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  at TBG
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All art classes are taught by accomplished professional artists. Each instructor brings artistic guidance and inspiration to the classroom.

Botanical Drawing & Watercolour Intermediate to Advanced
[PG08W42] Margit Koritar
Working from live plant materials, learn to create detailed, scientifically accurate, aesthetically pleasing works of art. Students will be individually guided in strengthening their powers of observation while learning new skills and techniques, and developing their own styles. New challenges will be introduced each week, however students are also encouraged to work on sustained subjects of their choice. Demonstrations of various watercolour techniques and lively critiques of your and your classmates’ work are an integral part of this course. Previous drawing and painting experience is recommended.
Fridays, April 25 through May 23,
9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (5 sessions)
Public $260 / Members $240

The next Master Class will be The Colour Orange and Flowers offered September 16 through 18, 2008.

Spring Plein Air Studio
[PG08W43] Leslie Staple
In June, the TBG gardens will have begun their late spring show with a variety of colours, textures and forms – perfect for the botanical artist to draw and paint. Enjoy natural lighting as you work outdoors amongst the flowering annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees. For all levels. Please bring a drawing board or stiff support for outdoor studies; we will work from outdoor floral materials weather permitting; an indoor painting studio is also available for use throughout the day.
Wednesday through Friday, June 4 through 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (3 sessions)
Public $150 / Members $140

Botanical Art Studio
[PG08S11] Leslie Staple
Enjoy a morning of botanical painting each week in a
relaxed atmosphere. You’ll receive individual instruction based on your experience level. If desired, you will have the opportunity to work outdoors amongst the flowering annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees. All levels welcome. Please bring the watercolour materials and subject of your choice.
Thursdays, July 3 to August 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(6 sessions)
Public $150 / Members $140