WINTER/SPRING 2013 CATALOG OF COURSES

Botanical Illustration is the place where art and science unite with beautiful results.

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Botanical art and illustration is the well-established tradition of portraying plants for scientific purposes, recording vanishing species for historical record or rendering the beauty and inspiration we experience in the flora of the world around us.

Denver Botanic Gardens’ School of Botanical Art and Illustration is designed to offer a comprehensive series of classes in botanical illustration, providing participants the drawing and painting skills required to render accurate and useful depictions of the plant world with a focus on detail. This program is for the dedicated illustrator, as well as the devoted amateur. It culminates in a certificate for some students and offers an ongoing program of botanical classes for others.

13. Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I 14. Botanical Illustration in Watercolor II 15. Portfolio Preparation Course

*Students are responsible for taking note of required prerequisites and determining if they are eligible for the course. Class sizes are limited and seats are meant for those with required experience to enjoy the experience.

ELECTIVE COURSESElective courses serve a variety of purposes. They are designed to increase the student’s knowledge, ability and experience in botanical art. In addition to the 14 required courses, students must select no fewer than 100 elective hours. The number of elective classes offered in any one year may vary. Guest instructor workshops may be taken as electives.

Please note: To receive credit for any course, attendance is required at the first class and at 80% of all classes.

SCIENCE AND ART LECTURES Selected lectures at Denver Botanic Gardens can qualify for elective credits. Attendance at one lecture gives one elective credit hour; students can receive a maximum of 15 credit hours from these lectures. Café Botanique is a lecture series open to Botanical Art and Illustration students, Gardens members, the general public, academia and artists. Pre-registration is required for credit.

INTRODUCTORY COURSEStudents wishing to learn more about botanical illustration or to brush up on their skills before beginning the certificate sequence can take Introduction to Botanical Illustration, which is not part of the certificate requirements.

REQUIRED COURSESThe following 15 courses are required if you wish to receive a Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. The recommended sequence of courses is listed below. This succession is appropriate for both the certificate and the non-certificate student. Classes should be taken in the order determined by their prerequisites.* Courses consist of exercises, critiques, demonstrations and homework assignments. A list of supplies for each course will be sent with class confirmation.

1. Botanical Illustration in Pencil I 2. Botany for the Botanical Illustrator 3. Light on Form 4. Botanical Illustration in Pencil II 5. Composition for Botanical Illustration 6. Color Layering for Colored Pencil 7. Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I 8. Perfecting Perspective 9. Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II 10. Color Mixing 11. Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I 12. Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II

WINTER/SPRING 2013 CATALOG OF COURSESSCHOOL OF BOTANICAL ART AND ILLUSTRATION

It is with great pleasure we announce a change in name for the home of botanical illustration at Denver Botanic Gardens. To better reflect the rigor and quality teaching within the program, it has been renamed the School of Botanical Art & Illustration. Much remains the same, but students pursuing a Certificate in Botanical

Illustration will now have access to a portfolio preparation class – a capstone to their experience here. Much has been said about the modern need to fuse art and science in order to expand economic development and enlightenment, but few programs are as direct in their impact as botanical illustration. Enjoy the varied offerings the School of Botanical Art & Illustration has to offer in this session.

- Brian Vogt, Denver Botanic Gardens CEO

GUEST WORKSHOPS

WINTER/SPRING 2013 CATALOGCERTIF ICATE IN BOTANICAL ART AND ILLUSTRATION

NEW - PORTFOLIO REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION IN 2013Upon completion of all course work, students may express their interest in applying for portfolio review and certification by requesting a transcript from the program manager and submitting an application for the review by March 4, 2013.

Application Fee: $210 (includes the Portfolio Preparation course and individual consultation with the instructor)

Portfolio Preparation Course is mandatory for graduation. In spring 2013 the Portfolio Preparation Course is offered at two different times. Candidates must choose one:

1. March 8 – 9, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 2. March 18, 25, April 1, 6 – 9 p.m.

The capstone course includes practical details for putting a professional portfolio together and also covers labeling, presentation (cleanliness), artwork selection and digital presentation. Finally, you will make your own portfolio case with ribbon ties for your art. Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

After the Portfolio Preparation Course, the candidates have the opportunity for individual consultation with instructors to refine the portfolio pieces prior to the final portfolio drop-off on September 16, 2013. More detailed information will be received at the time of application approval.

The complete portfolio will contain five (5) finished botanical plates:

1. Graphite pencil 2. Colored pencil 3. Pen and ink 4. Water media 5. Artist’s choice: This can be a plate in any of the media

taught within the program or a combination of them.

KEY DATES FOR 2013 PORTFOLIO REVIEW:Final Portfolio Drop-off: September 16, 2013Portfolio Review: October 1, 2013

GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR 2013 Graduates: November 17, 1 – 3 p.m.

Veiko Kespersaks is a leading North European calligraphy specialist and lettering designer based in London. He has gained an international reputation as one of the most skilled lettering artists and teachers currently working on the field. Kespersaks also wrote all titles, subtitles, names and books scripts by hand for the British-American animated motion picture The Tale of Despereaux (2008, Universal Studios).

Veiko Kespersaks holds a BA and MA in calligraphy from Roehampton University, London. He is a Fellow of the Society of Scribes and Illuminators and a Fellow of The Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society. He also is the lecturer in calligraphy at Satakunta University, Kankaanpää, Finland.

During his visit, we have the opportunity to offer two calligraphy courses in italics:

Italic - The West’s Most Influential ScriptBeginning with analysis of 14th Century scribes Bembo and Cataneo, this workshop will focus on understanding the origins of the script and its purpose. You will use tracing

Veiko Kespersaks

paper and pencils to analyze the structure of the script, its key characteristics and how it was written. We will also study skeleton letterforms. Explore different inks, pens and paper and get advice on how to choose the best materials for your own work. Find the connection between Italic letterforms and your own handwriting. At the end of this workshop you will produce a

finished example of italic script. Fee: $310 member, $370 non-member. No prerequisites.

• Mon. – Wed., Feb. 11 – 13, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Veiko Kespersaks

No refunds for registration cancellations after January 7 unless your seat can be filled.

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Jenny Phillips

Spectacular Botanicals with Jenny Phillips ICelebrate the spring with Jenny Phillips, one of the most influential and accomplished contemporary botanical artists today. Focus is on seasonal subject matter; we supply the plants and you bring your enthusiasm. Ms. Phillips will provide an opportunity to explore the skills of botanical illustration covering design and composition, line, tone

for depth of field, botanical integrity, and the importance of form to make the plant realistic. Fee: $415 member, $465 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing, Watercolor I (Light on Form and Perspective strongly recommended). Demonstrated intermediate skill level in watercolor for those

who are not in our program. (Priority is given to students of the School of Botanical Illustration at the Gardens.)

