Tuesday, August 5 – Thursday, August 7, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm – Summer Flowers with Catherine Watters
Master botanical composition with the Friends of Wellesley College Botanic Gardens in a three day course August 5 – 7 at the Visitors Center of the Wellesley College Botanic Gardens. Are you stymied when attempting to capture the beauty and grace of your favorite summer flowers? Whether trying to portray a single flower or a garden bouquet, discover the nuance of botanical composition with Catherine Watters. Analyze elements of composition with a focus on shape, structure and negative space, and then paint your composition. Catherine will also discuss mixing colors as well as balancing light and shadow to make your painting come to life. $395 for Friends of Wellesley College Botanic Gardens, $495 for nonmembers. Register by calling 781-283-3094, or email wcbgfriends@wellesley.edu.