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The Artful Botanist

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Tuesday, February 09, 2021
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Both art and botany begin with observation. Drawing a plant encourages close, detailed observation. What makes this plant unique? How can you capture its features to remember it for later? Additionally, art is also open to interpretation and play, and botanical art can be a perfect medium for exploring your own artistic style alongside your love of plants. In this class, artist, naturalist, and gardener Maggie Heraty will introduce you to the basics of botanical illustration, focusing on developing skills in realistic drawing, making useful reference sketches and photos, and finding your own unique artistic style. You will come away with the skills to continue to explore and create while learning about the flora around you every day. 3 Tuesdays, Feb. 9-23, 7-8 p.m. $33; 20% discount for Gardens members and supporters with your discount code. Registration at https://rsvp.duke.edu/d/t7qhtj/. Duke Gardens, Duke University, Durham. gardens.duke.edu. 919-668-1707, gardenseducation@duke.edu.

Contact: Registrar