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Bamboo, by Gloria Whea-Fun Teng, © 2009
Gloria Whea-Fun Teng will be teaching Chinese Brush Art at the Manhattan Beach Creative Arts Center each Tuesday from January 26, 2010 – March 16. The class will cover the basic tradition of Chinese Brush Art. Students will learn brushstrokes and how to control the brush and water using black ink and watercolor on rice paper. Students will learn to paint the bamboo plant, leaves, flowers and pets. The class costs $112.50 for Manhattan Beach residents and $125.00 for non-residents. Call 310-802-5448 to request the class supply list, or register online.
As posted previously on the blog, Margaret will be teaching at the LA Arboretum, sponsored through BAGSC, January 15 – 17, 2010, (contact Leslie for more information); and at the Virginia Robinson Gardens, sponsored through the Virginia Robinson Gardens, January 19 – 20 (contact Tania for more information). Add one more venue: the Calgary Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Calgary, Canada, where she’ll be lecturing and teaching introductory botanical art (flyer attached: CalgaryZooBotanical Illustration).
Morgan Kari's Studio Flyer
Morgan Kari’s studio is complete and open for teaching. She is teaching art workshops for adults in acrylic, oil and watercolor Wednesday mornings, Thursday evenings, and Saturday mornings. Contact Morgan for more information or to register.
Anne-Marie Evans will be at The Virginia Robinson Gardens, February 2 – 6 & 9 – 13, 2010. Cost for each 5-day session is $550. Bring your lunch. For more information, contact Tania Norris.
Margaret Best is coming to The Los Angeles County Arboretum January 15-16 & 17, 2010 to teach “It’s Not Easy Making Green Leaves”.
The class will be held in the Oak Room from 9:30-4:00. Lunch is available at the Peacock Café or bring your own.
Bring your “Ott” light, watercolors, brushes, paper, pencils, etc. and come to learn.
Cost for the three day session is $250, payable by December 15, 2009, or send a non-refundable down payment of $50 to hold your place, making the final payment on December 15, 2009. Send checks payable to BAGSC, to Leslie Walker, or contact Leslie for more information. The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden is located at 301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007.
By Sue Kuuskmae
Sally Jacobs is going to lecture and demo at the General Meeting of the VAG (Valley Artists Guild). The meeting will be held on September 27th, 2009, at the Encino Community Center, 4935 Balboa Blvd, Encino, CA 91316 in the Women’s Center Building, adjacent to the back parking lot.
Any members of any art group interested in attending are more than welcome. The fee is only $8 for non-members and we would love to see you. The announcement is on the VAG website in our September newsletter.
Collected by Sue Kuuskmae
Artplantae.com Web Site
This web site is a great one for a wealth of information about plants and for finding classes in your area. There is also a companion blog with wonderful information that’s updated frequently.
Olga Eysymontt’s Botanical Art Classes
In the immediate Los Angeles area, Olga Eysymontt teaches botanical art at The Los Angeles Arboretum. Email Jill Berry or call her at (626) 821-4624 to sign up.
Jude Wiesenfeld Oil and Watercolor Classes
Jude Wiesenfeld just started working at Ben Bridge Jewelers in the Simi Valley Town Center. Please come in to see me and all the beautiful jewelry and watches! I am continuing to teach oil and watercolor every Thursday at Renee’s Art Studio in Chatsworth (818) 701-9887.
Julie Schneider Ljubenkov’s Class in San Diego County
Julie Schneider Ljubenkov will teach a class, Focus on Flowers, on the Mira Costa campus beginning Wednesday evenings for 7 weeks, September 30 – October 18, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Call (760) 795-6820 or register online.
By Sue Kuuskmae
President – Margaret Lindsey
1st Vice President – Lynn Attig (Communications/public relations)
2nd Vice President – David Wolfram (Programming/exhibitions)
Secretary – Suzanne Kuuskmae
Treasurer – Bonny Botello
President, Margaret Lindsey, presided over our first meeting held at the Automatic Printing Co. in Torrance, CA. We all had a chance to introduce our selves and art work to each other and then had a lively discussion about the goals of the group. One of our main concentrations will be to provide art demonstrations at meetings, to have several workshops with teachers of pastel during the year, and to have one show of our pastel work. There were 17 potential members in attendance. If any of you want to get involved in doing pastel painting, contact Margaret by email.
