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2 019 WINTER/SPRING CATALOG OF COURSES
TA B LE O F CO N TE N TSFOR INFORMATION &CONSULTATION ABOUT THESCHOOL OF BOTANICAL ART& ILLUSTRATION:CALL: 720-865-3670EMAIL: sbai@botanicgardens.orgVISIT OUR BLOG AT:botanicalillustration.blogspot.comFOR INFORMATIONABOUT MEMBERSHIP:Message from the CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3Course Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4Courses at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7Visiting Instructor Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12Introductory Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 13Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 13Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 17Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 27CALL: IT OUR WEBSITE AT:botanicgardens.orgSIGN UP FOR OURART & EXHIBITS E-NEWSLETTER:Select Art and ExhibitsSarah Simblet, InkPhotos Scott Dressel-MartinLarge Cover artwork:Asuka Hishiki, WatercolorCover artwork left to right:Mary McCauley, Colored PencilIsik Güner, WatercolorMilvi Gill, Colored Pencil
M ES S AGE FR O M TH E CE OSue Carr, WatercolorIt really gets to the heart of who we are as an institution. The fusion of science and art, natural wonder andhuman creation, perfectly defines the School of Botanical Art & Illustration at Denver Botanic Gardens. TheSchool is central to our mission, which is why we will soon be doubling our offerings in the new Freyer –Newman Center.There are multiple avenues for artists of all skill levels to pursue their passion. For an initial goal, a foundationalcertificate offers instruction in skills and media essential to a solid footing in the discipline. For those seekingadditional challenge and reward, a Diploma in Botanical Illustration offers subsequent aspiration.Brian Vogt, Denver Botanic Gardens CEOA gold medal awarded to Denver School of Botanical Art & Illustrationfor an exhibit of Rocky Mountains: Plants and Funghi with Altitude. RoyalHorticultural Society, Botanical Art Show 2017.3
2 01 9 W I N T E R / S P R I N G C O U R S E R E Q U I R E M E N T SSC HO O L OF B OTAN I CA L A RT A N D I LLU STR ATI ONThe world-renowned School of Botanical Art and Illustrationis located at Denver Botanic Gardens, providing students andscholars with the opportunity to hone their skills in this specializedgenre. Much has been said about the modern need to fuse art andscience to expand economic development and enlightenment, butfew programs are as direct in their impact as botanical illustration.The School of Botanical Art and Illustration focuses not only ontechnique but also on the plants themselves, with courses in botanyand microscopy and lectures from visiting artists. From small, highlyinteractive classes to real-world opportunities for exhibition, salesand publication, the Gardens has every tool needed to instruct andinspire flourishing botanical artists.Core CoursePrerequisitesBotanical Illustration in Pencil I*NoneLight on Form*Botanical Illustration in Pencil IBotany for Botanical IllustratorNoneComposition for BotanicalIllustrationNoneBotanical Illustration in Pencil II*Botanical Illustration in PencilI, Light on Form, Botany forBotanical Illustrator Compositionfor Botanical Illustration, PerfectingPerspectiveBotanical art and illustration is the well-established tradition ofportraying plants for scientific purposes, recording vanishingspecies for historical record or rendering the beauty and inspirationwe experience in the flora around us.Color Layering for Colored PencilNoneBotanical Illustration in ColoredPencil I*Botanical Illustration in Pencil I,Light on Form, Color Layering forColored PencilDenver Botanic Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustration’scurriculum consists of a comprehensive series of classes in botanicalillustration, providing the drawing and illustration skills required torender accurate and useful depictions of the plant world with afocus on detail. This program is for the dedicated illustrator as wellas the devoted