Create a Botanical Journal to document the plants and treasures found in a notable garden or during a memorable trip. Catherine will share her journal and demonstrate how she creates it. Our day will start with a walk in the Garden to take reference photos. There will be a collection of small botanical subjects in the classroom for you to choose from as well. Spend a wonderful day at the Garden journaling!
Botanical Journaling Supplies List (What to Bring)
- Watercolor Journal/Notebook (Catherine uses a 5” x 8” vertical journal/notebook by Moleskine Art collection. All formats welcome.)
- Desk lamp (some extras are on site)
- 2 H pencil
- Mono Tombo eraser
- Micron Pen - 005 Black or Sepia (Catherine prefers Sepia)
Watercolors OR Colored pencils – Bring your favorite ones
Catherine will use the following Watercolors:
- Permanent Rose (Winsor & Newton)
- Permanent Alizarin Crimson (Winsor & Newton)
- Permanent Magenta (Winsor & Newton)
- Transparent Yellow (Winsor & Newton)
- Burnt Umber (Winsor & Newton)
- Burnt Sienna (Winsor & Newton)
- Sap Green (M Graham)
- Ultramarine Violet (Schmincke ) OR (Winsor & Newton)
Catherine will use the following Colored Pencils by Faber-Castell (or Prismacolor)
- Pink Madder Lake
- Alizarin Crimson
- Middle Purple Pink
- Purple Violet
- Cadmium Yellow
- Burnt Ochre
- Burnt Sienna
- Permanent Green Olive
Cancellation Policy: Please note the last day for a refund request for this class is Friday, May 2. Notification two weeks prior to program receives full refund. If you find you cannot attend less than 2 weeks prior to event, you may transfer your registration to someone else by having them use your name at check-in. In the event that the Garden has to cancel a program you will be offered a full refund or the option to transfer to another program.
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