Two three-day sessions are offered; you can only register for one session:

Jenny Phillips I: Mon. – Wed., April 22 - 24, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Jenny Phillips II: Fri. – Sun., April 26 - 28, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

No refunds for registration cancellations after March 4 unless your seat can be filled.

Jenny Phillips is a gold medalist from The Australian National Print Awards, The Royal Horticultural Society, London, and Celia Rosser Award. Ms. Phillips has focused her drawing, watercolor skills and love of gardening on botanical art since 1971. Her exceptional teaching ability ensures high demand all over the world for master classes. She has taught master classes in Australia, U.K., Italy, South Africa, Japan and the US. Her previous visit to Denver was in 2007.

Joy of Digital Painting: Photoshop Tips and Tricks for Traditional EffectsDo you ever get angry at Photoshop? Do you ever get confused with all the options that Photoshop has to offer? Then this class is for you. This three-day workshop for beginners to intermediate Photoshop users will help you start using Photoshop as a painting tool. You start with your own previously accomplished illustration executed with traditional techniques. We’ll scan it in class and learn about Photoshop palettes and tools needed for digital painting. Learn to use layers and how to create, use and edit selections. You’ll learn to like Photoshop while recreating your own traditional tools and your own style through demonstrations, hands-on experience and individual guiding. Fee: $310 member, $370 non-member. Entry level skills in Photoshop required.

WEEKEND WORKSHOP • Fri. – Sun., May 17 - 19, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Ikumi Kayama, College Park, MD

No refunds for registration cancellations after April 8 unless your seat can be filled.

Ikumi Kayama is medical and scientific illustrator of Studio Kayama, creating illustration, animation, graphics and Web design since 2008. Ms. Kayama holds an MA in medical and biological illustration from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a BFA in scientific illustration from the University of Georgia. Her work has appeared internationally in juried shows, exhibits, textbooks, scientific journals, presentations and websites. She is also the recipient of numerous awards from a variety of organizations, including GNSI, AMI and the Illustrators Club.

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Italic Variations - Making Your Own Script Building on an understanding of script structure, this workshop will introduce the various changes or variations that can be made to the italic script to produce a wide range of effects. We will first focus on weight, height, compression and slope. Next, we’ll examine variables such as branches and serifs along with an exploration of the smallest changes that can drastically affect the appearance of letterforms. The emphasis will be on creating the maximum amount of differences between scripts while retaining defining characteristics. Gaining a deep understanding of italic will allow you to go beyond copying

a script and to use the calligraphy in a far more flexible and expressive way. At the end of the workshop you will produce a sample booklet of Italic variations and a finished example of flourish italic script. Fee: $310 member, $370 non-member. Entry level knowledge of Italic hand is required.

• Fri. – Sun., Feb. 15 - 17, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Veiko Kespersaks

No refunds for registration cancellations after January 14 unless your seat can be filled.

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INTRODUCTORY COURSES

Renee Jorgensen

Introduction to Botanical IllustrationAre you new to drawing? If you can write with a pencil, you can draw with one. Step-by-step, acquire the techniques you need to draw what you see. Simple exercises train you to

observe objectively and draw accurately. A relaxed pace and straightforward instruction will open your mind to your own creative abilities. Build drawing skills to enter the Botanical Illustration Program with confidence. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. No prerequisites. Note: If you have had some drawing experience, please go directly to Pencil I.

WEEKEND WORKSHOP • Fri. – Sun., March 1 - 3, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

Botany for the Botanical IllustratorWhat is the difference between a carpel and a pistil? Where can I find the stamen? The science of the subjects you draw determines what you see! Put away your pencils for this enlightening lab class designed specifically for students of 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 of your botanical art will improve when you understand the subjects. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. No prerequisites.

• Wed., March 27, April 3, 10, 17, May 1, 9 a.m. - Noon Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

• Wed., May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

Composition for Botanical IllustrationThe arrangement of line, shape and color in artwork is an art form in itself. The difference between a pleasant picture and amazing artwork is often found in composition. This course begins with a study of recognized masters and contemporary

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illustrators. Learn how to use compositional elements and principles in your botanical illustration. Exercises to create your own thumbnail compositions develop insight and expertise to enhance all of your future illustrations. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. No prerequisites.

• Tue., Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 9 a.m. - Noon Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

• Wed., May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 9 a.m. - Noon Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Renee Jorgensen

Botanical Illustration in Pencil ILearn to draw! Begin with a brief history and an overview of the specific elements of botanical illustration. Learn the skills of careful observation and realistic drawing in graphite pencil, including line drawing, shading and perspective. Step-by-step, added techniques

help you render accurate perspective, texture and detail. This is the entry course for every program student and a prerequisite for all required courses to follow. You’ll emerge from this class with the tools you need to draw anything. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. No prerequisites.

WEEKEND WORKSHOP • Fri. – Sun., Jan. 25 - 27, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan DiMarchi

• Mon., Feb. 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 9 - Noon Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

WEEKEND WORKSHOP • Fri. – Sun., March 15 - 17, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Constance Sayas

• Wed., May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Randy Raak

WEEKEND WORKSHOP • Fri. – Sun., June 21 - 23, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty

Botanical Illustration in Pencil IISimple and classic, pencil drawing is a timeless art form. Expand on the drawing skills you learned in Pencil I as you reinforce and refine your knowledge of graphite pencil. Learn

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Randy Raak

additional techniques for shading, texture, perspective, depth and composition. A good drawing is the basis of botanical illustration in any medium. Group instruction and individual attention are tailored to help you complete a botanical plate in this

subtle and striking medium. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I, Light on Form, Botany

• Wed., Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 9 a.m. - Noon Instructor: Karla Beatty

• Mon., April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty

Susan Rubin

Light on FormTake your drawings from flat to fabulous. The secret to portraying light and shadow on your subjects lies in understanding the scientific method of lighting as it applies to different forms. Beginning with basic geometric shapes, refine your skills in showing light and volume on any

subject. The class will work entirely in graphite pencil, but the principles apply to all other media. As you progress to fruits and vegetables, to leaves and flowers, and to entire plants with complex shapes, you will overcome the obstacles in creating three-dimensional drawings. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I

• Mon., Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin

• Wed., Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 9 a.m. - Noon Instructor: Constance Sayas

• Thu., Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Constance Sayas

• Tue., May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, 9 a.m. - Noon Instructor: Susan Rubin