amateur. It culminates in a foundational certificateor advanced diploma in botanical illustration for some studentsand offers an ongoing program of botanical illustration classesfor others.Perfecting PerspectiveLight on FormBotanical Illustration in ColoredPencil II*Botanical Illustration in Pencil I,Light on Form, Color Layeringfor Colored Pencil, BotanicalIllustration in Colored Pencil I,Botany for the Botanical Illustrator,Composition for BotanicalIllustration, Perfecting PerspectiveBotanical Illustration in Pen andInk I*Botanical Illustration in Pencil I,Light on FormBotanical Illustration in Pen andInk II*Botanical Illustration in Pencil I,Botanical Illustration in Pen andInk I, Perfecting Perspective,Botany for the Botanical Illustrator,Composition for BotanicalIllustrationColor Mixing*NoneBotanical Illustration inWatercolor I*Botanical Illustration in Pencil I,Light on Form, Color MixingBotanical Illustration inWatercolor II*Botanical Illustration in Pencil I,Color Mixing, Botanical Illustrationin Watercolor I, Light on Form,Botany for the Botanical Illustrator,Composition for BotanicalIllustration, Perfecting PerspectivePortfolio PreparationAll required courses minimum100 elective credit hoursFOUNDATIONAL CERTIFICATE INBOTANICAL ART & ILLUSTRATIONRequired CoursesThe following 15 courses are required if you wish to receive aFoundational Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration. Classesshould be taken in the order determined by their prerequisites.*Courses consist of exercises, critiques, demonstrations andhomework assignments. A list of supplies for each course will besent with class confirmation. Please note: To receive credit for anycourse, attendance is required at the first class and at 80 percentof the al Illustration in Pencil IBotany for the Botanical IllustratorColor Layering for Colored PencilColor MixingComposition for Botanical IllustrationLight on FormPerfecting PerspectiveBotanical Illustration in Watercolor IBotanical Illustration in Pen and Ink IBotanical Illustration in Colored Pencil IBotanical Illustration in Watercolor IIBotanical Illustration in Pen and Ink IIBotanical Illustration in Pencil IIBotanical Illustration in Colored Pencil IIPortfolio Preparation Course*Students are responsible for taking note of prerequisites anddetermining if they are eligible for a course. Class sizes are limited,and seats are meant for those filling course requirements.4*To receive a credit, it is expected that all assignments besuccessfully completed no later than two weeks after the last dayof class. (Distance learning option: Assignments must be completed30 days after the conclusion of the on-site session.)
2 01 9 W I N T E R / S P R I N G C O U R S E R E Q U I R E M E N T SSC HO O L OF B OTAN I CA L A RT A N D I LLU STR ATI ONElective CoursesThe Off-Site Learning ApproachElective courses serve a variety of purposes. They are designedto increase the student’s knowledge, ability and experience inbotanical art and should be integrated with the required courses. Inaddition to the 15 required courses, students must select no fewerthan 100 elective hours; it is strongly recommended that studentstake relevant elective courses simultaneously with the requiredcurriculum. The number of elective classes offered each year mayvary. Typically, an elective course meets weekly for three hours overa five-week period (15 hours total), but condensed courses are alsoavailable. Guest instructor workshops may be taken as electives.Following the two-day concentrated classroom instruction, threeinternet sessions cover the remaining course elements. Thesuccessful completion of final artwork (a plate) one month (30days) after the conclusion of the on-site session is the culminationof each of the distance learning courses.Science and Art LecturesSelected lectures at Denver Botanic Gardens qualify for electivecredits. Attendance at one lecture gives one elective credit hour;students can receive a maximum of 15 credit hours from these lectures.Café Botanique is a lecture series open to School of Botanical Artand