Drawing in Nature: Botanical illustrations for beginners
Moore Farms Botanical Garden
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 or Thursday, April 30, 2015
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $100 per person (includes 7 hour workshop of one-on-one instructor time, materials and viewing of the exquisite botanical garden)
Botanical illustration is a powerful tool for understanding and communicating nature ‘s design. Whether for scientific exploration, self-expression, or both, botanical illustration gives us an opportunity to document those moments in nature that inspire us. Drawing in Nature introduces participants to the observation skills and drawing techniques necessary to visualize the plants and animals that nourish our love for nature.
Designed for enthusiasts of any age and with little to no artistic training, this beginner ‘s course will demystify the process of drawing and provide a foundational visual art education that includes skill-building in pencil, pen, and colored pencil. And, all in a fun and encouraging atmosphere!
This instructor for this artistic class is Preston Montague. Preston is an artist, educator, and landscape designer who developed a passion for the natural world while growing up in the rural foothills of Virginia. Currently, he works in Raleigh, NC where he focuses on projects that strengthen relationships between people and nature. Preston received his master’s degree in landscape architecture from North Carolina State University and holds bachelor’s degrees in horticulture and fine art. His latest body of work, Old North Alphabet (sample photographed above), is a series of didactic botanical illustrations designed to promote natural science literacy using art and storytelling. Preston’s work can be found at www.carolinanaturalist.com.
Join us on Tuesday, April 28, or Thursday April 30, 2015 from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM for this artistic day in the garden with Preston Montague. Class registration is limited to the first 15 participants, so register quickly! All materials for the class will be provided, but please bring your lunch. We have refrigerators to store your food and a microwave if needed.
Also, if you have any special needs for the class please contact Rebecca Turk at rturk@moorefarmsbg.org or by phone at (843)373-8068.
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