Perfecting Perspective Do you shy away from complicated plants? Even experienced illustrators sometimes struggle with foreshortening and simplify their subjects to eliminate difficult elements. Work with botanical subjects that demonstrate each aspect of perspective and learn techniques for seeing and depicting it accurately. The class will work entirely in graphite pencil, but the principles

apply to all art media. Gain confidence in your drafting skills and improve all of your drawings from this class forward. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I

WEEKEND WORKSHOP • Fri. – Sun., Feb. –1 - 3, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

• Tue., May 7, 14, 21, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Marjorie Leggitt

Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I Pen and ink is at the heart of botanical illustration. Expand your drawing repertoire as you learn techniques to create line, form and texture in black and white. “Expressive line” and “stipple” become part of your artistic vocabulary as you practice this traditional medium with modern and versatile technical

pens. Step-by-step instruction, demonstration and practice will give you the foundation you need to draw any botanical subject accurately and skillfully. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisite: Pencil I, Perfecting Perspective strongly recommended

• Wed., Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

• Tue., March 26, Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Renee Jorgensen

Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink IITake your pen and ink skills to a new level of sophistication. Explore the Gardens’ limitless world of color, texture and complex botany to incorporate this information into black and white illustrations. Working with both technical pen and traditional quill, learn advanced techniques to make strokes mimic the

fuzz on a fern, the down in a milkweed pod or the mottled colors of a variegated begonia. Learn how to layer and manipulate lines and stipples to develop a full range of value, texture and atmospheric perspective. Pen techniques take on new meaning as you flesh out a final inked illustration of a plant of your choice. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Pen and Ink I, Perfecting Perspective, Botany

• Mon., March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 29, May 6, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

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Susan Rubin

Color Layering for Colored PencilColored pencil presents a special challenge: mixing color directly on your drawing! Learn to use a simple color mixing method adapted to the application of colored pencils. Two-, three- and four-color mixing

will get you to the gorgeous greens and luscious lilacs you’ve been missing. Learn to determine shadow colors for vibrant results. Practice color matching with a variety of plant material as you create your own, extensive color workbook to speed color selection and application for all future colored pencil drawings. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. No prerequisites.

WEEKEND WORKSHOP • Fri. – Sun., Feb. 8 - 10, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin

WEEKEND WORKSHOP • Fri. – Sun., Apr. 5 - 7, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin

WEEKEND WORKSHOP • Fri. – Sun., May 31, June 1 – 2, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin

Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I You’ve learned to layer colored pencil, now learn techniques to draw effectively in this medium. Apply your drawing skills and learn new methods specific to colored pencils. Techniques include layering, building and burnishing in color. This versatile, portable medium is perfect for sketching on location as well as producing studio pieces. Learn through instruction, demonstration and practice on small studies of botanical subjects. You’ll be ready to produce a finished plate in Colored Pencil II. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Light on Form alt. Perfecting Perspective, Color Layering for Colored Pencil

• Mon., Feb. 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Susan DiMarchi

• Mon., March 25, Apr. 1, 8, 29, May 6, 9 a.m. - Noon Instructor: Susan DiMarchi

Susan DiMarchi

Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil IITake your colored pencil skills to the next level and become proficient in this fun, versatile medium. Work through a step-by-step process to create a preparatory layered drawing. Learn techniques to create texture, detail and depth to enhance your subject. Experiment with different surfaces and solvents for blending and shading. Add depth with

atmospheric perspective and learn finishing techniques that will make your drawings pop. Individual attention will guide you to create a finished botanical plate. Fee: $200 member, $255 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Light on Form, Botany, Color Layering for Colored Pencil, Colored Pencil I

• Wed., March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin

• Thu., June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 9 a.m. - Noon Instructor: Susan DiMarchi

Color MixingThe first step to watercolor painting is mixing colors. Learn a system for combining colors consistently to eliminate frustrating trial and error. Exercises, demonstrations and discussion will show you how to achieve the broadest possible spectrum. Learn about paint properties and important information about choosing pigments. Practice mixing colors to match a variety of plant material. You’ll gain confidence and skills to improve all of your color work. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. No prerequisites.

• Thu., Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Constance Sayas

• Thu., March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Constance Sayas

• Mon., June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Constance Sayas

Botanical Illustration in Watercolor IBecome part of the watercolor botanical tradition. Combine drawing skills and your knowledge of color mixing as you discover the delight of putting brush to paper to learn the specific techniques of transparent watercolor. Instruction,

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packed class will provide you with detailed information about all of the art materials used throughout the Botanical Illustration program. From papers to pencils, inks to pens, brushes to paints, you’ll learn where and how to find all the right materials and how they are used. Save time and money by shopping expertly the first time. Fee: $45 member, $55 non-member. No prerequisites.

• Fri., April 12, 9 a.m. - Noon Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

Renee Jorgensen

Improve Your Handwriting SkillsAre you writing with your fingers or with your forearm? Does your handwriting have an easy flow or does it look tortured? Learn how to develop and improve your handwriting skills while exploring simple methods to get better in

your signature. This three-hour workshop may give you the confidence to sign and label your next botanical illustration without the help of a computer. Fee: $55 member, $65 non-member. No prerequisites.

• Fri., April 12, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

Maurice Pillard-Verneuil

Drawing on Tradition: Drypoint Printing (Intaglio Print) – Maurice Pillard-Verneuil Maurice Pillard Verneuil (1869 – 1942) was trained in the classical tradition of fine art and later on became deeply involved with the Art Nouveau movement.

He was strongly influenced by Grasset but developed his own personal style for decorative patterns and typography. In 1908 he demonstrated the decorative possibilities of natural forms in “The Study of the Plant and its Applications in Art Industries”, showing how plants themselves could be transformed into sophisticated designs for lace, embroidery, printed textiles, ironwork, carved wood, stained glass, porcelain and wallpaper. Learn about his style and make your own interpretation using the printmaking process called drypoint or intaglio. Learn to etch like the masters without the complexity of traditional copperplate methods using Plexiglas.

