Introduction to Botanical Drawing & Painting at the Botanic Garden
Online booking will be available on Monday 2 March.
A two-day introduction to the art of botanical painting at the University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden in Oadby.
This course is suitable for anyone who’d like to combine their love of botanics with art – from complete beginners to those with some experience who’d like to try new techniques or just spend two days drawing and painting with like-minded people!
On day one tutor Georgia will focus on pencil drawing – observation, form, structure, light and shade. On day two the focus will be on colour studies, watercolour wash techniques to achieve different forms and textures, thinking more about composition and preparing for a more finished final piece.
Individual tuition and advice will be available throughout the two days. If you have more experience Georgia can guide you through your own process and offer advice as/when you need it to help develop your existing practise.
About the tutor:
Tutor Georgia Danver’s botanical journey began through her love of art and nature. She gained a Diploma from Rosie Martin at the Eden Project and has exhibited in London with Society of Botanical Artists for many years. Georgia has also exhibited solo and within a group winning medals at various RHS shows, and her most recent solo show was at The Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea. Her passion is to enlarge subjects and to showcase the ‘unseen’ beauty of the natural world.
Further information:
All materials will be provided.
Participants must be aged 18+.
There’ll be a short break for lunch each day. You’ll have access to complimentary tea/coffee making facilities but there is no other catering on site so we recommend that you bring a packed lunch with you each day.
The course will go ahead whatever the weather so please come prepared. We have a large indoor room in which to work if it really is too wet to go outdoors!
If the course/workshop you’d like to book is sold out, we do operate a waiting list – simply contact our box office team on 0116 252 2455 / arts-centre@le.ac.uk and ask to be added to the waiting list. We’ll then contact you if a place becomes available, with absolutely no obligation to accept it if you’ve made other plans!
Please ensure that you agree to our updated Terms & Conditions before booking as courses/workshops are non-refundable if cancelled within 21 days of the start date for any reason.
We aim to make all our sessions as accessible as possible and carers/PAs are very welcome – just remember to book their free place when you book your session. If you’d like to talk to us in advance of booking or attending your sessions to discuss your access needs, our Box Office team is here to help! Email arts-centre@le.ac.uk, pop in or call 0116 252 2455, open 7 days a week.
Please note: This course will take place at the University of Leicester’s Botanic Garden in Oadby, not at Attenborough Arts Centre. Participants will need to be able to access the gardens, which include some uneven surfaces and steps. Wheelchair access is possible but some areas may not be easily accessible due to the nature of the old buildings and garden layout. Please talk to us in advance if you have access needs so we can ensure support is in place for you.
Free road parking is available very close to the Botanic Garden and there are several Blue Badge spaces available on site. Further information including parking details will be sent to all participants closer to the start date.
