Courses - 2012

January - Sun 14th - Leaf Painting
Understanding the various types and shps including how to paint shiny leaves, Camellia, Holly etc.

January - Sat 28th & Sun 29th - Ilustrating Hellebores
Draw and paint these wonderful early flowers in their varous colours and forms.

February - Sat 11th - Beginners
Learn my step by step methods to create a small Botanical Illustration
Free Starter Pack - yours to keep, my "Paint It" book, brushes, paints and paper to get you started.

March - Sat 10th & Sun 11th - Illustrating Flowers and Bulbs
Enjoy illustrating the flowers and bulbs of the Spring Garden including root systems.

March - Sat 24th - Coloured Pencil Workshop
Try different makes of pencils and papers. Learn the techniques of this alternative medium.

April - Sat 14th & Sun 15th - Painting Leaves and Mixing Greens
This weekend covers popular greens and how to mix them. Attention to form, venation and surface modelling.

May - Sat 19th & Sun 20th - Bluebells, Primroses and Violets.
This popular weekend starts with a walk through the breath-taking bluebell wood then back to the studio to study and paint.

June - Sat 9th and Sun 10th - Illustrating English Roses
Choose, pick and paint one of many beautiful blooms

The studio is surrounded by established gardens and native woodland, to inspire and delight all those who visit White Hollows.

Accommodation is available locally for those enjoying longer courses at White Hollows Studio, see below.

Venues
All classes and courses are held at White Hollows Studio, except evening classes which are held at The Thomas Cook Memorial Hall, High Street, Melbourne. See MAPS here.

Dates
Classes are in 8 week blocks will run:

Tuesday Morning
May 15th through to Jul 3rd
Jul 17th through to Sep 4th

Thursday Morning and/or Afternoon Classes
Jan 5th through to Feb 23rd
Mar 8th through to Apr 26th
May 17th through to Jul 12th [No Class on June 14th]
Jul 19th through to Sept 6th
Sep 27th through to Nov 15th

Evening Classes
Jan 3rd through to Feb 21st
Mar 6th through to Apr 24th
May15th through to Jul 3rd
Sept 25th through to Nov 13th

Courses - 2012 (continued)

July - Sat 14th & Sun 15th - The Anatomy of Flowers
Dissection and cross-section. Microscope study and illustration.

August - Sat 11th & Sun 12th - Illustrating Butterflies, Bees and Beetles.
Illustrate these fascinating creatures.

September - Sat 8th & Sun 9th - English Fruits
Apples, Pears and Plums - learn how to capture the form and composition of fruits.

October - Sat 13th & Sun 14th - Illustrating Fungi
A walk in the woods to collect your mushrooms and toadstools to illustrate.

October - Sat 27th - Beginners
Learn my step by step methods to create a small Botanical Illustration
Free Starter Pack - yours to keep, my "Paint It" book, brushes, paints and paper to get you started.

November - Sat 10th - Paint your own Christmas Card
Not botanical, from a "Robin in Snow" to "A Goose with a Bow"!

November - Sat 24th & Sun 25th - Chilly Weekend
Illustrating Onions, Garlic, Chillies and Peppers

December - Sat 3rd - Festive Fruits and Berries
Illustrate all fruits and nuts associated with the festive season
(wet in wet - botanical - still life )

NEW FOR 2012

Botanical Art
Distance Learnng Course
in Watercolour

Cost of Courses & Classes

Times

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Booking Conditions
Deposits: £30 for 2 day courses / £20 for 1 day course
For evening, morning and afternoon classes the full amount is required.

One to One days can be arranged at £150 per day, deposit £50.

Please note that a place on a course or class will only be confirmed with a completed booking form and payment of deposit (or full amount where necessary). A £10 deposit will reserve a place on any of the classes (not courses) through the year.

Please bring a packed lunch for one or two day courses. All drinks, biscuits and cakes are included in the cost.
Also, please bring suitable footwear for collecting subject matter from the woods.

As seasons change from year to year, it may not be possible to use the subject matter stated on various courses. In such and event, alternatives will be provided.

Please Note
If a course or class is cancelled by the tutor, a full refund or alternative course will be given.
If a course or class is cancelled by the student, the student can arrange for another person to take their place in the class or course. Please notify the tutor and student.
All deposits are non-refundable unless cancelled six weeks prior to the course commencing.
Please phone or email to confirm that courses and classes are available.
Book early to avoid disappointment

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation is available locally-

Coach House Hotel - Derby Road, Melbourne. tel: 01332 862338 (approx. 3 miles from Ticknall)

Ivy House Farm - Ingleby Road, Stanton By Bridge. tel: 01332 863152 (approx. 2 miles from Ticknall)