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Constance Sayas

demonstration and practical exercises will guide you through a variety of watercolor techniques: flat and graded washes, highlights and drybrush detail. Learn to build washes for depth of tone and shading, and how to create soft and hard edges. With these foundational skills you’ll be ready to create a finished plate in

Watercolor II. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I and Color Mixing

• Tue., Feb. 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Constance Sayas

• Thu., May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty

Constance Sayas

Botanical Illustration in Watercolor IIWatercolor basics got you started, now develop your confidence as you work toward completing a finished plate from a live specimen in this most traditional of botanical media. The emphasis here is on bringing it all together. Learn and refine additional techniques through instruction, demonstration and practice, with

special attention given to layering, shading and building form. Discover brush techniques and colors that enhance perspective and depth. Follow painting steps through completion, from broad washes to final detail. Learn how to fix mistakes and understand why watercolor is a forgiving medium. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing, Watercolor I, Botany, Light on Form

• Thu., May 2, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 6 - 9 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty

Art Materials for the Botanical IllustratorTake the mystery out of materials. There are ten types of erasers - which one is right for the job? What is the difference between sable and synthetic? What’s vellum? This information-

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Walk step by step through the drypoint printing process, experimenting first with line then applying drypoint to your composition. Finish with techniques for coloring your engraved plates using the medium of your choice. This type of etching renders elegant, expressive lines varying between light and delicate to heavy and bold, to create a uniquely velvety feel. Fee: $280 member, $330 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing, Watercolor I OR Color layering for Colored Pencil and Colored Pencil I

• Sat., April 20, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Hibiscus); Sat. – Sun., April 27 - 28, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (KOZO-Fine Art Materials, 10 E. Ellsworth Ave, Denver); Sat., May 4, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Hibiscus). (Note: 20 hours) Instructors: Annie Reiser and Patricia Branstead

Group tangle from the 2012 Botangle class

Botanical Zentangle®

Based on the worldwide doodling craze called “Zentangle®” started by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, we will learn and practice repetitive strokes that form intricate decorative botanical patterns. Learn to relax and focus as you express your style through intricate, decorative

drawings that are simple to render, but look amazing and complicated. We will practice strokes consciously and deliberately, observe botanicals and mock their natural designs to make our own “botangles” or repetitive strokes based on plants. Using keen observation and contour drawing techniques combined with ability to translate plant forms and textures into patterns you will create your own special botangle. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. No prerequisites.

• Fri. – Sun., Jan. 11 – 13, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Annie Reiser, CZT

From the 2012 Botangle class

Advanced Botanical Zentangle®

This continuation of Botanical Zentangle® aims to polish your skills of creating “botangles”: translating plant forms and textures into Zentangle-like patterns. Skills include drawing more fluid lines,

better understanding and control of light on form using line and shading, and developing botanical Zentangles with a step-out method. We will explore “tanglations” (variations of existing

tangles) and using tangles within other tangles to create new ones. You will share your new designs with classmates and we will create a small portfolio of 12 completed tangles incorporating new designs into familiar ones. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Entry level Zentangle®.

• Fri. – Sun., June 14 – 16, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Annie Reiser, CZT

Photo © Annie Reiser

Ukrainian Easter Eggs: Pysanky Beautiful batik with a botanical flair! Start with an introduction to the centuries-old craft of Pysanky and study botanical motifs in traditional ornamental patterns. Create your original egg design combining various motifs. Learn about the

specialized techniques and tools for this batik method using aniline dyes with wax resist. A discussion of dye colors and preparation will have you ready to create one sampler egg and one with your personal design, just in time for Easter. Fee: $260 member, $315 non-member. Fee includes professional toolkit with three different sized traditional kitsky (drawing tool). No prerequisites, though drawing experience helpful.

WEEKEND WORKSHOP • Fri. – Sun., March 22 – 24, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Annie Reiser

FIELD TRIPS

Focus on Medieval Illumination. You have the opportunity to study a selection of medieval manuscripts, mainly fragments, from the Special Collections Department of the University of Colorado at Boulder. This collection constitutes one of the largest holdings of such manuscripts in the western United States. Recommended especially for students who are registered for Art of Illumination: Belle Heures de Jean de France. Fee: $75 member, $85 non-member.

• Thu., February 14, 9:30 a.m. – Noon Norlin Library, Special Collections Department, University

of Colorado, Boulder.

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• Fri. – Sun., May 3 – 5, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Botanical Landscapes Move beyond the studio to focus on landscape and perspective. Begin in the classroom with a historical overview and instruction in basic techniques for drawing and painting landscapes. Move outdoors and use a viewfinder to compose intimate landscapes featuring botanical elements. Learn to be selective, editing the scene to include elements that characterize the landscape and eliminate extraneous objects. Additional instruction in linear and atmospheric perspective, color, and drawing techniques enables you to portray your surroundings in pencil and watercolor. Individual guidance will help you create a finished botanical landscape painting. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, entry level skills in watercolor

• Thu., June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty

BOOKBINDING

Color Mixing Journal

Annie Reiser

Learn the basics of bookbinding! Step-by-step instructions and demonstration will help you craft a journal using the Coptic sewn binding technique. This classic binding allows your finished book to open flat, making it easier to use when you sketch and paint. In this hands-on workshop, you can create a journal tailored specifically for the program’s color mixing course or leave the pages blank to fill with drawing and painting. Add your own style with your choice of cover papers. Take home a completed journal and the knowledge to make more on your own! Fee: $110 member, $135 non-member. The fee includes paper (Fabriano Artistico, 90-lb hot press watercolor paper and color mixing templates in cardstock),

Focus on Anne Ophelia DowdenVisit the Special Collections Department at University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries and study the contents of the seven boxes filled with Anne Ophelia’s original paintings, value studies, line drawings and sketches. Mrs. Dowden illustrated 21 publications, and both authored and illustrated 13 books. Many of these will be available for a closer look during the visit as well. Recommended especially for students who are registered for Drawing on Tradition: The Luminous Precision of Anna Ophelia Dowden’s Art. Fee: $75 member, $85 non-member.

• Thu., February 14, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Norlin Library (3rd floor ), Special Collections Department,

University of Colorado, Boulder.

Focus on Ida PembertonThe majority of the 64 botanical watercolors that Ida Hubersky Pemberton created during the 1930s and 1940s are preserved in the collections of the University of Colorado Natural History Museum. During this special tour you have the opportunity to study a number of the original watercolors by Ms. Pemberton. Recommended especially for students who are registered for Drawing on Tradition: Delicate Details of Ida Pemberton’s Art. Fee: $75 member, $85 non-member.

• Fri., May 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The University of Colorado Museum of Natural

History, Boulder.

JOURNALING, FIELD DOCUMENTING

Marjorie Leggitt

Field Sketching in the GardensFocus on a row of trees against a beautiful sky of cumulus clouds or concentrate on the view of a bench tucked under a tree. You will work in your journal

and produce mini landscape drawings as you learn how to document and record a landscape. You learn to see and limit a landscape so that it is easy to draw. You start with a contour drawing, build up 3-value thumbnails and then step-by-step proceed to a pen and ink or colored sketch. Enjoy group instruction and individual guidance as you learn to portray some of the Garden’s many landscapes. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I

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archival glue, Davey board for one journal and needles for sewing. All students are welcome. No prerequisites.

