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  • Wednesdays, July 22 – August 5, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm – Butterflies, Dragonflies and Bees – Oh My!

    Insects play an integral part in the life cycle of plants and can enhance a botanical painting with a dynamic element of scientific accuracy and pure whimsy.  Through sketches and more complete full-color works, join Kelly Radding at Wellesley College Botanic Garden on three Wednesdays, July 22, 29 and August 5, from 9:30 – 3:30, to study the form and details that will make the insect come alive in your artwork.  Learn techniques to capture the myriad textures and colors and how to integrate an insect into a botanical composition.  Advanced skill level.  Friends of Wellesley Botanic Gardens $275, non-members $325.  Call 781-283-3094 to register. Image copyright Kelly Leahy Radding.

  • Wednesdays, June 4 – June 25, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm – Drawing and Painting for the Petrified

    In this relaxed, informative seminar at the Wellesley College Botanic Gardens, with plenty of helpful demonstrations, you will work towards developing your drawing and painting skills.  Sarah Roche encourages your observational skills to grow as you experiment with line drawings and the accurate representations of botanical forms.  Leap into watercolor painting as Sarah guides you through a series of fun beginning botanical watercolor exercises.  All abilities and anxiety levels welcome.  Please bring to the first class: 9 x 12 sketch paper, HB (No.2) pencils, and white plastic eraser.  Sarah will discuss brushes, palettes, and watercolor papers necessary for the remaining classes.  Samples of paint will be provided.  The Wednesday series of classes, June 4 – 25, will cost $125 for Friends of Wellesley College Botanic Gardens, $150 for nonmembers.  Sign up by calling 781-283-3094, or email wcbgfriends@wellesley.edu.

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