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Plant Morphology for Botanical Artists

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Examine 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 plant families.
Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing I

Required Text:
Rauh, Dick and Jeff Falk. The Science Behind Flowers: Plant Morphology for Botanical Artists, 2020
ISBN-13: 979-8675412235

Please note, this course requires the purchase of materials. Please refer to the materials list linked below for more information.

Schedule:

Every week on Sunday, starting on 10/19/25 and ending on 12/14/25 (excluding 11/30/25)

Times:

10:30am-01:00pm EDT

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Instructor:

Leslie Day Leslie Day

Leslie Day

A science educator for twenty years with a doctorate in science education from Columbia University, Leslie Day is a New York City naturalist and the author of Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City, Field Guide to the Street Trees of New York City, Field Guide to the Neighborhood, Birds of New York City, and her latest book Honeybee Hotel: the Waldorf Astoria's Roof Garden and the Heart of New York City.

Location:

Online-Live,

Session Number:

262BIL300AO

Price:

Price Non-Member (Includes Materials) : $599.00
Member (Includes Materials) : $539.00

Prerequisite(s):

Botanical Drawing I: Methods and Materials

By signing up for this course, you acknowledge that you have successfully completed the necessary prerequisite(s).

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