• Sat., April 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Instructor: Annie Reiser

Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

Introducing the Byzantine BindingUpon the fall of the Byzantine Empire (1453 CE), thousands of the Byzantine original bindings were stripped from their original covers. The main characteristics for the Byzantine binding are link-

stitch sewing on more than two sewing stations, wooden boards attached to the book block and fastenings of the peg and strap. During this workshop you will work with poplar or other hard wood boards and linen thread and create a beautiful book filled with pages of archival paper for notes or future paintings. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Materials fee $85. Prerequisites: Previous sewing experience required.

• Wed., June 12, 19, 26, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

DRAWING TECHNIQUES

Line, Color, Shape and then What?

Marjorie Leggitt

Put composition into context – apply the previously learned composition skills to your own botanical artwork. You will learn to create a fuller composition, push the limits and develop less traditional arrangements. You might even choose abstracting the botanical subject and your representation in the way of O’Keefe or Mackintosh. Learn to plan, build and arrange new compositions and refine your thumbnail designs. Through expert guidance and new strategies combined with individual and group critiques you will approach your goal: a final plate with an intriguing composition. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Composition, level 1 color medium with applicable prerequisites

• Tue., Feb. 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 9 a.m. - Noon Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Color Layering II: Complementary ColorsMagic or mud? If your complements aren’t getting compliments, it’s time to delve into the effective use of color wheel opposites. See how adjacent complements create brilliance and layered complements dull and shade. Learn to discern hidden complements and put them to work for you. Create a finished piece that shows off your mastery of complementary color and earns plenty of compliments! Fee: $225 member, $280 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color layering for Colored Pencils, Colored Pencil I

• Wed., Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin

Susan Rubin

Color Layering II: Analogous ColorsNeighbors on the color wheel, analogous colors provide a pleasing palette for botanical illustrations. Learn about the various effects of layered and adjacent analogous colors and how to create interest with harmonious blends. Create a collection of small works in colored pencil that show off your new understanding of how to make analogous color enhance all of your color work. Fee: $210 member,

$265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering for Colored Pencils, Colored Pencil I

• Tue., July 2, 9, 16, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin

Browns and Grays in WatercolorIt’s the ideal season to perfect your color mixing skills for the delectable neutrals. Create those elusive warm brown tones and mix a range of subtle grays. Learn to analyze neutrals as you put color theory in action. Take the mystery out of blending and make color mixing intuitive and precise. You’ll put your new color sense to work to paint dried winter weeds in a botanical plate that will remind you of winter’s delights. Fee: $225 member, $280 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing, Water Color I, (Perspective and Light on Form strongly recommended)

• Mon., Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty

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Constance Sayas

Mysterious Yellows in WatercolorExplore and master and the subtleties of yellow hues as you paint fruits and flowers. Begin with examples of how other botanical illustrators have handled this color. Through demonstration and

practice, learn to create the best color mixes to convey shading while keeping yellows bright and clean. Learn how to apply shadow colors using both glazing and feathering techniques. Practice the range of yellows from soft to striking. Work toward completing a plate of a beautiful yellow botanical. Fee: $225 member, $280 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing, Watercolor I, (Perspective and Light on Form strongly recommended)

• Thu., March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Constance Sayas

Arthur Henry Church

Flower Studies: Arthur Henry Church (Microscopy course)The revolutionary drawings of Arthur Henry Church are some of the finest botanical illustrations of the 20th Century. Work with the help

of a microscope and the instructor to understand the botanical details of your flower. Learn to master micro techniques, study the different stages of the flower development, and create an elegant plate in the medium of your choice illustrating the exposed internal structures of your flower. Fee: $225 member, $280 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Botany and the entry level course of the medium you like to work in, (Perspective and Light on Form strongly recommended)

• Tue., Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Mervi Hjelmroos-Koski

GRAPHITE

Miniature Masterpieces in PencilSmall and special! Bring your big ideas and learn to scale them to a small format. Learn about the importance of miniatures in the history of art. Discover the delights and challenges of working in diminutive dimensions. Learn how

Susan Rubin

composition, line, form and precision are crucial conveying the message in miniature. Instructor demonstrations, class critique and individual attention will help you complete several stunning miniature works of botanical art. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I

• Mon., Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 9 a.m. - Noon Instructor: Susan Rubin

Karla Beatty

Carbon DustPush your drawing skills into a new realm. Carbon dust has been a mainstay medium for medical and scientific illustrators for more than 75 years. Using a combination of pencil lines and dust “washes” applied with brushes; this medium produces rich, tonal renderings with the value range of charcoal and the precision of watercolor. You’ll be introduced to the various

tools associated with carbon dust, including carbon pencils, dust, brushes, blenders and fixative. Choose a subject well suited to the technique and learn to use methodical layering to create a flawless continuous tone. Complete the finer details with pencil for a finished carbon-dust rendering. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, (Pencil II strongly recommended)

• Wed., Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty

Randy Raak

Darkest Dark and Lightest Light with Polycarbonate Pencils on FilmBeautiful artwork is created with value: the degree of light and dark in a specific subject. Working in “plastic” pencil, you’ll develop pigment-free values and master seamless gradations from the lightest lights to the darkest darks without the usual graphite

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with a special flourish. Fee: $225 member, $280 non-member. No prerequisites.

• Wed., Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

Randy Raak

Discover ClayboardPen and ink on clayboard surface is one of the most adaptable and forgiving combinations of pigment medium and surface. All fear using ink is gone! Discover the excitement of clayboard where contrasts in textures and values produce dramatic and luminous effects. Choose your favorite

subject matter and create a composition. Learn the techniques to convey form, shading, textures and spatial perspective of the elements in your composition. Work toward completing one or several final illustrations. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Pen and Ink I, Composition, Perspective (Light on Form strongly recommended)

• Thu., Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 9 a.m. – Noon Instructor: Randy Raak

Susan Curnutte

Brush and Quill - Expressive Ink on Mylar® Step away from tradition to try new techniques! Trade your technical pen for a quill and brush and learn to express ink lines in a relaxed and painterly fashion. Begin with a look at how other artists have used ink expressively. Demonstration and practice with the new tools and colored inks prepares you to start your own drawing. Work on twigs, winter branches, dried leaves and seedpods; experiment with

techniques for successfully depicting line, form and texture. Make a mistake? No problem! You can erase ink from Mylar®

and try again. Complete a botanical study and enjoy a fresh, fun way to approach this time-honored medium. Fee: $225 member, $280 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Pen and Ink I, (Perspective or Light on Form strongly recommended)

