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BOTANICAL ARTISTS' SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND ACTIVITIES PROGRAM
January-December 2010
Activities will be held in the Seminar Room at the Mt. Coot-tha Botanic Gardens.
Please note: Non-member price in brackets. Please go to classes page on this site for details re skill levels required for enrollment.
CLASSES IN BOTANIC DRAWING : Tutor Margaret Hastie
Note: Students must complete specific drawing classes before enrolling in the classes for Botanic Painting.
MH 001
Introduction to Botanic Drawing Part 1.
This four-week course is designed to introduce people to the intricacies of botanical drawing which constitutes the fundamental structure of all botanic art. The focus is observation. Training the eye to see what is there, not what the mind thinks is there.
Participants will learn to draw leaf shapes & simple flowers accurately, using line only.
4 x 3hr classes Saturdays
9.30am–12.30pm
February: 6, 13, 20, 27 $155.00 ($175.00)
MH 002
Pre-requisite Botanic Drawing 1. Introduction to Botanic Drawing Part 2.
The course builds on those skills introduced in MH001. The subject matter will increase in complexity. Attachment to stem, flower parts, controlled line, shading and perspective will be covered. Notes will be provided.
4 x 3hr classes Saturdays
9.30am–12.30pm
March: 6, 13, 20, 27 $155.00 ($175.00)
CLASSES IN BOTANIC PAINTING: Tutor Margaret Hastie
Note: Students will not be accepted into the Botanic Painting classes until completing the required drawing classes.
MH 003
Pre-requisite Botanic Drawing 1 & 2 Introduction to Botanic Painting Part 1.
This four-week course will introduce you to the exciting world of watercolour painting. Paints, paper, brushes, limited palette and an introduction to colour theory. Staining and non-staining pigments. How to control a wash on simple leaves and petals. Using watercolour is fun, come and enjoy!
4 x 3hr classes Saturdays
9.30am–12.30pm
May: 29; June: 5, 12, 19 $155.00 ($175.00)
MH 004
Pre-requisite Botanic Drawing 1 & 2 plus Botanic Painting 1 Botanic Painting Part 2.
This course reinforces the techniques taught in MH 005 while introducing more complex shapes and techniques. Techniques include, wet on wet, dry brush, shading on colours. All classes include practical demonstrations, individual guidance and comprehensive notes.
4 x 3hr classes Saturdays
9.30am–12.30pm
July: 24, 31; August: 7, 14 $155.00 ($175.00)
MH 00 7
Pre-requsites: Botanic Drawing and Painting 1 & 2 Intermediate Botanic Art.
This course builds on the skills learnt in previous introductory courses in drawing and painting. Work at this stage will be on student’s preferred plant material and medium.
4 x 3hr classes Saturdays
1.30 pm -4.30 pm
January: 27; February: 13, 20, 27 $155.00 ($175.00)
MD 001 Momentum Day – Informal Painting Day. Everyone Welcome
Come to our first BASQ painting day. It’s amazing how much you will gain simply by spending time with other artists.
1 Day Sunday
9.30am–4.30pm
February: 28 $10.00 ($12.00)
AGM Annual General Meeting, General Meeting and Guest Speaker
This is your opportunity to influence the direction of BASQ. Be there and have your say so that our Society continues to develop. Bring some afternoon tea to share.
Saturday
1.00 pm for 1.30 pm start
March: 6
MD 002 Momentum Day – Informal Painting Day. Everyone Welcome especially our developing artists.
These days are very inspirational and our experienced artists are always willing to help those of us who need advice. This is where you often hear about the latest books on botanical art or a new exhibition that is on the ‘net’. There are discussions on paint, paper, techniques etc….etc…
1 Day Sunday
9.30am–4.30pm
March: 14 $10.00 ($12.00)
MD 003
Momentum Day – Informal Painting Day. Everyone Welcome
Relax and enjoy the atmosphere of your fellow artists – get to know each other, be inspired to greater heights by observation and discussions
1 Day Sunday
9.30am – 4.30pm
April: 11 $10.00 ($12.00)
MD 004
Momentum Day – Mentoring Day especially for our developing artists
Please come and share your knowledge and ideas.
Help and advice is available if you are having problems with your art.
1 Day Sunday
9.30am – 4.30pm
May: 9 $10.00 ($12.00)
BD 001 Barbara Duckworth workshop- Intermediate to advanced
During this workshop students will work on their own project as well as do short exercises each day on various aspects of form, tone, surface texture, colour and highlights. We will also have a daily exercise on painting different leaves.
4 Days Wed Thurs Fri Sat
9.30am – 4.30pm
May: 19, 20, 21, 22 $395.00 ($420)
NB: A deposit of $50 is required by Feb 28 to secure a place
MD 005 Momentum Day – Informal Painting Day.
Everyone is welcome. Relax and paint
1 Day Sunday
9.30am–4.30pm
June: 27 $10.00 ($12.00)
MD 006 Momentum Day – Informal Painting Day.
Everyone is welcome
1 Day Sunday
9.30am – 4.30 pm
July: 11 $10.00 ($12.00)
MD 007
Momentum Day – Informal Painting Day.
Everyone is welcome
1 Day Sunday
9.30am – 4.30 pm
August: 29 $10.00 ($12.00)
JPP 001
John Pastoriza Pinol Workshop
Intermediate to advanced
Tackling the challenges of painting leaves and fruit
4 Days Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
9.30am – 4.30 pm
September: 1, 2, 3, 4 $395.00 ($ 425.00)
NB: A deposit of $50 is required by May 30 to secure a place
MD 008
Momentum Day – Informal Painting Day.
Everyone is welcome
1 Day Sunday
9.30am–4.30pm
September: 26 $10.00 ($12.00)
MH 005
‘Pen and Ink’ with Margaret Hastie
For those who enjoy drawing – this could be the very thing!
1 Day Saturday
9.30am – 4.30pm
October: 2 $80.00 ($105.00)
MD 009
Momentum Day- informal painting day.
Come and enjoy a day of painting with fellow artists
1 Day Sunday
9.30am – 4.30pm
October: 17 $10.00 ($12.00)
MH 006
Painting Botanicals in Acrylic with Margaret Hastie
This is essentially an introductory class. Margaret will guide you through the process of glazing and methods on how to manage acrylic paints.
1 Day Saturday
9.30am – 4.30 pm
November: 6 $80.00 ($105.00)
MD 010
Momentum Day – the last one for 2010
Everyone is welcome.
1 Day Saturday
9.30am– 4.30 pm
November: 20 $10.00 ($12.00)
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