Illustrating North Carolina's Birds (Follow this link to register)
Date: Fridays, February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2025
Times: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Fee: $180 ($162 Members)
In this class, we’ll cover painting in watercolor four different birds native to North Carolina with discussions about their habitat, diet and other facts about each bird. Join us for this immersive experience where you'll refine your artistic skills and gain a deeper appreciation for the avian wonders of North Carolina. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a nature enthusiast, this class promises to enrich your understanding and connection to the natural world.
Berry-Bearing Botanicals: Illustrating Birds’ Breakfasts. (Follow this link to register)
Date: Fridays, March 21, 28, April 4 and 11, 2025
Times: 1:30 PM-4:30 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Fee: $180 ($162 Members)
In this four-session class, we’ll explore painting in watercolor four native plants that produce berries and serve as vital food sources for our feathered friends during the Winter and Early Spring months. Join us in creating paintings of some of these essential plants and for discussions about the ecological importance of these plants and the fascinating interactions between North Carolina flora and the fauna they support.
History of Botanical Art
https://my.conservatory.org/8422/historyofbotanicalart (Follow this link to register)
Description
[Virtual] Sun., Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9 | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | No after class meeting
Instructor: Lisa Rasmussen
Live webinar presented through Zoom
$125 members | $145 nonmembers
Objective: To understand how botanical art has developed and changed to serve the needs of different generations and cultures.
Pen and Ink III : Applications
https://my.conservatory.org/8436/penandinkiii (Follow this link to register)
[Virtual] Thurs., Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3, 10 | 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. | After-class meeting: Tues., Apr. 22 | 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lisa Rasmussen
Live webinar presented through Zoom
$265 members | $295 nonmembers
Objective: Botanical Art Supply Pen and Ink III Lisa Rasmussen March 6 2025.docx
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Prerequisites: Botanical Drawing I and II, Pen and Ink I and II