Illustration students, Gardens members, the general public,academia and artists. Pre-registration is required for credit.DISTANCE LEARNING OPTIONIn addition to our traditional on-site botanical illustrationcurriculum, we offer an in-class/off-site option that combinesclassroom participation with remote online learning. The coursesin the traditional on-site curriculum are interchangeable withthe courses in the distance learning option.Required On-Site CoursesThe following required courses are held on-site over three days(Friday through Sunday). Work for these classes is completedentirely in the classroom. Botanical Illustration in Pencil I Light on Form Botany for the Botanical Illustrator Composition for Botanical Illustration Color Layering for Colored Pencil Perfecting Perspective Portfolio Preparation CourseRequired Online Courses with On-Site ComponentThe following required courses are also offered through acombination of a two-day on-site intensive classroom experienceand online instruction: Botanical Illustration in Pencil II Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil I Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil II Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink I Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink II Color Mixing Botanical Illustration in Watercolor I Botanical Illustration in Watercolor IIClassroom InstructionThe classroom instruction portion of courses offered with an onlinecomponent covers the material in 10 hours spread over twoconsecutive days. During this classroom session the student willlearn new techniques and receive one-on-one tutoring.Students must use a scanner or digital camera to record theirweekly achievements and email the high-resolution image tothe instructor and the school manager. All student questions, aswell as instructor answers, recommendations and suggestions,are handled by email. The student must send a scan of thefinal plate to the instructor and the school manager in order toreceive credit for the course.Elective CoursesA selection of electives following the in-class/off-site model isoffered occasionally.FOUNDATIONAL CERTIFICATE INBOTANICAL ART AND ILLUSTRATIONIN 2019Upon completion of all course work, students may express theirinterest in submitting their portfolio for review by requesting atranscript from the program manager and registering for thePortfolio Preparation Course by January 18, 2019.The Portfolio Preparation Course is mandatory for graduation. Inspring 2019, the Portfolio Preparation Course is offered at twodifferent times. Candidates who have taken this course prior to2019 do not need to attend; however, the updated course is free ofcharge if the original course was taken prior to 2019 and if spaceis available. Please contact the school manager for availability.After the Portfolio Preparation Course, candidates have theopportunity for individual consultation with instructors to refinetheir portfolio pieces prior to the final portfolio drop-off onSeptember 6, 2019. More detailed information is circulated atthe Portfolio Preparation Course.The complete portfolio must contain five finished botanical plates(preferable plate size 11” x 14” or smaller) in the following media:1. Graphite pencil2. Colored pencil3. Pen and ink4. Water media5. A rtist’s choice (a plate in any of the media taught or acombination of them). The subject matter for this plate canbe anything included in the school’s teaching curriculum.PRELIMINARY KEY DATES FOR 2019 PORTFOLIO REVIEW:Final Portfolio Drop-off: September 6, 2019Portfolio Review: October 11, 2019, 1-3 p.m.GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR 2019 GRADUATES:November 17, 2019, 1-2 p.m. (preliminary date)ANNUAL GRADUATE AND 2019 STUDENT SHOWOPENING RECEPTION:November 17, 2019, 2-3 p.m. (preliminary date)5