Our next meeting will be held Saturday, September 19 at Graphaids, 7280 Manchester Blvd., Westchester, 90045. The demonstrator will be Joe Mancuso who is a local pastel teacher. If you plan to attend, please let Sue Kuuskmae know.
By Sue Kuuskamae
The John Smolko colored pencil class will be held November 9, 10, and 11th from 9:30 to 3:30 at the home of Margaret Lindsey in Torrance. The final cost of the three-day workshop will be around $200 a person depending on the number attending. The following members of CPSA have made their deposit: Barbara Rogers, Rosa Weitzel, Joan Reeves, Gayle Uyehara, Sue Kuuskmae, Morgan Kari; independent artists: Donna Lock & Mary Ann Sapp; and Botanical Artist Guild member, Rita Hopper. We could take a few more students, so if you are interested or have additional questions, please contact Sue Kuuskmae by phone or by email (click on the name to launch the email) to make sure spots are still open. You can send a deposit check for $100 to Sue to hold your place. Additional detailed information will be sent out sometime in October.
A group of members of the Colored Pencil Society is planning a three day class with John P. Smolko, CPSA, an award winning colored pencil artist and teacher. He teaches a textural style using expressive line and a huge variety of color.
He advocates daring to be different and experimenting with various color combinations. The dates for the class will be either November 2,3,4, or 9, 10, 11 of 2009 and will be held in Redondo Beach at the home of one of our members. We are seeking 10 – 12 participants, but if many more show interest, we could probably accommodate a larger group at a local art supply store in the South Bay Area. The cost for the three days is estimated to be $200 but could fluctuate a bit depending on enrollment. If you have any questions, contact Sue Kuuskmae. You should send a deposit check for $100 to hold your spot. Please include your e mail address, mailing address, phone number, and name.
Clematis, Margaret Best. Watercolor, 2008, all rights reserved.
Margaret Best is returning to teach at the Huntington Gardens this Summer. In this 3-day watercolor class, Margaret will be teaching the importance of the color purple to the botanical artist’s palette. Not only will Margaret be showing the many ways in which this invaluable color can add vitality to both highlights and shadow areas, she will also assist the participants in exploring ways to achieve the most intense purples possible using lightfast, transparent paints. This class will consist of important technical exercises both creating the color purple and mixing other colors with purple pigment, as well as an opportunity to apply this knowledge in a simple subject painting. One thing for sure – the subject matter will contain the color purple!
No special materials are required. Bring your favorite hot press paper, drawing materials, your paints, brushes, mixing palette and jars. If you have any further questions or would like to know more about Margaret’s well researched botanical artist’s palette, please feel free to e-mail her.
Limit 14
Fees : $295.00 for BAGSC members; $325.00 for non-members. A $50.00 non-refundable deposit will hold your space in the workshop. Full payment due by June 21 (deposit applies towards cost of class).
Register by contacting Leslie Walker and mailing her your deposit check and check for full payment. All checks should be made payable to BAGSC.
Jenny Phillips will be teaching a Botanical Painting Class again at the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens March 30, 31, April 1, 2 & 3, 2009. The classes will be held in the Botanical Building from 9:00-3:30. The cost of the class is $525 for BAGSC members and $575 for non-members. Spaces are being reserved as a $50 non-refundable deposit, payable to BAGSC. Contact Leslie for details. The balance payable to BAGSC is due March 1, 2009.
Evening Lecture and Reception: Friday, March 27, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Workshop (ART 310): Saturday, March 28th & Sunday, March 29th 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Learn the basics for creating botanical illustrations from professional botanist, botanical illustrator, and teacher, Dr. Linda Ann Vorobik. Linda, through demonstrations and lectures, introduces participants to drawing skills, parts of the plant, what botanical illustration is when defined precisely, and watercolor techniques as used for painting plant portraits. All skill levels are welcome: accomplished artists can increase their knowledge of botany and skilled botanists learn drawing and painting techniques. A list of required supplies will be mailed to participants.