• Tue., Feb., 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Susan DiMarchi

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sheen. Drawing with pencils formulated for use on translucent drafting film you achieve high degrees of shading and contrast in your illustration. Demonstrations and guided exercises will train you to draw incredible detail. Your advanced skills will prepare you to select a live specimen and work through the process to a complete botanical plate. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Pencil II, (Perspective and Light on Form strongly recommended)

• Thu., March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 9 a.m. - noon Instructor: Randy Raak

Bugs and Pollinators in Carbon DustDead parts, buried parts, dull parts, backs and bottoms - take a second look at the unexpected. This class will challenge the illustrator to find beauty in the most ordinary subjects, through exploration of composition, scale and view. As an introduction you learn about bugs and insects from a museum expert during your visit to Denver Museum of Nature and Science. In the classroom you might prefer using the microscope to see the fine details in your selection of bug, beetle, spider or other insect. Focus on smooth, continuous tone, range of values and precise details as you pay close attention to composition, scale and view. Your final plate in carbon dust might become your favorite piece for the approaching juried Denver Botanic Gardens/GNSI exhibit. Fee: $225 member, $280 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Pencil II, entry level carbon dust, (Perspective and Light on Form strongly recommended)

• Tue., June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty

PEN & INK, CALLIGRAPHY AND PUBLISHING

Renee Jorgensen

Elegant Hand Lettering Learn copperplate or round hand lettering, the traditional style for labeling early botanical plates. Popular in England in the 17th and 18th centuries, this elegant lettering

complements botanicals beautifully. Start with an introduction to the oblique pen and flexible quill nibs. Practice basic pen strokes and learn to form each letter in this classic style. Learn label placement and lettering size to complete your plates

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portraits and fresh techniques. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering for Colored Pencil, Colored Pencil I, Colored Pencil II (Light on Form and Perspective strongly recommended)

• Wed., Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin

Colored Pencil on Innovative SurfacesColored pencil takes a painterly turn! In a fresh twist on a familiar subject, discover the benefits of using colored pencil on papers with nap and on sanded papers to create lush and velvety effects. Learn about a variety of textured papers and how to select the right paper surface for your project. Acquire new pencil application techniques that will help you use the new surface to full advantage, using deep color to establish form and fine line to define details. Individual guidance will help you to create a botanical portrait with a distinctly different look. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering for Colored Pencil, Colored Pencil I, (Light on Form and Perspective strongly recommended)

WEEKEND WORKSHOP • Fri. – Sun., Feb. 22 – 24, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Libby Kyer

Libby Kyer

Miniature Orchids in Colored PencilsTake a look at the smallest members of the largest plant genus in the world with over 22,000 species and begin with a tour in the Gardens’ orchid collection. Feed your love for botanical detail while learning to create fine feature even in its tiniest form. Learn how to use the paper as

an aid to make detail understandable and intriguing. Through demonstration and practice you learn when the detail is too fine to represent at actual size and how to manage it effectively in your painting. Work to complete a finished, detailed botanical plate in one weekend. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering for Colored Pencil, Colored Pencil I, (Light on Form and Perspective strongly recommended)

WEEKEND WORKSHOP • Fri. – Sun., March 8 - 10, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Libby Kyer

ELECTIVE COURSES

Arthur Rackham

Drawing on Tradition: Magical style of Arthur Rackham This advanced expressive ink course is focusing on Arthur Rackham’s luxurious style. Arthur Rackham was born in 1867 and has been called the leading decorative illustrator of the Edwardian period. He is perhaps the most well-known artist who illustrated books during that era dubbed the “Golden Age” of illustration

which spanned the years 1870 - 1930. He illustrated numerous books such as “Aesop’s Fables,” “Mother Goose,” “A Christmas Carol” and “The Night Before Christmas.” His “Wind in the Willows” is as much a children’s classic as is his “Peter Pan.” Learn how to create a sophisticated composition by using pen & ink and washes, combined with the color of your choice. Look beyond the ordinary and create a painting that will inspire the imagination and parallel the humor and imaginary worlds of this most influential Illustrator. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Pen and Ink I (Perspective or Light on Form recommended), Expressive Ink, Watercolor I or Colored Pencil I with their respective prerequisites

• Thu., May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 9 a.m. – Noon Instructor: Susan DiMarchi

COLORED PENCIL

Susan Rubin

Winter Blooms in Colored Pencil on Mylar®

When it’s cold outside, winter blooms in Marnie’s Pavilion and the Orangery! Expand your options in colored pencil. Mylar® film provides a perfect surface for smooth, brilliant colored pencil work. Learn the skills specific to this ground,

including pencil application and layering techniques, how to make the back of the surface enhance the front, and how to erase colored pencil from Mylar® for quick corrections and special effects. See how layering your drawing over other surfaces expands the possibilities for your finished work. Beautiful winter blooms provide the inspiration for lush plant

strategies. Focus on perspective and composition as you learn specific strategies for drawing cup and cone shaped blossoms. You will start with a pale pencil under drawing which will allow you to tackle a watercolor painting with confidence. You’ll achieve continuous tone both in your graphite and watercolor washes. Demonstrations and individual help will guide you toward a finished work as you discover a set of new skills and tricks ready to use in your future illustrations. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Botany, Color Mixing, Water Color I (Light on Form and Perspective strongly recommended)

• Mon., Feb. 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty

David Ashley

Gold Leaf Gilding Techniques for IlluminationThe methods of gilding used today are rooted in ancient Egypt and were later refined during the Renaissance. It is documented that gilding with gold leaf was carried

out around 3000 BCE to 2100 BCE using procedures little different from those being used today. In this two-day class, we will explore a variety of the traditional and contemporary gilding methods. Our main focus will be on acrylic mediums, including acrylic gesso, gloss and matte mediums. These non-toxic materials produce reliable results, and are probably the easiest gilding sizes available. We will also explore other options, including Jerry Tressor Gold size, gum ammoniac and even a few non-traditional methods. Each student will leave our class with a number of different samples, instructional handouts, small quantities of various gilding mediums and some patent gold leaf for further personal projects or experiments. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Materials fee $30. No prerequisites.

WEEKEND WORKSHOP • Fri. – Sun., Jan. 18 - 20, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: David Ashley

No refunds for registration cancellations unless your seat can be filled.

David Ashley has been a calligrapher, bookbinder and letterpress printer in Denver since 1980. He has had the good fortune to produce works for such notable people as Pope John Paul II, The Dalai Lama of Tibet, Desmond Tutu, Lech Walesa and Elie Wiesel.

