Kew School of Botanical Illustration

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This 10-day course provides an exciting opportunity to learn about the working practice of a botanical illustrator at Kew and for students to discover the methods and materials required.

Botanical illustration

Botanical illustration (copyright: A Farrer)

KEW SCHOOL OF BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION
Monday 4 – Friday 15 April 2011
Principal Tutor: Annie Farrer

The basis of good detailed botanical illustration is the understanding of precise drawing techniques and these are demonstrated and emphasised during the course. Pen and ink work is also taught as is watercolour painting using the ‘dry brush’ technique.

The course can accommodate new and experienced artists alike as most of the teaching is individual. Participants work at their own pace and should not feel inhibited if they are beginners. The main objective of the course is to provide students with information and techniques. This will enable them to work on developing their own skills in botanical illustration or to adapt what they have learnt to their own particular interests.

Sessions in plant morphology and microscope work also form part of the course. To complement this, visits to the remarkable collections of the Herbarium and Library, and other various relevant parts of the Gardens, will be scheduled.

N.B. Please note that no tuition takes place during the weekend on this course.

  • Course Fee: £695 (£645 Concessions, Premier Friends)
  • Deposit payable on enrolment: £150
  • (maximum capacity 15 places)

To book a place please complete our booking form which can be found here

For enquiries please email: adulted@kew.org  

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