Botanical Drawing and Illustration for 15 - 17 Year Olds - Nottingham Trent University

Description

This course will develop your knowledge and skills in the field of botanical art and illustration. On this course, you will: • Learn about the history of botanical art and illustration, and the key influencers • Work from natural subjects indoors • Spend short periods in Nottingham’s arboretum (if weather permits) • Practice drawing, colour matching and composition skills • Learn how to represent the illusion of 3D form on a 2D surface • Explore surface pattern and textures • Apply basic colour theory, colour relationships and tonal values • Apply watercolour tonally to achieve perspective • Gain an understanding of the different forms of composition (such as movement, balance and aerial perspective) within the arrangement of your subject matter. The course is predominantly practical, ensuring that your individual learning needs are met via practical demonstrations, group and individual tuition, written material and critiques. In addition to the studio time, you’ll also be asked to complete manageable practical homework assignments, and preparation for the next class, to reinforce your learning. What will you gain? By the end of the course, you’ll be able to demonstrate how to observe and draw botanical subjects accurately, using mark making descriptively and sensitively. In addition to your new skills, you’ll also experience the positive impact of botanical drawing on well-being and mindfulness. Tutor profile: Dawn Wright has been teaching botanical art for the past 15 years. She’s a Fellow of the Society of Botanical Artists, a member of the Eden Project Florilegium, Northamptonshire Botanical Artists’ Society and the American Society of Botanical Artists. Dawn exhibits regularly around the UK and has had work hung in the prestigious Mall Galleries in London and at the RHS Botanical Art Show. Her work is also held in private collections. She is a Botanical Art Champion for the Association of British Botanical Artists. Dawn says “I enjoy recreating the colours which the changing seasons bring us, relishing in the challenge of capturing light and drama, encouraging us to stand still for a moment whilst we look, look and look again at the natural world. Dramatic colour and compositions don’t have to be big and blousey; a newly-sprouting bud of blossom about to open, the promise of new beginnings, or the changing colours of a leaf just before it falls from the tree – all have a story to tell, waiting to be interpreted by the botanical artist."

What's included in the price?

This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus. Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course. You will also need to bring with you: • A3 sketchbook - the paper should be as white and smooth as possible. The ideal sketchbook would be Daler Rowney Ebony sketchbook. • Graphite pencils, such as Faber Castell 9000 or Staedtler Lumograph, grades 4H, 2H, F or HB, B, 2B. On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

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Nottingham Trent University

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