Steiner & Co., 1903

Practical Botanicals in the Arts & Crafts StyleIt was William Morris and the Arts and Crafts and Aesthetic Movements of the early 20th Century that trail-blazed simplicity, craftsmanship and design inspired by nature. Applying art to function, the style produced objects that were both useful and

beautiful, with the artist’s hand always evident. Learn about the principles of Arts & Crafts designs marketed through F. Steiner & Co, Morris & Co, Liberty of London and others, then make it your own. Working with colored pencils, create a botanical design with a strong repeat. See how to take the final step and have it made into fabric or wallpaper for a custom finish on your next project. Fee: $210 member, $265 nonmember. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Pencil II, Color Layering for Colored Pencil, Colored Pencil I

• Wed., March 27, April 3, 10, 17, May 1, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin

Antique label, artist unknown

Fruit Crate LabelsBotanical advertising design! In the first half of the 20th Century, families bought most of their produce from local farms, and the labels on the wooden crates served as advertising for the farmers. Learn the history of fruit crate

labels, the elements of design and the color combinations that caught the eye. Plan and create your own label in colored pencil or mixed media, combining accurate botanicals with bold color and catchy design. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering for Colored Pencils, Colored Pencil I (Light on Form and Perspective strongly recommended)

• Tue., May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Susan Rubin

MIXED MEDIA

Deep Inside the Cone: Tulips and Lilies in Graphite and WatercolorChallenge your drawing skills and merge them with you watercolor expertise. Tulips, lilies and other cone-shaped flowers will be analyzed for the best approach to drawing

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The Belles Heures of Jean de France (1405-1408)

Art of Illumination: Belle Heures of Jean de FranceThe “Belles Heures” (1405–1408/9) of Jean de Berry, a treasure of The Cloisters collection, is one of the most celebrated and lavishly illustrated codices of the Middle Ages and it is the only manuscript executed in its entirety by the famed Limbourg brothers who were at the time of this work only between 16 and 19 years of age. The luminous scenes depicting the

legends of the saints, the Hours of the Virgin, and the like, many with elaborately designed borders, exemplify the transcendent splendor of the Limbourg brothers’ talents. After examining the literature and library resources you will be guided to develop a miniature illumination in the style of the famous Dutch miniature painters. You will work with composition techniques and create a border or frame incorporating gold gilding into the decorated border pattern. You have the possibility to apply new techniques, such as creating a parchment-look with watercolor paper or even try the real calfskin parchment. With plenty of individual guidance from an expert you’ll create an impressive Gothic miniature illumination in the style of the Limbourg brothers. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Materials fee $50. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Pen and Ink I, Color Mixing

• Thu., Feb., 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 9 a.m. - Noon Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

Plants Plus Pollinators

Marjorie Leggitt

Plants + pollinators = more plants! Fulfilling their biological imperative to reproduce, plants often require outside assistance. An expert on pollination will give you an idea of the amazing range of pollinators at work in the Gardens. Observe the pollinators as they work hard to collect and disperse pollen. Collect insect pollinators and learn to “sleep

and pin” a specimen for illustration. Study the basics of insect anatomy and the processes of pollination. Use your new knowledge to create an illustration of a perfect combination of host plant and pollinator in your choice of medium. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, any other entry level class with its prerequisites, Botany, Light on Form or Perspective strongly recommended.

• Wed., May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Mary Delaney

Drawing on Tradition: Mrs. Mary Delaney and Her CirclesIn 1772, Mary Delany of Granville, England, at the age of 72, decided to create a series of botanical collages, made with hand-cut paper, watercolors and other materials. In the years 1772-1782 she made approximately 1,000 images, which are among some of the finest botanical illustrations of her time. Before that she had already made herself famous with her exquisite embroidery, decorative shell work and

landscape sketches. While learning about Mrs. Delany’s life and work you will experiment with mixed media of paper models, colored pencil, watercolor, ink and colored grounds. You will learn to cut, color and shape exact and detailed botanical models and create your own beautiful paper mosaics. This is a skill which you can also use in your future botanical illustration work when you are solving the problems of light and form. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering for Colored Pencil, Colored Pencil I

Weekend workshop • Fri. – Sun., May 10 - 12, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Libby Kyer

WATERCOLOR PENCIL

Renee Jorgensen

Watercolor Pencils IIt’s dry, it’s wet, it’s mixed media in a single pencil! Discover the versatility of watercolor pencils. Start with color studies to explore the qualities of watercolor pencils as they translate into watercolor.

Experiment with graphite pencil and ink as embellishments as you develop and work on sketches from your journal, then put

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your new skills to use to create a finished botanical plate in this fresh and fluid medium. Fee: $225 member, $280 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering for Colored Pencil, Color Mixing

• Tue., April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

Renee Jorgensen

Watercolor Pencils IIMore to explore! Build on your new watercolor pencil skills and add more techniques to your toolbox. Create a swatch sampler of watercolor pencil with varied paper and media, including walnut and colored inks, gouache and more. Learn how to create backgrounds. Refine your skills and apply new ideas to a finished work of your own design. Fee: $210 member,

$265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color layering for Colored Pencil, Color Mixing, Watercolor Pencils I

• Mon., June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 9 a.m. - Noon Instructor: Renee Jorgensen

WATER MEDIA

Constance Sayas

One Big Leaf: Coccoloba or CecropiaWhether the leaf is from Coccoloba or Cecropia, this plant part is fascinating with curls and twists. It can be big and bold with lots of tiny details or colored with rich earthy tones. You will learn to create a unified whole, understand the term gestalt as used in art: “The whole

is greater than the sum of its parts.” After learning how other masters have portrayed similar subjects in botanical illustration you’ll explore a variety of traditional watercolor techniques including wet-on-wet and drybrush. You will be surprised to produce a final painting that addresses the complexity of the detail while the simplicity of a big leaf is retained. Fee: $225 member, $280 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing, Watercolor I (Light on Form and Perspective strongly recommended)

• Thu., Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Constance Sayas

Constance Sayas

GouacheExpand your water media repertoire! Gouache (pronounced “gwash”) is similar to watercolor. Composed of opaque pigments thickened with gum arabic, gouache differs from watercolor in its higher pigment content, more brilliant light-reflecting quality and opacity that allows you to paint over mistakes. By varying application, gouache can be transparent or opaque,

and you’ll learn to choose the best approach for your subject. Through demonstration and practice, discover the methods for applying gouache to create a finished botanical plate from a live specimen. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing, Water Color I (Light on Form or Perspective strongly recommended)

• Tue., March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 30, 9 a.m. – Noon Instructor: Constance Sayas

Anne Ophelia Dowden

Drawing on Tradition: The Luminous Precision of Anne Ophelia DowdenColorado native Anne Ophelia Dowden (1907 – 2007) is internationally known for her meticulous, anatomically accurate watercolor illustrations of the natural world and was among America’s leading botanical artists of the 20th Century. Ms. Dowden illustrated 21 publications, and authored and illustrated 13 books.

