July 16, 2014 - Boston Flora

Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Daylilies: Botanical Drawing in Colored Pencil

July 16, 2014 by Boston Flora

What flower says “summer” more exquisitely than a daylily? In this two-day Tower Hill Botanic Garden workshop on Saturday and Sunday, July 26 – 27 from 10 – 4, artist/illustrator Helen Byers will demonstrate the use of colored pencils to create a luminous, detailed portrait of this graceful perennial. Studying the forms and habits of leaves, stems, buds, and blossoms, we will practice techniques for achieving accurate color, value, and proportion. All levels welcome! A supplies list will be sent to registrants. To see examples of Helen’s work, visit her website at www.helenbyers.com. THBG members $100, nonmembers $130.Â Register at www.towerhillbg.org.

Tuesday, July 29 – Thursday, July 31, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm – Painting with Sunshine: The Sunflower

July 16, 2014 by Boston Flora

The Friends of Wellesley College Botanic Gardens has scheduled a three day program at the height of sunflower season, July 29 – July 31, 9:30 – 3:30, which will lift your spirits.Â Van Gogh’s iconic paintings of sunflowers have inspired many artists to capture their strength and vibrancy.Â Don’t be daunted by the complexity of their spiral centers.Â Join this workshop with Elaine Searle to explore the sunflower from all angles.Â Create a study sheet or small painting filled with sunshine.Â You may discover that the backs of the blooms are just as fascinating as their faces.Â Friends price $340; non-members $425. Register by email at wcbgfriends@wellesley.edu, or call 781-283-3094. Image from www.naturework.wordpress.com.