BOTANICAL ARTISTS' SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND CLASSES PROGRAM

January-December 2010

Activities will be held in the Seminar Room at the Mt. Coot-tha Botanic Gardens.
Please note: For class details, please go to activities on this site.

Skill Levels for Classes:
The following is a guide for people who are considering enrolling in BASQ courses.

Beginner:  Has no prior instruction in botanical drawing or painting techniques.

Intermediate:  Has an emerging ability in botanical drawing and painting techniques so as to depict a reasonably accurate representation of the subject.  Skills required include a basic knowledge of perspective and composition, an ability to recognise colour mixes and the ability to control washes.

Advanced:  Has the ability to accurately depict the subject so that it can be identified by a botanist.  In drawing - Has a good understanding of botanical drawing techniques and a sound knowledge of composition. Is able to apply this knowledge and demonstrate the ability to produce finished drawings to a high standard.  In painting - has the ability to control the application of colour. Has an excellent understanding of colour mixing and glazing techniques. Has the ability to obtain perspective in a painting through the use of colour.

Margaret Hastie Classes
Please note - that we will be running the full complement of classes of Botanic Drawing and Painting in the first term February-June only.