Traditional Botanical Drawing & Painting - Wednesday Class
7 week course - Wednesday 1 May 2024
6-8pm
Join acclaimed botanical artist, Jenny Brooks, for the third of 3 terms of traditional botanical drawing and painting.
This detailed and precise style of drawing and painting uses nature as its inspiration, specifically focusing on botanical subjects. The emphasis for botanical drawing and painting is on essential observation and Jenny will guide you through the stages on how to produce beautiful art as you learn about different botanical art techniques.
Materials:
Students are required to bring their own materials which include:
- Pencils
- A set of watercolour paints
- Brushes
- Watercolour paper
If you need guidance on which brands and colours to purchase, please ask the tutor in the class or email admin@kingshillhouse.org.uk.
Dates:
May: 1/8/15/22
June: 5/12/19
Please note: bookings are open to current Botanical Drawing students only.
Jenny Brooks studied Fine Art and Design at the Bath Academy of Art in Corsham and gained her Art Teachers Certificate at Goldsmiths College, London. After a career teaching art in secondary schools, Jenny has, more recently, been able to return to her own drawing and painting and delivering courses and workshops for adults. She has exhibited at the Royal Miniature Society in London and the Hilliard Society of Miniaturists in Wells, Somerset. She has been a member of The Society of Botanical Artists where she gained a Distinction for her botanical illustrations. Having moved to Dursley in 2022, Jenny is delighted to be bringing Botanical art classes to Kingshill House.