriculture.This course focuses on the texture, structure, density, and color of different soils and the dynamic relationship that exists among soil, water, and plants. Through lectures more... | |||||
251HRT301BO | 08/14 | We | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Bulpitt | 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 and colored pencil. | |||||
251BIL145EO | 08/20 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm | Fashek | 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... | |||||
251BIL302BO | 08/22 | Th | 11:00am-2:00pm | Grossman | ONLINE |
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Acorns in Dry Brush WatercolorBring the texture and tones of acorns to life on paper using specific watercolor techniques. This workshop will impart the instructor's method of using dry brush watercolor to replicate the colors, form, and texture of this subject. Please note that more... | |||||
251BIL128O | 08/24 | Sa | 11:00am-4:30pm | Grossman | ONLINE |
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Composition: Plain and SimpleMake composition work for you! In this introductory overview, we will focus on a few key principles that will bring strength, balance, and the "wow" factor to your artwork in any medium. Analyze botanical art images, complete an in-class exercise, more... | |||||
251BIL156O | 08/24 | Sa | 10:30am-3:30pm | Rogers-Knox | ONLINE |