Level 2 Botanical Drawing (E4P 5605)

A unique opportunity to study botanical illustration within Carlton Marshes nature reserve with experienced botanical artist and illustrator, Ruth Wharrier.

This course will enable you to create your own naturalist’s sketchbook and have the confidence to go out and draw! The focus will be on observational sketching techniques that can be used outside whilst walking and also on detailed drawing techniques that can be used back at home.

The course comprises six modules

Introduction to Botanical Drawing:

• Creating Tone and Form
• Observational Drawing

Investigating Structure in Botanical Drawing

• Key Shapes Part 1
• Key Shapes Part 2

Introducing Colour in Botanical Drawing

• Graphite/Watercolour
• Pen & Ink/Watercolour

Based at Carlton Marshes, the course will allow participants the opportunity to observe and record the changing face of Spring within this stunning reserve. The centre at Carlton Mashes offers an inspiring setting with enviable views out across the marshes and reed beds.

Ruth studied Botanical Illustration at The Chelsea Physic Garden, London. She exhibits widely and examples of her natural history illustrations can be seen on the tourist information boards on Pakefield Cliff, Suffolk. Ruth paints in watercolour on paper, vellum and wood. She also creates etchings and works in pen and ink. Ruth is regularly commissioned to decorate harpsichords, for international clients, with flora and fauna using historical painting techniques.

A five day course over the following dates:

16 & 30 September

14 October

4 & 18 November

Click on the link to see examples of Ruth's exquisite work: www.ruthwharrier.com

Please bring with you: A range of drawing pencils, sharpener, rubber, drawing pens e.g. Uni pin 0.05, 0.2, 0.5 An A4 sketchbook with smooth cartridge paper suitable for line and wash. Tracing paper Watercolours (optional). A camera if you wish.

Teas & coffees will be served on arrival and throughout the day.

Lunch is available to purchase from the cafe, the current menu can be found here. Alternatively you can bring a packed lunch.

Please note our courses are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please read our full Terms & Conditions prior to booking.

Host or Publisher Suffolk Wildlife Trust