2 01 9 W I N T E R / S P R I N G C O U R S E R E Q U I R E M E N T SSC HO O L OF B OTAN I CA L A RT A N D I LLU STR ATI ONDIPLOMA IN BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATIONTo be eligible for the diploma program, a student must have completed the Foundational Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustrationfrom Denver Botanic Gardens. Students are also eligible if they have completed a certificate in botanical art and illustration, scientificillustration, nature illustration or equivalent from another institution.Requirements for Diploma in Botanical Illustration1. One hundred (100) elective classroom hours, including a minimum of three courses (15-18 hours each) at the master’s level.2. Portfolio containing four (4) finished botanical plates selected from any the following media (maximum plate size 11” x 14”).Portfolio must include at least two different media: graphitecarbon dustpolycarbonate pencilink (technical pen, quill, brush, scratchboard)colored pencil (oil and/or wax based)watercolor gouachewatercolor penciltransparent acrylicsegg temperasilverpointA mixture of the aboveOils, pastels or digital media are not accepted as part of the portfolio.3. Completion of a supervised independent study (a minimum of six weeks or 240 hours). The independent study may include,for example: R esearch on a rare species, an invasive species, noxious weed, fossil, pollination biology or other. Includes an essay and aminimum of four illustrations (containing dissections.) Dummy book with an educational theme or content directed to children. n internship as an illustrator at a museum, botanic garden, science center or other relevant institution that provides on-the-job Aexperience as a scientific/botanical illustrator.The annual application deadline is October 31.SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMDenver Botanic Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustrationawards annual scholarships to any new student who is planningto enroll in any of the required classes without prerequisites at theSchool of Botanical Art and Illustration. The awards are determinedon a competitive basis and require the submission of a portfolio andartist’s statement.The annual application deadline is October 31.Rogério Lupo, Graphite6
CO U R SES AT A G L ANC EJANUARY – FEBRUARY 2019Day/TimesDatesMediumPageMonday5-8 p.m.Jan. 14, 21, 28,Feb. 4, 11Open to All175 Mondays9 a.m. – noonJan. 28, Feb. 4, 11,Feb. 18, 25Colored Pencil (E)CPII225 Mondays1-4 p.m.Jan. 14, 21, 28,Feb. 4, 11Graphite (R)PI155 Tuesdays9 a.m. – noonJan. 15, 22, 29,Feb. 5, 12Mixed media (E)P&II, CPI22Botanical Illustration in Watercolor IConstance Sayas5 Tuesdays1-4 p.m.Jan. 15, 22, 29,Feb. 5, 12Watermedia (R)LoF, CM17Dried with DramaConstance Sayas5 Tuesdays6-9 p.m.Jan. 15, 22, 29,Feb. 5, 12Watermedia (E)WCI25Dance of the Pen: Spencerian IIRenee Jorgensen5 Wednesdays9 a.m. – noonJan. 16, 23, 30,Feb. 6, 13Techniques (E)Please see the catalog19Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink IRenee Jorgensen5 Wednesdays1-4 p.m.Jan. 16, 23, 30,Feb. 6, 13Ink (R)LoF15Effective LayersLaurence Pierson5 Wednesdays6-9 p.m.Jan. 16, 23, 30,Feb. 6, 13Mixed media (E)WCI25Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil ISusan DiMarchi5 Thursdays9 a.m. – noonJan 17, 24, 31,Feb. 7, 14Colored Pencil (R)LoF, CL165 Thursdays1-4 p.m.Jan. 17, 24, 31,Feb. 7, 14Graphite (R)Open to All14Composition for Botanical IllustratorMarjorie LeggittFri, Sat, Sun9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Jan. 18, 19, 20Techniques (R)Open to All14Botany for Botanical IllustratorMervi Hjelmroos-KoskiFri, Sat, Sun9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Jan. 25, 26, 27Techniques (R)Open to All14Nesting Flowers in Colored PencilLibby KyerFri, Sat, Sun9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Feb. 1, 2, 3Colored Pencils (E)LoF22Portfolio PreparationMervi Hjelmroos-KoskiFriday9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Feb. 8Techniques (R)Coursework Completed13Portfolio PreparationMervi Hjelmroos-KoskiSaturday9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Feb. 9Techniques (R)Coursework Completed13Fri, Sat, Sun9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Feb 15, 16, 17Techniques (R)Open to All16Class/InstructorOPEN STUDIOInstructor variesWinter Blooms