summer/fall 2013 catalog of courses - Denver Botanic Gardens

Summer/fall 2013 COURSES
ILLUMINATION
Beginners Techniques for
Botanical Illumination
The earliest confirmed examples of
illuminated manuscripts in existence
today originated over 2,000 years
ago. While some of the oldest ones
were made of papyrus, calf, goat
or sheep parchment was used for
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writing and illumination. Throughout
history the floral decorative elements along margins, around
capital letters or in images have been an important informative
element of the narrative. Explore the symbolism and traditional
design components of this ancient design form. Learn to mix the
traditional manuscript colors and practice the application of a
variety of gold media. Through step-by-step instruction you will
design a personal one-of-a-kind illumination with floral elements
in the traditional style. Fee: $225 member, $280 non-member.
Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing.
DATE: Thu., Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19 | TIME: 9 a.m. – Noon
Instructor: Renee Jorgensen
Drawing on Tradition: The
Illuminated Calligraphy of Irene
Wellington
Irene Wellington (1904-1984) is
widely acknowledged as one of the
most renowned and influential people
in the development of 20th century
calligraphy. She had an important role
in the transformation of calligraphy from
a medieval craft to a modern art form.
Irene Wellington
You will first analyze Ms. Wellington’s
calligraphy styles and her design elements based on Victorian
illustrations. Learn then to combine calligraphic lettering with
botanical illustration as you work with colored inks and gouache
or watercolor. You will design and complete a composition using
italic or copperplate calligraphic writing as a compliment to your
favorite botanical subject matter. Fee: $225 member, $280 nonmember.
Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Mixing, Watercolor I or
gouache, entry level calligraphy (italic or copperplate).
DATE: Thu., Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21 | TIME: 1 – 4 p.m.
Instructor: Renee Jorgensen
WATERCOLOR PENCIL
Watercolor Pencils I
It’s dry, it’s wet, it’s mixed media
in a single pencil! Discover the
versatility of watercolor pencils.
Start with color studies to explore
the qualities of watercolor pencils
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as they translate into watercolor.
Experiment with graphite pencil and
ink as embellishments as you develop and work on sketches from
your journal, then put your new skills to use to create a finished
botanical plate in this fresh and fluid medium. Fee: $225 member,
$280 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Color Layering for
Colored Pencil, Color Mixing.
DATE: Thu., Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21 | TIME: 6 – 9 p.m.
Instructor: Renee Jorgensen
WATER MEDIA
Plants that Changed
Civilizations
How did black pepper lead to the
creation of the world’s first banking
system in Venice? How did the
sunflower save lives from the sinking
Titanic in 1912? And how did the
discovery of pineapple in the New
World inspire the invention of the
greenhouse in Europe? If you are keen
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to find out about our interrelatedness
to various plants, this workshop is for you. You will focus on
the history and sociology of plants in different regions of the
world. Select your favorite plant and create a finished plate in
watercolor centering your attention on graded washes, color
choice and interesting composition. Bill Laws’ recently published
and beautifully illustrated book “50 Plants the Changed the
Course of History” will be included in your course Fee. Fee:
$245 member, $285 non-member. Prerequisites: Pencil I, Light
on Form, Color Mixing for Artists, Watercolor I.
DATE: Tue., Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 8, 15 | TIME: 1 – 4 p.m.
Instructor: Karla Beatty
= Distance Learning Option | = Off-Site
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