Upcoming Events and Classes
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Painting on Vellum in Vienna, Austria
Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna
This class is being rescheduled for 2023 - I will post more information as it becomes available
I will be sharing my technique for painting on vellum during this one-day vellum workshop at the 2nd Get-Together of the Vienna School of Botanical Art. We will begin by doing some exercises on small bits of vellum (provided) to learn technique and to get a feel for painting on this surface. Then we will draw and paint a small fruit. This class is designed for students new to vellum (learn how to successfully paint on vellum) as well as for more experienced vellum painters (learn new tricks and techniques). The class combines demonstrations, discussion of materials and techniques, hands-on time for developing skills, and lots of individual attention and feedback.
Painting on Vellum in Minnesota
Art Colony, Grand Marais, Minnesota
August 22-26, 2022
Learn my technique for painting on vellum during this five-day workshop. Begin by doing some exercises on small bits of vellum to learn technique and get a feel for painting on this surface. Then choose a small botanical subject to draw and paint. Or take inspiration from Joris Hoefnagel’s Mira Calligraphiae Monumenta and create a painting of tiny natural treasures – plants, seashells, insects, etc.
This class is designed for students new to vellum (learn how to successfully paint on vellum) as well as for more experienced vellum painters (learn new tricks and techniques). The workshop combines demonstrations, discussion of materials and techniques, hands-on time for developing skills, and lots of individual attention and feedback. Handouts with step-by-step instructions will be provided.
Experienced vellum painters can use this as a studio class to work on anything they like. If you would prefer to work on paper, that is fine too.
To register go to https://grandmaraisartcolony.org/events/botanical-watercolor-on-vellum-3/
Painting on Vellum in Wellesley, Massachusettes
Friends of Wellesley College Botanic Gardens, Wellesley, Massachusettes
the week of September 19, 2022
This class will now be online. More information to come.
Painting on Vellum in Transylvania, Romania
Pod Botanical Art Space in Copșa Mare, Transylvania
September 17-23, 2023 (please note new date)
Limit: 4 students
Cost: €1,900
Learn my technique for painting on vellum during this five-day workshop. We will begin by doing some exercises on small bits of vellum to learn technique and get a feel for painting on this surface. Then choose your painting subjects from a variety of seasonal wild plants you find in the surrounding hills.
This class is designed for students new to vellum (learn how to successfully paint on vellum) as well as for more experienced vellum painters (learn new tricks and techniques). The workshop combines demonstrations, discussion of materials and techniques, hands-on time for developing skills, and lots of individual attention and feedback. Handouts with step-by-step instructions will be provided.
Experienced vellum painters can use this as a studio class to work on anything they like.
Fee includes tuition for 5-day workshop, 6 nights accommodation in your own room with bathroom, all food and wine, and airport transfers from Sibiu airport (via Vienna or Munich is best).
For more information go to https://www.podart.space/
To reserve a place in the class email james.decandole@outlook.com