Ridgely's Adkins Arboretum offering botanical art programs
RIDGELY – Adkins Arboretum is conducting a series of botanical art programs to engage both beginning and experienced artists in capturing the details of the natural world.
Programs …
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Ridgely's Adkins Arboretum offering botanical art programs
RIDGELY – Adkins Arboretum is conducting a series of botanical art programs to engage both beginning and experienced artists in capturing the details of the natural world.
Programs include:
- Botanical Drawing I
Friday, Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Led by Sarah Saltus, this introduction to botanical drawing will focus on developing the skills and techniques necessary to capture the essence of flowers, fruits, pods and leaves. Form, scale, depth and perspective will be emphasized. Each student will produce a detailed botanical study in pencil.
- Pumpkin & Gourd Color Pencil
Friday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Color pencils can become especially vibrant when used on a dark background. This class with Kelly Sverduk will cover the basics of drawing, layering and blending on tinted paper to create a realistic pumpkin or gourd.
- Botanical Drawing II
Friday, Oct. 13 and 20, Nov. 3, 10 and 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
In drawing, light and shade communicate the three-dimensionality of a plant, with highlights and shadows introducing depth and form. This series emphasizes the principles of light and shadow, along with techniques for adding tonal shading to graphite drawing.
- Illustrated Phenology Wheel
Thursday and Friday, Oct. 26 and 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
A phenology wheel is a circular calendar used to record observations of the natural world. Often used as part of a creative nature journal, it can focus on a particular area, such as a garden or wetland. This workshop will walk students through illustrating a sample wheel.
Wednesday, Nov. 8 and 15, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Students will compose journal pages featuring fall scenes at the arboretum, along with detailed drawings of leaves, seeds and other natural objects.
Friday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Paint a decorative watercolor wreath featuring some of the arboretum’s evergreens. Suitable for both new and seasoned watercolor students.
Program fees vary. Enrollment is limited, and advance registration is required. Register online at adkinsarboretum.org or by calling 410-634-2847 ext. 100.
