Botanical Adventure Awaits!
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Date: Jan to July, select days (term time)
Detailed Botanical Sketching and Watercolor Techniques
Get ready for a captivating journey into the world of botanical illustration! Join expert artist and illustrator Ruth Wharrier for her unique Level 3 Course in Botanical Drawing and Painting, set amidst the picturesque landscapes of Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve.
Expect a comprehensive exploration of various botanical drawing and painting techniques, botany, historical context, and field skills. An integral part of the course is understanding and respecting the natural world, with environmental and ecological awareness at the heart of each lesson.
On the Agenda:
- Master botanical drawing and painting techniques
- Explore composition, light, and perspective
- Learn about plant families and dissection
- Understand colour theory and mixing
- Develop observational skills and corresponding conventions
- Take field trips for inspiration and hands-on practice
Meet Your Mentor: Ruth Wharrier, PGCE, BA (Hons), EGS
Ruth, a graduate of the renowned Diploma in Botanical Illustration from the English Gardening School at the Chelsea Physic Garden, London, brings a wealth of experience as a botanical and wildlife illustrator and tutor for Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
Progression Routes:
Successfully completing this course can lead to further studies for the Level 4 qualification.
Entry Requirements:
While there are no formal qualifications necessary, students are expected to demonstrate a high level of motivation and commitment to botanical illustration. A pre-existing level of skill in drawing and painting, particularly observational drawing, is required or completion of a Level 2 in Botanical Drawing and Painting.
Course Duration:
A total of 12 days (5 hours) of guided learning over 6 months, meeting once a month from January to July. Check the schedule below for specific dates! Additional time will be needed for coursework during the week.
Schedule:
- January: 13th and 27th
- February: 10th
- March: 3rd and 17th
- April: 28th
- May: 12th and 19th
- June: 9th and 23rd
- July: 7th. Final project hand-in on July 21st.
Location:
Mondays, 10am - 3pm, Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve
Amenities:
- Teas and coffees served on arrival and throughout the day
- Lunch available for purchase from the cafe (menus can be found on our website) or bring a packed lunch
Note:
- Courses are non-refundable and non-transferable
- Courses are based on a minimum number of participants. Please review the terms and conditions available on our website before booking.
School and Organization Bookings:
If you are a school or organization, please complete the online booking form available on our website to secure your place via invoice.
Hop on board the botanical adventure of a lifetime with Suffolk Wildlife Trust!
- The Level 3 Course in Botanical Drawing and Painting, set in Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve, offers a unique opportunity for exploring fashion-and-beauty in the form of botanical illustration.
- Attendees of this forest school can expect to enhance their lifestyle by learning various botanical drawing and painting techniques, designed to promote personal-growth and skills-training.
- As part of the course, students may engage in shopping for essential art supplies, a common aspect of career-development.
- The comprehensive course covers a variety of topics, from understanding plant families and dissection to developing observational skills and corresponding conventions, providing a well-rounded learning experience in education-and-self-development.
- Travelers excited about discovering new places may find happiness in attending the course, as field trips are an integral part of the program.
- For pet lovers, this course offers a chance to bond with nature, further promoting relationships beyond the human realm.
- Upon successful completion of the course, students can pursue further studies for the Level 4 qualification or expand their home-and-garden inspiration with the skills they've learned.
