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 at The Center for The Creative Arts,
Yorklyn, DE
Bartram's Gardens
Mt. Cuba
Classes in her home studio, Exton, PA

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
Main Line School Night, Radnor, PA.
Barnes Foundation workshops
Private classes in her home in Haverford, PA

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 - Penn. Academy of Fine Art, Philadelphia, PA
July 12-17
Botanical Drawing and Painting
non-credit $425.
credit- $525. (1.5 undergraduate credits)

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
128 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19102

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. Gwen E. Koths - Instructor: Botanical Painting Workshops: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Classes: www.koths.com
Melrose Park area - north of Philadelphia

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

 

 

Photos of CCA class, 2005 - 2009 Copyright Pat Field