Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators
Founded in 1997
to educate,
to celebrate the artistic development of our members,
to provide an opportunity to exhibit together,
and to bring Botanical Illustration to the attention of many audiences.


C L A S S E S

Teachers of Botanical and Scientific Illustration

1. Joan Frain , Past president Phila. Soc. of Bot. Illustrators
610.363.5534 or art@joanfrain.com

Classes in her home studio, Exton, PA and at:

The Center for The Creative Arts,Yorklyn, DE
Ongoing class in Botanical Illustration for all levels. Contact the CCA for information and registration.

BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION
The Jenkins Arboretum, Devon, Pa
Joan Frain instructor
6 sessions
Fridays 9:30 till 12:30
Oct 15 - Nov 19

Illustrate plant material from the extensive grounds and greenhouse of the arboretum, or bring a specimen of your own choosing. Classes are limited to 10 students to allow for both group instruction and demonstrations as well as individual attention. A trained horticulturist will stop in to each session to answer students' botanical questions. Class will concentrate on watercolor although other mediums may be used.
ALL LEVELS OF EXPERTISE WELCOME.

2. Louisa Rawle Tine', NY Botanical Gardens certified
Classes taught at Chanticleer Gardens, Wayne, PA.
Contact: Pam Oakes: 610.296.3355
Classes also taught at the NY Botanical Garden's certificate program in
Botanical Art -fall, spring, and summer sessions, Bronx, NY
http://www.nybg.org

Louisa will be teaching six classes this Fall at Chanticleer.
Dates are: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29.
Times: 12 - 4
Cost: $350.00 for six or $60.00 for each
E-mail Pam Oakes at acornpam@aol.com to reserve your place
Classes will cover Fall subjects and Flower Show entries

Please contact Pam Oakes with questions or to register a new student who has not studied with Louisa before.

Beginners to advanced painters will be welcome

3. Longwood Gardens - 610 388 1000 x 516
Continuing Education courses; call for catalog
Watercolor and colored pencils

4. Marylyn Waltzer, NY Botanical Gardens certified
botanical drawing and watercolor
610 645 5364 914 588 5049
mwaltzer@optonline.net

NEW PRIVATE CLASSES (small groups) -
450 Montgomery Ave., Haverford, Pa 19041
starting the week of April 12th, 2010

Wednesdays - 10 - 1 pm advanced watercolor ( six sessions)
Wednesdays - 6 - 9 pm advanced watercolor (six sessions)
Thursdays- 10 - 1 pm foundation drawing I (five sessions)
Thursdays - 6 - 9 pm intermediate watercolor (six sessions)

MAIN LINE SCHOOL NIGHT at the Creutzburg Center
260 Gulph Creek Rd.
Radner, Pa. 19087
class - Drawing and Painting Flowers
starts May 5th, 2010 11:30 - 1:15 pm (6 sessions)

THE BARNES FOUNDATION
300 North Latches Lane
Merion, Pa. 19066

Art in the Greenhouse Workshop
May 25th 2010 - 10 - 4 pm

Art in the Garden Workshop
June 15th 2010 - 10 - 4 pm

5. Scott Rawlins, past pres. of the American Soc. of Botanical Artists
Arcadia University Fine Arts Department, Glenside, PA
Scientific Illustration 215 572 2879

6. Fleisher Art Memorial - 215 922 3456
Catherine Street, Philadelphia, PA
Early spring classes only; primarily for middle and high school students.
Taught by members of PSBI

7. Linda Gist - Botanical Drawing and Painting
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
128 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19102

Instructor-Linda Gist

non-credit- $425.
credit- ( 1.5 undergraduate credits) $525.

An exploration of flower and other natural forms, this course will begin
with line and value drawing and progress to full-color rendering in
watercolor and/or mixed media. Topics will include sighting techniques,
varieties of line, tone and value, creation of depth, composition, texture
and color. We will also discuss the use of botanical art as a form of
psychological and emotional expression. There will be group and individual instruction. Students of all experience levels are welcome. This is a one week ( 6 day) intensive program..Additional materials fee $10.

Contact Continuing Education
215-972-7632 continuinged@pafa.edu

8. Linda Kneeland, past pres.- Phila. Soc. of
Botanical Illustrators
Introduction to Botanical Art
Private classes in her home, Worcester/Lansdale, PA
610 584 9538 or Lkneeland@comcast.net

9. Nancy Doane - www.nancydoane.com
Downingtown PA

10. Linda Trella... Central NJ
ALL LEVELS ...............732/287-8069

11. Linda Murphy, introductory botanical art
Shamong, NJ, 609-268-6819.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Photos of CCA class, 2005 - 2009 Copyright Pat Field