“Learn to “See”
Introductory Level
Class One, February 20-22, 2008
This class aims to teach you to “see through the eyes of an artist” as you delight in the art of plants.
Objectives of program
An introduction to botanical art, through innovative drawing and painting techniques, that leads to successfully completed botanical “watercolour illustrations”. Jenny Phillips will take you step-by-step through the specific skills needed for perspective drawing of leaves and flowers, tonal work and light and shade. The class will also introduce you to watercolour, mixing and handling techniques and the painting of a simple monochromatic study.
You will be encouraged to maintain a class work book, where notes and exercises will act as a ready reference of course content, and to begin a sketch book of reference drawings. This could lead to the creation of a visual diary which is useful for future projects.
Bring examples of your own pencil sketches or watercolour paintings. If you haven’t had experience with detailed drawing then bring to the class a pencil drawing of a live flower complete with stem and a couple of leaves.
Jenny will give you plenty of encouragement and as much individual guidance as possible. You’re assured to leave “the mountains” inspired to pursue this art form.
This class will include outdoor sketching in the Lilianfels magnificent gardens and an evening lecture.
Package Includes
- All tuition
- Deluxe Accommodation
- Full Breakfast Daily
- Lunch Daily
- Morning and Afternoon Teas
- Dinner as detailed below
Itinerary:
February 20th – Day One
9.00 am Coffee & Registration
9.30 am Class
11.00 am Morning Tea
11.20 am Class
12.45 pm Lunch
2.00 pm Class
3.30 pm Afternoon Tea
3.40 pm Class
4.45 pm End of Class
7.30 pm Evening Dinner
February 21st – Day Two
9.30 am Class-Welcome coffee
11.00 am Morning Tea
11.20 am Class
12.45 pm Lunch
2.00 pm Class
3.30 pm Afternoon Tea
3.40 pm Class
4.45 pm End of Class
6.00 pm- 7.00pm Evening Lecture
February 22nd – Day Three
8.45 am Meet in lobby at 8.45am for Outdoor Sketching in Lilianfels Gardens
10.30 am Morning Tea in Garden
10.45 am Class (Outdoor Sketching)
11.45 am End of class – return to hotel
12.45 pm Lunch
2.00 pm Class
3.30 pm Afternoon Tea
3.40 pm Class
4.45 pm End of Class
Pricing:
| Class One: 'Learn to See' package | Price |
One Student
2 nights accommodation in a single room | $919.00 |
One Student and one non-participating partner
2 nights accommodation in a double room | $1063.00 |
Two Students
2 nights accommodation in a twin room | $1288.00 |
** Up-grade your room to a Full Valley-View….ask our reservations at time
of booking for complete details, availability and surcharge applicable.
Courses for non residential participants may be available so please call Robert Smith or Alana Silk on 02 4780 1386 for further information.
“Creative Applications”
Advanced Level
Class Two, February 24-27, 2008
Be inspired and scale new heights in your botanical art with our advanced level paintings classes hosted by Jenny Phillips, Australia's most influencial botanical arts teacher today.
Objectives of program
Select unique flora from the beautiful gardens surrounding Lilianfels to study and refine your Botanical Art skills. A deeper awareness for the art will be achieved by promoting a consciousness for artistic sensitivity and creative thinking. In doing so you’ll achieve greater fulfillment and pleasure from your botanical subjects.
Jenny’s concepts and watercolour techniques will ensure you create inspirational artwork that exudes vibrant realism within a framework of artistic concepts. With new insight and innovative techniques you’ll be encouraged to think outside the box when choosing approaches which are best suited to portraying a subject.
This master class will focus on the development of one botanical study, capturing the effects of light and shade in painting. Under Jenny’s step-by-step instruction, apply your techniques firstly to a monochromatic painting and then also to a colour study.
Each student will be personally encouraged by Jenny who thoroughly enjoys sharing her wealth of knowledge around this unique art form.
Some questions to consider:
(1) How to ‘ connect’ to the subject and express this through your art?
(2) How to attract the viewer of botanical art to your art piece – and hold their attention?
This master class will help you to find answers – to be challenged, inspired and to delight in achieving further heights in your art!
Package Includes
- All tuition
- Deluxe Accommodation
- Full Breakfast Daily
- Lunch Daily
- Morning and Afternoon Teas
- Dinner as detailed below
Itinerary:
February 24th – Day One
9.00 am Coffee & Registration
9.30 am Class
11.00 am Morning Tea
11.20 am Class
12.45 pm Lunch
2.00 pm Class
3.30 pm Afternoon Tea
3.40 pm Class
4.45 pm End of Class
7.00 pm Dinner
February 25th – Day Two
9.30am Class-Welcome Coffee
11.00 am Morning Tea
11.20 am Class
12.45 am Lunch
2.00 pm Class
3.30 pm Afternoon Tea
3.40 pm Class
4.45 pm End of Class
February 26th – Day Three
9.30am Class- Welcome Coffee
11.00 am Morning Tea
11.20 am Class
12.45 am Lunch
2.00 pm Class
3.30 pm Afternoon Tea
3.40 pm Class
4.45 pm End of Class
February 27th – Day Four
8.45 am Meet in lobby at 8.45am for Outdoor Sketching in Lilianfels Gardens
10.30 am Morning Tea in Garden
10.45 am Class (Outdoor Sketching)
11.45 am End of class – return to hotel
12.45 pm Lunch
2.00 pm Class
3.30 pm Afternoon Tea
3.40 pm Class
4.45 pm End of Class
Pricing:
| Class Two: 'Creative Applications' Package | Price |
One Student
3 nights accommodation in a single room | $1283.00 |
One Student and one non-participating partners
3 nights accommodation in a double room | $1461.00 |
Two Students
3 nights accommodation in a twin room | $1741.00 |
** Up-grade your room to a Full Valley-View….ask our reservations at time
of booking for complete details, availability and surcharge applicable.
Courses for non residential participants may be available so please call Robert Smith or Alana Silk on 02 4780 1386 for further information.
Please Note:
- Full prepayment is required upon booking to secure your reservation.
- Materials are not included in the package.