Her last book was “Poisons in our Path: Plants That Harm and Heal” (1994). Take inspiration from the art and science by Anne Ophelia Dowden when you plan and compose your painting from specimens. Learn to strategize the painting process and learn to use appropriate watercolor techniques from loose wet-on-wet painting approach to a controlled and refined drybrush painting approach. Create your own watercolor plate in keeping with the spirit of Anne Ophelia Dowden. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing, Water Color I (Light on Form and Perspective strongly recommended)

• Thu., Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Constance Sayas

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Marjorie Leggitt

Spring Has Sprung: Daffodils in Living ColorDaffodils boast many colors, shapes and sizes. Karen Genoff-Campbell has them all in her incredible garden, where you can choose your favorites for a colorful spring bouquet. Practice your perspective and composition skills and study the light and form on the simple, but complicated subject matter. You will practice atmospheric and linear perspective while drawing

the flowers from front, side and angled views to create an accurate skeleton on which to build your composition with correct depth and value. With plenty of individual guidance you’ll create a final plate in your choice of medium with an interesting and unusual composition that will endure. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing, Watercolor I (Light on Form and Perspective strongly recommended)

• Tue., March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 30, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

Constance Sayas

White Blossoms Do white blossoms on white paper leave you in a quandary? Don’t shy away from a challenge! See how other artists have solved this dilemma as you learn techniques to ease the execution. Begin with exercises in light, shade and composition. Demonstrations teach you how to use form and placement to your advantage. Working in your choice of

watercolor or colored pencil, you’ll learn how to find the right colors for your “white” flowers and create a finished portrait of these most delicate of petals. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing, Water Color I OR Color Layering for Colored Pencil and Colored Pencil I, (Light on Form or Perspective strongly recommended)

• Mon., June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 1 - 4 p.m. Instructor: Constance Sayas

Drawing on Tradition: Delicate Details of Ida Pemberton’s ArtIda Hrubesky Pemberton (1890 – 1963) was born in Nebraska but lived in Colorado most of her adult life (1924 – 1963). She created 64 botanical watercolors during the 1930s and

Ida Pemberton

1940s, taking inspiration from plants she grew and nurtured at her Denver home. She is revered among botanical artists who applaud her work for its beauty and painstaking detail: hairs, fibrous roots, pistils and stamens! Learn the secret depicting these specific details through the drybrush technique in the style of Ida Pemberton. A traditional watercolor method, drybrush means working with small strokes and limited use of

washes. Improve your brush-handling skills and develop increased control with guided exercises. Practice paint layering techniques to create vibrant color surfaces and sharp clear details. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing, Water Color I (Light on Form or Perspective strongly recommended)

• Mon., May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10, 1 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty

Marjorie Leggitt

Perfecting Poppies The poppy family is a relatively small one with about 250 species in total, but poppies are among the most-loved and cherished plants in our gardens. A garden specialist will give you a presentation about the poppies in Colorado where you will learn about their history, botany and geographic distribution and economic value around the world. You will be working from a

live specimen and will focus on expressive and individual composition. You will work toward a final piece indicating your keen attention to accurate perspective, excellent composition and refinement of the technique. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Composition, level I color media with its prerequisites, (Light on Form or Perspective strongly recommended)

WEEKEND WORKSHOP • Fri. – Sun., June 7 – 9, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Marjorie Leggitt

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Giovanna Garzoni

Drawing on Tradition: Giovanna Garzoni, Renaissance Botanical IllustratorGiovanna Garzoni (1600 – 1670) was a botanical artist patronized by the Medicis in Florence. Her favored medium was gouache on vellum, creating stunning botanical illustrations of detailed plants. Learn about the Renaissance painting techniques and examine Garzoni’s beautiful

botanical works, including plant portraits, fruit, and even still-life works. Learn to imitate Garzoni’s techniques by using the modern medium of acrylics on a tinted base. Discover how to acrylic paints thinned with water can be used in a similar way to watercolor paints: they may be transparent like watercolor or opaque like gouache. Individual guidance, group demonstrations and critics will help you to learn and create a final botanical plate in acrylics replicating a Renaissance style. Fee: $210 member, $265 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing, Water Color I (Light on Form or Perspective strongly recommended)

• Thu., June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 6 – 9 p.m. Instructor: Karla Beatty

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FIVE EASY WAYS TO ENROLL

1. By Telephone: 720-865-3580 2. By Fax: 720-865-3685 (24 HOURS) 3. In Person: Visit the Education Office at

Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday

4. By Mail: Attention: Registrar 909 York Street, Denver, CO 80206

5. Online: www.botanicgardens.org

Visit the Botanical Illustration blog at www.botanicalillustration.blogspot.comand find us on Facebook.

REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY:Cancellations more than one week prior to a class are subject to a 15% cancellation fee. Cancellations with less than one-week notice are non-refundable.

AFTER COURSE HAS COMMENCED:Instructors have no authority to grant or promise refunds. In the event of a family emergency or because of inclement weather circumstances, the student can later complete the course by

taking the missed single classes from the same instructor and notifying the program manager two weeks before the course starts. If more than 20% of the course is missed because of the family emergency or the inclement weather circumstances, the course can be re-taken free during the same year from any instructor in that media if space is available.

These policies apply to all registrations in the School of Botanical Art and Illustration program. Selected courses have additional cancellation and refund requirements printed with the course description. Denver Botanic Gardens regrets that it cannot make exceptions.

CERTIFICATE CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COURSES:Attendance is required at the first class for all courses. In order to receive credit, 80 % of a course must be attended (at least 12 hours of a 15-hour course).

ELECTIVE COURSES

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CONTINUING EDUCATION REGISTRATION

Name

Address

City State Zip

Evening Phone Work Phone

Email

Please mail with check or credit card information to

Registrar, Denver Botanic Gardens909 York Street

Denver, CO 80206

Please see waiver and release form, and complete class information (including our cancellation policy)

on your class acknowledgement form.

COURSE TITLE DATE COURSE # FEE QTY TOTAL

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $

Denver Botanic Gardens Member ID #

Payment Method Cash Check MasterCard American Express Visa

Card # Exp Date

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