Join us the Friday preceding the weekend workshop for a casual reception, where Dr. Vorobik will showcase some of her works and techniques.
Note: Each day of the workshop there will be a lunch break from noon – 2 p.m. Dr. Vorobik will stay in the classroom with short breaks only for those who wish to eat at the Garden or work through the lunch break.
Location: Friday Reception – Blaksley Library, Weekend Workshop – Arroyo Room
Limit: Friday Reception: 40, Weekend Workshop: 15
Friday Lecture Fee: No charge for workshop participants, $5 for all others
Register online!
Watercolor for Botanical Illustration Application and Techniques for Botanical Illustration
The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
301 North Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA, 91007
4 Sessions, 9:30 – 1:00
Fees: $170 members / $187 for non-members
Rendering 3-dimensional plant forms in transparency is the main characteristic of botanical watercolor. The first class in this series covers the basic application and techniques of watercolor painting. Topics covered are wash techniques, dry brush, color palette and mixing green and neutral tint mixing. This class is for all levels. Please purchase Coral G. Guest’s book “Painting Flowers in Watercolour: a naturalistic approach,” before class begins. We will be following her book.
For more information or to register, please call Jill Berry at 626.821.4623 or email jill.berry@arboretum.org
Supplies: Please call or email Jill Berry.
Mark your calendars! Margaret Best will be returning in January for two workshops!
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden – 2 day weekend workshop
Saturday January 17 and Sunday January 18th
San Diego Natural History Museum – 3 day workshop
Tuesday January 13th, Wednesday January 14th, Thursday January 15th
Clematis, copyright 2008, Margaret Best
Botanical Water Colors Weekend Workshop at the
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Co-sponsored by the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and BAGSC
ART 300 – Botanical Art Workshop with Margaret Best
Saturday and Sunday January 17, January 18 10:00-4:00 p.m.
Margaret Best, internationally renowned artist and teacher, will return again in January to the Garden for a workshop focusing on watercolor. Whether you are a beginner, or have reached a more experienced level with botanical art, Margaret can help you hone your observational and technical skills to produce a scientifically accurate, yet appealing artwork.
Margaret’s previous workshops received rave reviews, so gather your supplies and join us for this one. A suggested materials list will be supplied to participants upon request.
In this class Margaret will focus on how to create natural-looking greens. Exercises will explore how to create variously shaped leaves, with textures ranging from smooth and shiny to textured and hairy.
Class Limit: 15
Fee: $150 for members of SBBG or BAGSC; $170, non-members
Be sure to bring your lunch, as there are no restaurant facilities at this beautiful garden.
Register online: Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens
Phone: 805-682-4726
Hemerocallis (Day Lily), copyright 2008 by Margaret Best
San Diego Natural History Museum
3 day Watercolor Workshop
with Margaret Best
Sponsored by the Botanical Art Guild of Southern California (BAGSC)
Tuesday January 13th, Wednesday January 14th, Thursday January 15th,
10 am – 4 pm
Responding to requests by BAGSC members who participated in Margaret’s classes at the ASBA conference, we are excited to be offering this 3-day workshop at the wonderful San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park, San Diego.
This workshop will focus on an understanding of what can be achieved with a range of watercolor types from totally transparent to opaque colors. It will also aim to provide participants with specific exercises designed to upgrade technical brush skills from working in a wet-on-wet style to dry brush techniques. It promises to be a very busy three days with an excellent opportunity to hone some skills that you may have found challenging before.
Bring your favorite paints, paper, water jars and drawing materials as well as your own lamp. Margaret will make personal recommendations during the class regarding the supplies she uses.
The Museum has a popular coffee shop for light meals and snacks, however you may bring your own lunches to eat in the classroom.
Limit 14
Fees : $295.00 for BAGSC members; $325.00 for non-members
Register by contacting Leslie Walker and mailing her your check for full payment.
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