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School of Botanical Art and Illustration

McCrillis Gardens/Botanical Art Classes for Everyone

Congratulations to our Newest Certificate Holders!

Congratulations to Jeanne Benson, Karen Coleman, Joan Maps Ducore, Berit Robertson, and Denise Swayne, this year's recipients of the Brookside Gardens School of Botanical Art & Illustration's Certificate in Botanical Art & Illustration. All five talented artists successfully completed the School's curriculum and gained favorable reviews of their Final Certificate Projects by three professional botanical artists. Many thanks to Susan Fisher, Leonie Norton, and Dick Rauh for acting as external examiners and reviewing the candidates' artwork. View their artwork by visiting our Online Gallery. Sign our Guestbook while you're there and leave some congratulatory comments for Jeanne, Karen, Joan, Berit and Denise.

Step out of the everyday....

Become absorbed in drawing and painting the natural beauty of plants. Learn how to draw and paint.

McCrillis Gardens is located in Bethesda, Maryland, and is operated by Brookside Gardens.
6910 Greentree Road
Bethesda, Maryland 20817
301-962-1455

Upcoming Master Class

Arums and Phormium, Billy ShowellOctober 1-2, 2010
Join Billy Showell, a contemporary botanical painter and author of numerous books featuring her approach to botanical art, for Leaves: Painting Techniques and Contemporary Composition, a Master Class at Brookside Gardens. Billy will arrive from the UK to present a master class with an emphasis on painting leaves, to include: color mixing, contemporary compositions and many useful tips. The emphasis as always is on enjoying the art and developing your own unique style of painting. She will demonstrate throughout each day. Registration available starting August 15. Contact Mark Richardson, Adult Education Programs Manager for more information or visit www.ParkPASS.org to register online.

School of Botanical Art & Illustration Certificate Program

Recent years have seen a resurgence in the popularity of botanical art and illustration from both the collector's and the student's point of view. Developed in collaboration with world-renowned botanical artist, Margaret Saul, the Brookside Gardens School of Botanical Art & Illustration offers botanical art class that serve all levels, from beginner to advanced.

Upon completion of a specified number and combination of botanical art classes, those students who choose to follow this course of work will earn a the prestigious Brookside Gardens School of Botanical Art & Illustration Certificate. Certificate work is not required to participate in the School. Classes also may be taken singly and at the student's leisure.

Course Calendar

Check the calendar below for detailed program and event information by date. Register for our botanical art and illustration classes online through ParkPASS or by calling 301-962-1451. The calendar is interactive so that you can modify the view to your preference by clicking the tabs at the top right, but in order to register online for any of the programs or events listed, you must visit ParkPASS. If you don't already have a ParkPASS account, visit the sign in page to create one. Registration for Fall & Winter programs opens August 15.

 

Want to learn more?

School of Botanical Art & Illustration handbook (pdf, 2123KB)

IMPORTANT: Check below additional Documents (not included in the handbook):

The Brookside Gardens School of Botanical Art and Illustration is located at McCrillis Gardens in Bethesda, MD. Limited botanical art class offerings are also listed in the current issue of the Xperience Guide to Programs and Events. For more information, contact Mark Richardson on 301-962-1470.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

For information on individual classes, browse programs online at:
ParkPass, School of Botanical Art or ParkPass, Visual Arts

Sites of Interest

If you are interested in learning more about the field of botanical artistry or botanical art classes in your area, visit the other websites listed below:

Online Galleries and Art Societies
Other Schools of Botanical Art & Illustration