in Colored PencilsSusan DiMarchiLight on FormConstance SayasBeauty in the Details: Winter Twigs and Dormant BudsSusan DiMarchiBotanical Illustration in Pencil ILaurence PiersonColor Layering for Colored PencilsSusan RubinREGISTER(REGISTRATION BEGINS DECEMBER 11, 2018 9 A.M.)Online: botanicgardens.org Phone: 720-865-3500Inquiries and Consultation: 720-865-3670(NC) Non Credit; (R) Required Course; (E) Elective Course; P: Pencil, P&I: Pen and Ink, LoF: Light on Form, PP: Perfecting Perspective, BOT: Botany, EI: Expressive Ink; ET: Egg Tempera;COM: Composition, CL: Color Layering for Colored Pencil, CP: Colored Pencil; CM: Color Mixing; WC: Water Color Visiting Instructor Distance Learning Option Off-Site7
CO U R SES AT A G L ANC EFEBRUARY – MARCH 2019Day/TimesDatesMediumPageMonday9 a.m. – noonMarch 11, 18Open to All175 Mondays1-4 p.m.Feb. 18, 25,March 4, 11, 18Watermedia (R)Open to All165 Tuesdays9 a.m. – noonFeb. 19, 26,March 5, 12, 19Watermedia (E)WCI25DOT: Charles Rennie MackintoshMarjorie Leggitt5 Tuesdays1-4 p.m.Feb. 19, 26,March 5, 12, 19Watermedia (E)WCI24Perfecting PerspectiveMarjorie Leggitt5 Tuesdays6-9 p.m.Feb. 19, 26,March 5, 12, 19Techniques (R)LoF15Botanical Illustration in Pencil IICharlotte Ricker5 Wednesdays9 a.m. – noonFeb. 20, 27,March 6, 13, 20Graphite (R)LoF, BOT, COM, PP14DOT: Frida Kahlo’s BotanicalsMeredith Feniak5 Wednesdays1-4 p.m.Feb. 20, 27,March 6, 13, 20Mixed Media (E)CPI or WCI20Introduction to Botanical IllustrationRenee Jorgensen5 Thursdays9 a.m. – noonFeb. 21, 28,March 7, 14, 21Techniques (NC)Open to All13GouacheCharlotte Ricker5 Thursdays1-4 p.m.Feb. 21, 28,March 7, 14, 21Watermedia (E)WCI25Linear PerspectiveCharlotte Ricker5 Thursdays6-9 p.m.Feb. 21, 28,March 7, 14, 21Techniques (E)PI19Botanical Illustration in Pencil ICharlotte RickerFri, Sat, Sun9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Feb. 22, 23, 24Graphite (R)Open to All14Botanical Illustration in Pen and Ink IIMarjorie LeggittFri, Sat9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.March 1, 2Ink (R)P&II, BOT, COM, PP15Contrasting Color CombinationsSusan RubinFri, Sat, Sun9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.March 8, 9, 10Colored Pencils (E)CPI23Carbon DustRandy RaakFri, Sat, Sun9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.March 15, 16, 17Graphite (E)PII20Class/InstructorOPEN STUDIOInstructor variesColor MixingConstance SayasMysterious YellowsConstance Sayas 2019 SMA Tour: So Much Art and Heritage – Immersion Week March 16-24Birds of El CharcoDr. Sarah Simblet, Oxford, UKLight on FormRandy RaakMon-Tue; Thu-SatMarch 18-19 &21-23Intermediate skills in Ink13Fri, Sat, Sun9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.March 29, 30, 31Techniques (R)PI15(NC) Non Credit; (R) Required Course; (E) Elective Course; P: Pencil, P&I: Pen and Ink, LoF: Light on Form, PP: Perfecting Perspective, BOT: Botany, EI: Expressive Ink; ET: Egg Tempera;COM: Composition, CL: Color Layering for Colored Pencil, CP: Colored Pencil; CM: Color Mixing; WC: Water Color Visiting Instructor 8 Distance Learning Option Off-Site
CO U R SES AT A G L ANC EMARCH – APRIL 2019Day/TimesDatesMediumPageMonday5-8 p.m.April 1, 15, 22, 29Open to All175 Mondays9 a.m. – noonMarch 25,April 1, 15, 22, 29Open to All185 Mondays1-4 p.m.March 25, April 1,April 15, 22, 29Mixed mediaP&II, CPI or WCI205 Tuesdays9 a.m. – noonMarch 26, April 2,April 16, 23, 30Graphite (R)Open to All14Nature Notes of an Edwardian LadyRenee Jorgensen5 Tuesdays1-4 p.m.March 26, April 2April 16, 23, 30Watercolor Pencil (E)CPI, WCPI24Light on FormCharlotte Ricker5 Tuesdays6-9 p.m.March 26, April 2,April 16, 23, 30Techniques (R)PI15Birds and Nests in Graphite and ColorRandy Raak5 Wednesdays9 a.m. – noonMarch 27,April 3 (Zoo),April 10 (DMNS
FOUNDATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN BOTANICAL ART & ILLUSTRATION Required Courses The following 15 courses are required if you wish to receive a Foundational Certificate in Botanical Art and Illustration . Classes should be taken in the order determined by their prerequisites .* Courses consist
